This document describes the features and characteristics of Microchip Technology Inc.'s 28C16A product, including fast read access time, low power dissipation, fast byte write time, long data retention, and high endurance.
The Microchip Technology Inc. 28C16A is a 16K (2K x 8) CMOS electrically erasable PROM that is accessed like a static RAM for read or write cycles without external components. It features fast read access times of 150 ns and byte write times of 200 ns or 1 ms, depending on the specific variant. The device utilizes CMOS technology for low power dissipation, with active currents of 30 mA and standby currents as low as 100 pA.
| Memory Capacity | 16K (2K x 8) |
|---|---|
| Read Access Time | 150 ns |
| Data Retention | >200 years |
| Endurance | 10^6 Erase/Write Cycles |
| Operating Voltage | 5-Volt-Only |
| Temperature Range (Commercial) | 0°C to +70°C |
| Temperature Range (Industrial) | -40°C to +85°C |
| Active Current | 30 mA |
| Standby Current | 100 pA |
The device is organized as 2K x 8 bits.
The device operates up to +85°C in industrial temperature ranges.
The write cycle time is a maximum of 1 ms.
The OE pin must be raised to 12 volts to clear all data.