25AA256/25LC256
256K SPI Bus Serial EEPROM
Device Selection Table
Part Number
25LC256
VCC Range
Page Size
Temp. Ranges
Packages
2.5-5.5V
1.8-5.5V
64 Byte
64 Byte
I, E
I, E
P, SN, SM, ST, MF
P, SN, SM, ST, MF
25AA256
Features:
Description:
• Max. Clock 10 MHz
The Microchip Technology Inc. 25AA256/25LC256
(25XX256*) are 256 Kbit Serial Electrically Erasable
PROMs. The memory is accessed via a simple Serial
Peripheral Interface (SPI) compatible serial bus. The
bus signals required are a clock input (SCK) plus
separate data in (SI) and data out (SO) lines. Access to
the device is controlled through a Chip Select (CS)
input.
• Low-Power CMOS Technology:
- Max. Write Current: 5 mA at 5.5V, 10 MHz
- Read Current: 6 mA at 5.5V, 10 MHz
- Standby Current: 1 A at 5.5V
• 32,768 x 8-bit Organization
• 64-Byte Page
• Self-Timed Erase and Write Cycles (5 ms max.)
• Block Write Protection:
Communication to the device can be paused via the
hold pin (HOLD). While the device is paused,
transitions on its inputs will be ignored, with the
exception of Chip Select, allowing the host to service
higher priority interrupts.
- Protect none, 1/4, 1/2 or all of array
• Built-In Write Protection:
- Power-on/off data protection circuitry
- Write enable latch
The 25XX256 is available in standard packages includ-
ing 8-lead PDIP and SOIC, and advanced packaging
including 8-lead DFN and 8-lead TSSOP.
- Write-protect pin
• Sequential Read
Package Types (not to scale)
• High Reliability:
DFN
- Endurance: 1,000,000 erase/write cycles
- Data retention: > 200 years
- ESD protection: > 4000V
PDIP/SOIC
(MF)
(P, SN, SM)
1
2
3
4
CS
SO
8
7
6
5
VCC
HOLD
SCK
SI
CS
SO
WP
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VCC
HOLD
SCK
SI
• Temperature Ranges Supported:
WP
VSS
- Industrial (I):
- Automotive (E):
-40C to +85C
-40°C to +125°C
VSS
• Pb-Free and RoHS Compliant
Rotated TSSOP
(ST)
Pin Function Table
Name
Function
8
1
2
3
4
SCK
SI
HOLD
7
VCC
CS
SO
Chip Select Input
Serial Data Output
Write-Protect
CS
SO
6
5
VSS
WP
WP
VSS
SI
Ground
TSSOP
(ST)
Serial Data Input
Serial Clock Input
Hold Input
SCK
HOLD
VCC
8
7
1
2
3
4
V
CC
CS
SO
WP
HOLD
SCK
SI
Supply Voltage
6
5
VSS
* 25XX256 is used in this document as a generic part number
for the 25AA256/25LC256 devices.
2003-2013 Microchip Technology Inc.
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