Overview
The CAT24C512XE-T2 is a 512 kb Serial CMOS EEPROM produced by onsemi. It is internally organized as 65,536 words of 8 bits each, making it a robust storage solution for various applications. The device supports the Standard (100 kHz), Fast (400 kHz), and Fast-Plus (1 MHz) I2C protocol, ensuring versatile and high-speed data communication. With a 128-byte page write buffer and hardware write protection, it offers efficient and secure data management. The CAT24C512XE-T2 is designed for high reliability applications, featuring on-chip ECC (Error Correction Code) and a wide operating temperature range.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Max | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V | 5.5 V | V |
| Storage Temperature | −65 °C | +150 °C | °C |
| Read Current (fSCL = 400 kHz/1 MHz) | 1 mA | mA | |
| Write Current (VCC = 1.8 V) | 1.8 mA | mA | |
| Write Current (VCC = 5.5 V) | 2.5 mA | mA | |
| Standby Current (TA = −40°C to +85°C) | 2 μA | μA | |
| Standby Current (TA = −40°C to +125°C) | 5 μA | μA | |
| Program/Erase Cycles | 1,000,000 | Cycles | |
| Data Retention | 100 Years | Years | |
| Clock Frequency (Standard) | 100 kHz | kHz | |
| Clock Frequency (Fast) | 400 kHz | kHz | |
| Clock Frequency (Fast-Plus) | 1 MHz | MHz |
Key Features
- Supports Standard, Fast, and Fast-Plus I2C Protocol
- 128-byte page write buffer
- Hardware write protection for entire memory via WP pin
- Schmitt Triggers and Noise Suppression Filters on I2C Bus Inputs (SCL and SDA)
- Low Power CMOS Technology
- On-chip ECC (Error Correction Code) for high reliability applications
- Industrial and Extended Temperature Range: −40°C to +125°C
- Available in 8-pin PDIP, SOIC, TSSOP, MSOP, 8-pad UDFN, and 8-ball WLCSP packages
- Pb-Free, Halogen Free/BFR Free, and RoHS Compliant
Applications
- Industrial control systems
- Automotive systems requiring high reliability and temperature stability
- Medical devices needing secure and durable data storage
- Consumer electronics requiring low power and high data retention
- IoT devices that need efficient and secure data management
Q & A
- What is the storage capacity of the CAT24C512XE-T2?
The CAT24C512XE-T2 has a storage capacity of 512 kb, organized as 65,536 words of 8 bits each.
- What I2C protocols does the CAT24C512XE-T2 support?
The device supports Standard (100 kHz), Fast (400 kHz), and Fast-Plus (1 MHz) I2C protocols.
- How does the hardware write protection work on the CAT24C512XE-T2?
Write operations can be inhibited by taking the WP pin High, which protects the entire memory.
- What is the significance of the on-chip ECC in the CAT24C512XE-T2?
The on-chip ECC (Error Correction Code) makes the device suitable for high reliability applications by correcting one bit error in 4 data bytes.
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the CAT24C512XE-T2?
The device operates over an industrial and extended temperature range of −40°C to +125°C.
- How many devices can be connected to the same I2C bus?
Up to eight CAT24C512 devices can be connected to the same bus using the external address pins A0, A1, and A2.
- What is the data retention period of the CAT24C512XE-T2?
The device has a data retention period of 100 years.
- What are the available package types for the CAT24C512XE-T2?
The device is available in 8-pin PDIP, SOIC, TSSOP, MSOP, 8-pad UDFN, and 8-ball WLCSP packages.
- Is the CAT24C512XE-T2 compliant with environmental standards?
Yes, the device is Pb-Free, Halogen Free/BFR Free, and RoHS Compliant.
- What is the maximum number of program/erase cycles for the CAT24C512XE-T2?
The device can endure up to 1,000,000 program/erase cycles.
