Description

The CAT93C66J-TE13 is a Serial E2PROM memory device of 4Kbits, which can be configured as either 16 bits (ORG pin at VCC) or 8 bits (ORG pin at GND). It can be written or read serially and is designed for a wide range of applications including industrial and automotive ones.

Specifications and features

• High-Speed Operation: 93C66J-TE13 can operate at a speed of up to 1MHz.
• Low Power CMOS Technology: It is designed using low power CMOS technology, which helps in reducing power consumption.
• Operating Voltage: It has an operating voltage range of 1.8V to 6.0V.
• Memory Organization: The CAT93C66J-TE13 has selectable x8 or x16 memory organization.
• Self-timed Write Cycle with Auto-Clear: It comes with a self-timed write cycle with auto-clear feature.
• Hardware and Software Write Protection: It is equipped with both hardware and software write protection, which prevents accidental data loss or alteration.
• Program/Erase Cycles: It has a program/erase cycle endurance of up to 1,000,000 cycles.
• Data Retention: It has a data retention period of up to 100 years.
• Temperature Ranges: It is available in commercial, industrial and automotive temperature ranges.
• Sequential Read: The CAT93C66J-TE13 supports sequential read, except for 93C46.
• Program Enable Pin: It comes with a program enable pin (PE) on 93C86 only.

Application Scenarios

The CAT93C66J-TE13 is widely used in various applications, including but not limited to:

• Industrial control systems
• Automotive electronics
• Consumer electronics
• Medical devices
• Telecommunications equipment

Comparison

• High-speed operation due to 1MHz data transfer rate
• Low power consumption using low-power CMOS technology
• Built-in hardware and software write protection for data security
• Wide range of temperature operation suitable for industrial and automotive applications

• The maximum memory size is limited to 4Kbits, which may be insufficient for certain applications