NM93C56LZN

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Memory
• Characteristics: Low-power, Serial EEPROM
• Package: 8-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package)
• Essence: Stores and retrieves digital information even when power is turned off
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, with 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 2K bits (256 bytes)
• Organization: 128 x 16
• Supply Voltage: 1.8V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Cycle Time: 5ms (maximum)
• Data Retention: 200 years (minimum)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The NM93C56LZN 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 Enable (/WEN)
6. VCC (Power Supply)
7. Ground (GND)
8. Not Connected (NC)

Functional Features

• Low-power consumption
• Serial interface for easy integration with microcontrollers
• Self-timed write cycle
• Software and hardware write protection options
• High-speed clock frequency support
• Automatic address incrementing during sequential read operations

Advantages

• Compact size and low pin count
• Wide operating voltage range
• High data retention period
• Easy integration with various systems
• Cost-effective solution for non-volatile memory requirements

Disadvantages

• Limited storage capacity compared to other memory options
• Relatively slower write cycle time
• Vulnerable to electromagnetic interference

Working Principles

The NM93C56LZN is based on Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) technology. It utilizes a floating gate transistor structure to store and retrieve digital information. The memory cells can be electrically programmed and erased, allowing data to be written and rewritten multiple times.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The NM93C56LZN finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Automotive: Used for storing vehicle configuration settings, mileage data, and security codes.
2. Consumer Electronics: Integrated into devices like smart TVs, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles for firmware storage and system configuration.
3. Industrial Automation: Employed in control systems, sensors, and data loggers for storing calibration data, device parameters, and event logs.
4. Medical Devices: Utilized for storing patient information, device settings, and diagnostic data in medical equipment.
5. Internet of Things (IoT): Integrated into IoT devices for storing sensor data, network configurations, and firmware updates.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AT93C56D: Similar specifications and pin configuration, offered by Atmel Corporation.
2. CAT93C56: Comparable features and package, manufactured by ON Semiconductor.
3. M93C56: Equivalent functionality and pinout, produced by STMicroelectronics.

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