24AA256UID-I/ST Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

24AA256UID-I/ST is a Microchip 256 Kbit (32 Kx8) I2C serial EEPROM in an 8-pin TSSOP package operating from 1.7 V to 5.5 V. It supports 400 kHz I2C Fast Mode, delivers 1 million write/erase cycle endurance, and guarantees 200-year data retention. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
24AA256UID-I/STSmall Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
8
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.9600(MOQ 1)
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 85.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

Key Features

  • 256 Kbit (32 Kx8) capacity with 1,000,000 write/erase cycle endurance and 200-year data retention
  • Wide 1.7 V to 5.5 V supply range covering 1.8 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V systems with a single part
  • 400 kHz Fast Mode I2C interface in a compact 8-pin TSSOP-8 package for space-constrained designs
  • Unique device identification (UID) feature for factory serialization and clone prevention

Applications

24AA256UID-I/ST is used for storing calibration data, configuration parameters, and non-volatile log records in industrial sensors, medical instruments, and IoT edge devices operating on 1.8 V to 5 V supplies. Its unique factory-programmed UID simplifies device serialization, enabling anti-counterfeiting and field tracking without adding a separate serial number IC. The TSSOP-8 package is well-suited for wearable electronics, smart meters, and battery-powered data loggers where board area and power budget are tightly constrained.

Specifications

Manufacturer Package CodeTSSOP-8
Factory Lead Time6Weeks
YTEOL13
Additional FeatureALSO OPERATES AT 1.7V TO 2.5V @ 0.1MHZ
Clock Frequency-Max (fCLK)0.4MHz
Data Retention Time-Min200
Endurance1000000 Write/Erase Cycles
I2C Control Byte1010DDDR
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G8
JESD-609 Codee3
Memory Density262144bit
Memory IC TypeEEPROM
Memory Width8
Number of Functions1
Number of Ports1
Number of Words32768words
Number of Words Code32000
Operating ModeSYNCHRONOUS
Organization32KX8
Output CharacteristicsOPEN-DRAIN
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeTSSOP8,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH
Parallel/SerialSERIAL
Programming Voltage4.5V
Screening LevelTS 16949
Serial Bus TypeI2C
Standby Current-Max0.000001A
Supply Current-Max0.003mA
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)2.5V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)4.5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeINDUSTRIAL
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch0.65mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Write Cycle Time-Max (tWC)5ms
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.32.00.51
Country of OriginPhilippines, Thailand

Datasheet

24AA256UID-I/ST Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for 24AA256UID-I/ST:

24AA256-I/STMicrochip Technology Inc

EEPROM, 32KX8, Serial, CMOS, PDSO8

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24AA256-I/SNMicrochip Technology Inc

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24AA256-I/SMMicrochip Technology Inc

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24AA256T-I/SMMicrochip Technology Inc

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24AA256-I/MSMicrochip Technology Inc

256K, 32K X 8 1.8V SERIAL EE

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many write cycles does 24AA256UID-I/ST support before endurance degradation begins, and what does that mean for a daily-logging application?

24AA256UID-I/ST is rated for 1,000,000 write/erase cycles per byte location. For a data logger writing one record per day to a fixed address, that endurance exceeds 2,700 years of operation, making endurance effectively unlimited for typical embedded logging scenarios. For high-frequency writes such as 10 writes per second to a single byte, the endurance budget lasts approximately 27 hours, so wear-leveling across the 32 KB address space is required.

At 1.7 V supply, what I2C clock rate can 24AA256UID-I/ST sustain, and is it compatible with a 1.8 V LDO-powered MCU?

At supply voltages between 1.7 V and 2.5 V, 24AA256UID-I/ST operates at up to 100 kHz (Standard Mode I2C). At 2.5 V to 5.5 V, it supports up to 400 kHz Fast Mode. A 1.8 V MCU system is compatible at 100 kHz, and pull-up resistors to 1.8 V keep the bus voltage within the device's input high threshold for correct data latching.

What role does the UID feature play in a production line programming and anti-counterfeiting strategy for a consumer device?

The unique device identifier (UID) in 24AA256UID-I/ST is factory-laser-programmed into a protected address range that cannot be overwritten. During production, the MCU firmware reads the UID over I2C and registers it with a secure provisioning server, binding the hardware to a software license or warranty record. Any counterfeit board using a generic EEPROM without a valid UID can be detected at first power-on, adding a low-cost layer of hardware authentication without a dedicated secure element.

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