Product Summary
The CAT24WC256W is a 256K-bit Serial CMOS EEPROM internally organized as 32,768 words of 8 bits each. Catalyst’s advanced CMOS technology substantially reduces device power requirements. The CAT24WC256W features a 64-byte page write buffer. The device operates via the I2C bus serial interface and is available in 8-pin DIP or 8-pin SOIC packages.
Parametrics
CAT24WC256W absolute maximum ratings: (1)Temperature Under Bias: -55℃ to +125℃; (2)Storage Temperature: -65℃ to +150℃; (3)Voltage on Any Pin with Respect to Ground: 2.0V to +VCC; (4)+ 2.0V; (5)VCC with Respect to Ground: -2.0V to +7.0V; (6)Package Power Dissipation Capability (Ta = 25℃): 1.0W; (7)Lead Soldering Temperature (10 secs): 300℃; (8)Output Short Circuit Current: 100mA.
Features
CAT24WC256W features: (1)1MHz I2C bus compatible; (2)1.8 to 6 volt operation; (3)Low power CMOS technology; (4)64-byte page write buffer; (5)Self-timed write cycle with auto-clear; (6)Commercial, industrial and automotive; (7)temperature ranges; (8)Write protect feature, entire array protected when WP at VIH; (9)100,000 program/erase cycles; (10)100 year data retention; (11)8-pin DIP or 8-pin SOIC; (12)"Green" package options available.