ASAHI KASEI [AK93C12A] AK93C12A 128Kbit Serial CMOS EEPROM Features ADVANCED CMOS EEPROM TECHNOLOGY Preliminary LOW VCC OPERATION ... Vcc = 1.8V 5.5V 131072 bits, 8192O16 organization SERIAL INTERFACE - Interfaces with popular microcontrollers and standard microprocessors LOW POWER CONSUMPTION - 0.8A Max. Standby Automatic address increment (READ) Automatic write cycle time-out with auto-ERASE Busy/Ready status signal Software controlled write protection IDEAL FOR LOW DENSITY DATA STORAGE - Low cost, space saving, 8-pin package (SOP) Block Diagram DAM03E-00 1999/05 -1- IMPORTANT NOTICE zThese products and their specifications are subject to change without notice. Before considering any use or application, consult the Asahi Kasei Microsystems Co., Ltd. (AKM) sales office or authorized distributor concerning their current status. zAKM assumes no liability for infringement of any patent, intellectual property, or other right in the application or use of any information contained herein. zAny export of these products, or devices or systems containing them, may require an export license or other official approval under the law and regulations of the country of export pertaining to customs and tariffs, currency exchange, or strategic materials. zAKM products are neither intended nor authorized for use as critical components in any safety, life support, or other hazard related device or system, and AKM assumes no responsibility relating to any such use, except with the express written consent of the Representative Director of AKM. As used here: (a) A hazard related device or system is one designed or intended for life support or maintenance of safety or for applications in medicine, aerospace, nuclear energy, or other fields, in which its failure to function or perform may reasonably be expected to result in loss of life or in significant injury or damage to person or property. (b) A critical component is one whose failure to function or perform may reasonably be expected to result, whether directly or indirectly, in the loss of the safety or effectiveness of the device or system containing it, and which must therefore meet very high standards of performance and reliability. zIt is the responsibility of the buyer or distributor of an AKM product who distributes, disposes of, or otherwise places the product with a third party to notify that party in advance of the above content and conditions, and the buyer or distributor agrees to assume any and all responsibility and liability for and hold AKM harmless from any and all claims arising from the use of said product in the absence of such notification.