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Microchip Technology 25AA040/25LC040/25C040 Data Sheet
This document describes the Microchip Technology Inc. 25AA040/25LC040/25C040 (collectively referred to as '25xx040'), a 4K bit serial Electrically Erasable PROM. The device is accessed via a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) compatible bus, requiring clock input (SCK), separate data in (SI) and data out (SO) lines, and chip select (CS). Communication can be paused using the HOLD pin, and write operations can be disabled via the Write Protect (WP) pin.
The datasheet details electrical characteristics including maximum ratings, AC test conditions, and DC parameters for Commercial, Industrial, and Automotive temperature ranges. It provides specific timing diagrams for hold, serial input, and serial output operations, along with a comprehensive list of features such as low power consumption, self-timed erase/write cycles, block write protection, and high endurance (10M cycles guaranteed).
MICROCHIP 25C040 specifications
| Memory Organization | 512 x 8 bit |
|---|---|
| Write Cycle Time (Max) | 5 ms |
| Endurance | 10M cycles |
| Data Retention | > 200 years |
| ESD Protection | > 4000 V |
Source: Microchip Technology 25AA040/25LC040/25C040 Data Sheet
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What are the available temperature ranges for this EEPROM?
The device supports Commercial (0°C to +70°C), Industrial (-40°C to +85°C), and Automotive (-40°C to +125°C) ranges.
From: Microchip Technology 25AA040/25LC040/25C040 Data Sheet
What is the write current for this device?
The typical write current is 3 mA.
From: Microchip Technology 25AA040/25LC040/25C040 Data Sheet
What is the maximum write cycle time?
The write cycle time is up to 5 ms max.
From: Microchip 25AA040/25LC040/25C040 Serial EEPROM Datasheet
How many bytes can be written in a single page write?
Up to 16 bytes can be sent before a write cycle is required.
From: Microchip 25AA040/25LC040/25C040 Serial EEPROM Datasheet
