Cypress Semiconductor 16kbit Serial-I2C FRAM Memory 8-Pin DFN, FM24CL16B-DG

Ferroelectric Random Access Memory (F-RAM) is energy-efficient and it has the highest-reliability of the non-volatile RAMs for both serial and parallel interfaces. Parts with suffix A are designed for automotive applications and are AEC-Q100 qualified.

Nonvolatile Ferroelectric RAM Memory
Fast write speed
High endurance
Low power consumption

16-Kbit ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) logically organized as 2K x 8
High-endurance 100 trillion (1014) read/writes
151-year data retention
NoDelay™ writes
Advanced high-reliability ferroelectric process
Fast 2-wire Serial interface (I2C)
Up to 1-MHz frequency
Direct hardware replacement for serial (I2C) EEPROM
Supports legacy timings for 100 kHz and 400 kHz
Low power consumption
100 μA active current at 100 kHz
3 μA (typ) standby current
Voltage operation: VDD = 2.7 V to 3.65 V
Industrial temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C
Packages
8-pin small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package
8-pin dual flat no leads (DFN) package

FRAM (Ferroelectric RAM)

FRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) is a non-volatile memory that uses ferroelectric film as a capacitor for storing data. Possessing characteristics of both ROM and RAM devices, F-RAM features high-speed access, high endurance in write mode, low power consumption, non-volatility, and excellent tamper resistance. It is therefore ideal memory for use in smart cards which need high security and low power consumption, as well as cellular phones and other devices.