Encyclopedia Entry: 93C86AT-I/ST

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM)
• Characteristics: High-density, low-power, serial electrically erasable memory
• Package: SOIC-8 (Small Outline Integrated Circuit), Tape and Reel packaging
• Essence: Stores data even when power is removed, can be electrically erased and reprogrammed
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units

Specifications

• Memory Size: 16 kilobits (2 kilobytes)
• Organization: 2048 x 8 bits
• Supply Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) compatible
• Write Time: 5ms typical
• Data Retention: 200 years minimum
• Endurance: 1 million write cycles

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 93C86AT-I/ST IC has the following pin configuration:

| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description | |------------|----------|-------------| | 1 | CS | Chip Select | | 2 | DO | Data Output | | 3 | GND | Ground | | 4 | VCC | Supply Voltage | | 5 | DI | Data Input | | 6 | CLK | Clock Input | | 7 | NC | No Connection | | 8 | WP | Write Protect |

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory: Retains stored data even without power supply
• Electrically erasable: Allows data to be erased and reprogrammed electronically
• High-density storage: 16 kilobits of memory in a compact package
• Low-power consumption: Operates within a wide voltage range (2.5V to 5.5V)
• Fast write time: Typical write time of 5ms
• Long data retention: Minimum data retention of 200 years
• High endurance: Supports up to 1 million write cycles

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Compact size with high storage capacity - Low power consumption - Fast write time - Long data retention period - High endurance for repeated write cycles

Disadvantages: - Limited memory size compared to other EEPROMs - Requires an external clock signal for operation

Working Principles

The 93C86AT-I/ST is based on Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) technology. It utilizes a floating gate transistor structure that allows the stored data to be electrically erased and reprogrammed. The IC communicates with the host system through a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), enabling easy integration into various applications.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 93C86AT-I/ST IC finds application in various fields, including: 1. Automotive electronics: Used for storing critical vehicle data, such as mileage, calibration settings, and security codes. 2. Consumer electronics: Integrated into devices like smart TVs, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles for storing user preferences and firmware updates. 3. Industrial automation: Employed in control systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to store configuration parameters and program code. 4. Medical devices: Utilized for storing patient data, device settings, and calibration information in medical equipment. 5. Internet of Things (IoT): Integrated into IoT devices for storing sensor data, device configurations, and network settings.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models to the 93C86AT-I/ST IC include: - 93C66AT-I/ST: 4 kilobits (512 bytes) memory size, SOIC-8 package - 93C46AT-I/ST: 1 kilobit (128 bytes) memory size, SOIC-8 package - 93C56AT-I/ST: 2 kilobits (256 bytes) memory size, SOIC-8 package

Note: The above alternatives are from the same series of EEPROMs and have similar characteristics and pin configurations.

This concludes the encyclopedia entry for the 93C86AT-I/ST IC.