The CY27C256-120WC is a high-performance CMOS Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM) manufactured by Cypress Semiconductor Corp. This EPROM offers a fast access time and low power consumption, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. As indicated by the END-OF-LIFE Category, this part is no longer in production.

Applications

• Firmware storage
• Program memory for embedded systems
• Code storage for microcontrollers
• Data storage for non-volatile applications
• Look-up tables

Features

• 256K (32K x 8) memory organization
• Fast access time (120 ns)
• Low power consumption
• CMOS technology
• UV erasable
• JEDEC standard pinout

Benefits

• Fast data retrieval for high-performance applications
• Low power consumption for battery-powered devices
• Easy to program and erase using standard EPROM programmers
• Industry-standard pinout simplifies design and integration
• Non-volatile memory ensures data retention even when power is off

Additional Details

The CY27C256-120WC EPROM is typically packaged in a ceramic windowed DIP package, which allows for UV erasure and reprogramming. The 120 ns access time ensures fast data retrieval, making it suitable for applications requiring quick response times. The CMOS technology provides low power consumption, which is essential for battery-powered devices. The EPROM can be programmed and erased using standard EPROM programmers. Its JEDEC standard pinout simplifies design and integration into existing systems. Due to its end-of-life status, consider alternative non-volatile memory solutions, such as Flash memory, for new designs.