Encyclopedia Entry: 93AA76AT-I/MS

Product Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Memory
• Characteristics: Small form factor, high storage capacity, low power consumption
• Package: MSOP-8 (Mini Small Outline Package)
• Essence: EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 8 kilobits (1 kilobyte)
• Organization: 1024 x 8 bits
• Supply Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 93AA76AT-I/MS IC has the following pin configuration:

1. Chip Select (/CS)
2. Serial Clock (SCK)
3. Serial Data Input (SI)
4. Serial Data Output (SO)
5. Write Protect (/WP)
6. VCC (Power Supply)
7. Ground (GND)
8. Not Connected (NC)

Functional Features

• High-speed serial interface for easy integration with microcontrollers
• Byte-level read and write operations
• Self-timed programming cycle for simplified control
• Software and hardware write protection options
• Power-saving standby mode
• Built-in error detection and correction mechanisms

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Compact size allows for space-efficient designs - Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices - High data retention ensures long-term reliability - Wide operating voltage range enables compatibility with various systems - Robust write endurance for frequent data updates

Disadvantages: - Limited storage capacity compared to other memory technologies - Relatively slower write speeds compared to volatile memory - Susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) due to small package size

Working Principles

The 93AA76AT-I/MS is an EEPROM IC that utilizes electrically controlled floating gate transistors to store and retrieve digital information. It employs a serial interface, allowing for easy integration with microcontrollers. The IC operates by sending commands and data through the serial input pin (SI) and receiving data through the serial output pin (SO). The chip select (/CS) and serial clock (SCK) pins control the timing and synchronization of data transfer.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 93AA76AT-I/MS finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Consumer Electronics: Used in smart TVs, set-top boxes, and audio systems for storing configuration settings and user preferences.
2. Automotive: Employed in automotive infotainment systems, instrument clusters, and electronic control units (ECUs) for data logging and firmware storage.
3. Industrial Automation: Integrated into industrial control systems, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and sensors for storing calibration data and program parameters.
4. Medical Devices: Utilized in medical equipment such as patient monitors and diagnostic devices for storing patient data and device configurations.
5. IoT (Internet of Things): Incorporated into IoT devices like smart meters, environmental sensors, and home automation systems for data storage and device control.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. 93AA76A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/R/S/T/U/V/W/X/Y/Z
2. 93LC76A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/R/S/T/U/V/W/X/Y/Z
3. 93C76A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/R/S/T/U/V/W/X/Y/Z

These alternative models offer similar functionality and compatibility with different package options, memory sizes, or voltage ranges.

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