CAT24C04C4ATR

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile memory storage
• Characteristics: Low power consumption, high reliability, small package size
• Package: 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 4 kilobits (512 bytes)
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) compatible
• Operating Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Cycle Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data Retention: 100 years

Pin Configuration

The CAT24C04C4ATR IC has the following pin configuration:

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| | | 1 8 | | | | 2 7 | | | | 3 6 | | | | 4 5 | |___________| ```

1. A0: Address Input
2. A1: Address Input
3. GND: Ground
4. SDA: Serial Data Input/Output
5. SCL: Serial Clock Input
6. WP: Write Protect
7. VCC: Power Supply
8. NC: No Connection

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory storage: The CAT24C04C4ATR provides reliable data storage even when power is removed.
• I2C compatibility: It supports the widely used I2C interface for easy integration into various systems.
• Low power consumption: The IC operates with low power requirements, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• High reliability: With a write cycle endurance of 1 million cycles and data retention of 100 years, it ensures long-term data integrity.
• Small package size: The 8-pin SOIC package allows for space-efficient PCB (Printed Circuit Board) designs.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Reliable non-volatile memory storage - Compatibility with I2C interface - Low power consumption - High reliability - Compact package size

Disadvantages: - Limited memory size (4 kilobits)

Working Principles

The CAT24C04C4ATR is an EEPROM, which means it can store data even when the power is turned off. It utilizes electrically controlled floating gate transistors to store and retrieve information. The I2C interface enables communication between the IC and the microcontroller or other devices.

When data needs to be written, the microcontroller sends the address and data to the CAT24C04C4ATR through the SDA and SCL lines. The IC stores the data in the specified memory location. During read operations, the stored data is retrieved by providing the appropriate address.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The CAT24C04C4ATR is commonly used in various applications, including:

1. Consumer Electronics: Used for storing configuration settings, user preferences, and calibration data in devices such as TVs, set-top boxes, and audio equipment.
2. Automotive: Employed in automotive electronics for storing critical data like mileage, vehicle settings, and error codes.
3. Industrial Control Systems: Utilized in industrial automation systems for storing parameters, calibration data, and event logs.
4. Medical Devices: Integrated into medical equipment for storing patient data, device settings, and firmware updates.
5. Internet of Things (IoT): Used in IoT devices for storing sensor data, device configurations, and firmware updates.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. CAT24C02WI-GT3: 2 kilobit EEPROM with I2C interface, SOT-23 package.
2. AT24C16AN-10SU-2.7: 16 kilobit EEPROM with I2C interface, SOIC package, operating voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V.
3. M24C64-FMN6TPB: 64 kilobit EEPROM with I2C interface, TSSOP package, extended temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).

These alternative models offer different memory sizes, package options, and operating characteristics to suit specific application requirements.

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