Serial E2PROM The X24C08S is a serial EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) manufactured by XICOR. Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features based on factual information:
### **Specifications:**
- **Memory Capacity:** 8 Kbit (1024 x 8 bits)
- **Interface:** I²C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) compatible
- **Supply Voltage:** 2.7V to 5.5V
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C (Industrial)
- **Write Cycle Endurance:** 1,000,000 cycles per byte
- **Data Retention:** 100 years
- **Page Write Buffer:** 16 bytes
- **Clock Frequency:** Up to 400 kHz (I²C Fast Mode)
- **Package Options:** 8-lead SOIC, 8-lead PDIP
### **Descriptions:**
- The X24C08S is a low-power, byte-alterable EEPROM designed for serial data storage.
- It supports bidirectional data transfer protocol (I²C) for communication with a microcontroller.
- Features hardware write protection and software write protection via a write protect pin (WP).
- Includes an internal address latch and automatic incrementing of the internal address counter.
### **Features:**
- **Low Power Consumption:**
- Active Read Current: 1 mA (max)
- Standby Current: 10 µA (max)
- **Built-in Write Protection:**
- WP pin enables/disables write operations
- Partial or full array protection
- **Self-Timed Write Cycle:**
- Typically completes in 5 ms
- **No External Components Required:**
- No need for pull-up resistors (internal pull-ups on SDA and SCL)
- **High Reliability:**
- Endurance: 1 million write cycles per byte
- Data retention: 100 years
This information is based solely on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.
