Datasheet
2007 Microchip Technology Inc. DS21161H-page 1
24LCS21A
Features:
• Single Supply with Operation Down to 2.5V
• Completely Implements DDC1™/DDC2™ Inter-
face for Monitor Identification, Including Recovery
to DDC1
• Low-Power CMOS Technology:
- 1 mA active current, typical
-10 A standby current, typical at 5.5V
• 2-Wire Serial Interface Bus, I
2
C™ Compatible
• 100 kHz (2.5V) and 400 kHz (5V) Compatibility
• Self-Timed Write Cycle (including Auto-Erase)
• Hardware Write-Protect Pin
• Page Write Buffer for up to Eight Bytes
• 1,000,000 Erase/Write Cycles Ensured
• Data Retention > 200 years
• ESD Protection > 4000V
• 8-pin PDIP and SOIC Package
• Available for Extended Temperature Ranges:
- Industrial (I): -40°C to +70°C
• Pb-Free and RoHS Compliant
Description:
The Microchip Technology Inc. 24LCS21A is a
128 x 8-bit dual-mode Electrically Erasable PROM.
This device is designed for use in applications
requiring storage and serial transmission of configura-
tion and control information. Two modes of operation
have been implemented: Transmit-Only mode and
Bidirectional mode. Upon power-up, the device will be
in the Transmit-Only mode, sending a serial bit stream
of the memory array from 00h to 7Fh, clocked by the
VCLK pin. A valid high-to-low transition on the SCL
pin will cause the device to enter the Transition mode
and look for a valid control byte on the I
2
C bus. If it
detects a valid control byte from the master, it will
switch into Bidirectional mode, with byte selectable
read/write capability of the memory array using SCL.
If no control byte is received, the device will revert to
the Transmit-Only mode after it receives 128 consec-
utive VCLK pulses while the SCL pin is idle. The
24LCS21A also enables the user to write-protect the
entire memory array using its write-protect pin. The
24LCS21A is available in a standard 8-pin PDIP and
SOIC package in industrial temperature range.
Package Types
Block Diagram
Pin Function Table
Name Function
WP
Write-Protect (active low)
V
SS Ground
SDA Serial Address/Data I/O
SCL Serial Clock (Bidirectional mode)
VCLK Serial Clock (Transmit-Only mode)
V
CC +2.5V to 5.5V Power Supply
NC No Connection
PDIP
SOIC
24LCS21A
NC
NC
WP
Vss
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
Vcc
VCLK
SCL
SDA
24LCS21A
NC
NC
WP
Vss
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
Vcc
VCLK
SCL
SDA
HV Generator
EEPROM
Array
Page Latches
YDEC
XDEC
Sense AMP
R/W
Control
Memory
Control
Logic
I/O
Control
Logic
WP
SDA
SCL
V
CC
VSS
VCLK
1K 2.5V Dual Mode I
2
C
™
Serial EEPROM
DDC is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Assoc.
I
2
C is a trademark of Philips Corporation.