CATALYST CAT24WC256J8TE13

H
CAT24WC256
EE
GEN FR
ALO
256K-Bit I2C Serial CMOS EEPROM
LE
(CAT24WC256 not recommended for new designs. See CAT24FC256 data sheet.)
A D F R E ETM
FEATURES
■ 1MHz I2C bus compatible*
■ Write protect feature
– entire array protected when WP at VIH
■ 1.8 to 6 volt operation
■ Low power CMOS technology
■ 100,000 program/erase cycles
■ 64-byte page write buffer
■ 100 year data retention
■ Self-timed write cycle with auto-clear
■ 8-pin DIP or 8-pin SOIC
■ Commercial, industrial and automotive
■ "Green" package options available
temperature ranges
DESCRIPTION
features a 64-byte page write buffer. The device operates via the I2C bus serial interface and is available in 8pin DIP or 8-pin SOIC packages.
The CAT24WC256 is a 256K-bit Serial CMOS EEPROM
internally organized as 32,768 words of 8 bits each.
Catalyst’s advanced CMOS technology substantially
reduces device power requirements. The CAT24WC256
PIN CONFIGURATION
EXTERNAL LOAD
DIP Package (P, L)
A0
A1
NC
VSS
BLOCK DIAGRAM
1
2
8
7
VCC
WP
3
4
6
5
SCL
SDA
SENSE AMPS
SHIFT REGISTERS
DOUT
ACK
VCC
WORD ADDRESS
BUFFERS
VSS
COLUMN
DECODERS
512
SOIC Package (J, W, K, X)
A0
1
8
A1
2
3
4
7
6
5
NC
VSS
SDA
START/STOP
LOGIC
VCC
WP
SCL
XDEC
SDA
WP
512
EEPROM
512X512
CONTROL
LOGIC
PIN FUNCTIONS
Pin Name
Function
A0, A1
Address Inputs
SDA
Serial Data/Address
SCL
Serial Clock
WP
Write Protect
VCC
+1.8V to +6.0V Power Supply
VSS
Ground
NC
No Connect
DATA IN STORAGE
HIGH VOLTAGE/
TIMING CONTROL
SCL
A0
A1
STATE COUNTERS
SLAVE
ADDRESS
COMPARATORS
* Catalyst Semiconductor is licensed by Philips Corporation to carry the I2C Bus Protocol.
© 2004 by Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.
Characteristics subject to change without notice
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CAT24WC256
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*
*COMMENT
Temperature Under Bias ................. –55°C to +125°C
Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum
Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device.
These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of
the device at these or any other conditions outside of those
listed in the operational sections of this specification is not
implied. Exposure to any absolute maximum rating for
extended periods may affect device performance and
reliability.
Storage Temperature ....................... –65°C to +150°C
Voltage on Any Pin with
Respect to Ground(1) ........... –2.0V to +VCC + 2.0V
VCC with Respect to Ground ............... –2.0V to +7.0V
Package Power Dissipation
Capability (Ta = 25°C) ................................... 1.0W
Lead Soldering Temperature (10 secs) ............ 300°C
Output Short Circuit Current(2) ........................ 100mA
RELIABILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol
Parameter
(3)
Endurance
NEND
TDR
(3)
Reference Test Method
Min
Typ
Max
MIL-STD-883, Test Method 1033 100,000
Units
Cycles/Byte
Data Retention
MIL-STD-883, Test Method 1008
100
Years
VZAP(3)
ESD Susceptibility
MIL-STD-883, Test Method 3015
2000
Volts
ILTH(3)(4)
Latch-up
JEDEC Standard 17
100
mA
D.C. OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = +1.8V to +6.0V, unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Parameter
Test Conditions
ICC1
Power Supply Current - Read
ICC2
Power Supply Current - Write
ISB(5)
Min
Typ
Max
Units
fSCL = 100 KHz
VCC=5V
1
mA
fSCL = 100KHz
VCC=5V
3
mA
Standby Current
VIN = GND or VCC
VCC=5V
1
µA
ILI
Input Leakage Current
VIN = GND to VCC
1
µA
ILO
Output Leakage Current
VOUT = GND to VCC
1
µA
VIL
Input Low Voltage
–1
VCC x 0.3
V
VIH
Input High Voltage
VCC x 0.7
VCC + 0.5
V
VOL1
Output Low Voltage (VCC = +3.0V)
IOL = 3.0 mA
0.4
V
VOL2
Output Low Voltage (VCC = +1.8V)
IOL = 1.5 mA
0.5
V
Max
Units
CAPACITANCE TA = 25°C, f = 1.0 MHz, VCC = 5V
Symbol
Test
Conditions
Min
Typ
CI/O(3)
Input/Output Capacitance (SDA)
VI/O = 0V
8
pF
CIN(3)
Input Capacitance (SCL, WP, A0, A1)
VIN = 0V
6
pF
Note:
(1) The minimum DC input voltage is –0.5V. During transitions, inputs may undershoot to –2.0V for periods of less than 20 ns. Maximum DC
voltage on output pins is VCC +0.5V, which may overshoot to VCC + 2.0V for periods of less than 20ns.
(2) Output shorted for no more than one second. No more than one output shorted at a time.
(3) This parameter is tested initially and after a design or process change that affects the parameter.
(4) Latch-up protection is provided for stresses up to 100 mA on address and data pins from –1V to VCC +1V.
(5) Maximum standby current (ISB ) = 10µA for the Automotive and Extended Automotive temperature range.
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CAT24WC256
A.C. CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = +1.8V to +6V, unless otherwise specified
Output Load is 1 TTL Gate and 100pF
Read & Write Cycle Limits
Symbol
Parameter
VCC=1.8V - 6.0V VCC=2.5V - 6.0V VCC=3.0V - 5.5V
Min
Max
Min
Min
Units
1000
kHz
0.55
µs
Clock Frequency
tAA
SCL Low to SDA Data Out
and ACK Out
0.1
tBUF(2)
Time the Bus Must be Free Before
a New Transmission Can Start
4.7
1.2
0.5
µs
tHD:STA
Start Condition Hold Time
4.0
0.6
0.25
µs
tLOW
Clock Low Period
4.7
1.2
0.6
µs
tHIGH
Clock High Period
4.0
0.6
0.4
µs
tSU:STA
Start Condition Setup Time
(for a Repeated Start Condition)
4.0
0.6
0.25
µs
tHD:DAT
Data In Hold Time
0
0
0
ns
tSU:DAT
Data In Setup Time
100
100
100
ns
tR(2)
SDA and SCL Rise Time
1.0
0.3
0.3
µs
SDA and SCL Fall Time
300
300
100
ns
tF
3.5
400
Max
FSCL
(2)
100
Max
0.05
0.9
0.05
tSU:STO
Stop Condition Setup Time
4.7
0.6
0.25
µs
tDH
Data Out Hold Time
100
50
50
ns
tWR
Write Cycle Time
10
10
10
ms
Max
Units
Power-Up Timing (2)(3)
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typ
tPUR
Power-Up to Read Operation
1
ms
tPUW
Power-Up to Write Operation
1
ms
Note:
(1) AC measurement conditions:
RL (connects to VCC): 0.3VCC to 0.7 VCC
Input rise and fall times: < 50ns
Input and output timing reference voltages: 0.5 VCC
(2) This parameter is tested initially and after a design or process change that affects the parameter.
(3) tPUR and tPUW are the delays required from the time VCC is stable until the specified operation can be initiated.
interface circuits are disabled, SDA is allowed to remain
high, and the device does not respond to its slave
address.
The write cycle time is the time from a valid stop
condition of a write sequence to the end of the internal
program/erase cycle. During the write cycle, the bus
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CAT24WC256
SDA: Serial Data/Address
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The bidirectional serial data/address pin is used to
transfer all data into and out of the device. The SDA pin
is an open drain output and can be wire-ORed with other
open drain or open collector outputs.
The CAT24WC256 supports the I2C Bus data transmission protocol. This Inter-Integrated Circuit Bus protocol
defines any device that sends data to the bus to be a
transmitter and any device receiving data to be a receiver. The transfer is controlled by the Master device
which generates the serial clock and all START and
STOP conditions for bus access. The CAT24WC256
operates as a Slave device. Both the Master device and
Slave device can operate as either transmitter or receiver, but the Master device controls which mode is
activated.
WP: Write Protect
This input, when tied to GND, allows write operations to
the entire memory. When this pin is tied to Vcc, the
entire memory is write protected. When left floating,
memory is unprotected.
A0, A1: Device Address Inputs
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
These pins are hardwired or left connected. When
hardwired, up to four CAT24WC256's may be addressed
on a single bus system. When the pins are left unconnected, the default values are zero.
SCL: Serial Clock
The serial clock input clocks all data transferred into or
out of the device.
Figure 1. Bus Timing
tF
tHIGH
tLOW
tR
tLOW
SCL
tSU:STA
tHD:DAT
tHD:STA
tSU:DAT
tSU:STO
SDA IN
tAA
tBUF
tDH
SDA OUT
Figure 2. Write Cycle Timing
SCL
SDA
8TH BIT
BYTE n
ACK
tWR
STOP
CONDITION
START
CONDITION
Figure 3. Start/Stop Timing
SDA
SCL
START BIT
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STOP BIT
4
ADDRESS
CAT24WC256
I2C BUS PROTOCOL
many as four devices on the same bus. These bits must
compare to their hardwired input pins. The last bit of the
slave address specifies whether a Read or Write operation is to be performed. When this bit is set to 1, a Read
operation is selected, and when set to 0, a Write operation is selected.
The features of the I2C bus protocol are defined as
follows:
(1) Data transfer may be initiated only when the bus is
not busy.
(2) During a data transfer, the data line must remain
stable whenever the clock line is high. Any changes
in the data line while the clock line is high will be
interpreted as a START or STOP condition.
After the Master sends a START condition and the slave
address byte, the CAT24WC256 monitors the bus and
responds with an acknowledge (on the SDA line) when
its address matches the transmitted slave address. The
CAT24WC256 then performs a Read or Write operation
depending on the state of the R/W bit.
START Condition
The START Condition precedes all commands to the
device, and is defined as a HIGH to LOW transition of
SDA when SCL is HIGH. The CAT24WC256 monitors
the SDA and SCL lines and will not respond until this
condition is met.
Acknowledge
After a successful data transfer, each receiving device is
required to generate an acknowledge. The Acknowledging device pulls down the SDA line during the ninth clock
cycle, signaling that it received the 8 bits of data.
STOP Condition
A LOW to HIGH transition of SDA when SCL is HIGH
determines the STOP condition. All operations must end
with a STOP condition.
The CAT24WC256 responds with an acknowledge after
receiving a START condition and its slave address. If the
device has been selected along with a write operation,
it responds with an acknowledge after receiving each 8bit byte.
DEVICE ADDRESSING
The bus Master begins a transmission by sending a
START condition. The Master sends the address of the
particular slave device it is requesting. The five most
significant bits of the 8-bit slave address are fixed as
10100(Fig. 5). The CAT24WC256 uses the next two bits
as address bits. The address bits A1 and A0 allow as
When the CAT24WC256 begins a READ mode it transmits 8 bits of data, releases the SDA line, and monitors
the line for an acknowledge. Once it receives this acknowledge, the CAT24WC256 will continue to transmit
data. If no acknowledge is sent by the Master, the device
Figure 4. Acknowledge Timing
SCL FROM
MASTER
1
8
9
DATA OUTPUT
FROM TRANSMITTER
DATA OUTPUT
FROM RECEIVER
ACKNOWLEDGE
START
Figure 5. Slave Address Bits
1
0
1
0
0
5
A1
A0
R/W
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CAT24WC256
terminates data transmission and waits for a STOP
condition.
If the Master transmits more than 64 bytes before sending
the STOP condition, the address counter ‘wraps around’,
and previously transmitted data will be overwritten.
WRITE OPERATIONS
When all 64 bytes are received, and the STOP condition
has been sent by the Master, the internal programming
cycle begins. At this point, all received data is written to
the CAT24WC256 in a single write cycle.
Byte Write
In the Byte Write mode, the Master device sends the
START condition and the slave address information
(with the R/W bit set to zero) to the Slave device. After
the Slave generates an acknowledge, the Master sends
two 8-bit address words that are to be written into the
address pointers of the CAT24WC256. After receiving
another acknowledge from the Slave, the Master device
transmits the data to be written into the addressed
memory location. The CAT24WC256 acknowledges
once more and the Master generates the STOP condition. At this time, the device begins an internal programming cycle to nonvolatile memory. While the cycle is in
progress, the device will not respond to any request from
the Master device.
Acknowledge Polling
Disabling of the inputs can be used to take advantage of
the typical write cycle time. Once the stop condition is
issued to indicate the end of the host's write operation,
CAT24WC256 initiates the internal write cycle. ACK
polling can be initiated immediately. This involves issuing the start condition followed by the slave address for
a write operation. If CAT24WC256 is still busy with the
write operation, no ACK will be returned. If
CAT24WC256 has completed the write operation, an
ACK will be returned and the host can then proceed with
the next read or write operation.
Page Write
The CAT24WC256 writes up to 64 bytes of data, in a
single write cycle, using the Page Write operation. The
page write operation is initiated in the same manner as
the byte write operation, however instead of terminating
after the initial byte is transmitted, the Master is allowed
to send up to 63 additional bytes. After each byte has
been transmitted, CAT24WC256 will respond with an
acknowledge, and internally increment the six low order
address bits by one. The high order bits remain unchanged.
WRITE PROTECTION
The Write Protection feature allows the user to protect
against inadvertent programming of the memory array.
If the WP pin is tied to VCC, the entire memory array is
protected and becomes read only. The CAT24WC256
will accept both slave and byte addresses, but the
memory location accessed is protected from programming by the device’s failure to send an acknowledge
after the first byte of data is received.
Figure 6. Byte Write Timing
S
T
A
R
T
BUS ACTIVITY:
MASTER
SDA LINE
SLAVE
ADDRESS
BYTE ADDRESS
A15–A8
A7–A0
S
A
C
K
S
T
O
P
DATA
P
*
A
C
K
A
C
K
A
C
K
*=Don't Care Bit
Figure 7. Page Write Timing
BUS ACTIVITY:
MASTER
SDA LINE
S
T
A
R
T
SLAVE
ADDRESS
BYTE ADDRESS
A15–A8
A7–A0
S
DATA
DATA n+63
P
*
A
C
K
A
C
K
A
C
K
*=Don't Care Bit
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DATA n
S
T
O
P
6
A
C
K
A
C
K
A
C
K
A
C
K
CAT24WC256
The READ operation for the CAT24WC256 is initiated in
the same manner as the write operation with one exception, that R/W bit is set to one. Three different READ
operations are possible: Immediate/Current Address
READ, Selective/Random READ and Sequential READ.
wishes to read. After CAT24WC256 acknowledges, the
Master device sends the START condition and the slave
address again, this time with the R/W bit set to one. The
CAT24WC256 then responds with its acknowledge and
sends the 8-bit byte requested. The master device does
not send an acknowledge but will generate a STOP
condition.
Immediate/Current Address Read
Sequential Read
The CAT24WC256’s address counter contains the address of the last byte accessed, incremented by one. In
other words, if the last READ or WRITE access was to
address N, the READ immediately following would access data from address N+1. If N=E (where E=32767),
then the counter will ‘wrap around’ to address 0 and
continue to clock out data. After the CAT24WC256
receives its slave address information (with the R/W bit
set to one), it issues an acknowledge, then transmits the
8 bit byte requested. The master device does not send
an acknowledge, but will generate a STOP condition.
The Sequential READ operation can be initiated by
either the Immediate Address READ or Selective READ
operations. After the CAT24WC256 sends the initial 8bit byte requested, the Master will respond with an
acknowledge which tells the device it requires more
data. The CAT24WC256 will continue to output an 8-bit
byte for each acknowledge sent by the Master. The
operation will terminate when the Master fails to respond
with an acknowledge, thus sending the STOP condition.
READ OPERATIONS
The data being transmitted from CAT24WC256 is outputted sequentially with data from address N followed by
data from address N+1. The READ operation address
counter increments all of the CAT24WC256 address bits
so that the entire memory array can be read during one
operation. If more than E (where E=32767) bytes are
read out, the counter will ‘wrap around’ and continue to
clock out data bytes.
Selective/Random Read
Selective/Random READ operations allow the Master
device to select at random any memory location for a
READ operation. The Master device first performs a
‘dummy’ write operation by sending the START condition, slave address and byte addresses of the location it
Figure 8. Immediate Address Read Timing
BUS ACTIVITY:
MASTER
SDA LINE
S
T
A
R
T
SLAVE
ADDRESS
DATA
S
P
A
C
K
SCL
SDA
S
T
O
P
8
N
O
A
C
K
9
8TH BIT
DATA OUT
NO ACK
7
STOP
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CAT24WC256
Figure 9. Selective Read Timing
BUS ACTIVITY:
MASTER
SDA LINE
S
T
A
R
T
SLAVE
ADDRESS
S
T
A
R
T
BYTE ADDRESS
A15—A8
A7—A0
*
S
SLAVE
ADDRESS
S
T
O
P
DATA
S
A
C
K
A
C
K
P
A
C
K
A
C
K
N
O
A
C
K
*=Don't Care Bit
Figure 10. Sequential Read Timing
BUS ACTIVITY:
MASTER
SLAVE
ADDRESS
DATA n
DATA n+1
DATA n+2
S
T
O
P
DATA n+x
SDA LINE
P
A
C
K
A
C
K
A
C
K
A
C
K
N
O
A
C
K
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CAT24WC256
ORDERING INFORMATION
Prefix
CAT
Optional
Company ID
Device #
24WC256
Product
Number
Suffix
K
-1.8
I
Temperature Range
Blank = Commercial (0˚ - 70˚C)
I = Industrial (-40˚ - 85˚C)
A = Automotive (-40˚ - 105˚C)*
Rev B(2)
TE13
Tape & Reel
Die Revision
24WC256: A, B
Package
P: PDIP
K: SOIC (EIAJ)
J: SOIC (JEDEC)
L: PDIP (Lead free, Halogen free)
W: SOIC, JEDEC (Lead free, Halogen free)
X: SOIC, EIAJ (Lead free, Halogen free)
Operating Voltage
Blank: 2.5 to 6.0V
1.8: 1.8 to 6.0V
3: 3.0V to 5.5V
* -40˚ to +125˚C is available upon request
Notes:
(1) The device used in the above example is a 24WC256KI-1.8TE13 (SOIC, Industrial Temperature, 1.8 Volt to 6 Volt Operating
Voltage, Tape & Reel).
(2) Product die revision letter is marked on top of the package as a suffix to the production date code (e.g. AYWWB). For additional
information, please contact your Catalyst sales office.
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REVISION HISTORY
Date
Revision Comments
02/03/2004
C
Added: CAT24WC256 not recommended for new designs. See
CAT24FC256 data sheet.
04/18/04
D
Delete data sheet designation
Update Features
Update Ordering Information
07/23/04
E
Add die revision to Ordering Information
08/05/04
F
Update DC Operating Characteristics table and notes
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