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- Brand
- MICROCHIP
- Model
- 25LC256
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-06-06
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Microchip Technology 25AA256/25LC256 Datasheet
This document describes the Microchip Technology 25AA256/25LC256, which are 256k-bit Serial Electrically Erasable PROMs. The memory is accessed via a simple Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) compatible serial bus requiring clock input (SCK), data in (SI), and data out (SO) lines.
Read onlineMICROCHIP 25LC256 specifications
| Memory Size | 256k-bit |
|---|---|
| Organization | 32,768 x 8-bit |
| Max Clock Frequency (4.5V-5.5V) | 10 MHz |
| Endurance | 1,000,000 erase/write cycles |
| Data Retention | > 200 years |
| ESD Protection (ST) | > 4000V |
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the voltage range for the Industrial version?
The Industrial version operates with a supply voltage of 1.8V to 5.5V.
What is the voltage range for the Automotive version?
The Automotive version operates with a supply voltage of 2.5V to 5.5V.
What is the maximum SPI clock frequency for the 25AA256/25LC256?
The devices support a maximum clock frequency of 10 MHz.
From: Microchip 25AA256/25LC256 256K SPI Serial EEPROM Datasheet
How many bytes can be written in a single page write operation?
Up to 64 bytes can be written in a single page write, provided all bytes are within the same page.
From: Microchip 25AA256/25LC256 256K SPI Serial EEPROM Datasheet
