Overview
The M24256-BRMN6TP is a 256-Kbit I2C-compatible EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) produced by STMicroelectronics. This device is organized as 32 K × 8 bits, providing a total of 256 Kbits (32 Kbytes) of memory. It operates within a supply voltage range of 1.8 V to 5.5 V and supports clock frequencies up to 1 MHz. The M24256-BRMN6TP is designed to operate over an ambient temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Capacity | 256 Kbit (32 Kbyte) | - |
| Page Size | 64 bytes | - |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | V |
| Clock Frequency | Up to 1 MHz | Hz |
| Operating Temperature | –40 °C to +85 °C | °C |
| Write Cycle Time (Byte/Page) | Within 5 ms | ms |
| Write Cycles | More than 4 million | - |
| Data Retention | More than 200 years | years |
| Package | SO8 ECOPACK2 | - |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes, Halogen-free (ECOPACK2) | - |
Key Features
- Compatible with I2C bus modes: 1 MHz, 400 kHz, and 100 kHz
- Random and sequential read modes
- Write protect for the whole memory array
- Enhanced ESD/latch-Up protection
- Additional write lockable identification page (64 bytes) for M24256-D order codes
- High-speed single supply voltage operation
- Available in various packages: SO8, TSSOP8, UFDFPN8, WLCSP, and unsawn wafer
Applications
The M24256-BRMN6TP is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Consumer electronics requiring non-volatile memory
- Automotive systems where robust and reliable memory is needed
- Medical devices requiring secure and long-term data storage
- Any system requiring high-speed, low-power, and reliable EEPROM solutions
Q & A
- What is the memory capacity of the M24256-BRMN6TP?
The M24256-BRMN6TP has a memory capacity of 256 Kbits (32 Kbytes).
- What is the operating voltage range of the M24256-BRMN6TP?
The device operates within a supply voltage range of 1.8 V to 5.5 V.
- What are the supported I2C bus modes?
The device is compatible with I2C bus modes of 1 MHz, 400 kHz, and 100 kHz.
- What is the write cycle time for the M24256-BRMN6TP?
The write cycle time for both byte and page writes is within 5 ms.
- How many write cycles can the M24256-BRMN6TP endure?
The device can endure more than 4 million write cycles.
- What is the data retention period of the M24256-BRMN6TP?
The data retention period is more than 200 years.
- Is the M24256-BRMN6TP RoHS compliant?
Yes, the device is RoHS compliant and halogen-free (ECOPACK2).
- What are the available package options for the M24256-BRMN6TP?
The device is available in SO8, TSSOP8, UFDFPN8, WLCSP, and unsawn wafer packages.
- Can the M24256-BRMN6TP protect its memory from unauthorized writes?
Yes, the device features write protect for the whole memory array.
- Does the M24256-BRMN6TP have any additional security features?
Yes, it includes an additional write lockable identification page (64 bytes) for M24256-D order codes and enhanced ESD/latch-Up protection.
