The Microchip Technology Inc. 24AA256/24LC256/24FC256 (24XX256*) is a 32K x 8 (256 Kbit) Serial Electrically Erasable PROM, capable of operation across a broad voltage range (1.8V to 5.5V). It has been developed for advanced, low-power applications such as personal communications or data acquisition.

FEATUREs
• Low-power CMOS technology:
- Maximum write current 3 mA at 5.5V
- Maximum read current 400μA at 5.5V
- Standby current 100 nA, typical at 5.5V
• 2-wire serial interface bus, I2C™compatible
• Cascadable for up to eight devices
• Self-timed erase/write cycle
• 64-byte Page Write mode available
• 5 ms max. write cycle time
• Hardware write-protect for entire array
• Output slope control to eliminate ground bounce
• Schmitt Trigger inputs for noise suppression
• 1,000,000 erase/write cycles
• Electrostatic discharge protection > 4000V
• Data retention > 200 years
• 8-pin PDIP, SOIC, TSSOP, MSOP and DFN packages, 14-lead TSSOP package
• Pb-free finishes available
• Temperature ranges:
- Industrial (I): -40°C to +85°C
- Automotive (E): -40°C to +125°C