Serial EEPROM is 512 kbit I2C(TM) compatible.
Press Release Summary:
Housed in 8-pad, dual flat no-lead (DFN), 6 x 5 mm package, Models 24LC512, 24AA512, and 24FC512 are implemented in PMOS Electrically Erasable Cell (PEEC) process technology. Measuring 0.9 mm thick, devices have page-write capability of up to 128 bytes and are capable of random reads throughout entire array. Additional features include 5 msec write time, 400 KHz clock rate throughout operating voltage of 2.5-5.5 V, and temperature range of -40 to +85°C.
Original Press Release:
Microchip Technology Debuts First 512 Kbit I2C(TM) Compatible Serial EEPROM In Low-Profile DFN Package
CHANDLER, Ariz., March 5, 2003 [NASDAQ: MCHP - Microchip Technology Inc. today announced an industry first by offering a 512 Kbit I2C(tm) compatible serial EEPROM in an 8-pad dual flat no-lead (DFN) package. The 24LC512, 24AA512, and 24FC512 are implemented in the company's advanced PMOS Electrically Erasable Cell (PEEC) process technology, enabling Microchip to offer high-density, low-power EEPROM devices in one of the thinnest packages available (0.9mm).
The 6mm x 5mm DFN package enables designers to use a 512 Kbit serial EEPROM in low-headroom applications while reducing cost and increasing available board space. Users currently utilizing Microchip's 128 Kbit or 256 Kbit EEPROM memory devices now have the option to design in a higher-density EEPROM while retaining the same footprint. Additional packages include an 8-lead PDIP, 8-lead SOIC and 14-pin TSSOP.
Microchip's PEEC cell represents its newest and most advanced generation in a long history of EEPROM innovation, quality and features. In addition to shrinking high-density devices into tiny packages, the process maintains Microchip's leadership in quality and reliability: more than 200 years data retention and 1,000,000 Erase/Write cycles at 85C.
Each of the three devices has a page-write capability of up to 128 bytes and is capable of random reads throughout the entire array. Functional address lines allow up to eight devices on the same bus for a maximum of 4 megabits total address space. Additional features include a fast write time of 5 milliseconds, a clock rate of 400 KHz throughout the operating voltage of 2.5V-5.5V and temperature range of -40C to +85C. A high-speed version of this chip, the 24FC512, is capable of operating at a bus speed of 1 MHz over the same voltage and temperature range. The low-voltage version (24AA512) operates between 1.8V-5.5V, making it ideal for battery-powered applications.
The 24LC512 targets advanced, low-power applications including cell phones, caller ID, set-top boxes, pagers, Bluetooth(tm) technology or wireless accessories, consumer electronics, ISO cards and data acquisition systems. Each of these markets requires high-density, compact, non-volatile memory for data storage.
Pricing in 10,000-unit quantities is $1.83 each for the 24LC512 and 24AA512 devices and $1.88 for the 24FC512. Samples and volume production are available now. For more information contact any Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor or visit www.microchip.com.
Microchip Technology Inc. manufactures the popular PICmicro(r) field-programmable RISC microcontrollers, which serve 8- and 16-bit embedded control applications, and a broad spectrum of high performance linear and mixed-signal, power management and thermal management devices. The Company also offers complementary microperipheral products including interface devices; microID(r) RFID devices; serial EEPROMs; and the patented KEELOQ(r) security devices. This synergistic product portfolio targets thousands of applications and a growing demand for high-performance designs in the automotive, communications, computing, consumer and industrial control markets. The Company's quality systems are ISO 9001 (1994 version) and QS9000 (1998 version) certified. Microchip is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona with design facilities in Mountain View, California, Bangalore, India; and a European Design Center in Lausanne, Switzerland; semiconductor fabrication facilities in Tempe and Chandler, Arizona; Gresham, Oregon; and Puyallup, Washington; and assembly and test operations near Bangkok, Thailand. Microchip employs approximately 3,350 people worldwide and has sales offices throughout Asia, Europe, Japan and the Americas. More information on the Company can be found at www.microchip.com.
