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93LC56A/B/C

Serial EEPROM

The 93LC56A/B/C is a serial eeprom from Microchip Technology. View the full 93LC56A/B/C datasheet below including key specifications.

93LC56A/B/C shares its datasheet with 93LC56B, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official 93LC56A/B/C datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Category

Memory ICs

Package

8-pin DIP, 8-pin SOIC, 8-pin MSOP, 8-pin TSSOP, 6-pin SOT-23, 8-pin DFN (2x3)

93LC56A/B/C Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Endurance1,000,000 cycles
Memory Size2K bits
Data Retention200 years
Clock Frequencyup to 3 MHz
Standby Current1 μA to 5 μA
Write Cycle Time6 ms
Supply Voltage Range2.5V to 5.5V
Operating Current Read500 μA
Communication Interface3-wire serial (Microwire)
Operating Current Write2 mA
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +125°C

93LC56A/B/C Overview

Part: 93LC56B — Microchip Technology

Type: 2 Kbit Microwire Serial EEPROM

Description: 2.5 V to 5.5 V, 2 Kbit (128 x 16-bit) 3-wire serial EEPROM with up to 3 MHz clock frequency and low-power CMOS technology.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.5 V to 5.5 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial)
  • Clock frequency: Up to 3 MHz (4.5 V ≤ VCC < 5.5 V), up to 2 MHz (2.5 V ≤ VCC < 4.5 V)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 7.0 V
  • Voltage on all inputs and outputs w.r.t. VSS: -0.6 V to VCC + 1.0 V
  • Storage temperature: -65 °C to +150 °C
  • Ambient temperature with power applied: -40 °C to +125 °C
  • ESD protection on all pins: ≥ 4 kV

Key Specs:

  • Memory organization: 128 x 16 bits
  • Write supply current (ICC write): 2 mA (max, FCLK = 3 MHz, VCC = 5.5 V)
  • Read supply current (ICC read): 1 mA (max, FCLK = 3 MHz, VCC = 5.5 V); 500 μA (max, FCLK = 2 MHz, VCC = 3.0 V)
  • Standby current (ICCS): 1 μA (max, Industrial temperature, CLK = CS = 0 V)
  • Program cycle time (TWC): 6 ms (max, Erase/Write mode)
  • Endurance: 1,000,000 Erase/Write cycles (min, 25 °C, VCC = 5.0 V)
  • Data retention: 200 years
  • Clock frequency: 3 MHz (max, 4.5 V ≤ VCC < 5.5 V)

Features:

  • Low-power CMOS technology
  • 3-wire serial interface
  • Self-timed Erase/Write cycles including auto-erase (ERAL) during write all (WRAL)
  • Automatic write disable during power-up / power-down
  • Ready/Busy status indication via DO pin
  • Sequential read capability

Applications:

  • Non-volatile parameter storage
  • Industrial and automotive electronics
  • Consumer electronics

Package:

  • 8-pin PDIP (P)
  • 8-pin SOIC (SN)
  • 8-pin TSSOP (ST)
  • 8-pin MSOP (MS)
  • 6-pin SOT-23 (OT)
  • 8-pin DFN (2x3 mm) (MC)

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
93LC56AMicrochip Technology—
93LC56ATMicrochip Technology—
93LC56BMicrochip Technology—
93LC56BTMicrochip Technology—
93LC56BT-I/OTMicrochip TechnologySOT-23-6
93LC56CMicrochip Technology—
93LC56CTMicrochip Technology—

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