24LC256-I/STAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About 24LC256-I/ST
24LC256-I/ST is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Microchip. It comes in a Small Outline Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | 24LC256-I/STSource | 24AA512-I/MF | 24AA512-I/P | 24AA512-I/ST | 24AA64-I/MS | 24AA512-I/SM | 24AA512-I/SN | 24LC16B-I/ST | 24LC16BT-I/OT | 24AA32A-I/MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip |
| Package Type | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline No-lead | Dual-In-Line Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | SOT23 (5-Pin) | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 |
| Temperature Range | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | — | — | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C |
| Price | $0.9175 | $1.1000 | $1.5828 | $1.4963 | $0.4358 | $0.8000 | $1.4735 | $0.2402 | $0.3168 | $0.2700 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||||||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | TSSOP-8 | DFN-S-8 | PDIP-8 | TSSOP-8 | MSOP-8 | SOIJ-8 | SOIC-8 | TSSOP-8 | SOT-23-5 | MSOP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 9 Weeks | 14 Weeks | 8 Weeks | 8 Weeks | 23 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 9 Weeks | 7 Weeks | 23 Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Clock Frequency-Max (fCLK) | 0.4 MHz | 0.4 MHz | 0.4 MHz | 0.4 MHz | 0.4 MHz | 0.4 MHz | 0.4 MHz | — | — | 0.1 MHz |
| Data Retention Time-Min | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | — | — | 200 |
| Endurance | 1000000 Write/Erase Cycles | 1000000 Write/Erase Cycles | 1000000 Write/Erase Cycles | 1000000 Write/Erase Cycles | 1000000 Write/Erase Cycles | 1000000 Write/Erase Cycles | 1000000 Write/Erase Cycles | — | — | 1000000 Write/Erase Cycles |
| I2C Control Byte | 1010DDDR | 1010DDDR | 1010DDDR | 1010DDDR | 1010DDDR | 1010DDDR | 1010DDDR | — | — | 1010DDDR |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 | R-PDSO-N8 | R-PDIP-T8 | R-PDSO-G8 | S-PDSO-G8 | R-PDSO-G8 | R-PDSO-G8 | — | — | S-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 | e3 | e3 | e3 | e3 | e3 | e3 | — | — | e3 |
| Memory Density | 262144 bit | 524288 bit | 524288 bit | 524288 bit | 65536 bit | 524288 bit | 524288 bit | — | — | 32768 bit |
| Memory IC Type | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM |
| Memory Width | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 8 |
| Number of Functions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Number of Words | 32768 words | 65536 words | 65536 words | 65536 words | 8192 words | 65536 words | 65536 words | — | — | 4096 words |
| Number of Words Code | 32000 | 64000 | 64000 | 64000 | 8000 | 64000 | 64000 | — | — | 4000 |
| Operating Mode | SYNCHRONOUS | SYNCHRONOUS | SYNCHRONOUS | SYNCHRONOUS | SYNCHRONOUS | SYNCHRONOUS | SYNCHRONOUS | — | — | SYNCHRONOUS |
| Organization | 32KX8 | 64KX8 | 64KX8 | 64KX8 | 8KX8 | 64KX8 | 64KX8 | — | — | 4KX8 |
| Output Characteristics | OPEN-DRAIN | OPEN-DRAIN | OPEN-DRAIN | OPEN-DRAIN | OPEN-DRAIN | OPEN-DRAIN | OPEN-DRAIN | — | — | OPEN-DRAIN |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSSOP8,.25 | SOLCC8,.25 | DIP8,.3 | TSSOP8,.25 | TSSOP8,.19 | SOP8,.3 | SOP8,.25 | — | — | TSSOP8,.19 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | SQUARE | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | — | — | SQUARE |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE | IN-LINE | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | — | — | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH |
| Parallel/Serial | SERIAL | SERIAL | SERIAL | SERIAL | SERIAL | SERIAL | SERIAL | — | — | SERIAL |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 | 260 | — | 260 | — | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Programming Voltage | 4.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | — | — | 2.5 V |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Reverse Pinout | NO | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Screening Level | AEC-Q100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Serial Bus Type | I2C | I2C | I2C | I2C | I2C | I2C | I2C | — | — | I2C |
| Standby Current-Max | 0.000005 A | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A | — | — | 0.000001 A |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.003 mA | 0.005 mA | 0.005 mA | 0.005 mA | 0.003 mA | 0.005 mA | 0.005 mA | — | — | 0.003 mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | — | — | 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2.5 V | 1.7 V | 1.7 V | 1.7 V | 1.7 V | 1.7 V | 1.7 V | — | — | 1.7 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 4.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | — | — | 2.5 V |
| Surface Mount | YES | YES | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | — | — | YES |
| Technology | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | — | — | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | — | — | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING | NO LEAD | THROUGH-HOLE | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | — | — | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65 mm | 1.27 mm | 2.54 mm | 0.65 mm | 0.65 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm | — | — | 0.65 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | — | — | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 | 40 | — | 40 | — | 40 | — | 40 | — | 40 |
| Write Cycle Time-Max (tWC) | 5 ms | 5 ms | 5 ms | 5 ms | 5 ms | 5 ms | 5 ms | — | — | 5 ms |
| Write Protection | HARDWARE | HARDWARE | HARDWARE | HARDWARE | HARDWARE | HARDWARE | HARDWARE | — | — | HARDWARE |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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FAQ
What is equivalent to 24LC256-I/ST?
Known equivalents for 24LC256-I/ST include 24AA512-I/MF, 24AA512-I/P, 24AA512-I/ST. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of 24LC256-I/ST?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
How do I verify 24LC256-I/ST alternatives?
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