25AA160B-I/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock
Microchip 25AA160B-I/SN is a 16 Kbit serial EEPROM with SPI interface, operating from 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply with a maximum clock frequency of 10 MHz in an 8-pin SOIC package. It offers 1 million write/erase cycle endurance and 200-year data retention, making it ideal for configuration storage, calibration data, and non-volatile logging in embedded systems.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- 25AA160B-I/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.1800(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 25AA160B-I/SN?
- 16 Kbit (2 KB) SPI serial EEPROM memory
- 1.8 V to 5.5 V wide supply voltage range
- SPI clock up to 10 MHz for fast data access
- 1,000,000 write/erase cycle endurance
- Minimum 200-year data retention
- 8-pin SOIC package with standard SPI pinout
What is 25AA160B-I/SN used for?
25AA160B-I/SN is used to store firmware configuration parameters, sensor calibration coefficients, and device identification data in microcontroller-based systems that need non-volatile storage without full Flash programming complexity. Its wide 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply range makes it compatible with low-power IoT nodes, industrial PLC modules, and consumer appliances that use 3.3 V or 5 V SPI buses.
What are the specifications of 25AA160B-I/SN?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 7Weeks |
| YTEOL | 3 |
| Clock Frequency-Max (fCLK) | 10MHz |
| Data Retention Time-Min | 200 |
| Endurance | 1000000 Write/Erase Cycles |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Memory Density | 16384bit |
| Memory IC Type | EEPROM |
| Memory Width | 8 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Number of Words | 2048words |
| Number of Words Code | 2000 |
| Operating Mode | SYNCHRONOUS |
| Organization | 2KX8 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.23 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Parallel/Serial | SERIAL |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Programming Voltage | 2.5V |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Serial Bus Type | SPI |
| Standby Current-Max | 0.000001A |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.006mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 1.8V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 2.5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Write Cycle Time-Max (tWC) | 5ms |
| Write Protection | HARDWARE |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.32.00.51 |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan, Thailand |
Where can I find the 25AA160B-I/SN datasheet?
25AA160B-I/SN Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for 25AA160B-I/SN?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many write/erase cycles does 25AA160B-I/SN support before endurance degradation becomes a concern?
25AA160B-I/SN is rated for 1,000,000 write/erase cycles per memory location. For applications that update the same byte every second, wear-leveling or address rotation techniques should be applied to distribute writes evenly across the 2 KB address space.
At what SPI clock frequency can 25AA160B-I/SN transfer data, and how does that affect read throughput?
25AA160B-I/SN supports SPI clock frequencies up to 10 MHz, allowing sequential page reads at up to 1.25 MB/s in theory. In practice, instruction overhead and CS assertion timing mean effective throughput is lower, but 10 MHz SPI is more than adequate for reading a 2 KB configuration page in under 2 ms.
Can 25AA160B-I/SN reliably retain data for multi-year deployments in industrial sensor nodes?
Yes. Microchip specifies a minimum data retention of 200 years for 25AA160B-I/SN under standard operating conditions, making it suitable for long-life industrial deployments. Even after 1,000,000 write cycles, data retention remains valid for the rated period on cells that have not been worn beyond the endurance limit.
Is the SOIC-8 package of 25AA160B-I/SN compatible with standard footprints used by competing SPI EEPROM vendors?
Yes. 25AA160B-I/SN uses the industry-standard 8-pin SOIC footprint with JEDEC MS-012 dimensions, pin-compatible with many SPI EEPROMs from Atmel (AT25160B) and similar families. This allows drop-in replacement sourcing and dual-source supply qualification without PCB redesign.
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