Datasheet

 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. Preliminary DS22266A-page 19
MCP7941X
5.2.4.3 Sequential Read
Sequential reads are initiated in the same way as a
random read except that after the MCP7941X transmits
the first data byte, the master issues an Acknowledge
as opposed to the Stop condition used in a random
read. This Acknowledge directs the MCP7941X to
transmit the next sequentially addressed 8-bit word
(Figure 5-3). Following the final byte transmitted to the
master, the master will NOT generate an Acknowledge
but will generate a Stop condition. To provide
sequential reads, the MCP7941X contains an internal
Address Pointer which is incremented by one at the
completion of each operation. This Address Pointer
allows the entire memory contents to be serially read
during one operation. The internal Address Pointer will
automatically roll over to the start of the Block.
FIGURE 5-2: RANDOM READ (EEPROM SHOWN)
FIGURE 5-3: SEQUENTIAL READ (EEPROM SHOWN)
5.3 Unique ID
The MCP7941X features an additional 64-bit unique ID
area. This is separate and in addition to the 1K of on-
board EEPROM.
The unique ID is located at addresses 0xF0 through
0xF7. Reading the unique ID requires the user to
simply address these bytes.
The unique ID area is protected to prevent unintended
writes to these locations. The unlock sequence is
detailed in 4.2.2 “Unlock Sequence”.
The unique ID can be factory programmed on some
devices to provide a unique IEEE EUI-48 or EUI-64
value. In addition, customer-provided codes can also
be programmed.
BUS ACTIVITY
MASTER
SDA LINE
BUS ACTIVITY
A
C
K
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O
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K
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K
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CONTROL
BYTE
ADDRESS
BYTE
CONTROL
BYTE
DATA
BYTE
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T
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T
S
1010 0
111
S 1010 1 P
BUS ACTIVITY
MASTER
SDA LINE
BUS ACTIVITY
CONTROL
BYTE
DATA n DATA n + 1 DATA n + 2 DATA n + X
N
O
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K
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