SPI Serial E2PROM The X25C02PI is a 2K-bit Serial EEPROM manufactured by XICOR (now part to Intersil). Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Memory Size:** 2K-bit (256 x 8)
- **Interface:** Serial (SPI-compatible)
- **Supply Voltage:** 2.7V to 5.5V
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
- **Write Cycle Endurance:** 100,000 cycles per byte
- **Data Retention:** 100 years
- **Package:** 8-pin DIP
### **Descriptions:**
- The X25C02PI is a low-power CMOS Serial EEPROM designed for applications requiring reliable non-volatile memory.
- It supports a simple SPI-compatible serial interface for easy integration into microcontroller-based systems.
- Features a software-controlled write protection mechanism to prevent accidental data modification.
### **Features:**
- **SPI Interface:** Supports SPI modes 0 and 3.
- **Write Protection:** Software-controlled block protection (1/4, 1/2, or full array).
- **Low Power Consumption:**
- Active current: 3 mA (max)
- Standby current: 5 µA (max)
- **Page Write Mode:** Allows up to 16 bytes to be written in a single operation.
- **Self-Timed Write Cycle:** No external timing components required.
- **High Reliability:** Built-in error detection and correction mechanisms.
This EEPROM is commonly used in industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics for storing configuration data and calibration settings.
