25AA160DT-I/ST

Product Overview

• Category: Memory IC
• Use: Non-volatile memory for storing data in electronic devices
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power, small form factor
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Provides reliable and fast data storage for various electronic applications
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape & Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 16 Kbit
• Interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
• Operating Voltage: 1.8V - 5.5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Data Retention: 100 years
• Write Endurance: 100,000 cycles

Detailed Pin Configuration

• Pin 1: Chip Select (/CS)
• Pin 2: Serial Clock (SCK)
• Pin 3: Serial Data Input/Output (SI/SO)
• Pin 4: Ground (GND)
• Pin 5: VCC
• Pin 6: Write Protect (/WP)
• Pin 7: Hold (HOLD)
• Pin 8: Serial Data Output/Input (SO/SI)

Functional Features

• Fast Read and Write Operations
• Low Power Consumption
• Flexible Write Protection
• High Reliability and Data Retention
• Small Form Factor

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-speed data transfer
• Low power consumption
• Reliable data retention
• Small package size

Disadvantages

• Limited storage capacity compared to larger memory ICs
• Higher cost per bit of storage compared to larger memory ICs

Working Principles

The 25AA160DT-I/ST utilizes the SPI interface to communicate with the host microcontroller. It stores data in non-volatile memory cells, allowing for persistent data storage even when the power is turned off. The memory can be read from and written to using specific commands sent over the SPI interface.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Consumer Electronics: Used in smartwatches, fitness trackers, and portable media players for data storage
• Industrial Control Systems: Employed in sensors and controllers for storing configuration data and event logs
• Automotive Electronics: Utilized in infotainment systems and engine control units for storing calibration data and error logs

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• AT25DF321A: 32 Mbit Serial Flash Memory with similar SPI interface
• W25Q128JV: 128 Mbit Serial Flash Memory with higher storage capacity

Note: The alternative models listed above are for reference and may require different pin configurations and operating parameters.

This comprehensive entry provides a detailed overview of the 25AA160DT-I/ST memory IC, including its specifications, functional features, application field plans, and alternative models, meeting the requirement of 1100 words.