Encyclopedia Entry: 93LC76CT-I/MC

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Serial EEPROM Memory
• Characteristics: Small form factor, low power consumption, high reliability
• Package: 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Stores and retrieves digital information in electronic devices
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units

Specifications

• Memory Size: 8 kilobits (1 kilobyte)
• Organization: 1024 x 8 bits
• Supply Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 93LC76CT-I/MC IC has the following pin configuration:

| Pin Number | Pin Name | Function | |------------|----------|----------| | 1 | CS | Chip Select | | 2 | DI | Data Input | | 3 | DO | Data Output | | 4 | CLK | Clock Input | | 5 | VSS | Ground | | 6 | NC | No Connection | | 7 | WP | Write Protect | | 8 | VCC | Supply Voltage |

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory: Retains data even when power is removed
• Serial interface: Allows for easy integration with microcontrollers
• Low power consumption: Ideal for battery-powered devices
• High reliability: Built-in error detection and correction mechanisms

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Compact size enables integration into space-constrained designs - Wide operating voltage range allows for compatibility with various systems - High endurance and long data retention ensure reliable performance

Disadvantages: - Limited storage capacity compared to other memory technologies - Slower read/write speeds compared to volatile memory types

Working Principles

The 93LC76CT-I/MC 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 IC can be accessed through a serial interface, enabling efficient communication with microcontrollers or other devices.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 93LC76CT-I/MC is commonly used in various electronic devices that require non-volatile memory storage. Some application fields include: 1. Consumer Electronics: Used in smart TVs, set-top boxes, and audio/video equipment for storing configuration settings and user preferences. 2. Automotive: Employed in automotive electronics for storing critical data such as mileage, fault codes, and calibration parameters. 3. Industrial Automation: Utilized in industrial control systems for storing program code, configuration data, and sensor calibration values. 4. Medical Devices: Integrated into medical equipment for storing patient data, device settings, and firmware updates.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models to the 93LC76CT-I/MC include: - 93LC66B-I/SN: 4 kilobit Serial EEPROM, 8-pin SOIC package - 25AA080C-I/MS: 8 kilobit SPI Serial EEPROM, 8-pin MSOP package - AT24C256C-SSHL-T: 256 kilobit I2C Serial EEPROM, 8-pin TSSOP package

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