DESCRIPTION

· The CAT24C256 is a 256-Kb I2C EEPROM with 32,768 words of 8 bits each.
· It includes a 64-byte page write buffer and supports Standard, Fast, and Fast-Plus I2C protocols.
· Write protection is enabled via the WP pin, safeguarding the entire memory.
· External address pins allow up to eight devices on the same bus.
· On-Chip ECC enhances reliability for critical applications.

FEATURES

· Supports Standard, Fast, and Fast-Plus I2C protocols.
· Operates with a supply voltage range of 1.8 V to 5.5 V.
· Features a 64-byte page write buffer and hardware write protection.
· Includes Schmitt triggers and noise suppression on I2C inputs.
· Built with low power CMOS technology.
· Endures 1,000,000 program/erase cycles with 100-year data retention.
· Suitable for industrial and extended temperature ranges.
· Available in SOIC, TSSOP, and UDFN 8-pad packages.
· Pb-Free, Halogen Free/BFR Free, and RoHS compliant.

APPLICATIONS

· Ideal for high reliability applications requiring robust data storage.
· Suitable for systems needing multiple EEPROM devices on a single bus.
· Effective in environments with stringent power and noise requirements.
· Applicable in industrial and extended temperature range settings.