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25LC080C 25LC320A
25LC080D 25LC640A
25LC160C 25LC128
25LC160D 25LC256
Features:
Max. Clock 5 MHz
Low-power CMOS Technology:
- Max. Write Current: 5 mA at 5.5V, 5 MHz
- Read Current: 5 mA at 5.5V, 5 MHz
- Standby Current: 10 μA at 5.5V
1024 x 8 through 32768 x 8-bit Organization
Byte and Page-level Write Operations
Self-timed Erase and Write Cycles (6 ms max.)
Block Write Protection:
- Protect none, 1/4, 1/2 or all of array
Built-in Write Protection:
- Power-on/off data protection circuitry
- Write enable latch
- Write-protect pin
Sequential Read
High Reliability:
- Endurance: >1M erase/write cycles
- Data retention: > 200 years
- ESD protection: > 4000V
Temperature Range Supported:
Package is Pb-free and RoHS Compliant
Pin Function Table
Description:
Microchip Technology Inc. 25 LCXXX* devi ces are Mi d-
density 8 through 256 Kbit Serial Electrically Erasable
PROMs (EEPROM). The devices are organized in
blocks of x 8-b it m emory and su pport the Seri al Periph-
eral Interface (SPI) compatible serial bus architecture.
Byte-level and page-level functions are supported.
The bus signals required are a clock input (SCK) plus
separate data in (SI) and data out (SO) lines. Access to
the device is controlled through a Chip Select (CS)
input.
Communication to the device can be paused via the
hold pin (HOLD). While the device is paused, transi-
tions on its inputs will be ignored, with the exception of
Chip Select, allowing the host to service higher priority
interrupts.
The 25LCXXX is available in a standard 8-lead SOIC
package. The package is Pb-free.
Package Types (not to scale)
- Extended (H): -40°C to +150°C
Name Function
CS Chip Select Inpu t
SO Serial Data Outpu t
WP Write-Protect
VSS Ground
SI Serial Data Inp ut
SCK Serial Cloc k Inpu t
HOLD Hold Input
VCC Supply Voltage
CS
SO
WP
V
SS
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CC
HOLD
SCK
SI
SOIC
(SN)
8K-256K SPI Serial EEPROM High Temp Family Data Sheet
*25LCXXX is used in this document as a generic part number for the 25 series devices.
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Device Selection Table
Part Number Density
(bits) Organization VCC Range Max Speed
(MHz) Page Size
(Bytes) Temp.
Range Package
25LC080C 8K 1,024 x 8 2.5V - 5.5V 5 16 H SN
25LC080D 8K 1,024 x 8 2.5V - 5.5V 5 32 H SN
25LC160C 16K 2,048 x 8 2.5V - 5.5V 5 16 H SN
25LC160D 16K 2,048 x 8 2.5V - 5.5V 5 32 H SN
25LC320A 32K 4,096 x 8 2.5V - 5.5V 5 32 H SN
25LC640A 64K 8,192 x 8 2.5V - 5.5V 5 32 H SN
25LC128 128K 16,384 x 8 2.5V - 5.5V 5 64 H SN
25LC256 256K 32,768 x 8 2.5V - 5.5V 5 64 H SN
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1.0 ELECTRICAL CHARAC TERISTICS
Absolute Maximum Ratings(†)
VCC.............................................................................................................................................................................6.5V
All inputs and outputs w.r.t. VSS ..........................................................................................................-0.6V to VCC +1.0V
Storage temperature .................................................................................................................................-65°C to 155°C
Ambient temperature under bias....................................................................................................... .... -40°C to 150°C(1)
ESD protection on all pins..........................................................................................................................................4 kV
TABLE 1-1: DC CHARACTERISTICS
Note 1: AEC-Q100 re liability testing fo r devices intended to operate at 150°C is 1,0 00 hours. Any design in whic h
the total operating ti me bet ween 125°C and 150°C will be g r eat er th an 1 ,00 0 hours is not warrant ed wi th-
out prior written approval from Micr ochip Technology Inc.
NOTICE: Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the
device . This i s a stres s ratin g only and functio nal operati on of the devic e at thos e or any other co nditio ns abov e thos e
indicated in the operational listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for an
extended period of time may affect device reliability.
DC CHARACTERISTICS Extended (H): TA = -40°C to +150°C VCC = 2.5V to 5.5V
Param.
No. Sym. Characteristic Min. Max. Units Test Conditions
D001 VIH1High-level input
voltage .7 VCC VCC+1 V
D002 VIL1Low-level input
voltage -0.3 0.3VCC VVCC2.7V
D003 VIL2-0.3 0.2VCC VVCC < 2.7V
D004 VOL1Low-level output
voltage —0.4VIOL = 2.1 mA
D005 VOL2—0.2VIOL = 1.0 mA
D006 VOH High-level output
voltage VCC -0.5 V IOH = -400 μA
D007 ILI Input leakage current ±2 μACS = VCC, VIN = VSS OR VCC
D008 ILO Output lea kage
current —±2μACS = VCC, VOUT = VSS OR VCC
D009 CINT Intern al Cap acitance
(all inputs and
outputs)
—7pFTA = 25°C, CLK = 1.0 MHz,
VCC = 5.0V (Note)
D010 ICC Read
Operating Current
5
2.5
mA
mA
VCC = 5.5V; FCLK = 5.0 MHz;
SO = Open
VCC = 2.5V; FCLK = 3.0 MHz;
SO = Open
D011 ICC Write
5
3mA
mA VCC = 5.5V
VCC = 2.5V
D012 ICCS Standby Current 10 μACS = VCC = 5.5V, Inputs tied to VCC or
VSS, 150°C
Note: This parameter is periodically sampled and not 100% tested.
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TABLE 1-2: AC CHARACTERISTICS
AC CHARACTERISTICS Extended (H): TA = -40°C to +150°C VCC = 2.5V to 5.5V
Param.
No. Sym. Characteristic Min. Max. Units Test Conditions
1FCLK Clock Frequency
5
3MHz
MHz 4.5V Vcc 5.5V
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V
2TCSS CS Setup Time 100
150
ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V
3TCSH CS Hold Time 200
250
ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V
4TCSD CS Disable Time 50 ns
5 Tsu Data S etup Time 20
30
ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V
6T
HD Data Hold Time 40
50
ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V
7TRCLK Rise Time 2 μs(Note 1)
8T
FCLK Fall Time 2 μs(Note 1)
9T
HI Clock Hig h Time 100
150
ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V
10 TLO Clock Low Time 100
150
ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V
11 TCLD Clock Delay Time 50 ns
12 TCLE Clock En able Time 50 ns
13 TVOutput Valid from Clock
Low
100
160 ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V
14 THO Output Hold Time 0 ns (Note 1)
15 TDIS Output Disable Time
80
160 ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V(Note 1)
2.5V Vcc 4.5V(Note 1)
16 THS HOLD Setup Time 40
80
ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V
17 THH HOLD Hold Time 40
80
ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V
18 THZ HOLD Low to Output
High-Z 60
160
ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V(Note 1)
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V(Note 1)
19 THV HOLD High to Output
Valid 60
160
ns
ns 4.5V Vcc 5.5V
2.5V Vcc < 4.5V
20 TWC In ternal Write C y cle Time 6 ms (Note 2)
21 Endurance 1,000,000 E/W
Cycles Page Mode, 25°C, VCC = 5.5V (Note 3)
Note 1: This parameter is periodically sampled and not 100% tested.
2: TWC begins on the rising edge of CS after a valid write sequence and ends when the internal write cycle
is complete.
3: This parameter is not tested but ensured by characterization. For endurance estimates in a specific
application, please consult the Total Endurance™ Model which can be obtained from our web site:
www.microchip.com.
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TABLE 1-3: AC TEST CONDITIONS
AC Wave f orm:
VLO = 0.2V
VHI = VCC 0.2V (Note 1)
VHI = 4.0V (Note 2)
CL = 50 pF
Timing Measurem ent Refere nce Lev el
Input 0.5 VCC
Output 0.5 VCC
Note 1: For VCC 4.0V
2: For VCC > 4.0V
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FIGURE 1-1: HOLD TIM ING
FIGURE 1-2: SERIAL INPUT TIMING
FIGURE 1-3: SERIAL OUTPUT TIMING
CS
SCK
SO
SI
HOLD
17
16 16 17
19
18
Don’t Care 5
High-Impedance
n + 2 n + 1 n n - 1
n
n + 2 n + 1 n nn - 1
CS
SCK
SI
SO
65
8
711
3
LSB in
MSB in
High-Impedance
12
Mode 1,1
Mode 0,0
2
4
CS
SCK
SO
10
9
13
MSB out ISB out
3
15
Don’t Care
SI
Mode 1,1
Mode 0,0
14
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2.0 PIN DESCRIPTIONS
The desc riptions of the pins are listed in Table 2-1.
TABLE 2-1: PIN FUNCTION TABLE
2.1 Chip Select (CS)
A low level on this pin selects the device. A high level
deselects the device and forces it into Standby mode.
However, a programming cycle which is already
initiated or in progress w il l be co mpl ete d, re gard le ss of
the CS input signal. If CS is brought high during a
progra m cycle, t he device wil l go into Sta ndby mo de as
soon as the programming cycle is complete. When the
device is deselected, SO goes to the high-im pedance
state, allowing multiple parts to share the same SPI
bus. A low-to-high transition on CS after a valid write
sequence initiates an internal write cycle. After power-
up, a low lev el on CS is required prior to any se quence
being initiated.
2.2 Serial Output (SO)
The SO pin is used to transfer data out of the
25LCXXX. During a read cycle, data is shifted out on
this pin after the falling edge of the serial clock.
2.3 Write-Protect (WP)
This pin is used in conjunction with the WPEN bit in the
STATUS register to prohibit writes to the nonvolatile
bits in the STATUS register. When WP is low and
WPEN is high, wr iting to the nonvolat ile bits in the STA-
TUS register is disabled. All other operations function
normally. When WP is high, all functions, including
writes to the nonvolatile bits in the STATUS register
operate no rmally. If the WPEN bit is set, WP low during
a STATUS register write sequence will disable writing
to the STATUS register. If an internal write cycle has
already begun, WP go ing low w ill h ave no ef fect on the
write.
The WP pin function is blocked when the WPEN bit in
the STATUS register is low. This allows the user to
inst all the 25LCXXX in a system with WP p in grou nded
and still be able to write to the STATUS register. The
WP pin functi ons will be enabl ed when the WPEN bit is
set high.
2.4 Seria l In p u t (SI)
The SI pin is used to transfer data into the device. It
receives instructions, addresses and data. Data is
latched on the rising edge of the serial clock.
2.5 Serial Clock (SCK)
The SCK is used to synchronize the communication
between a master and the 25LCXXX. Instructions,
address es or data present on the SI pin are latched on
the risin g edge of the clo ck in put, while data on the SO
pin is updated after the falling edge of the clock input.
2.6 Hold (HOLD)
The HOLD pin is used to suspend transmission to the
25LCXXX while in the middle of a serial sequence
without having to retransmit the entire sequence
again. It must be held high any time this function is not
being used. Once the devic e is selected a nd a serial
sequence is underway, the HOLD pin may be pulled
low to pause further serial communication without
resetting t he se ria l sequ ence. The HOLD pi n must b e
brought low while SCK is low, otherwise the HOLD
function will not be invoked until the next SCK high-to-
low transition. The 25LCXXX must remain selected
during this sequence. The SI, SCK and SO pins are in
a high-impedance state during the time the device is
paused and transi tions on these pins will be ignor ed.
To resume serial communication, HOLD must be
brought high while the SCK pin is low , otherwise serial
communication will not resume. Lowering the HOLD
line at any time will tri-state the SO line.
Name Pin Number Function
CS 1 Chip Select Input
SO 2 Serial Data Output
WP 3 Write-Protect Pin
VSS 4 Ground
SI 5 Serial Data Input
SCK 6 Serial Clock Input
HOLD 7 Hold Input
VCC 8 Supply Voltage
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3.0 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
3.1 Principles of Operation
The 25LCXXX are Mid-Density Serial EEPROMs
design ed to interface di rec tly with the Seri al Peripheral
Interface (SPI) port of many of today’s popular micro-
controller families, including Microchip’s PIC® micro-
controllers. It may also interface with microcontrollers
that do not have a built-in SPI port by using discrete I/
O lines programmed properly in firmware to match the
SPI protocol.
The 25LCXXX contains an 8-bit instruction register.
The d evic e is acce sse d via the SI pin, w ith data bei ng
clocked in on the rising edge of SC K. Th e CS pin mus t
be low and the HOLD pin must be high for the entire
operation.
Table 3-1 contains a list of the possible instruction
bytes and format for device operation. All instructions,
addresses, and data are transferred MSB first, LSB
last.
Data (SI) is sampled on the first rising edge of SCK
after CS goes low. If th e c loc k li ne is s hare d wi th other
peripher al d evices on t he SPI bus , the u ser ca n asse rt
the HOLD input and place the 25LCXXX in ‘HOLD’
mode. After releasing the HOLD pin, operation will
resume from the point when the HOLD was asserted.
Block Diagram
SI
SO
SCK
CS
HOLD
WP
STATUS
Register
I/O Contr ol Memory
Control
Logic
X
Dec
HV Genera to r
EEPROM
Array
Page Latches
Y Decoder
Sense Amp.
R/W Control
Logic
VCC
VSS
TABLE 3-1: INSTRUCTION SET
Instruction Name Instruction Format Description
READ 0000 0011 Read data from memory array beginning at selected address
WRITE 0000 0010 Write data to memory array beginning at selected address
WRDI 0000 0100 Reset the write enable latch (disable write operations)
WREN 0000 0110 Set the write enable latch (enable write operations)
RDSR 0000 0101 Read STATUS register
WRSR 0000 0001 Write STATUS re gister
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3.2 Read Sequence
The device is selected by pulling CS low. The 8-bit
READ instruction is transmitted to the 25LCXXX fol-
lowed by the 16-bit address. After the correct READ
instruc tio n a nd address are sent, the data s tore d i n th e
memory at the selected address is shifted out on the
SO pin. The data stored in the memory at the next
address can be read sequentially by continuing to pro-
vide cl ock puls es. The inter nal Addr ess Pointe r is auto-
matically incremented to the next higher address after
each byte of data is shifted out. When the highest
address is reached, the address counter rolls over to
address 00 00h all ow in g th e rea d c yc le to b e co nti nue d
indefin itely. The read operati on is term inated by rai sing
the CS pin (Figure 3-1 ).
3.3 Write Sequence
Prior to any attempt to write data to the 25LCXXX, the
write enable latch must be set by issuing the WREN
instruction (Figure 3-4). This is done by setting CS low
and then clocking out the proper instruction into the
25LCXXX. After all eight bits of the instruction are
transmitted, the CS must be brought high to set the
write enable latch. If the write operation is initiated
immediately after the WREN instruction without CS
being brought high, the data will not be written to the
array bec ause the write enable latc h will not hav e been
properly set.
Once the write enable latch is set, the user may
proceed by settin g the CS low , issuing a WRITE instruc-
tion, followed by the 16-bit address, and then the data
to be written. Depending upon the density, a page of
dat a that rang es from 16 by tes to 64 b yte s c an be sent
to the de vice before a write cycle is necessary. The only
restriction is that all of the bytes must reside in the
same page.
For the data to be actually written to the array, the CS
must be brought high a fter the Leas t Significant bit (D0)
of the nth data byte has been clocked in. If CS is
brought high at any other time, the write operation will
not be completed. Refer to Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3
for more detailed illustrations on the byte write
sequence and the page write sequence, respectively.
While the write is in progress, the ST A TUS register may
be read to check the status of the WPEN, WIP, WEL,
BP1 and BP0 bits (Figure 3-6). A read attempt of a
memory array location will not be possible during a
write cycle. When the write cycle is completed, the
write enab le latc h is res et.
FIGURE 3-1: READ SEQUENCE
Note: Page write opera tions are l imited to wri ting
bytes within a single physical page,
regardless of the number of bytes
actually being written. Physical page
boundaries start at addresses that are
integer multiples of the page buffer size (or
‘pag e size’) an d, end at addresses tha t are
integer multiples of page size – 1. If a
Page Write command attempts to write
across a physical page boundary, the
result is that the data wraps around to the
beginning of the current page (overwriting
data previously stored there), instead of
being w ritte n to the next page as might be
expected. It is therefore necessary for the
application software to prevent page write
operations that would attempt to cross a
page boundary.
SO
SI
SCK
CS
0 234567891011 21222324252627282930311
0100000115 14 13 12 210
76543210
Instruction 16-bit Address
Data Out
High-Impedance
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FIGURE 3-2: BYTE WRITE SEQUENCE
FIGURE 3-3: PAGE WRITE SEQUENCE
SO
SI
CS
91011 2122232425262728293031
0000000115 14 13 12 21076543210
Instructio n 16-bit Address Data Byte
High-Impedance
SCK 0 23456718 Twc
SI
CS
9 1011 2122232425262728293031
0000000115 14 13 12 21076543210
Instructi on 16-bit Addre ss Data Byte 1
SCK 0 23456718
SI
CS
41 42 43 46 47
76543210
Data Byte n (16/32/64 max)
SCK 32 34 35 36 37 38 3933 40
76543210
Data Byte 3
76543210
Data Byte 2
44 45
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3.4 Wr ite Enable (WREN) and Write
Disable (WRDI)
The 25LCXXX contains a write enable latch. See
Table 5-1 for the write-protect functionality matrix. This
latch must be set before any write operation will be com-
pleted internally. The WREN instruction will set the latch,
and the WRDI will reset the latch.
The following is a list of conditions under which the
write enab le latc h wi ll be reset:
Power-up
WRDI instruction successfully executed
WRSR instruction successfully executed
WRITE instruction successfully executed
FIGURE 3-4: WRITE ENABLE SEQUENCE (WREN)
FIGURE 3-5: WRITE DISABLE SEQUENCE (WRDI)
SCK
0 2345671
SI
High-Impedance
SO
CS
010000 01
SCK
0 2345671
SI
High-Impedance
SO
CS
010000 01
0
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3.5 Read Status Register Instruction
(RDSR)
The Read Status Register instruction (RDSR) provid es
access to the STATUS register. The STATUS register
may be rea d at any time, ev en during a write cy cle. The
STATUS register is formatted as follows:
TABLE 3-2: STATUS REGISTER
The Write-In-Process (WIP) bit indicates whether the
25LCXXX is bus y with a write opera tion. Whe n set to a
1’, a write is in progress, when set to a ‘0’, no write is
in progress. This bit is read-only.
The Writ e Enable Latch (WEL ) bit in dicates th e statu s
of th e wri te e nabl e lat ch an d is r ead -onl y. When set to
a ‘1’, the latch allows writes to the array, when set to a
0’, the latch prohibits writes to the array. The state of
this bit can always be updated via the WREN or WRDI
commands regardless of the state of write protection
on the STATUS register. These commands are shown
in Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5.
The Block Protection (BP0 and BP1) bits indicate
which blocks are currently write-protected. These bits
are set by the user i ss ui ng the WRSR in stru ction . These
bits are nonvolatile, and are shown in Table 3-3.
See Figure 3-6 for the RDSR timing sequence.
FIGURE 3-6: READ STATUS REGISTER TIMING SEQUENCE (RDSR)
7 654 3 2 1 0
W/R –––W/RW/R R R
WPEN X X X BP1 BP0 WEL WIP
W/R = writable/readable. R = read-only.
SO
SI
CS
9101112131415
11000000
7654 210
Instruction
Data from STATUS Register
High-Impedance
SCK
0 23456718
3
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3.6 Wr ite Status Register Inst ruction
(WRSR)
The W rite S t atus Regis ter instruc tion (WRSR) allows the
user to write to the nonvolatile bits in the STATUS
register as shown in Table 3-2. The user is able to
select one of four levels of protection for the array by
writing to the appropriate bits in the STATUS register.
The array is divided up into four segments. The user
has the abilit y to write -protec t none, one, tw o or all fo ur
of the segments of the array. The partitioning is
controlled as shown in Table 3-3.
The Write-Protect Enable (WPEN) bit is a nonvolatile
bit that is availabl e as an enabl e bit for the WP pi n. The
Write-Protect (WP) pin and the Write-Protect Enable
(WPEN) bit in the STATUS register control the
programmable hardware write-protect feature. Hard-
ware write protection is enabled when WP pin is low
and the WPEN bit is high. Hardware write protection is
disabled when either the WP pi n is hi gh or t he WPE N
bit is low. When the chip is hardware write-protected,
only writes to nonvolatile bits in the STATUS register
are di sa ble d. Se e Table 5-1 for a matrix of func ti onality
on the WPEN bit.
See Figure 3-7 for the WRSR timing sequence.
TABLE 3-3: ARRAY PROTECTION
TABLE 3-4: ARRAY PROTECTED ADDRESS LOCATIONS
FIGURE 3-7: WRITE STATUS REGISTER TIMING SEQUENCE (WRSR)
BP1 BP0 Array Addresses
Write-Protected Array Addresses
Unprotected
00
None All
01
Upper 1/4 Lower 3/4
10
Upper 1/2 Lower 1/2
11
All None
Density Upper 1/4 Uppe r 1/2 All
8K 300h - 3FFh 200h - 3FFh 000h - 3FFh
16K 600h - 7FFh 400h - 7FFh 000h - 7FFh
32K C00h - FFFh 800h - FFFh 000h - FFFh
64K 1800h - 1FFFh 1000h - 1FFFh 0000h - 1FFFh
128K 3000h - 3FFFh 2000h - 3FFFh 0000h - 3FFFh
256K 6000h - 7FFFh 4000h - 7FFFh 0000h - 7FFFh
SO
SI
CS
9101112131415
01000000
7654 210
Instruction Data to STATUS Register
High-Impedance
SCK
0 23456718
3
Note: An internal write cycle (TWC) is initiated on the rising edge of CS after a valid write STATUS register
sequence.
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4.0 DA TA PROTECTIO N
The following protection has been implemented to
prevent inadve rtent writes to the array:
The write enable latch is reset on power-up
A write enable instruction must be issued to set
the write enable latch
After a byte write, page write or STATUS register
write, the write enable latch is reset
•CS
must be set high after the proper number of
clock cycles to start an internal write cycle
Access to the array during an internal w rite cycle
is ignored and programming is continued
5.0 POWER-ON STATE
The 25LCXXX powers on in the following state:
The device is in low-power Standby mode
(CS=1)
The write enable latch is reset
SO is in high-impedance state
A high-to-low-level transition on CS is required to
enter activ e st ate
TABLE 5-1: WRITE-PROTECT FUNCTIONALITY MATRIX
WEL
(SR bit 1) WPEN
(SR bit 7) WP
(pin 3) Protected Blocks Unprotected Blocks STATUS Register
0xxProtected Protected Protected
10xProtected Writable Writable
110 (low) Protected Writable Protected
111 (high) Protected Writable Writable
x = don’t care
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6.0 PACKAGING INFORMATION
6.1 Package Marking Information
Note: Custom marking available.
8-Lead SOIC
XXXXYYWW
XXXXXXXT
NNN
Example:
SN 0728
25LC32AH
1L7
Legend: XX...X Customer-specific information
Y Year code (last digit of calendar year)
YY Year code (last 2 digits of calendar year)
WW Week code (week of January 1 is week ‘01’)
NNN Alphanumeric traceability code
Pb-free JEDEC designator for Matte Tin (Sn)
*This package is Pb-free. The Pb-free JEDEC designator ( )
can be found on the outer packaging for this package.
Note: In th e event the ful l Micro chip p ar t numbe r canno t be marke d on one li ne, it w ill
be carried over to the next line, thus limiting the number of available
characters for customer-specific information.
3
e
3
e
3
e
8-Lead SOIC Package Marking (Pb-Free)
Device Line 1 Marking
25LC080C 25LC80CT
25LC080D 25LC80DT
25LC160C 25LC16CT
25LC160D 25LC16DT
25LC320A 25LC32AT
25LC640A 25L640AT
25LC128 25LC128T
25LC256 25LC256T
Note 1: T = Temperature Grade (H).
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision A (01/2009)
Original Release.
Revision B (04/2009)
Revised part number from 25XX to 25LCXXX; Added
Note 1 to Electrical Characteristics.
Revision C (06/2009)
Revised Features: Endurance and Package; Revised
Table 1-2, Para. 21.
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25LCXXX
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office.
PART NO. X/XX
PackageTape & Reel
Device
Device: 25LC080C =
25LC080D =
25LC160C =
25LC160D =
25LC320A =
25LC640A =
25LC128 =
25LC256 =
8k-bit, 2.5V, 16 Byte Page, SPI Serial EEPROM
8k-bit, 2.5V, 32 Byte Page, SPI Serial EEPROM
16k-bit, 2.5V, 16 Byte Page, SPI Serial EEPROM
16k-bit, 2.5V, 32 Byte Page, SPI Serial EEPROM
32k-bit, 2.5V, 32 Byte Page, SPI Serial EEPROM
64k-bit, 2.5V, 32 Byte Page, SPI Serial EEPROM
128k-bit, 2.5V, 64 Byte Page, SPI Serial EEPROM
256k-bit, 2.5V, 64 Byte Page, SPI Serial EEPROM
Tape & Reel: Blank =
T= Standa rd packag i ng
Tape & Reel
Temperature
Range: H= -40°C to+150°C
Package: SN = Plastic SOIC (3.90 mm body), 8-lead
Examples:
a) 25LC080CT-H/SN = 8k-bit, 16-byte page, 2.5V
Serial EEPROM, Extended temp., Tape &
Reel, SOIC package
b) 25LC080D-H/SN = 8k-bit, 32-byte page, 2.5V
Serial EEPRO M, Extended temp., SOIC pack-
age
c) 25LC160CT-H/SN = 16k-bit, 16-byte page,
2.5V Seria l EEPROM, Ex tende d temp ., Tape &
Reel, SOIC package
d) 25LC160D-H/SN = 16k-bit, 32-byte page, 2.5V
Serial EEPRO M, Extended temp., SOIC pack-
age
e) 25LC320AT-H/SN = 32k-bit, 32-byte page,
2.5V Seria l EEPROM, Ex tende d temp ., Tape &
Reel, SOIC package
f) 25LC64 0A -H/SN = 64k- bit, 32 -byte page, 2.5V
Serial EEPRO M, Extended temp., SOIC pack-
age
g) 25LC128T-H/SN = 128k-bit, 64-byte page,
2.5V Seria l EEPROM, Ex tende d temp ., Tape &
Reel, SOIC package
h) 25LC256-H/ SN = 256k- bit, 64-b yte page, 2.5 V
Serial EEPRO M, Extended temp., SOIC pack-
age
X
Temp Range
25LCXXX
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