CAT1026WI-25-GT3

Product Overview

Category

The CAT1026WI-25-GT3 belongs to the category of electronic components.

Use

It is commonly used in various electronic devices for memory storage and control purposes.

Characteristics

• Non-volatile memory
• Low power consumption
• High reliability
• Small form factor

Package

The CAT1026WI-25-GT3 is available in a surface-mount package, making it suitable for automated assembly processes.

Essence

This product is an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) chip that allows data to be stored and retrieved electronically.

Packaging/Quantity

The CAT1026WI-25-GT3 is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Operating voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Memory capacity: 256 kilobits (32 kilobytes)
• Data retention: Up to 100 years
• Write endurance: 1 million write cycles
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The CAT1026WI-25-GT3 has a total of 8 pins, each serving a specific function:

1. VCC: Power supply input
2. GND: Ground reference
3. SDA: Serial data input/output
4. SCL: Serial clock input
5. WP: Write protect input
6. A0: Address bit 0
7. A1: Address bit 1
8. A2: Address bit 2

Functional Features

• Byte-wise random access for efficient data retrieval
• Hardware write protection to prevent accidental modification
• Software write protection for enhanced security
• Self-timed programming cycle for ease of use
• Low standby current for power-saving applications

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Non-volatile memory ensures data retention even during power loss
• High reliability due to the absence of moving parts
• Small form factor allows for integration into compact electronic devices
• Wide operating voltage range enables compatibility with various systems

Disadvantages

• Limited storage capacity compared to other memory technologies
• Relatively slower write speeds compared to volatile memory types

Working Principles

The CAT1026WI-25-GT3 utilizes EEPROM technology, which allows for electrically erasing and reprogramming of data. It stores information in a grid of memory cells, each containing a floating gate transistor. The presence or absence of an electrical charge on the floating gate determines the stored data.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The CAT1026WI-25-GT3 finds application in various fields, including but not limited to: - Consumer electronics - Automotive systems - Industrial automation - Medical devices - Communication equipment

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. CAT1025WI-25-GT3: Similar to CAT1026WI-25-GT3, but with a lower memory capacity of 128 kilobits.
2. CAT1024WI-25-GT3: Similar to CAT1026WI-25-GT3, but with a lower memory capacity of 64 kilobits.
3. CAT1026SI-25-GT3: Similar to CAT1026WI-25-GT3, but with an extended temperature range of -40°C to +125°C.

These alternative models provide options based on different memory capacities and temperature requirements.

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