Encyclopedia Entry: 93C86B-I/MS

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM)
• Characteristics: High-density, low-power, serial electrically erasable memory
• Package: MSOP-8 (Mini Small Outline Package)
• Essence: Data storage and retrieval in electronic devices
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units

Specifications

• Memory Capacity: 16 kilobits (2 kilobytes)
• Organization: 2048 x 8 bits
• Supply Voltage: 1.8V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) compatible
• Write Time: 5 ms (typical)
• Data Retention: 200 years (minimum)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 93C86B-I/MS IC has the following pin configuration:

| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description | |------------|----------|-------------| | 1 | CS | Chip Select | | 2 | DO | Data Output | | 3 | GND | Ground | | 4 | DI | Data Input | | 5 | CLK | Clock | | 6 | VCC | Power Supply| | 7 | NC | No Connection | | 8 | WP | Write Protect |

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory: Retains data even when power is removed
• Electrically erasable: Allows data to be erased and reprogrammed electronically
• High-density storage: Stores up to 2 kilobytes of data
• Low-power consumption: Operates within a wide voltage range (1.8V to 5.5V)
• Serial interface: Compatible with SPI for easy integration into various systems

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Compact package size enables space-saving designs - High-density storage capacity meets the needs of data-intensive applications - Low power consumption prolongs battery life in portable devices - Electrically erasable memory allows for flexible data management

Disadvantages: - Limited storage capacity compared to other memory technologies - Slower write time compared to some alternative models - Requires an external clock signal for operation

Working Principles

The 93C86B-I/MS is based on EEPROM technology, which utilizes floating-gate transistors to store and retrieve data. When data is written, an electrical charge is trapped in the floating gate, altering the transistor's behavior. This charge can be removed during the erase process, allowing the transistor to return to its original state. The stored data can be accessed by providing the appropriate address and using the serial interface to read or write data.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 93C86B-I/MS IC finds application in various electronic devices that require non-volatile memory for data storage and retrieval. Some common application fields include: - Automotive electronics: Used for storing configuration settings, mileage data, and fault codes in automotive control units. - Consumer electronics: Integrated into smart TVs, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles for firmware storage and system configuration. - Industrial automation: Employed in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial sensors for storing calibration data and program code. - Medical devices: Utilized in medical equipment for storing patient data, device configurations, and firmware updates.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 93C66B-I/MS: Similar to 93C86B-I/MS, but with a smaller memory capacity of 4 kilobits (512 bytes).
• 93C56B-I/MS: Similar to 93C86B-I/MS, but with a smaller memory capacity of 2 kilobits (256 bytes).
• 93C46B-I/MS: Similar to 93C86B-I/MS, but with a smaller memory capacity of 1 kilobit (128 bytes).

(Note: The above alternative models are from the same series and share similar characteristics and pin configurations.)

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