CAT25C128/256
CAT25C128/256
128K/256K-Bit SPI Serial CMOS EEPROM
FEATURES
I Self-Timed Write Cycle
I 64-Byte Page Write Buffer
I Block Write Protection
I 5 MHz SPI Compatible
I 1.8 to 5.5 Volt Operation
I Hardware and Software Protection
I Low Power CMOS Technology
I SPI Modes (0,0 &1,1)
– Protect 1/4, 1/2 or all of EEPROM Array
I 100,000 Program/Erase Cycles
I 100 Year Data Retention
I Industrial and Automotive
I RoHS-compliant packages
Temperature Ranges
DESCRIPTION
The CAT25C128/256 is a 128K/256K-Bit SPI Serial
CMOS EEPROM internally organized as 16Kx8/32Kx8
bits. Catalyst’s advanced CMOS Technology
substantially reduces device power requirements. The
CAT25C128/256 features a 64-byte page write buffer.
The device operates via the SPI bus serial interface
and is enabled through a Chip Select (CS). In addition
to the Chip Select, the clock input (SCK), data in (SI)
and data out (SO) are required to access the device.
The HOLD pin may be used to suspend any serial
communication without resetting the serial sequence.
The CAT25C128/256 is designed with software and
hardware write protection features including Block Lock
protection. The device is available in 8-pin DIP, 8-pin
SOIC, 14-pin TSSOP and 20-pin TSSOP packages.
PIN CONFIGURATION
BLOCK DIAGRAM
TSSOP Package (Y14)**
SOIC Package
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
14
13
12
11
10
9
CS
(V**, X)
V
SENSE AMPS
SHIFT REGISTERS
CC
SO
NC
NC
NC
WP
HOLD
NC
NC
NC
SCK
SI
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CS
SO
WP
CC
HOLD
SCK
SI
COLUMN
DECODERS
WORD ADDRESS
BUFFERS
V
SS
V
8
SS
TSSOP Package (Y20)**
DIP Package (L)
SO
SI
I/O
CONTROL
1
2
3
4
5
6
20
19
18
17
16
NC
CS
NC
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CS
SO
CC
V
CC
CS
EEPROM
ARRAY
HOLD
SCK
SI
SPI
CONTROL
LOGIC
XDEC
HOLD
HOLD
NC
SO
SO
NC
NC
WP
WP
WP
SS
HOLD
SCK
15
14
13
12
11
NC
SCK
7
**CAT25C128 only.
BLOCK
PROTECT
LOGIC
V
SI
NC
NC
8
SS
NC
NC
9
10
DATA IN
STORAGE
PIN FUNCTIONS
Pin Name
SO
Function
Serial data Output
Serial Clock
Write Protect
Power Supply
Ground
HIGH VOLTAGE/
TIMING CONTROL
SCK
WP
VCC
STATUS
REGISTER
VSS
CS
Chip Select
SI
HOLD
NC
Serial Data Input
Suspends Serial Input
No Connect
For Ordering Information details, see page 11.
© 2005 by Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.
Characteristics subject to change without notice
Document No. 1018, Rev. I
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