FT24C32A-USR-B

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile memory storage
• Characteristics:
  • Low power consumption
  • High data retention
  • I2C interface
• Package: USR-B package
• Essence: EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)
• Packaging/Quantity: Individual units

Specifications

• Memory Size: 32 kilobits (4 kilobytes)
• Supply Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
• Write Cycle Endurance: 400,000 cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The FT24C32A-USR-B IC has the following pin configuration:

1. A0: Address input bit 0
2. A1: Address input bit 1
3. A2: Address input bit 2
4. VSS: Ground
5. SDA: Serial Data Line
6. SCL: Serial Clock Line
7. WP: Write Protect
8. VCC: Supply voltage

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory: The FT24C32A-USR-B is an EEPROM that retains data even when power is removed.
• I2C interface: It uses the I2C protocol for communication, allowing easy integration with other devices.
• Low power consumption: The IC operates at low power levels, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• High data retention: The stored data can be retained for up to 200 years, ensuring long-term reliability.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Compact size and lightweight - Easy to interface with other devices - Low power consumption - High data retention

Disadvantages: - Limited memory size (32 kilobits) - Slower write speeds compared to some other memory technologies

Working Principles

The FT24C32A-USR-B is based on EEPROM technology, which allows for electrically erasing and reprogramming of data. It utilizes an I2C interface for communication with the host device. When data needs to be stored or retrieved, the host device sends commands and data through the SDA and SCL lines. The IC then performs the necessary operations to read from or write to the memory cells.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The FT24C32A-USR-B can be used in various applications that require non-volatile memory storage, such as:

1. Consumer electronics: Used in smart TVs, set-top boxes, and audio/video equipment for storing configuration settings and user preferences.
2. Industrial automation: Used in control systems, sensors, and data loggers for storing calibration data, event logs, and system parameters.
3. Automotive: Used in electronic control units (ECUs) for storing vehicle-specific data, firmware updates, and fault codes.
4. Medical devices: Used in patient monitoring systems, infusion pumps, and diagnostic equipment for storing patient data and device configurations.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. FT24C16A-USR-B: A similar EEPROM IC with half the memory size (16 kilobits).
2. FT24C64A-USR-B: A similar EEPROM IC with double the memory size (64 kilobits).
3. AT24C32N: An alternative EEPROM IC from a different manufacturer with similar specifications and pin configuration.

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