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CAT25C128/256
128K/256K-Bit SPI Serial CMOS EEPROM
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FEATURES
■ 100,000 Program/Erase Cycles
■ 100 Year Data Retention
■ Self-Timed Write Cycle
■ 5 MHz SPI Compatible
■ 1.8 to 6.0 Volt Operation
■ Hardware and Software Protection
■ Low Power CMOS Technology
■ SPI Modes (0,0 &1,1)*
■ 8-Pin DIP/SOIC, 16-Pin SOIC, 14-Pin TSSOP
and 20-Pin TSSOP
■ 64-Byte Page Write Buffer
■ Commercial, Industrial and Automotive
■ Block Write Protection
Temperature Ranges
– Protect 1/4, 1/2 or all of EEPROM Array
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, 16-pin SOIC, 14-pin TSSOP and 20-pin TSSOP
packages.
PIN CONFIGURATION
BLOCK DIAGRAM
TSSOP Package (U14, Y)**
SOIC Package
(S**, K, V**, X)
DIP Package (P, L)
1
2
3
4
5
14
13
12
11
10
CS
V
CC
SENSE AMPS
SHIFT REGISTERS
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CS
SO
CC
SO
NC
HOLD
NC
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CS
SO
WP
CC
HOLD
SCK
SI
HOLD
SCK
SI
WP
NC
NC
WP
NC
NC
SCK
SI
V
SS
COLUMN
DECODERS
V
WORD ADDRESS
BUFFERS
SS
6
7
9
8
V
SS
SOIC Package (S16, V)**
TSSOP Package (U20, Y)**
SO
SI
I/O
CONTROL
16
CS
SO
NC
NC
NC
NC
WP
VSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
V
1
2
3
4
5
20
19
18
17
16
NC
CS
CC
NC
V
HOLD
HOLD
NC
HOLD
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
CC
NC
CS
EEPROM
ARRAY
SO
SO
SPI
CONTROL
LOGIC
XDEC
NC
WP
NC
NC
WP
NC
HOLD
SCK
6
15
14
13
12
11
NC
SCK
NC
7
SCK
SI
V
SI
NC
NC
8
BLOCK
PROTECT
LOGIC
SS
NC
NC
9
10
PIN FUNCTIONS
DATA IN
STORAGE
Pin Name
Function
SO
SCK
WP
Serial data Output
Serial Clock
HIGH VOLTAGE/
TIMING CONTROL
Write Protect
STATUS
REGISTER
VCC
VSS
+1.8V to +6.0V Power Supply
Ground
CS
Chip Select
SI
HOLD
NC
Serial Data Input
Suspends Serial Input
No Connect
* Other SPI modes available on request.
**CAT25C128 only.
© 2005 by Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.
Characteristics subject to change without notice
Doc. No. 1018, Rev. H
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