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MICROCHIP 93AA46A/B/C 93LC46A/B/C 93C46A/B/C Datasheet
This document provides technical specifications for the Microchip Technology 93XX46A/B/C family of low-power CMOS serial Electrically Erasable PROMs (EEPROM). The devices offer a total capacity of 1,000 bits with options for 8-bit or 16-bit word organization depending on the specific part number and ORG pin configuration. They feature industry-standard 3-wire serial communication, self-timed erase/write cycles, and power-on/off data protection circuitry.
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| Capacity | 1K bit |
|---|---|
| Technology | Low-power CMOS |
| Endurance | 1,000,000 E/W cycles |
| Data Retention | > 200 years |
| Clock Frequency (Industrial) | 3 MHz max at 4.5V to 5.5V |
| Operating Temperature (Industrial) | -40°C to +85°C |
Source: MICROCHIP 93AA46A/B/C 93LC46A/B/C 93C46A/B/C Datasheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
What is the word size for 93AA46C devices?
The word size can be selected as either 8-bit or 16-bit depending on the external logic levels driving the ORG pin.
From: MICROCHIP 93AA46A/B/C 93LC46A/B/C 93C46A/B/C Datasheet
How is the Ready/Busy status indicated?
The DO pin indicates the status; a low level on DO means programming is in progress, while a high level means the device is ready.
From: MICROCHIP 93AA46A/B/C 93LC46A/B/C 93C46A/B/C Datasheet
What is the minimum operating voltage?
The device supports operation down to 2.5V.
From: Microchip Technology 93LC46A/B Microwire Serial EEPROM Datasheet
How many erase/write cycles are guaranteed?
1,000,000 E/W cycles are guaranteed at 25°C and Vcc = 5.0V.
From: Microchip Technology 93LC46A/B Microwire Serial EEPROM Datasheet
What supply voltage does the 93LC46A/B require?
It operates from a single supply voltage as low as 2.5 V up to 6 V.
How many write/erase cycles are guaranteed for the device?
The device guarantees up to 1 000 000 write/erase cycles.
