Product Overview: 24AA024H-I/SN

The 24AA024H-I/SN is a 2Kb I²C™ compatible Serial EEPROM designed and manufactured by Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP solutions. This device operates in the standard I²C bus serial interface and is optimized for use in a wide variety of industrial, commercial, and automotive applications where reliable data storage is essential.

Key Features

• Memory Size: The 24AA024H-I/SN offers 2 Kbits (256 x 8) of memory capacity, providing sufficient space for device configuration, calibration data, or small application storage.
• Operating Voltage: It operates at a voltage range of 1.7V to 5.5V, making it versatile for both low-power and standard applications.
• Temperature Range: This EEPROM can reliably operate over an extended temperature range from -40°C to +85°C, suitable for harsh environmental conditions.
• Communication Interface: The device supports a bidirectional I²C interface, allowing for easy and efficient integration into existing systems with a data transfer rate of 400 kHz.
• Write-Protect Function: It features a write-protect pin to prevent inadvertent write operations to the memory, ensuring data integrity.
• Endurance: The EEPROM is capable of 1 million write cycles, ensuring a long life span for applications with frequent data updates.
• Data Retention: It guarantees a data retention period of over 200 years, providing a reliable non-volatile storage solution.
• Package: The device comes in a compact 8-pin SOIC (SN) package, which is suitable for space-constrained applications.

Applications

The 24AA024H-I/SN is ideal for an array of applications, including:

• Industrial and automotive systems requiring non-volatile memory storage
• Device configuration storage for consumer electronics
• Calibration data storage for sensors and instrumentation
• Real-time clocks, timers, and counters

With its robust design, ease of integration, and Microchip's commitment to quality, the 24AA024H-I/SN is a reliable choice for designers and engineers looking to add a small, yet powerful, data storage option to their electronic designs.