Ramtron FM24C16A
The FM24C16A is a 16-kilobit nonvolatile memory employing an advanced ferroelectric process. It provides reliable data retention for over 45 years while eliminating the complexities, overhead, and system level reliability problems caused by EEPROM and other nonvolatile memories. Unlike serial EEPROMs, the FM24C16A performs write operations at bus speed.FEATURES
16K bit Ferroelectric Nonvolatile RAM● Organized as 2,048 x 8 bits
● High Endurance (1012) Read/Write Cycles
● 45 year Data Retention
● NoDelay™ Writes
● Advanced High-Reliability Ferroelectric Process Fast Two-wire Serial Interface
● Up to 1MHz maximum bus frequency
● Direct hardware replacement for EEPROM Low Power Operation
● 5V operation
● 150 µA Active Current (100 kHz)
● 10 µA Standby Current Industry Standard Configuration
● Industrial Temperature -40° C to +85° C
● 8-pin SOIC (-S)
● “Green” 8-pin SOIC (-G)
DESCRIPTION
A ferroelectric random access memory or FRAM is nonvolatile and performs reads and writes like a RAM. No write delays are incurred. The next bus cycle may commence immediately without the need for data polling. The FM24C16A is capable of supporting 1012 read/write cycles, or a million times more write cycles than EEPROM. These capabilities make the FM24C16A ideal for nonvolatile memory applications requiring frequent or rapid writes. Examples range from...