93LC56A/B/C
Serial EEPROMThe 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.
Manufacturer
Microchip TechnologyCategory
Memory ICsPackage
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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Endurance | 1,000,000 cycles |
| Memory Size | 2K bits |
| Data Retention | 200 years |
| Clock Frequency | up to 3 MHz |
| Standby Current | 1 μA to 5 μA |
| Write Cycle Time | 6 ms |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.5V to 5.5V |
| Operating Current Read | 500 μA |
| Communication Interface | 3-wire serial (Microwire) |
| Operating Current Write | 2 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)
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