GT24C08A
Advanced
GT24C08A
2-WIRE
8K Bits
Serial EEPROM
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Table of Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
General Description ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Functional Block Diagram ................................................................................................................................ 4
Pin Configuration................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 8-Pin SOIC/SOP, TSSOP and MSOP..................................................................................................... 5
4.2 8-Lead UDFN .......................................................................................................................................... 5
4.3 Pin Definition ........................................................................................................................................... 5
4.4 Pin Descriptions ...................................................................................................................................... 5
5. Device Operation................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 2-WIRE Bus ............................................................................................................................................ 6
5.2 The Bus Protocol .................................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 Start Condition ........................................................................................................................................ 6
5.4 Stop Condition......................................................................................................................................... 6
5.5 Acknowledge ........................................................................................................................................... 6
5.6 Reset ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.7 Standby Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 6
5.8 Device Addressing .................................................................................................................................. 6
5.9 Write Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 7
5.10 Read Operation..................................................................................................................................... 7
5.11 Diagrams ............................................................................................................................................... 8
5.12 Timing Diagrams ................................................................................................................................. 11
6. Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 12
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................................................. 12
6.2 Operating Range................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Capacitance .......................................................................................................................................... 12
6.4 DC Electrical Characteristic .................................................................................................................. 13
6.5 AC Electrical Characteristic .................................................................................................................. 14
7. Ordering Information......................................................................................................................................... 15
8. Top Markings ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
8.1 SOIC/SOP Package.............................................................................................................................. 16
8.2 TSSOP Package ................................................................................................................................... 16
8.3 UDFN Package ..................................................................................................................................... 16
8.4 MSOP Package .................................................................................................................................... 16
9. Package Information ......................................................................................................................................... 17
9.1 SOIC/SOP ............................................................................................................................................. 17
9.2 TSSOP .................................................................................................................................................. 18
9.3 UDFN .................................................................................................................................................... 19
9.4 MSOP.................................................................................................................................................... 20
10. Revision History ................................................................................................................................................ 21
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1. Features
2
–
TM
Two-Wire Serial Interface, I C
Compatible
Page write mode
–
Bi-directional data transfer protocol
Partial page writes allowed
Wide-voltage Operation
Self timed write cycle: 5 ms (max.)
–
Noise immunity on inputs, besides Schmitt trigger
High-reliability
VCC = 1.7V to 5.5V
Speed: 400 KHz (1.7V) and 1 MHz (2.5V~5.5V)
Standby current (max.): 1 A, 1.7V
Operating current (max.): 2 mA, 5.5V
Hardware Data Protection
Industrial grade
–
Packages: SOIC/SOP, TSSOP, UDFN and MSOP
Lead-free, RoHS, Halogen free, Green
Write Protect Pin
Sequential & Random Read Features
Memory organization: 8Kb (1,024 x 8)
Page Size: 16 bytes
–
–
Endurance: 1 million cycles
Data retention: 100 years
2. General Description
The GT24C08A is an industrial standard electrically
function via WP pin to cease from overwriting the data
erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM)
stored inside the memory array.
device that utilizes the industrial standard 2-wire interface
In order to refrain the state machine entering into a wrong
for communications. The GT24C08A contains a memory
state during power-up sequence or a power toggle off-on
array of 8K bits (1,024x8), which is organized in 16-byte per
condition, a power on reset circuit is embedded. During
page.
power-up, the device does not respond to any instructions
The EEPROM operates in a wide voltage range from 1.7V
until the supply voltage (VCC) has reached an acceptable
to 5.5V, which fits most application. The product provides
stable level above the reset threshold voltage. Once VCC
low-power operations and low standby current. The device
passes the power on reset threshold, the device is reset
is offered in Lead-free, RoHS, halogen free or Green
and enters into the Standby mode. This would also avoid
package. The available package types are 8-pin SOIC/SOP,
any inadvertent Write operations during power-up stage.
TSSOP, UDFN and MSOP.
During power-down process, the device will enter into
The GT24C08A is compatible to the standard 2-wire bus
standby mode, once VCC drops below the power on reset
protocol. The simple bus consists of Serial Clock (SCL) and
threshold voltage. In addition, the device will be in standby
Serial Data (SDA) signals. Utilizing such bus protocol, a
mode after receiving the Stop command, provided that no
Master device, such as a microcontroller, can usually
internal write operation is in progress. Nevertheless, it is not
control one or more Slave devices, alike this GT24C08A.
recommended to send an command until the VCC reaches
The bit stream over the SDA line includes a series of bytes,
its operating level.
which identifies a particular Slave device, an instruction, an
address within that Slave device, and a series of data, if
appropriate. The GT24C08A also has a Write Protect
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3. Functional Block Diagram
8
SDA
5
SCL
6
WP
7
X DECODER
VCC
HIGH VOLTAGE
GENERATOR
TIMING &
CONTROL
CONTROL LOGIC
SLAVE ADDRESS
REGISTER &
COMPARATOR
A0
1
A1
2
A2
3
WORD ADDRESS
COUNTER
ACK
Y DECODER
CLOCK
DI/O
GND 4
DATA REGISTER
nMOS
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4. Pin Configuration
4.1 8-Pin SOIC/SOP, TSSOP and MSOP
4.2 8-Lead UDFN
Top View
Top View
A0
1
8
VCC
A0
1
8
VCC
A1
2
7
WP
A1
2
7
WP
A2
3
6
SCL
A2
3
6
SCL
GND
4
5
SDA
GND
4
5
SDA
4.3 Pin Definition
Pin No.
Pin Name
I/O
Definition
1
A0
I
Device Address Input
2
A1
I
Device Address Input
3
A2
I
Device Address Input
4
GND
-
Ground
5
SDA
I/O
6
SCL
I
Serial Clock Input
7
WP
I
Write Protect Input
8
VCC
-
Power Supply
Serial Address and Data input and Data out put
4.4 Pin Descriptions
SCL
floated, it’s defaulted to ―zero‖. Thus, a total of 2 devices
This input clock pin is used to synchronize the data transfer
can be connected on a single bus system.
to and from the device.
WP
SDA
WP is the Write Protect pin. While the WP pin is connected
The SDA is a bi-directional pin used to transfer addresses
to the power supply of GT24C08A, the entire array
and data into and out of the device. The SDA pin is an open
becomes Write Protected (i.e. the device becomes Read
drain output and can be wired with other open drain or open
only). When WP is tied to Ground or left floating, the normal
collector outputs. However, the SDA pin requires a pull-up
write operations are allowed.
resistor connected to the power supply.
VCC
A0, A1, A2
Supply voltage
The A0, A1 and A2 are the device address inputs.
GND
For GT24C08A, only A2 pin is for hardwire address input,
Ground of supply voltage
while the A0 and A1 pins are no connected. Once A2 is
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5. Device Operation
The GT24C08A serial interface supports communications
2
loss), or needs to be terminated mid-stream. The reset is
using industrial standard 2-wire bus protocol, such as I C.
initiated when the Master device creates a Start condition.
5.1 2-WIRE Bus
To do this, it may be necessary for the Master device to
The two-wire bus is defined as Serial Data (SDA), and
monitor the SDA line while cycling the SCL up to nine times.
Serial Clock (SCL). The protocol defines any device that
(For each clock signal transition to High, the Master checks
sends data onto the SDA bus as a transmitter, and the
for a High level on SDA.)
receiving devices as receivers. The bus is controlled by
5.7 Standby Mode
Master device that generates the SCL, controls the bus
While in standby mode, the power consumption is minimal.
access, and generates the Start and Stop conditions. The
The GT24C08A enters into standby mode during one of the
GT24C08A is the Slave device.
following conditions: a) After Power-up, while no Op-code is
5.2 The Bus Protocol
sent; b) After the completion of an operation and followed
Data transfer may be initiated only when the bus is not busy.
by the Stop signal, provided that the previous operation is
During a data transfer, the SDA line must remain stable
not Write related; or c) After the completion of any internal
whenever the SCL line is high. Any changes in the SDA line
write operations.
while the SCL line is high will be interpreted as a Start or
5.8 Device Addressing
Stop condition.
The Master begins a transmission on by sending a Start
The state of the SDA line represents valid data after a Start
condition, then sends the address of the particular Slave
condition. The SDA line must be stable for the duration of
devices to be communicated. The Slave device address is 8
the High period of the clock signal. The data on the SDA line
bits format as shown in Figure. 5-5.
may be changed during the Low period of the clock signal.
The four most significant bits of the Slave address are fixed
There is one clock pulse per bit of data. Each data transfer
(1010) for GT24C08A.
is initiated with a Start condition and terminated by a Stop
The GT24C08A utilizes bits B0 and B1 to address one of
condition.
the four 256-byte blocks in the device. Also, bit A2 is being
5.3 Start Condition
compared with the hardwired value of A2 input pin. Up to
The Start condition precedes all commands to the device
two GT24C08A units can be connected onto the same
and is defined as a High to Low transition of SDA when SCL
2-wire bus.
is High. The EEPROM monitors the SDA and SCL lines and
The last bit of the Slave address specifies whether a Read
will not respond until the Start condition is met.
or Write operation is to be performed. When this bit is set to
5.4 Stop Condition
1, Read operation is selected. While it is set to 0, Write
The Stop condition is defined as a Low to High transition of
operation is selected.
SDA when SCL is High. All operations must end with a Stop
After the Master transmits the Start condition and Slave
condition.
address byte appropriately, the associated 2-wire Slave
5.5 Acknowledge
device, GT24C08A, will respond with ACK on the SDA line.
After a successful data transfer, each receiving device is
Then GT24C08A will pull down the SDA on the ninth clock
required to generate an ACK. The Acknowledging device
cycle, signaling that it received the eight bits of data.
pulls down the SDA line.
The GT24C08A then prepares for a Read or Write operation
5.6 Reset
by monitoring the bus.
The GT24C08A contains a reset function in case the 2-wire
bus transmission on is accidentally interrupted (e.g. a power
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5.9 Write Operation
condition followed by the Slave address for a Write
5.9.1 Byte Write
operation. If the EEPROM is still busy with the Write
In the Byte Write mode, the Master device sends the Start
condition and the Slave address information (with the R/W
set to Zero) to the Slave device. After the Slave generates
an ACK, the Master sends the byte address that is to be
written into the address pointer of the GT24C08A. After
receiving another ACK from the Slave, the Master device
transmits the data byte to be written into the address
memory location. The GT24C08A acknowledges once more
and the Master generates the Stop condition, at which time
operation, no ACK will be returned. If the GT24C08A has
completed the Write operation, an ACK will be returned and
the host can then proceed with the next Read or Write
operation.
5.10 Read Operation
Read operations are initiated in the same manner as Write
operations, except that the (R/W) bit of the Slave address is
set to ―1‖. There are three Read operation options: current
address read, random address read and sequential read.
the device begins its internal programming cycle. While this
5.10.1 Current Address Read
internal cycle is in progress, the device will not respond to
The GT24C08A contains an internal address counter which
any request from the Master device.
maintains the address of the last byte
5.9.2 Page Write
incremented by one. For example, if the previous operation
The GT24C08A is capable of 16-byte Page-Write operation.
A Page-Write is initiated in the same manner as a Byte
Write, but instead of terminating the internal Write cycle
after the first data word is transferred, the Master device
can transmit up to 15 more bytes. After the receipt of each
data word, the EEPROM responds immediately with an
ACK on SDA line, and the four lower order data word
address bits are internally incremented by one, while the
higher order bits of the data word address remain constant.
If a byte address is incremented from the last byte of a page,
it returns to the first byte of that page. If the Master device
accessed,
is either a Read or Write operation addressed to the
address location n, the internal address counter would
increment to address location n+1. When the EEPROM
receives the Slave Addressing Byte with a Read operation
(R/W bit set to ―1‖), it will respond an ACK and transmit the
8-bit data byte stored at address location n+1. The Master
should not acknowledge the transfer but should generate a
Stop condition so the GT24C08A discontinues transmission.
If 'n' is the last byte of the memory, the data from location '0'
will be transmitted. (Refer to Figure 5-8. Current Address
Read Diagram.)
should transmit more than 16 bytes prior to issuing the Stop
5.10.2 Random Address Read
condition, the address counter will ―roll over,‖ and the
Selective Read operations allow the Master device to select
previously written data will be overwritten. Once all 16 bytes
at random any memory location for a Read operation. The
are received and the Stop condition has been sent by the
Master device first performs a 'dummy' Write operation by
Master, the internal programming cycle begins. At this point,
sending the Start condition, Slave address and byte
all received data is written to the GT24C08A in a single
address of the location it wishes to read. After the
Write cycle. All inputs are disabled until completion of the
GT24C08A acknowledges the byte address, the Master
internal Write cycle.
device resends the Start condition and the Slave address,
5.9.3 Acknowledge (ACK) Polling
this time with the R/W bit set to one. The EEPROM then
The disabling of the inputs can be used to take advantage
of the typical Write cycle time. Once the Stop condition is
issued to indicate the end of the host's Write operation, the
GT24C08A initiates the internal Write cycle. ACK polling
responds with its ACK and sends the data requested. The
Master device does not send an ACK but will generate a
Stop condition. (Refer to Figure 5-9. Random Address Read
Diagram.)
can be initiated immediately. This involves issuing the Start
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5.10.3 Sequential Read
followed by a Stop condition. The data output is sequential,
Sequential Reads can be initiated as either a Current
with the data from address n followed by the data from
Address Read or Random Address Read. After the
address n+1,n+2 ... etc.. The address counter increments
GT24C08A sends the initial byte sequence, the Master
by one automatically, allowing the entire memory contents
device now responds with an ACK indicating it requires
to be serially read during sequential Read operation. When
additional data from the GT24C08A. The EEPROM
the memory address boundary of the array is reached, the
continues to output data for each ACK received. The Master
address counter ―rolls over‖ to address 0, and the device
device terminates the sequential Read operation by pulling
continues to output data. (Refer to Figure 5-10. Sequential
SDA High (no ACK) indicating the last data word to be read,
Read Diagram).
5.11 Diagrams
Figure 5-1. Typical System Bus Configuration
VCC
SDA
SCL
Master
Transmitter/Receiver
GT24CXX
Figure 5-2. Output Acknowledge
SCL from Master
1
8
9
Data Output from
Transmitter
TAA
Data Output from
Receiver
TAA
ACK
SDA
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CONDITION
SCL
START
CONDITION
Figure 5-3. Start and Stop Conditions
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Figure 5-4. Data Validity Protocol
Data Change
SCL
Data Stable
Data Stable
SDA
Figure 5-5. Slave Address
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
A2
B1
B0
R/W
Figure 5-6. Byte Write
S
T
A
R
T
Device
Address
SDA
Bus
Activity
W
R
I
T
E
Byte Address
A
C
K
M
S
B
S
T
O
P
Data
A
C
K
A
C
K
L
S
B
R/W
Figure 5-7. Page Write
S
T
A
R
T
W
R
I
T
E Byte Address(n)
A
A
C
C
K
K
Device
Address
SDA
Bus
Activity
M
S
B
Data(n+1)
A
C
K
Data(n+15)
A
C
K
A
C
K
L
S
B
R/W
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S
T
O
P
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Figure 5-8. Current Address Read
S
T
A
R
T
R
E
A
D
Device
Address
S
T
O
P
Data
A
C
K
SDA
Bus
Activity
M
S
B
L
S
B
N
O
A
C
K
R/W
Figure 5-9. Random Address Read
S
T
A
R
T
Device
Address
SDA
Bus
Activity
W
R
I
T
E
Byte
Address(n)
A
C
K
M
S
B
S
T
A
R
T
Device
Address
A
C
K
R
E
A
D
S
T
O
P
Data n
A
C
K
N
O
L
S
B
R/W
A
C
K
DUMMY WRITE
Figure 5-10. Sequential Read
Device
Address
SDA
Bus
Activity
R
E
A
D
Data Byte n
A
C
K
Data Byte n+1
A
C
K
S
T
O
Data Byte n+x P
Data Byte n+2
A
C
K
A
C
K
N
O
R/W
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5.12 Timing Diagrams
Figure 5-11. Bus Timing
TR
TF
THIGH
TLOW
TSU:STO
SCL
TSU:STA
THD:STA
TSU:DAT
THD:DAT
TBUF
SDAIN
TAA
TDH
SDAOUT
TSU:WP THD:WP
WP
Figure 5-12. Write Cycle Timing
SCL
SDA
ACK
Word n
TWR
STOP
Condition
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6. Electrical Characteristics
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
Parameter
Value
Unit
VS
Supply Voltage
-0.5 to + 6.5
V
VP
Voltage on Any Pin
–0.5 to VCC + 0.5
V
TBIAS
Temperature Under Bias
–55 to +125
°C
TSTG
Storage Temperature
–65 to +150
°C
IOUT
Output Current
5
mA
Note: Stress greater than those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only
and functional operation of the device at these or any other condition outside those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not
implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect reliability.
6.2 Operating Range
Range
Ambient Temperature (TA)
VCC
Industrial
–40°C to +85°C
1.7V to 5.5V
Note: Giantec offers Industrial grade for Commercial applications (0C to +70C).
6.3 Capacitance
Symbol
Parameter[1, 2]
Conditions
Max.
Unit
CIN
Input Capacitance
VIN = 0V
6
pF
CI/O
Input / Output Capacitance
VI/O = 0V
8
pF
Notes:
[1]
Tested initially and after any design or process changes that may affect these parameters and not 100% tested.
Test conditions: TA = 25°C, f = 1 MHz, VCC = 5.0V
[2]
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6.4 DC Electrical Characteristic
Industrial: TA = –40°C to +85°C, VCC = 1.7V ~ 5.5V
Symbol
Parameter
[1]
VCC
Test Conditions
Min.
Max.
Unit
1.7
5.5
V
VCC
Supply Voltage
VIH
Input High Voltage
0.7*VCC
VCC+1
V
VIL
Input Low Voltage
-1
0.3* VCC
V
ILI
Input Leakage Current
5V
—
2
μA
ILO
Output Leakage Current
5V
—
2
μA
VIN = VCC max
VOL1
Output Low Voltage
1.7V
IOL = 0.15 mA
—
0.2
V
VOL2
Output Low Voltage
2.5V
IOL = 2.1 mA
—
0.4
V
ISB1
Standby Current
1.7V
VIN = VCC or GND
—
1
μA
ISB2
Standby Current
2.5V
VIN = VCC or GND
—
1
μA
ISB3
Standby Current
5V
VIN = VCC or GND
—
1
μA
1.7V
Read at 400 KHz
—
0.5
mA
2.5V
Read at 1 MHz
—
0.8
mA
5.5V
Read at 1 MHz
—
1
mA
1.7V
Write at 400 KHz
—
1
mA
2.5V
Write at 1 MHz
—
1.5
mA
5.5V
Write at 1 MHz
—
2
mA
ICC1
ICC2
Read Current
Write Current
Note: The parameters are characterized but not 100% tested.
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6.5 AC Electrical Characteristic
Industrial: TA = –40°C to +85°C, Supply voltage = 1.7V to 5.5V
Symbol
Parameter
[1] [2]
1.7VVCC