CAT25C128/256
128K/256K-Bit SPI Serial CMOS E2PROM
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
■ Zero Standby Current
■ 8-Pin DIP/SOIC, 16-Pin SOIC, 14-Pin TSSOP
and 20-Pin TSSOP
■ Low Power CMOS Technology
■ SPI Modes (0,0 &1,1)
■ 64-Byte Page Write Buffer
■ Block Write Protection
■ Commercial, Industrial and Automotive
– Protect 1/4, 1/2 or all of E2PROM Array
Temperature Ranges
DESCRIPTION
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 pro-
tection 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.
The CAT25C128/256 is a 128K/256K-Bit SPI Serial
CMOS E2PROM internally organized as 16Kx8/32Kx8
bits. Catalyst’s advanced CMOS Technology substan-
tially 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 though a Chip Select (CS). In addition to the
Chip Select, the clock input (SCK), data in (SI) and data
PIN CONFIGURATION
SOIC Package (S, K) TSSOP Package (U14)
BLOCK DIAGRAM
DIP Package (P)
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
SENSE AMPS
SHIFT REGISTERS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCC
HOLD
NC
NC
NC
CS
SO
NC
NC
NC
WP
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CS
SO
WP
CC
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CS
SO
CC
HOLD
SCK
SI
HOLD
SCK
SI
WP
V
SS
COLUMN
DECODERS
V
SS
WORD ADDRESS
BUFFERS
SCK
SI
V
SS
SOIC Package (S16)
16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VCC
HOLD
NC
CS
SO
TSSOP Package (U20)
SO
SI
I/O
CONTROL
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
1
NC
NC
CS
SO
SO
NC
NC
WP
20
19
18
17
16
15
NC
NC
NC
NC
WP
VSS
VCC
HOLD
HOLD
NC
E2PROM
ARRAY
2
CS
NC
SPI
CONTROL
LOGIC
XDEC
3
WP
NC
4
HOLD
SCK
5
NC
6
NC
SCK
SI
7
14 SCK
13 SI
BLOCK
PROTECT
LOGIC
V
8
SS
NC
9
12 NC
11 NC
10
NC
PIN FUNCTIONS
DATA IN
STORAGE
Pin Name
SO
Function
Serial Data Output
HIGH VOLTAGE/
TIMING CONTROL
SCK
WP
Serial Clock
STATUS
REGISTER
Write Protect
25C128 F02
VCC
+1.8V to +6.0V Power Supply
Ground
VSS
CS
Chip Select
SI
Serial Data Input
Suspends Serial Input
HOLD
NC
No Connect
Note: CAT25C256 not available in 8-Lead S or U packages.
Doc. No. 25088-00 1/01
© 2001 by Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.
Characteristics subject to change without notice
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