24AA32A-I/WF16K

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile memory storage
• Characteristics: Low-power, high-density, serial EEPROM
• Package: 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Data storage and retrieval in electronic devices
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units

Specifications

• Memory Size: 32 kilobits (4 kilobytes)
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) compatible
• Operating Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. VSS: Ground
2. SDA: Serial Data Line
3. SCL: Serial Clock Line
4. WP: Write Protect
5. VCC: Power Supply
6. NC: No Connection
7. NC: No Connection
8. VSS: Ground

Functional Features

• Byte Read and Write Operations
• Sequential Read Operation
• Software Write Protection
• Hardware Write Protection
• Self-timed Write Cycle
• 32-byte Page Write Buffer
• Schmitt Trigger Inputs for Noise Suppression
• ESD Protection > 4000V

Advantages

• Low power consumption
• High data density
• Compact package size
• Wide operating voltage range
• Long data retention period
• Easy integration with I2C interface
• Robust protection against noise and electrostatic discharge

Disadvantages

• Limited storage capacity compared to other memory technologies
• Slower write speed compared to volatile memory

Working Principles

The 24AA32A-I/WF16K is a serial EEPROM that utilizes electrically erasable and programmable memory cells to store data. It communicates with the host device through the I2C interface, allowing for easy integration into various electronic systems. The IC operates by sending commands and data over the SDA and SCL lines, enabling read and write operations. The self-timed write cycle ensures reliable data storage, while the write protect pins provide additional security against accidental modifications.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Consumer Electronics: Used in smart TVs, set-top boxes, and audio systems for storing configuration settings and user preferences.
• Automotive: Employed in automotive infotainment systems, instrument clusters, and body control modules for data logging and parameter storage.
• Industrial Automation: Integrated into industrial controllers, sensors, and equipment for storing calibration data, production parameters, and firmware updates.
• Medical Devices: Utilized in medical instruments and devices for storing patient data, device configurations, and software updates.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 24AA32A-I/MS: 8-pin SOIC package, same specifications as 24AA32A-I/WF16K but supplied in tubes of 98 units.
• 24AA32A-I/P: 8-pin DIP (Dual Inline Package) package, same specifications as 24AA32A-I/WF16K but supplied in tubes of 50 units.
• 24AA32A-I/SN: 8-pin SOIC package, same specifications as 24AA32A-I/WF16K but supplied in tubes of 98 units.

Note: Alternative models may have different packaging options or quantities, but their specifications and functionality remain the same.

This entry provides an overview of the 24AA32A-I/WF16K, a non-volatile memory IC used for data storage in various electronic devices. Its specifications, pin configuration, functional features, advantages, disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models are discussed in detail.