| 2-Wire (I2C™-compatible) | I2C compatible
Cascadable up to 8 devices on same bus
Global write protection
Byte/Page writable
Simplest protocol
High-endurance and high-reliability | Data storage in applications such as portable consumer products, HDCP, Gaming, Cameras, DIMMs, LCD
Monitors, LCD TVs and
Monitors, LED TVs and Monitors, Wireless LAN,
Hearing Aids, Bluetooth, Energy
meters, etc | Low voltage operation
Hardware write protection
Automotive Grade available | 1-kbit to 1-Mbit
Up to 1MHz operation
As low as 1.7V operation
Fast 5ms built in erase/write cycle
8-lead SOIC and UDFN
VFBGA and WLCSP options |
| SPI | SPI compatible
Utilizing individual Chip Selects, multiple devices can reside on the same bus
Global write protection
Byte/Page writable
More Robust protocol
High-endurance and high-reliability | Data storage in applications such as Mobile Electronics, Wireless LAN, Motherboards and Computer
Peripherals, White Goods,
Safety and Engine
Control Units, Industrial
Equipment, etc. | Low voltage operation
Hardware/software array write protection
Automotive Grade Available | 1-Kbit to 1-Mbit
Up to 20MHz operation
As low as 1.7V operation
Fast 5ms built in erase/write cycle
8-lead SOIC and UDFN
VFBGA and WLCSP options |
| Single-Wire | Only 2 pins needed: SI/O and GND
Plug and play 64-bit Serial Number
Cascadable up to 8 devices on same bus
Software follows an I2C Protocol Structure
Security Register for critical system data
High-endurance and high-reliability | Batteries for compliance with IEEE 1725, Battery chargers, Speakers, Inkjet and laser printer cartridge identification, Cabling requiring electronic identification, Sensors for storage of calibration data | Byte/Page writable
Highest level of ESD protection
Low voltage operation
Granular array write protection scheme | 1-Kbit Density
Up to 125kpbs transmission rate
As low as 1.7V operation
Fast 5ms built in erase/write cycle
8-lead SOIC, 3-lead SOT23, and 4-ball WLCSP options |
| 3-Wire (Microwire™ compatible) | Microwire compatible
User selectable memory architecture
Software Write Protection
High-endurance and high-reliability | Data storage in applications such as portable consumer products ,Camera, Gaming, LCD TV, Motherboards, White
Goods, Airbags,
Security, DECT/Cordless Phones, etc. | Low voltage operation
8-bit or 16-bit word size
Automotive Grade Available | 1-Kbit to 16-Kbit
Up to 2MHz operation
As low as 1.7V operation
Fast 5ms built in erase/write cycle
8-lead SOIC and TSSOP
VFBGA and WLCSP options |
| Automotive Serial EEPROMs | I2C, Microwire and SPI compatible
Automotive temperature grade, ISO/TS16949 Certification | Automotive subsystems
including:
Airbags, Anti-Lock Brake System,
Audio Dash Board,
Driver Information
System Engine
Control, Multimedia, Telematics/Navigation,
Tire Pressure | Byte and page writable
Flexible data storage
Low-power and low-voltage
Memory array write protection | 1Kb to 256Kb
Up to 20MHz operation with SPI products
Extended VCC range from 2.5V to 5.5V
-40°C to 125°C operating temperature range
8-lead SOIC and TSSOP package options
User selectable x8 or x16 memory organization with software write protection on Microwire-compatible devices |
| MAC/EUI and Serial Number | Provides unique 48-bit or 64-bit MAC/EUI addresses
Provides unique 128-bit serial numbers
Lowers overall costs and overhead
Simplifies design
No loss of user EEPROM memory space
I2C-compatible | Network connected applications requiring serialization of products and / or MAC / EUI address values such as consumer, gaming, TV’s, industrial, white goods, medical, metering communications, and lighting | Low voltage operation
Flexible hardware and software write protection
Industrial-grade products | 48-bit or 64-bit MAC / EUI addresses supported
128-bit unique serial number
1Kb to 8Kb user serial EEPROM memory
Wide Vcc range, 1.7V to 5.5V
Flexible package options: SOIC, DFN, SOT23, TSSOP |
