23LC512-I/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock

Name: 23LC512-I/P
Brand: Microchip
SKU: 23LC512-I/P
Availability: InStock

The Microchip 23LC512-I/P is a 512 Kbit (64 KB) serial SRAM memory IC in an 8-pin DIP package, communicating via SPI at up to 20 MHz clock frequency. It offers an 8-bit-wide data bus with separate I/O and supports standard, sequential, and page operating modes for flexible embedded memory expansion. Available from global distributors with an 8-week factory lead time for production orders.

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23LC512-I/PDual-In-Line Packages

Quick Facts

Manufacturer: Microchip
Package: Dual-In-Line Packages
Pin Count: 8
Lifecycle: ACTIVE
Datasheet: 23LC512-I/P Datasheet PDF
Category: Integrated Circuit
Price: From $1.7237(MOQ 1)
Temp Range: -40.0°C to 85.0°C
RoHS: Compliant
Lead Time: 3–7 business days
Shipping: DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of 23LC512-I/P?

512 Kbit (64 KB) SRAM capacity with 8-bit wide data bus for byte-level random access in embedded systems
Up to 20 MHz SPI clock frequency enables fast data transfers in microcontroller-based applications
Through-hole DIP-8 package (R-PDIP-T8) allows easy breadboard prototyping and hand-soldering for development use
Separate I/O architecture supports standard SPI, SDI, and SQI modes for versatile bus integration

What is 23LC512-I/P used for?

The 23LC512-I/P is widely used as an external RAM expansion for microcontrollers such as PIC, AVR, and ARM Cortex-M devices that have limited on-chip SRAM. It is commonly deployed in data logging, audio buffering, display frame buffering, and network packet buffering applications where 64 KB of fast serial memory is needed. The DIP-8 through-hole package makes it especially convenient for prototype and educational designs using breadboards or through-hole PCBs.

What are the specifications of 23LC512-I/P?

Manufacturer Package Code	PDIP-8
Factory Lead Time	8Weeks
YTEOL	14
Clock Frequency-Max (fCLK)	20MHz
I/O Type	SEPARATE
JESD-30 Code	R-PDIP-T8
Memory Density	524288bit
Memory IC Type	STANDARD SRAM
Memory Width	8
Number of Functions	1
Number of Ports	1
Number of Words	65536words
Number of Words Code	64000
Operating Mode	SYNCHRONOUS
Organization	64KX8
Output Characteristics	3-STATE
Output Enable	NO
Package Body Material	PLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence Code	DIP8,.3
Package Shape	RECTANGULAR
Package Style	IN-LINE
Parallel/Serial	SERIAL
Qualification Status	Not Qualified
Standby Current-Max	0.00001A
Standby Voltage-Min	2.5V
Supply Current-Max	0.01mA
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)	5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)	2.5V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)	5V
Surface Mount	NO
Technology	CMOS
Terminal Form	THROUGH-HOLE
Terminal Pitch	2.54mm
Terminal Position	DUAL
Package	Dual-In-Line Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS Status	Compliant
Lead-Free	Yes (Pb-Free)
ECCN	EAR99
HTS Code	8542.32.00.51
Country of Origin	Thailand

Where can I find the 23LC512-I/P datasheet?

23LC512-I/P Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

What are equivalent replacements for 23LC512-I/P?

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much storage does the 23LC512-I/P provide and at what maximum SPI clock rate can it operate?

The 23LC512-I/P provides 512 Kbits (64 KB) of SRAM storage with an 8-bit data width. It supports SPI clock frequencies up to 20 MHz, enabling fast read and write access that complements microcontrollers running at 8 MHz to 48 MHz system clocks typical in PIC and AVR-based designs.

For a data-logging application on a microcontroller with only 2 KB of internal RAM, how does the 23LC512-I/P address the memory gap?

The 23LC512-I/P adds 64 KB of external SRAM over a simple 4-wire SPI interface, expanding available working memory by more than 30 times. At 20 MHz clock, byte-level random access latency is under 1 µs, allowing real-time sensor data buffering before writing to slower flash storage in data-logging firmware.

Why do engineers prefer the DIP-8 package of the 23LC512-I/P for prototyping compared to surface-mount alternatives?

The through-hole DIP-8 package allows direct insertion into standard 0.100-inch pitch breadboards and perf-boards without soldering adapters or hot-air rework tools. For prototyping with microcontroller evaluation boards, the 8-pin through-hole footprint simplifies manual wiring of the 4 SPI lines (SCK, MOSI, MISO, CS) plus VCC, GND, and hold pins during firmware development.

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23LC512-I/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock

What are the key features of 23LC512-I/P?

What is 23LC512-I/P used for?

What are the specifications of 23LC512-I/P?

Compliance & Regulatory

Where can I find the 23LC512-I/P datasheet?

What are equivalent replacements for 23LC512-I/P?

Frequently Asked Questions

How much storage does the 23LC512-I/P provide and at what maximum SPI clock rate can it operate?

For a data-logging application on a microcontroller with only 2 KB of internal RAM, how does the 23LC512-I/P address the memory gap?

Why do engineers prefer the DIP-8 package of the 23LC512-I/P for prototyping compared to surface-mount alternatives?

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