Overview
The CAT24C02WI-GT3 is a 2-Kb I2C Serial EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) manufactured by onsemi. This device is part of the CAT24Cxx series, which includes various capacities such as 2-Kb, 4-Kb, 8-Kb, and 16-Kb. The CAT24C02WI-GT3 is organized internally as 16 pages of 16 bytes each, supporting both Standard (100 kHz) and Fast (400 kHz) I2C protocols. It is designed for low-power and high-reliability data storage applications, making it suitable for a wide range of uses including data logging, configuration storage, and consumer electronics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Capacity | 2 Kilobits (256 bytes) | 2 Kb |
| Number of Pages | 16 pages of 16 bytes each | 16 pages |
| I2C Protocol | Standard (100 kHz) and Fast (400 kHz) | 100 kHz / 400 kHz |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.7 V to 5.5 V | 1.7 V - 5.5 V |
| Page Write Buffer | 16 bytes | 16 bytes |
| Write Protection | Hardware Write Protection for Entire Memory | Yes |
| Program/Erase Cycles | More than 1,000,000 cycles | 1,000,000+ cycles |
| Data Retention | 100 years | 100 years |
| Temperature Range | Industrial and Extended Temperature Range (-40°C to +125°C) | -40°C to +125°C |
| Package Type | SOIC-8 | SOIC-8 |
| Lead Finish | NiPdAu | NiPdAu |
Key Features
- Low Power Consumption: Designed for energy-efficient operation, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
- High Reliability: Offers reliable data storage with a minimum endurance of 1 million write cycles.
- Wide Voltage Range: Operates over a wide voltage range from 1.7 V to 5.5 V.
- Small Package: Housed in a compact SOIC-8 package for space-constrained designs.
- I2C Interface: Utilizes the I2C serial interface for easy integration with microcontrollers and other devices.
- Schmitt Triggers and Noise Suppression Filters: On I2C bus inputs (SCL and SDA) for improved signal integrity.
- Hardware Write Protection: For entire memory, ensuring data integrity.
- Pb-Free, Halogen Free/BFR Free and RoHS Compliant: Environmentally friendly and compliant with regulatory standards.
Applications
- Data Logging: Ideal for storing and retrieving data in various data logging applications.
- Configuration Storage: Used for storing configuration settings in embedded systems.
- Consumer Electronics: Suitable for data storage in consumer electronic devices such as TVs, set-top boxes, and audio players.
- Embedded Systems: Commonly used in data loggers, industrial control systems, and other embedded applications to store user data and configuration settings.
Q & A
- What is the CAT24C02WI-GT3?
The CAT24C02WI-GT3 is a 2-Kb I2C Serial EEPROM manufactured by onsemi, designed for low-power and high-reliability data storage applications.
- What are the key features of the CAT24C02WI-GT3?
Key features include low power consumption, high reliability, wide voltage range, small package, I2C interface, and hardware write protection.
- What is the memory capacity of the CAT24C02WI-GT3?
The memory capacity is 2 Kilobits (256 bytes), organized into 16 pages of 16 bytes each.
- What I2C protocols does the CAT24C02WI-GT3 support?
The device supports both Standard (100 kHz) and Fast (400 kHz) I2C protocols.
- What is the supply voltage range for the CAT24C02WI-GT3?
The supply voltage range is from 1.7 V to 5.5 V.
- How many program/erase cycles can the CAT24C02WI-GT3 endure?
The device can endure more than 1,000,000 program/erase cycles.
- What is the data retention period for the CAT24C02WI-GT3?
The data retention period is 100 years.
- What is the temperature range for the CAT24C02WI-GT3?
The device operates over an industrial and extended temperature range of -40°C to +125°C.
- What package type is the CAT24C02WI-GT3 available in?
The device is available in an SOIC-8 package.
- Is the CAT24C02WI-GT3 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the device is Pb-Free, Halogen Free/BFR Free and RoHS compliant.
