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93AA56A/B/C, 93LC56A/B/C,
93C56A/B/C
Device Selection Table
Features:
• Low-Power CMOS Technology
• ORG Pin to Select Word Size for ‘56C’ Version
• 256 x 8-bit Organization ‘A’ Version (no ORG)
• 128 x 16-bit Organization ‘B’ Version (no ORG)
• Self-Timed Erase/Write Cycles (including
Auto-Erase)
• Automatic Erase All (ERAL) before Write All
(WRAL)
• Power-On/Off Data Protection Circuitry
• Industry Standard 3-Wire Serial I/O
• Device Status Signal (Ready/Busy)
• Sequential Read Function
• 1,000,000 Erase/write Cycles
• Data Retention > 200 Years
• Pb-free and RoHS Compliant
• Temperature Ranges Supported:
Pin Function Table
Description:
The Microchip Technology Inc. 93XX56A/B/C devices
are 2Kbit low-voltage serial Electrically Erasable
PROMs (EEPROM). Word-selectable devices such as
the 93AA56C, 93LC56C or 93C56C are dependent
upon external logic levels driving the ORG pin to set
word size. For dedicated 8-bit communication, the
93XX56A devices are available, while the 93XX56B
devices provide dedicated 16-bit communication.
Advanced CMOS technology makes these devices
ideal for low-power, nonvolatile memory applications.
The entire 93XX Series is available in standard
packages including 8-lead PDIP and SOIC, and
advanced packaging including 8-lead MSOP, 6-lead
SOT-23, 8-lead 2x3 DFN/TDFN and 8-lead TSSOP. All
packages are Pb-free (Matte Tin) finish.
Part Number VCC Range ORG Pin Word Size Temp Ranges Packages
93AA56A 1.8-5.5 No 8-bit I P, SN, ST, MS, OT, MC, MN
93AA56B 1.8-5-5 No 16-bit I P, SN, ST, MS, OT, MC, MN
93LC56A 2.5-5.5 No 8-bit I, E P, SN, ST, MS, OT, MC, MN
93LC56B 2.5-5.5 No 16-bit I, E P, SN, ST, MS, OT, MC, MN
93C56A 4.5-5.5 No 8-bit I, E P, SN, ST, MS, OT, MC, MN
93C56B 4.5-5.5 No 16-bit I, E P, SN, ST, MS, OT, MC, MN
93AA56C 1.8-5.5 Yes 8- or 16-bit I P, SN, ST, MS, MC, MN
93LC56C 2.5-5.5 Yes 8- or 16-bit I, E P, SN, ST, MS, MC, MN
93C56C 4.5-5.5 Yes 8- or 16-bit I, E P, SN, ST, MS, MC, MN
- Industrial (I) -40°C to +85°C
- Automotive (E) -40°C to +125°C
Name Function
CS Chip Select
CLK Serial Data Clock
DI Serial Data Input
DO Serial Data Output
VSS Ground
NC No internal connection
ORG Memory Configuration
VCC Power Supply
2K Microwire Compatible Serial EEPROM
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Package Types (not to scale)
CS
CLK
DI
DO
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CC
NC
ORG
*
V
SS
PDIP/SOIC
(P, SN)
CS
CLK DI
DO
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CC
NC ORG*
V
SS
ROTATED SOIC
(ex: 93LC46BX)
TSSOP/MSOP
CS
CLK
DI
DO
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CC
NC
ORG*
V
SS
(ST, MS) SOT-23
DO
V
SS
DI
1
2
3
6
5
4
V
CC
CS
CLK
(OT)
*ORG pin is NC on A/B devices.
DFN/TDFN
CS
CLK
DI
DO
NC
ORG*
VSS
VCC
8
7
6
5
1
2
3
4
(MC, MN)
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1.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Absolute Maximum Ratings(†)
VCC.............................................................................................................................................................................7.0V
All inputs and outputs w.r.t. VSS ..........................................................................................................-0.6V to VCC +1.0V
Storage temperature ...............................................................................................................................-65°C to +150°C
Ambient temperature with power applied................................................................................................-40°C to +125°C
ESD protection on all pins 4kV
TABLE 1-1: DC CHARACTERISTICS
†NOTICE: Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the
device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at those or any other conditions above those
indicated in the operational listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability.
All parameters apply over the specified
ranges unless otherwise noted.
Industrial (I): TA = -40°C to +85°C, VCC = +1.8V to +5.5V
Automotive (E): T
A = -40°C to +125°C, VCC = +2.5V to +5.5V
Param.
No. Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Units Conditions
D1 VIH1
VIH2
High-level input voltage 2.0
0.7 VCC
—
—
VCC +1
VCC +1
V
V
VCC 2.7V
VCC < 2.7V
D2 VIL1
VIL2
Low-level input voltage -0.3
-0.3
—
—
0.8
0.2 VCC
V
V
VCC 2.7V
VCC < 2.7V
D3 Vol1
Vol2
Low-level output voltage —
—
—
—
0.4
0.2
V
V
IOL = 2.1 mA, VCC = 4.5V
IOL = 100 A, VCC = 2.5V
D4 VOH1
VOH2
High-level output voltage 2.4
VCC - 0.2
—
—
—
—
V
V
IOH = -400 A, VCC = 4.5V
IOH = -100 A, VCC = 2.5V
D5 ILI Input leakage current — — ±1 AVIN = VSS or VCC
D6 ILO Output leakage current — — ±1 AVOUT = VSS or VCC
D7 CIN,
COUT
Pin capacitance (all inputs/
outputs)
——7pFVIN/VOUT = 0V (Note 1)
TA = 25°C, FCLK = 1 MHz
D8 ICC write Write current —
—
—
500
2
—
mA
A
FCLK = 3 MHz, Vcc = 5.5V
FCLK = 2 MHz, Vcc = 2.5V
D9 ICC read Read current —
—
—
—
—
100
1
500
—
mA
A
A
FCLK = 3 MHz, VCC = 5.5V
FCLK = 2 MHz, VCC = 3.0V
FCLK = 2 MHz, VCC = 2.5V
D10 ICCS Standby current —
—
—
—
1
5
A
A
I – Temp
E – Temp
CLK = CS = 0V
ORG = DI = VSS or VCC
(Note 2) (Note 3)
D11 VPOR VCC voltage detect —
—
1.5
3.8
—
—
V
V
93AA56A/B/C, 93LC56A/B/C
(Note 1)
93C56A/B/C
Note 1: This parameter is periodically sampled and not 100% tested.
2: ORG pin not available on ‘A’ or ‘B’ versions.
3: Ready/Busy status must be cleared from DO; see Section 3.4 "Data Out (DO)".
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TABLE 1-2: AC CHARACTERISTICS
All parameters apply over the specified
ranges unless otherwise noted.
Industrial (I): TA = -40°C to +85°C, VCC = +1.8V TO +5.5V
Automotive (E): T
A = -40°C to +125°C, VCC = +2.5V TO +5.5V
Param.
No. Symbol Parameter Min Max Units Conditions
A1 FCLK Clock frequency — 3
2
1
MHz
MHz
MHz
4.5V VCC < 5.5V, 93XX56C only
2.5V VCC < 5.5V
1.8V VCC < 2.5V
A2 TCKH Clock high time 200
250
450
—ns
ns
ns
4.5V VCC < 5.5V, 93XX56C only
2.5V VCC < 5.5V
1.8V VCC < 2.5V
A3 TCKL Clock low time 100
200
450
—ns
ns
ns
4.5V VCC < 5.5V, 93XX56C only
2.5V VCC < 5.5V
1.8V VCC < 2.5V
A4 TCSS Chip Select setup time 50
100
250
—ns
ns
ns
4.5V VCC < 5.5V
2.5V VCC < 4.5V
1.8V VCC < 2.5V
A5 TCSH Chip Select hold time 0 — ns 1.8V VCC < 5.5V
A6 TCSL Chip Select low time 250 — ns 1.8V VCC < 5.5V
A7 TDIS Data input setup time 50
100
250
—ns
ns
ns
4.5V VCC < 5.5V, 93XX56C only
2.5V VCC < 5.5V
1.8V VCC < 2.5V
A8 TDIH Data input hold time 50
100
250
—ns
ns
ns
4.5V VCC < 5.5V, 93XX56C only
2.5V VCC < 5.5V
1.8V VCC < 2.5V
A9 TPD Data output delay time — 200
250
400
ns
ns
ns
4.5V VCC < 5.5V, CL = 100 pF
2.5V VCC < 4.5V, CL = 100 pF
1.8V VCC < 2.5V, CL = 100 pF
A10 TCZ Data output disable time — 100
200
ns
ns
4.5V VCC < 5.5V, (Note 1)
1.8V VCC < 4.5V, (Note 1)
A11 TSV Status valid time — 200
300
500
ns
ns
ns
4.5V VCC < 5.5V, CL = 100 pF
2.5V VCC < 4.5V, CL = 100 pF
1.8V VCC < 2.5V, CL = 100 pF
A12 TWC Program cycle time — 6 ms Erase/Write mode (AA and LC
versions)
A13 TWC — 2 ms Erase/Write mode
(93C versions)
A14 TEC — 6 ms ERAL mode, 4.5V VCC 5.5V
A15 TWL — 15 ms WRAL mode, 4.5V VCC 5.5V
A16 — Endurance 1M — cycles 25°C, VCC = 5.0V, (Note 2)
Note 1: This parameter is periodically sampled and not 100% tested.
2: This application is not tested but ensured by characterization. For endurance estimates in a specific
application, please consult the Total Endurance™ Model, which may be obtained from Microchip’s web
site at www.microchip.com.
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FIGURE 1-1: SYNCHRONOUS DATA TIMING
TABLE 1-3: INSTRUCTION SET FOR X16 ORGANIZATION (93XX56B OR 93XX56C WITH ORG = 1)
TABLE 1-4: INSTRUCTION SET FOR X8 ORGANIZATION (93XX56A OR 93XX56C WITH ORG = 0)
Instruction SB Opcode Address Data In Data Out Req. CLK Cycles
ERASE 1 11 X A6A5A4A3A2A1A0 — (RDY/BSY)11
ERAL 1 00 10XXXXXX — (RDY/BSY)11
EWDS 1 00 00XXXXXX —High-Z 11
EWEN 1 00 11XXXXXX —High-Z 11
READ 1 10 X A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 — D15 – D0 27
WRITE 1 01 X A6A5A4A3A2A1A0 D15 – D0 (RDY/
BSY)27
WRAL 1 00 01XXXXXXD15 – D0 (RDY/BSY)27
Instruction SB Opcode Address Data In Data Out Req. CLK
Cycles
ERASE 1 11 X A7A6A5A4A3A2A1A0 — (RDY/
BSY)12
ERAL 1 00 10XXXXXXX — (RDY/BSY)12
EWDS 1 00 00XXXXXXX —High-Z 12
EWEN 1 00 11XXXXXXX —High-Z 12
READ 1 10 X A7A6A5A4A3A2A1A0 — D7 – D0 20
WRITE 1 01 X A7A6A5A4A3A2A1A0 D7 – D0 (RDY/
BSY)20
WRAL 1 00 01XXXXXXX D7 – D0 (RDY/BSY)20
CS VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
VOH
VOL
VOH
VOL
CLK
DI
DO
(Read)
DO
(Program)
TCSS
TDIS
TCKH TCKL
TDIH
TPD
TCSH
TPD
TCZ
Status Valid
TSV
TCZ
Note: TSV is relative to CS.
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2.0 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
When the ORG pin (93XX56C) pin is connected to
VCC, the (x16) organization is selected. When it is
connected to ground, the (x8) organization is selected.
Instructions, addresses and write data are clocked into
the DI pin on the rising edge of the clock (CLK). The DO
pin is normally held in a High-Z state except when read-
ing data from the device, or when checking the Ready/
Busy status during a programming operation. The
Ready/Busy status can be verified during an Erase/
Write operation by polling the DO pin; DO low indicates
that programming is still in progress, while DO high
indicates the device is ready. DO will enter the High-Z
state on the falling edge of CS.
2.1 Start Condition
The Start bit is detected by the device if CS and DI are
both high with respect to the positive edge of CLK for
the first time.
Before a Start condition is detected, CS, CLK and DI
may change in any combination (except to that of a
Start condition), without resulting in any device
operation (Read, Write, Erase, EWEN, EWDS, ERAL
or WRAL). As soon as CS is high, the device is no
longer in Standby mode.
An instruction following a Start condition will only be
executed if the required opcode, address and data bits
for any particular instruction are clocked in.
2.2 Data In/Data Out (DI/DO)
It is possible to connect the Data In and Data Out pins
together. However, with this configuration it is possible
for a “bus conflict” to occur during the “dummy zero”
that precedes the read operation if A0 is a logic high
level. Under such a condition the voltage level seen at
Data Out is undefined and will depend upon the relative
impedances of Data Out and the signal source driving
A0. The higher the current sourcing capability of A0,
the higher the voltage at the Data Out pin. In order to
limit this current, a resistor should be connected
between DI and DO.
2.3 Data Protection
All modes of operation are inhibited when VCC is below
a typical voltage of 1.5V for ‘93AA’ and ‘93LC’ devices
or 3.8V for ‘93C’ devices.
The EWEN and EWDS commands give additional
protection against accidentally programming during
normal operation.
After power-up, the device is automatically in the
EWDS mode. Therefore, an EWEN instruction must be
performed before the initial ERASE or WRITE instruction
can be executed.
Block Diagram
Note: When preparing to transmit an instruction,
either the CLK or DI signal levels must be
at a logic low as CS is toggled active high.
Note: For added protection, an EWDS command
should be performed after every write
operation and an external 10 kpull-down
protection resistor should be added to the
CS pin.
Memory
Array
Data Register
Mode
Decode
Logic
Clock
Register
Address
Decoder
Address
Counter
Output
Buffer
DO
DI
ORG*
CS
CLK
VCC VSS
*ORG input is not available on A/B devices
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2.4 Erase
The ERASE instruction forces all data bits of the speci-
fied address to the logical ‘1’ state. CS is brought low
following the loading of the last address bit. This falling
edge of the CS pin initiates the self-timed program-
ming cycle, except on ‘93C’ devices where the rising
edge of CLK before the last address bit initiates the
write cycle.
The DO pin indicates the Ready/Busy status of the
device if CS is brought high after a minimum of 250 ns
low (TCSL). DO at logical ‘0’ indicates that programming
is still in progress. DO at logical ‘1’ indicates that the
register at the specified address has been erased and
the device is ready for another instruction.
FIGURE 2-1: ERASE TIMING FOR 93AA AND 93LC DEVICES
FIGURE 2-2: ERASE TIMING FOR 93C DEVICES
Note: After the Erase cycle is complete, issuing
a Start bit and then taking CS low will clear
the Ready/Busy status from DO.
CS
CLK
DI
DO
TCSL
Check Status
111ANAN-1 AN-2 ••• A0
TSV TCZ
Busy Ready
High-Z
TWC
High-Z
CS
CLK
DI
DO
TCSL
Check Status
111ANAN-1 AN-2 ••• A0
TSV TCZ
Busy Ready
High-Z
TWC
High-Z
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2.5 Erase All (ERAL)
The Erase All (ERAL) instruction will erase the entire
memory array to the logical ‘1’ state. The ERAL cycle
is identical to the erase cycle, except for the different
opcode. The ERAL cycle is completely self-timed and
commences at the falling edge of the CS, except on
‘93C’ devices where the rising edge of CLK before the
last data bit initiates the write cycle. Clocking of the
CLK pin is not necessary after the device has entered
the ERAL cycle.
The DO pin indicates the Ready/Busy status of the
device, if CS is brought high after a minimum of 250 ns
low (TCSL).
VCC must be 4.5V for proper operation of ERAL.
FIGURE 2-3: ERAL TIMING FOR 93AA AND 93LC DEVICES
FIGURE 2-4: ERAL TIMING FOR 93C DEVICES
Note: After the ERAL command is complete,
issuing a Start bit and then taking CS low
will clear the Ready/Busy status from DO.
CS
CLK
DI
DO
TCSL
Check Status
100 10x
••• x
TSV TCZ
Busy Ready
High-Z
TEC
High-Z
VCC must be 4.5V for proper operation of ERAL.
CS
CLK
DI
DO
TCSL
Check Status
100 10x
••• x
TSV TCZ
Busy Ready
High-Z
TEC
High-Z
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2.6 Erase/Write Disable and Enable
(EWDS/EWEN)
The 93XX56A/B/C powers up in the Erase/Write
Disable (EWDS) state. All programming modes must be
preceded by an Erase/Write Enable (EWEN) instruction.
Once the EWEN instruction is executed, programming
remains enabled until an EWDS instruction is executed
or Vcc is removed from the device.
To protect against accidental data disturbance, the
EWDS instruction can be used to disable all erase/write
functions and should follow all programming opera-
tions. Execution of a READ instruction is independent of
both the EWEN and EWDS instructions.
FIGURE 2-5: EWDS TIMING
FIGURE 2-6: EWEN TIMING
2.7 Read
The READ instruction outputs the serial data of the
addressed memory location on the DO pin. A dummy
zero bit precedes the 8-bit (if ORG pin is low or A-version
devices) or 16-bit (if ORG pin is high or B-version
devices) output string. The output data bits will toggle on
the rising edge of the CLK and are stable after the spec-
ified time delay (TPD). Sequential read is possible when
CS is held high. The memory data will automatically cycle
to the next register and output sequentially.
FIGURE 2-7: READ TIMING
CS
CLK
DI 10
000x ••• x
TCSL
1x
CS
CLK
DI 00 1 1x
TCSL
•••
CS
CLK
DI
DO
110
AN••• A0
High-Z 0Dx ••• D0 Dx ••• D0 •••
Dx D0
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2.8 Write
The WRITE instruction is followed by 8 bits (if ORG is
low or A-version devices) or 16 bits (if ORG pin is high
or B-version devices) of data which are written into the
specified address. For 93AA56A/B/C and 93LC56A/B/C
devices, after the last data bit is clocked into DI, the
falling edge of CS initiates the self-timed auto-erase and
programming cycle. For 93C56A/B/C devices, the self-
timed auto-erase and programming cycle is initiated by
the rising edge of CLK on the last data bit.
The DO pin indicates the Ready/Busy status of the
device, if CS is brought high after a minimum of 250 ns
low (TCSL). DO at logical ‘0’ indicates that programming
is still in progress. DO at logical ‘1’ indicates that the
register at the specified address has been written with
the data specified and the device is ready for another
instruction.
FIGURE 2-8: WRITE TIMING FOR 93AA AND 93LC DEVICES
FIGURE 2-9: WRITE TIMING FOR 93C DEVICES
Note: After the Write cycle is complete, issuing a
Start bit and then taking CS low will clear
the Ready/Busy status from DO.
CS
CLK
DI
DO
101AN••• A0 Dx ••• D0
Busy Ready High-Z
High-Z
TWC
TCSL
TCZ
TSV
CS
CLK
DI
DO
101AN••• A0 Dx ••• D0
Busy Ready High-Z
High-Z
TWC
TCSL
TCZ
TSV
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2.9 Write All (WRAL)
The Write All (WRAL) instruction will write the entire
memory array with the data specified in the command.
For 93AA56A/B/C and 93LC56A/B/C devices, after the
last data bit is clocked into DI, the falling edge of CS
initiates the self-timed auto-erase and programming
cycle. For 93C56A/B/C devices, the self-timed auto-
erase and programming cycle is initiated by the rising
edge of CLK on the last data bit. Clocking of the CLK
pin is not necessary after the device has entered the
WRAL cycle. The WRAL command does include an
automatic ERAL cycle for the device. Therefore, the
WRAL instruction does not require an ERAL instruction,
but the chip must be in the EWEN status.
The DO pin indicates the Ready/Busy status of the
device if CS is brought high after a minimum of 250 ns
low (TCSL).
VCC must be 4.5V for proper operation of WRAL.
FIGURE 2-10: WRAL TIMING FOR 93AA AND 93LC DEVICES
FIGURE 2-11: WRAL TIMING FOR 93C DEVICES
Note: After the Write All cycle is complete,
issuing a Start bit and then taking CS low
will clear the Ready/Busy status from DO.
CS
CLK
DI
DO
HIGH-Z
10001 x
••• xDx ••• D0
High-Z Busy Ready
TWL
VCC must be 4.5V for proper operation of WRAL.
TCSL
TSV TCZ
CS
CLK
DI
DO
HIGH-Z
10001 x
••• xDx ••• D0
High-Z Busy Ready
TWL
TCSL
TSV TCZ
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3.0 PIN DESCRIPTIONS
TABLE 3-1: PIN DESCRIPTIONS
3.1 Chip Select (CS)
A high level selects the device; a low level deselects
the device and forces it into Standby mode. However, a
programming cycle that is already in progress will be
completed, regardless of the Chip Select (CS) input
signal. If CS is brought low during a program cycle, the
device will go into Standby mode as soon as the
programming cycle is completed.
CS must be low for 250 ns minimum (T
CSL) between
consecutive instructions. If CS is low, the internal
control logic is held in a Reset status.
3.2 Serial Clock (CLK)
The Serial Clock is used to synchronize the communi-
cation between a master device and the 93XX series
device. Opcodes, address and data bits are clocked in
on the positive edge of CLK. Data bits are also clocked
out on the positive edge of CLK.
CLK can be stopped anywhere in the transmission
sequence (at high or low level) and can be continued
anytime with respect to Clock High Time (TCKH) and
Clock Low Time (TCKL). This gives the controlling
master freedom in preparing opcode, address and
data.
CLK is a “don’t care” if CS is low (device deselected). If
CS is high, but the Start condition has not been
detected (DI = 0), any number of clock cycles can be
received by the device without changing its status (i.e.,
waiting for a Start condition).
CLK cycles are not required during the self-timed write
(i.e., auto erase/write) cycle.
After detection of a Start condition the specified number
of clock cycles (respectively low-to-high transitions of
CLK) must be provided. These clock cycles are
required to clock in all required opcode, address and
data bits before an instruction is executed. CLK and DI
then become “don’t care” inputs waiting for a new Start
condition to be detected.
3.3 Data In (DI)
Data In (DI) is used to clock in a Start bit, opcode,
address and data synchronously with the CLK input.
3.4 Data Out (DO)
Data Out (DO) is used in the Read mode to output data
synchronously with the CLK input (TPD after the
positive edge of CLK).
This pin also provides Ready/Busy status information
during erase and write cycles. Ready/Busy status infor-
mation is available on the DO pin if CS is brought high
after being low for minimum Chip Select low time (TCSL)
and an erase or write operation has been initiated.
The Status signal is not available on DO if CS is held
low during the entire erase or write cycle. In this case,
DO is in the High-Z mode. If status is checked after the
erase/write cycle, the data line will be high to indicate
the device is ready.
3.5 Organization (ORG)
When the ORG pin is connected to VCC or Logic HI, the
(x16) memory organization is selected. When the ORG
pin is tied to VSS or Logic LO, the (x8) memory
organization is selected. For proper operation, ORG
must be tied to a valid logic level.
93XX56A devices are always (x8) organization and
93XX56B devices are always (x16) organization.
Name PDIP SOIC TSSOP MSOP DFN(1) TDFN(1) SOT-23 Rotated
SOIC Function
CS 11111 1 5 3Chip Select
CLK 22222 2 44Serial Clock
DI 33333 3 3 5Data In
DO 44444 4 1 6Data Out
VSS 55555 5 2 7Ground
ORG/NC 6 6 6 6 6 6 — 8 Organization/93XX56C
No Internal Connection/
93XX56A/B
NC 7 7 7 7 7 7 — 1 No Internal Connection
VCC 88888 8 6 2Power Supply
Note 1: The exposed pad on the DFN/TDFN packages may be connected to VSS or left floating.
Note: After a programming cycle is complete,
issuing a Start bit and then taking CS low
will clear the Ready/Busy status from DO.
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4.0 PACKAGING INFORMATION
4.1 Package Marking Information
Example:
6-Lead SOT-23
8-Lead MSOP (150 mil) Example:
XXXXXXT
YWWNNN
3L56BI
5281L7
XXNN 2EL7
T/XXXNNN
XXXXXXXX
YYWW
8-Lead PDIP
8-Lead SOIC
XXXXYYWW
XXXXXXXT
NNN
XXXX
TYWW
8-Lead TSSOP
NNN
I/P 1L7
93LC56B
0528
Example:
Example:
SN 0528
93LC56BI
1L7
1L7
L56B
I528
Example:
8-Lead 2x3 DFN Example:
344
528
L7
XXX
YWW
NN
3
e
3
e
8-Lead 2x3 TDFN Example:
E44
528
L7
XXX
YWW
NN
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Note: T = Temperature grade (I, E)
NN = Alphanumeric traceability code
Part Number
1st Line Marking Codes
TSSOP MSOP SOT-23 DFN TDFN
I Temp. E Temp. I Temp. E Temp. I Temp. E Temp.
93AA56A A56A 3A56AT 2BNN — 331 — E31 —
93AA56B A56B 3A56BT 2LNN — 341 — E41 —
93AA56C A56C 3A56CT — — 351 — E51 —
93LC56A L56A 3L56AT 2ENN 2FNN 334 — E34 E35
93LC56B L56B 3L56BT 2PNN 2RNN 344 — E44 E45
93LC56C L56C 3L56CT — — 354 355 E54 E55
93C56A C56A 3C56AT 2HNN 2JNN 337 — E37 E38
93C56B C56B 3C56BT 2TNN 2UNN 347 — E47 E48
93C56C C56C 3C56CT — — 357 — E57 E58
Legend: XX...X Part number or part number code
T Temperature (I, E)
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 (2 characters for small packages)
Pb-free JEDEC designator for Matte Tin (Sn)
Note: For very small packages with no room for the Pb-free JEDEC designator
, the marking will only appear on the outer carton or reel label.
Note: In the event the full Microchip part number cannot be marked on one line, it will
be carried over to the next line, thus limiting the number of available
characters for customer-specific information.
3
e
3
e
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D
N
E
E1
NOTE 1
12
e
b
A
A1
A2 c
L1 L
φ
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Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging
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!"
b
E
4
N
E1
PIN1IDBY
LASER MARK
D
123
e
e1
A
A1
A2 c
L
L1
φ
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Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging
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#$%"&&'(#$
N
E1
NOTE 1
D
123
A
A1
A2
L
b1
b
e
E
eB
c
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Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging
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Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging
93AA56A/B/C, 93LC56A/B/C, 93C56A/B/C
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.. %/+/'(
D
N
E
E1
NOTE 1
12
b
e
c
A
A1
A2
L1 L
φ
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Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging
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#0*-%!1"1&+,'(#0
D
N
E
NOTE 1
12
EXPOSED PAD
NOTE 1
21
D2
K
L
E2
N
e
b
A3 A1
A
NOTE 2
BOTTOM VIEW
TOP VIEW
93AA56A/B/C, 93LC56A/B/C, 93C56A/B/C
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Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging
2003-2011 Microchip Technology Inc. DS21794G-page 27
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Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging
93AA56A/B/C, 93LC56A/B/C, 93C56A/B/C
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Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging
2003-2011 Microchip Technology Inc. DS21794G-page 29
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#0*%!1"1&+23'( #0
93AA56A/B/C, 93LC56A/B/C, 93C56A/B/C
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APPENDIX A: REVISION HISTORY
Revision A (5/2003)
Initial Release.
Revision B (12/2003)
Corrections to Section 1.0, Electrical Characteristics.
Section 4.1, 6-Lead SOT-23 package to OT.
Revision C (4/2005)
Added DFN package.
Revision D (11/2006)
Updated Package Drawings and Product ID System
Revision E (3/2007)
Replaced Package Drawings; Revised Product ID
System (SOIC-SN package).
Revision F (5/2008)
Revised Figures 2-1 through 2-4 and Figures 2-8
through 2-11; Revised Package Marking Information;
Replaced Package Drawings; Revised Product ID
section.
Revision G (12/2011)
Added TDFN package.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office.
Device: 93AA56A: 2K 1.8V Microwire Serial EEPROM
93AA56B: 2K 1.8V Microwire Serial EEPROM
93AA56C: 2K 1.8V Microwire Serial EEPROM w/ORG
93LC56A: 2K 2.5V Microwire Serial EEPROM
93LC56B: 2K 2.5V Microwire Serial EEPROM
93LC56C: 2K 2.5V Microwire Serial EEPROM w/ORG
93C56A: 2K 5.0V Microwire Serial EEPROM
93C56B: 2K 5.0V Microwire Serial EEPROM
93C56C: 2K 5.0V Microwire Serial EEPROM w/ORG
Pinout: Blank = Standard pinout
X = Rotated pinout
Tape & Reel: Blank = Standard packaging
T=Tape & Reel
Temperature Range: I = -40°C to +85°C
E = -40°C to +125°C
Package: MS = Plastic MSOP (Micro Small outline), 8-lead
OT = Plastic SOT-23, 6-lead (Tape & Reel only)
P = Plastic DIP (300 mil body), 8-lead
SN = Plastic SOIC (3.90 mm body), 8-lead
ST = Plastic TSSOP (4.4 mm body), 8-lead
MC = Plastic DFN (2x3x0.90 mm body), 8-lead
MNY(1) = Plastic TDFN (2x3x0.75 mm body), 8-lead
(Tape & Reel only)
Examples:
a) 93AA56C-I/P: 2K, 256x8 or 128x16 Serial
EEPROM, PDIP package, 1.8V
b) 93AA56B-I/MS: 2K, 128x16 Serial EEPROM,
MSOP package, 1.8V
c) 93AA56AT-I/OT: 2K, 256x8 Serial EEPROM,
SOT-23 package, tape and reel, 1.8V
d) 93AA56CT-I/SN: 2K, 256x8 or 128x16 Serial
EEPROM, SOIC package, tape and reel, 1.8V
a) 93LC56A-I/MS: 2K, 256x8 Serial EEPROM,
MSOP package, 2.5V
b) 93LC56BT-I/OT: 2K, 128x16 Serial EEPROM,
SOT-23 package, tape and reel, 2.5V
c) 93LC56B-I/ST: 2K, 128x16 Serial EEPROM,
TSSOP package, 2.5V
d) 93LC56CT-I/MNY: 2K, 256x8 or 128x16 Serial
EEPROM, TDFN package, tape and reel, 2.5V
a) 93C56B-I/MS: 2K, 128x16 Serial EEPROM,
MSOP package, 5.0V
b) 93C56C-I/SN: 2K, 256x8 or 128x16 Serial
EEPROM, SOIC package, 5.0V
c) 93C56AT-I/OT: 2K, 256x8 Serial EEPROM,
SOT-23 package, tape and reel, 5.0V
d) 93C56BX-I/SN: 2K, 128x16 Serial EEPROM,
rotated SOIC package, 5.0V
PART NO. X/XX
Package
Temperature
Range
Device
X
Tape & Reel
X
Pinout
Note 1: “Y” indicates a Nickel Palladium Gold (NiPdAu) finish.
93AA56A/B/C, 93LC56A/B/C, 93C56A/B/C
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ISBN: 978-1-61341-887-1
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• Microchip believes that its family of products is one of the most secure families of its kind on the market today, when used in the
intended manner and under normal conditions.
• There are dishonest and possibly illegal methods used to breach the code protection feature. All of these methods, to our
knowledge, require using the Microchip products in a manner outside the operating specifications contained in Microchip’s Data
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• Microchip is willing to work with the customer who is concerned about the integrity of their code.
• Neither Microchip nor any other semiconductor manufacturer can guarantee the security of their code. Code protection does not
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and manufacture of development systems is ISO 9001:2000 certified.
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