DESCRIPTION

The CAT24WC257 is a 256K-bit Serial CMOS EEPROM internally organized as 32,768 words of 8 bits each. Catalyst’s advanced CMOS technology substantially reduces device power requirements. The CAT24WC257 features a 64-byte page write buffer. The device operates via the I2C bus serial interface and is available in 8-pin DIP or 8-pin SOIC packages.

FEATURES

■ Write protect feature

– Top 1/4 array protected when WP at VIH

■ 100,000 program/erase cycles

■ 100 year data retention

■ 8-pin DIP or 8-pin SOIC

■ Green package options available

■ 1MHz I2C bus compatible*

■ 1.8 to 6 volt operation

■ Low power CMOS technology

■ 64-Byte page write buffer

■ Self-timed write cycle with auto-clear

■ Commercial, industrial and automotive temperature ranges