Overview
The M93C46-WMN6 is a 1 Kbit electrically erasable programmable memory (EEPROM) device produced by STMicroelectronics. This component is part of the M93C series, which includes devices with various memory sizes such as 1 Kbit, 2 Kbit, 4 Kbit, 8 Kbit, and 16 Kbit. The M93C46-WMN6 is accessed through the industry-standard MICROWIRE™ bus protocol and can be configured either in bytes (x8b) or in words (x16b). It operates within a single supply voltage range of 2.5 V to 5.5 V and is designed for use in a wide range of industrial and automotive applications due to its robust and reliable performance characteristics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1 Kbit |
| Organization | 128 x 8 bytes or 64 x 16 words |
| Supply Voltage Min | 2.5 V |
| Supply Voltage Max | 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature Min | -40 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 85 °C |
| Clock Frequency | Up to 2 MHz |
| Package Type | SO8, TSSOP8, UFDFPN8 |
| RoHS Compliance | Ecopack2 (RoHS compliant and halogen-free) |
| Data Retention | More than 200 years |
| Write Cycles | More than 4 million |
Key Features
- Industry standard MICROWIRE™ bus protocol
- Single supply voltage: 2.5 V to 5.5 V
- Dual organization: by word (x16) or byte (x8)
- Programming instructions for byte, word, or entire memory
- Self-timed programming cycle with auto-erase: 5 ms
- READY/BUSY signal during programming
- Sequential read operation
- Enhanced ESD/latch-up behavior
- More than 4 million write cycles and more than 200-year data retention
- Available in ECOPACK2 (RoHS compliant and halogen-free) packages: SO8, TSSOP8, UFDFPN8
Applications
The M93C46-WMN6 is suitable for a variety of applications, including industrial and automotive systems, due to its robust performance and wide operating temperature range. It can be used in systems requiring reliable and long-term data storage, such as configuration settings, calibration data, and other non-volatile memory needs. Its small package size and low power consumption make it ideal for space-constrained and power-sensitive designs.
Q & A
- What is the memory size of the M93C46-WMN6?
The M93C46-WMN6 has a memory size of 1 Kbit, which can be organized as 128 x 8 bytes or 64 x 16 words.
- What is the operating voltage range of the M93C46-WMN6?
The M93C46-WMN6 operates within a supply voltage range of 2.5 V to 5.5 V.
- What is the maximum clock frequency of the M93C46-WMN6?
The maximum clock frequency of the M93C46-WMN6 is up to 2 MHz.
- What are the available package types for the M93C46-WMN6?
The M93C46-WMN6 is available in SO8, TSSOP8, and UFDFPN8 packages.
- Is the M93C46-WMN6 RoHS compliant?
- What is the data retention period of the M93C46-WMN6?
- How many write cycles can the M93C46-WMN6 endure?
- What is the operating temperature range of the M93C46-WMN6?
- Does the M93C46-WMN6 support sequential read operations?
- What is the programming cycle time for the M93C46-WMN6?
- Does the M93C46-WMN6 have enhanced ESD/latch-up behavior?
