CAT25040VI-GT3

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Serial EEPROM Memory
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power, small form factor
• Package: 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Stores and retrieves digital information in electronic devices
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 4 Kbits (512 bytes)
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Operating Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data Retention: 100 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. Chip Select (/CS)
2. Serial Clock (SCK)
3. Serial Data Input (SI)
4. Serial Data Output (SO)
5. Write Protect (/WP)
6. Ground (GND)
7. No Connection (NC)
8. Power Supply (VCC)

Functional Features

• High-speed data transfer up to 10 MHz
• Low power consumption during read and write operations
• Software and hardware write protection options
• Self-timed programming cycle for easy integration
• Flexible erase capability for individual bytes or full memory

Advantages

• Compact size allows for space-efficient designs
• Wide operating voltage range enables compatibility with various systems
• High endurance and long data retention ensure reliable performance
• Versatile interface supports seamless integration with microcontrollers
• Cost-effective solution for non-volatile memory requirements

Disadvantages

• Limited storage capacity compared to other memory technologies
• Relatively slower write speeds compared to some alternatives
• Vulnerable to electromagnetic interference (EMI) due to exposed pins

Working Principles

The CAT25040VI-GT3 is based on Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) technology. It utilizes a floating gate transistor structure to store and retrieve digital information. The memory cells can be electrically programmed and erased, allowing for non-volatile data storage. The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) enables easy communication with the device, facilitating read, write, and erase operations.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Consumer Electronics: Used in smart TVs, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles for firmware storage and configuration data.
• Automotive: Employed in automotive electronics for storing calibration data, vehicle settings, and event logs.
• Industrial Automation: Utilized in industrial control systems for parameter storage, device identification, and firmware updates.
• Medical Devices: Integrated into medical equipment for storing patient data, device settings, and software updates.
• IoT Devices: Incorporated in Internet of Things (IoT) devices for sensor calibration, network configuration, and firmware storage.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AT25SF041-SSHD-T: 4 Mbit SPI Serial Flash Memory
2. ST25P04CM6TR: 4 Kbit Serial I2C EEPROM
3. MX25R4035FZUIH0: 4 Mbit Serial NOR Flash Memory
4. FM24V04-GTR: 4 Kbit Serial I2C FRAM

(Note: These alternative models are provided as examples and may not have identical specifications or pin configurations.)

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