FT93C46A-USR-T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Serial EEPROM
• Characteristics: Small form factor, low power consumption, high reliability
• Package: SOP-8 (Small Outline Package)
• Essence: Stores and retrieves digital information in a non-volatile manner
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 1K-bit (128 x 8 or 64 x 16 organization)
• Operating Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Cycle Endurance: 1 Million cycles
• Data Retention: 100 Years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The FT93C46A-USR-T IC has the following pin configuration:

| Pin No. | Pin Name | Description | |---------|----------|-------------| | 1 | CS | Chip Select | | 2 | SK | Serial Clock | | 3 | DI | Data Input | | 4 | DO | Data Output | | 5 | VSS | Ground | | 6 | NC | No Connection | | 7 | NC | No Connection | | 8 | VCC | Power Supply |

Functional Features

• Supports both 5V and 3.3V systems
• Serial interface for easy integration with microcontrollers
• Self-timed write cycle with auto-erase and auto-write
• Software and hardware write protection options
• Low standby current for power-sensitive applications

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Compact size allows for space-efficient designs
• Wide operating voltage range enables compatibility with various systems
• High reliability ensures data integrity over long periods
• Easy integration with microcontrollers simplifies system design

Disadvantages

• Limited memory size may not be suitable for applications requiring larger storage capacity
• Lack of additional features such as built-in security or advanced communication protocols

Working Principles

The FT93C46A-USR-T is a non-volatile Serial EEPROM that uses an electrically erasable and programmable memory technology. It stores digital information in memory cells, which can be read, written, and erased using a serial interface. The IC operates by sending commands and data through the serial clock (SK), chip select (CS), data input (DI), and data output (DO) pins.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The FT93C46A-USR-T is commonly used in various electronic devices and systems, including:

1. Automotive electronics: Used for storing configuration data, calibration parameters, and vehicle identification information.
2. Consumer electronics: Integrated into products like smart TVs, set-top boxes, and home appliances for storing user preferences and settings.
3. Industrial automation: Employed in control systems, sensors, and actuators to store critical data and program code.
4. Medical devices: Utilized for storing patient information, device configurations, and firmware updates.
5. Internet of Things (IoT): Integrated into IoT devices for storing sensor data, network credentials, and firmware updates.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AT93C46D-SSHM-T: Similar 1K-bit Serial EEPROM with an extended operating temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).
2. CAT93C46VI-GT3: 1K-bit Serial EEPROM with a smaller SOT-23 package, suitable for space-constrained designs.
3. ST93C46AB1: 1K-bit Serial EEPROM with enhanced write cycle endurance (10 Million cycles) and extended data retention (200 Years).

(Note: The alternative models listed above are just a few examples and not an exhaustive list.)

This entry provides an overview of the FT93C46A-USR-T, including its product details, specifications, pin configuration, functional features, advantages, disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models. With its compact size, low power consumption, and high reliability, this IC finds applications in various industries and offers flexibility for designers seeking non-volatile memory solutions.