
2004 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS21231D-page 1
25AA160/25LC160/25C160
Device Selection Table
Features:
Low-power CMOS technology:
- Write current: 3 mA maximum
- Read current: 500
A typical
- Standby current: 500 nA typical
2048 x 8-bit organization
16 byte page
Write cycle time: 5 ms max.
Self-timed erase and write cycles
Block write protection:
- Protect none, 1/4, 1/2 or all of array
Built-in write protection:
- Power on/off data protection circuitry
- Write enable latch
- Write-protect pin
Sequential read
High reliability:
- Endurance: 1 M cycles
- Data retention: > 200 years
- ESD protection: > 4000V
8-pin PDIP and SOIC packages
Temperature ranges supported:
Description:
The Microchip Technology Inc. 25AA160/25LC160/
25C160 (25XX160*) are 16 Kbit Serial Electrically
Erasable PROMs. The memory is accessed via a
simple Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) compati-
ble serial bus. The bus signals required are a clock
input (SCK) plus separate data in (SI) and data out
(SO) lines. Access to the device is controlled through a
Chip Select (CS) input.
Communication to the device can be paused via the
hold pin (HOLD). While the device is paused, transi-
tions on its inputs will be ignored, with the exception of
chip select, allowing the host to service higher priority
interrupts.
Package Types
Block Diagram
Part
Number
VCC
Range
Max Clock
Frequency
Temp
Ranges
25AA160
1.8-5.5V
1 MHz
I
25LC160
2.5-5.5V
2 MHz
I
25C160
4.5-5.5V
3 MHz
I,E
- Industrial (I):
-40
°Cto +85°C
- Automotive (E) (25C160):
-40°C to +125°C
25XX
160
CS
SO
WP
VSS
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VCC
HOLD
SCK
SI
PDIP/SOIC
SI
SO
SCK
CS
HOLD
WP
Status
Register
I/O Control
Memory
Control
Logic
X
Dec
HV Generator
EEPROM
Array
Page Latches
Y Decoder
Sense Amp.
R/W Control
Logic
VCC
VSS
16K SPI Bus Serial EEPROM
*25XX160 is used in this document as a generic part number
for the 25AA160/25LC160/25C160 devices
.
SPI is a trademark of Motorola Inc
.
Not recommended for new designs –
Please use 25AA160A/B or 25LC160A/B.