24LC16BHT-E/SN

Memory IC Overview

The Microchip Technology 24LC16BHT-E/SN is a 16-Kbit Electrically Erasable PROM organized as eight blocks of 256 x 8-bit memory. It operates with a single supply voltage ranging from 2.5V to 5.5V and supports a maximum clock frequency of 400 kHz via a two-wire serial interface compatible with I²C protocols. The device features a 900 ns access time, a 16-byte page write buffer, and self-timed erase/write cycles with a maximum duration of 5 ms. It is housed in an 8-lead SOIC package and is rated for extended temperature operation from -40°C to +125°C.

Memory IC Feature Summary

• Hardware write-protect capability for the upper half of the memory array
• Low-power CMOS technology with minimal standby and active current consumption
• Schmitt trigger inputs and output slope control for noise suppression and ground bounce elimination
• High reliability with over one million erase/write cycles and data retention exceeding 200 years

Memory IC Applications

• Embedded systems requiring non-volatile data storage
• Industrial control devices operating in high-noise environments
• Automotive electronics requiring AEC-Q100 qualified components
• Consumer appliances needing reliable parameter storage

Memory IC Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'HT' against official Microchip documentation to confirm tape-and-reel packaging and exact electrical grade. Ensure the selected variant matches the required voltage range and temperature specifications for the target application environment before finalizing orders.

Memory IC Selection Notes

Select this component when a 16-Kbit capacity with hardware write protection is required. The 24LC16BH series is distinct from the 24AA16H and 24FC16H variants due to its specific 2.5V minimum operating voltage. Confirm that the system design accommodates the I²C bus protocol and pull-up resistor requirements for reliable communication.

Memory IC Part Context

This part belongs to the 24XX16H family of serial EEPROMs manufactured by Microchip Technology. The family includes variants with different voltage ranges and clock speeds, such as the 24AA16H and 24FC16H. The 24LC16BH specifically targets applications requiring robust performance at standard logic voltages with extended temperature capabilities.

Memory IC Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes within the same package and specification include other 24LC16BH variants with different temperature grades or packaging options, such as 24LC16BH-I/SN for industrial temperature ranges.