93LC56A-I/MS Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

Microchip 93LC56A-I/MS is a 2 Kbit (256 × 8 or 128 × 16) 3-wire SPI-compatible serial EEPROM with 2 MHz clock and 1 million write cycle endurance in MSOP-8 package. It stores non-volatile configuration data reliably. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jul 2026
Package / Visual Reference
93LC56A-I/MSSmall Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
8
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.3000(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

  • 2 Kbit serial EEPROM with 3-wire Microwire-compatible SPI interface at up to 2 MHz, offering simple non-volatile storage integration with minimal GPIO lines
  • 1 million write/erase cycle endurance and 200-year minimum data retention ensuring reliable long-life calibration and configuration storage in industrial products
  • Configurable 8-bit or 16-bit organization via ORG pin, providing flexible word-width selection to match host microcontroller data bus width in a compact MSOP-8 package

Applications

The 93LC56A-I/MS is used for storing calibration coefficients, serial numbers, and configuration parameters in microcontroller-based systems such as sensor modules, smart meters, and consumer electronics products requiring 2 Kbit of non-volatile memory accessible over a 3-wire SPI-compatible interface at up to 2 MHz. Its selectable 8-bit or 16-bit word organization via the ORG pin allows designers to match the EEPROM data width to the host MCU's SPI word length without firmware changes. The MSOP-8 package makes it a compact fit for space-constrained PCB designs where through-hole DIP EEPROMs cannot be used.

Specifications

Pbfree CodeYes
Manufacturer Package CodeMSOP-8
Factory Lead Time12Weeks
YTEOL8
Clock Frequency-Max (fCLK)2MHz
Data Retention Time-Min200
Endurance1000000 Write/Erase Cycles
JESD-30 CodeS-PDSO-G8
JESD-609 Codee3
Memory Density2048bit
Memory IC TypeEEPROM
Memory Width8
Number of Functions1
Number of Ports1
Number of Words256words
Number of Words Code256
Operating ModeSYNCHRONOUS
Organization256X8
Output CharacteristicsTOTEM POLE
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeTSSOP8,.19
Package ShapeSQUARE
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH
Parallel/SerialSERIAL
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Ready/BusyYES
Reverse PinoutNO
Screening LevelTS 16949
Serial Bus TypeMICROWIRE
Standby Current-Max0.000001A
Supply Current-Max0.002mA
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)2.5V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)3V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeINDUSTRIAL
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch0.65mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Toggle BitYES
Write Cycle Time-Max (tWC)6ms
Write ProtectionSOFTWARE
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.32.00.51
Country of OriginThailand

Datasheet

93LC56A-I/MS Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the memory density and word organization options of the 93LC56A-I/MS EEPROM?

The 93LC56A-I/MS provides 2 Kbits of EEPROM, configurable as 256 × 8-bit words or 128 × 16-bit words by setting the ORG pin, allowing the host microcontroller to access data in either byte-wide or word-wide format over the 3-wire Microwire interface.

What is the maximum clock frequency and interface type supported by 93LC56A-I/MS?

The device operates with a 3-wire Microwire-compatible serial interface at clock frequencies up to 2 MHz, enabling fast EEPROM access from microcontrollers with SPI peripherals while keeping interface signal count to just 3 lines: CS, SCK, and DI/DO.

How many write cycles can 93LC56A-I/MS endure, and what data retention does it guarantee?

Microchip specifies 1 million write/erase cycles per address location and a minimum 200-year data retention at 25°C, making the 93LC56A-I/MS suitable for frequently updated counters, odometers, or event logs in products with multi-decade service lifetimes.

For a compact industrial sensor, why choose 93LC56A-I/MS in MSOP-8 over a 24-series I2C EEPROM?

The 93LC56A-I/MS 3-wire Microwire interface requires no pull-up resistors on the clock and data lines that I2C demands, and it does not share a bus address space — simplifying PCB routing. Its MSOP-8 footprint (3 mm × 3 mm) is also smaller than the SOIC-8 packages typically used for 24-series EEPROMs, saving roughly 30% board area in a compact sensor node design.

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