Overview
The M93C56-WMN6TP is an electrically erasable programmable memory (EEPROM) device produced by STMicroelectronics. This component is part of the M93C series, which includes devices with varying memory sizes such as 1 Kbit, 2 Kbit, 4 Kbit, 8 Kbit, and 16 Kbit. The M93C56-WMN6TP specifically offers 2 Kbit of memory, configurable either in bytes (x8b) or words (x16b), and is accessed through the industry-standard MICROWIRE™ bus protocol. It operates within a voltage supply range of 2.5 V to 5.5 V and is designed for a wide ambient temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 Kbit | - |
| Number of 8-bit bytes | 256 | - |
| Number of 16-bit words | 128 | - |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 2.5 V to 5.5 V | V |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C | °C |
| Clock Frequency | Up to 2 MHz | Hz |
| Write Cycle Endurance | More than 4 million cycles | - |
| Data Retention | More than 200 years | - |
| Package Types | SO8, TSSOP8, DFN8 | - |
| ESD/Latch-up Behavior | Enhanced | - |
Key Features
- Industry standard MICROWIRE™ bus protocol
- Dual organization: by word (x16) or byte (x8)
- Single supply voltage: 2.5 V to 5.5 V
- 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
- ECOPACK2 (RoHS compliant) and halogen-free packages
Applications
The M93C56-WMN6TP is suitable for a variety of applications requiring non-volatile memory, such as:
- Industrial control systems
- Automotive systems
- Consumer electronics
- Medical devices
- Any system requiring small amounts of non-volatile memory for configuration or data storage
Q & A
- What is the memory size of the M93C56-WMN6TP?
The M93C56-WMN6TP has a memory size of 2 Kbit, which can be configured as 256 bytes or 128 words.
- What is the operating voltage range of the M93C56-WMN6TP?
The operating voltage range is from 2.5 V to 5.5 V.
- What is the maximum clock frequency for the M93C56-WMN6TP?
The maximum clock frequency is 2 MHz.
- What are the package options for the M93C56-WMN6TP?
The device is available in SO8, TSSOP8, and DFN8 packages.
- How many write cycles can the M93C56-WMN6TP endure?
The device can endure more than 4 million write cycles.
- What is the data retention period of the M93C56-WMN6TP?
The data retention period is more than 200 years.
- Is the M93C56-WMN6TP RoHS compliant?
- What is the ambient operating temperature range for the M93C56-WMN6TP?
- Does the M93C56-WMN6TP support sequential read operations?
- What is the purpose of the READY/BUSY signal in the M93C56-WMN6TP?
