23A1024-I/SN

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Memory
• Characteristics:
  • High-density storage
  • Serial communication interface
  • Low power consumption
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Non-volatile memory chip for data storage
• Packaging/Quantity: Comes in a reel packaging with 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 1 Megabit (128 Kilobytes)
• Organization: 128K x 8 bits
• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
• Write Endurance: 1,000,000 cycles
• Data Retention: 100 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 23A1024-I/SN IC has a total of 8 pins arranged as follows:

┌───┬───┐ │ 1 │ 8 │ ├───┼───┤ │ 2 │ 7 │ ├───┼───┤ │ 3 │ 6 │ ├───┼───┤ │ 4 │ 5 │ └───┴───┘

Pin Description:

1. Chip Select (/CS): Active low input used to enable the device.
2. Serial Clock (SCK): Input for synchronizing data transfer.
3. Serial Data Input (SI): Input for shifting data into the device.
4. Serial Data Output (SO): Output for shifting data out of the device.
5. Hold (/HOLD): Input used to pause serial communication.
6. Write Protect (/WP): Input used to protect the memory from being written.
7. VCC: Supply voltage input.
8. Ground (GND): Ground reference.

Functional Features

• High-density storage: The 23A1024-I/SN offers a large memory size of 1 Megabit, allowing for the storage of a significant amount of data.
• Serial communication interface: The SPI interface enables easy integration with microcontrollers and other devices.
• Low power consumption: The IC operates at low power levels, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Reliable data retention: The chip ensures data integrity with a long data retention period of up to 100 years.
• Wide operating temperature range: The device can operate in a wide temperature range, making it suitable for various environments.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High storage capacity - Easy integration with microcontrollers - Low power consumption - Long data retention period - Wide operating temperature range

Disadvantages: - Limited write endurance (1,000,000 cycles) - Requires external components for proper operation

Working Principles

The 23A1024-I/SN is based on Flash memory technology. It utilizes a serial communication interface (SPI) to transfer data between the IC and the controlling device. The chip select pin (/CS) is used to enable the device, and the serial clock (SCK) synchronizes the data transfer. Data can be written to or read from the memory using the serial data input (SI) and serial data output (SO) pins, respectively. The hold (/HOLD) and write protect (/WP) pins provide additional control over the device's operation.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 23A1024-I/SN is commonly used in various electronic systems that require non-volatile memory for data storage. Some application fields include:

1. Embedded Systems: The IC can be used in embedded systems to store configuration data, firmware, or user settings.
2. Industrial Automation: It finds applications in industrial automation systems for storing critical parameters, event logs, or calibration data.
3. Automotive Electronics: The chip can be utilized in automotive electronics for storing vehicle-specific data, such as mileage, fault codes, or user preferences.
4. Consumer Electronics: It can be integrated into consumer electronic devices like smart appliances, wearables, or IoT devices for data storage purposes.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. 23A512-I/SN: 512 Kilobit (64 Kilobytes) non-volatile memory IC with similar specifications and pin configuration.
2. 23A256-I/SN: 256 Kilobit (32 Kilobytes) non-volatile memory IC with similar specifications and pin configuration.
3. 23A2048-I/SN: 2 Megabit (256 Kilobytes) non-volatile memory IC with similar specifications and pin configuration.

These alternative models offer different memory sizes while maintaining compatibility with the 23A1024-I/SN in terms of pin configuration