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24AA256UID

Device Selection Table

Features

• Preprogrammed 32-Bit Serial Number:

- Unique across all UID-family EEPROMs
- Scalable to 48-bit, 64-bit, 128-bit, 256-bit, 

and other lengths

• Preprogrammed Globally Unique, 48-bit or 64-bit 

Node Address:
- Compatible with EUI-48

 and EUI-64

• Codes Stored in Permanently Write-Protected 

Upper 1/8th of EEPROM Array

• Single Supply with Operation Down to 1.7V
• Low-Power CMOS Technology:

- Active current 400 µA, typical
- Standby current 100 nA, typical

• 2-Wire Serial Interface, I

2

C Compatible

• Cascadable up to Eight Devices 
• Schmitt Trigger Inputs for Noise Suppression
• Output Slope Control to Eliminate Ground Bounce
• 100 kHz and 400 kHz Clock Compatibility
• Page Write Time 5 ms Maximum
• Self-Timed Erase/Write Cycle
• 64-Byte Page Write Buffer
• ESD Protection >4000V
• More than One Million Erase/Write Cycles
• Data Retention >200 years
• Packages Include 8-lead PDIP, SOIC and TSSOP
• RoHS Compliant
• Temperature Ranges:

- Industrial (I):

-40°C to +85°C

Description

The Microchip Technology Inc. 24AA256UID is a
32K x 8 (256 Kbit) Serial Electrically Erasable PROM
with preprogrammed EUI-48 and EUI-64 node
addresses and a 32-bit Unique ID, capable of operation
across a broad voltage range (1.7V to 5.5V). This
device also has a page write capability of up to 64 bytes
of data. This device is available in the standard 8-pin
plastic DIP, SOIC and TSSOP packages.

Block Diagram

Package Types

Part Number

V

CC

 Range

Max. Clock

Frequency

Temp. 

Ranges

Page

Size

EUI-48

EUI-64

Unique ID

Length

24AA256UID

1.7V-5.5V

400 kHz

(

1

)

I

64-byte

Yes

Yes

32-bit

Note 1:

100 kHz for V

CC

 < 2.5V.

HV Generator

EEPROM 

Array

Page Latches

YDEC

XDEC

Sense Amp.
R/W Control

Memory

Control

Logic

I/O

Control

Logic

I/O

A0 A1A2

SDA

SCL

V

CC

V

SS

A0

A1

A2

V

SS

V

CC

NC

SCL

SDA

1

2

3

4

8

7

6

5

24

A

A

256

U

ID

PDIP

SOIC/TSSOP

A0

A1

A2

V

SS

1

2

3

4

8

7

6

5

V

CC

NC

SCL

SDA

24

A

A

256

U

ID

256K I

2

C Serial EEPROM with EUI-48

, EUI-64

 and 

Unique 32-Bit Serial Number

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24AA256UID

1.0

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Absolute Maximum Ratings

(†)

V

CC

.............................................................................................................................................................................6.5V

All inputs and outputs w.r.t. V

SS

..........................................................................................................-0.6V to V

CC

 +1.0V

Storage temperature ...............................................................................................................................-65°C to +150°C
Ambient temperature with power applied..................................................................................................-40°C to +85°C
ESD protection on all pins........................................................................................................................................ ≥4 kV

† NOTICE: 

Stresses above 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 conditions above those
indicated in the operational listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to Absolute Maximum Rating
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

TABLE 1-1:

DC CHARACTERISTICS

DC CHARACTERISTICS

Electrical Characteristics:
Industrial (I):

V

CC

 = +1.7V to 5.5V

T

A

 = -40°C to +85°C

Param.

No.

Symbol

Characteristic

Min.

Max.

Units

Conditions

D1

V

IH

High-Level Input Voltage

0.7 V

CC

V

D2

V

IL

Low-Level Input Voltage

0.3 V

CC

V

V

CC

≥ 2.5V

0.2 V

CC

V

V

CC

< 2.5V

D3

V

HYS

Hysteresis of Schmitt 
Trigger Inputs 
(SDA, SCL pins)

0.05 V

CC

V

V

CC

≥ 2.5V (

Note

)

D4

V

OL

Low-Level Output Voltage

0.40

V

I

OL

 = 3.0 mA; V

CC

 = 4.5V

0.40

V

I

OL

 = 2.1 mA; V

CC

 = 2.5V

D5

I

LI

Input Leakage Current

±1

µA

V

IN

 = V

SS

 or V

CC

D6

I

LO

Output Leakage Current

±1

µA

V

OUT

 = V

SS

 or V

CC

D7

C

IN

C

OUT

Pin Capacitance 
(all inputs/outputs)

10

pF

V

CC

 = 5.0V (

Note

)

T

A

 = 25°C, F

CLK

 = 1 MHz

D8

I

CCREAD

Operating Current

400

µA

V

CC

 = 5.5V, SCL = 400 kHz

I

CCWRITE

3

mA

V

CC

 = 5.5V

D9

I

CCS

Standby Current

1

µA

T

A

 = -40°C to +85°C

SCL = SDA = V

CC

 = 5.5V

A0, A1, A2 = V

SS

Note:

This parameter is periodically sampled and not 100% tested.

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TABLE 1-2:

AC CHARACTERISTICS

AC CHARACTERISTICS

Electrical Characteristics:
Industrial (I):

V

CC

 = +1.7V to 5.5V

T

A

 = -40°C to +85°C

Param.

No.

Symbol

Characteristic

Min.

Max.

Units

Conditions

1

F

CLK

Clock Frequency

100

kHz

1.7V ≤ V

CC

< 2.5V

400

kHz

2.5V ≤ V

CC

≤ 5.5V

2

T

HIGH

Clock High Time

4000

ns

1.7V ≤ V

CC

< 2.5V

600

ns

2.5V ≤ V

CC

≤ 5.5V

3

T

LOW

Clock Low Time

4700

ns

1.7V ≤ V

CC

< 2.5V

1300

ns

2.5V ≤ V

CC

≤ 5.5V

4

T

R

SDA and SCL Rise Time 
(

Note 1

)

1000

ns

1.7V ≤ V

CC

< 2.5V

300

ns

2.5V ≤ V

CC

≤ 5.5V

5

T

F

SDA and SCL Fall Time 
(

Note 1

)

300

ns

6

T

HD

:

STA

Start Condition Hold Time

4000

ns

1.7V ≤ V

CC

< 2.5V

600

ns

2.5V ≤ V

CC

≤ 5.5V

7

T

SU

:

STA

Start Condition Setup Time

4700

ns

1.7V ≤ V

CC

< 2.5V

600

ns

2.5V ≤ V

CC

≤ 5.5V

8

T

HD

:

DAT

Data Input Hold Time

0

ns

Note 2

9

T

SU

:

DAT

Data Input Setup Time

250

ns

1.7V ≤ V

CC

< 2.5V

100

ns

2.5V ≤ V

CC

≤ 5.5V

10

T

SU

:

STO

Stop Condition Setup Time

4000

ns

1.7V ≤ V

CC

< 2.5V

600

ns

2.5V ≤ V

CC

≤ 5.5V

11

T

AA

Output Valid from Clock 
(

Note 2

)

3500

ns

1.7 V ≤ V

CC

< 2.5V

900

ns

2.5 V ≤ V

CC

≤ 5.5V

12

T

BUF

Bus Free Time: Bus time 
must be free before a new 
transmission can start

4700

ns

1.7V ≤ V

CC

< 2.5V

1300

ns

2.5V ≤ V

CC

≤ 5.5V

13

T

OF

Output Fall Time from V

IH

minimum to V

IL

 maximum

C

B

≤ 100 pF 

10 + 0.1C

B

250

ns

Note 1

14

T

SP

Input Filter Spike 
Suppression (SDA and SCL 
pins)

50

ns

Notes 1

 and

3

15

T

WC

Write Cycle Time (byte or 
page)

5

ms

16

Endurance

1,000,000

cycles Page mode, 25°C, 5.5V (

Note 4

)

Note 1:

Not 100% tested. C

B

 = total capacitance of one bus line in pF.

2:

As a transmitter, the device must provide an internal minimum delay time to bridge the undefined region 
(minimum 300 ns) of the falling edge of SCL to avoid unintended generation of Start or Stop conditions.

3:

The combined T

SP

 and V

HYS

 specifications are due to new Schmitt Trigger inputs, which provide improved 

noise spike suppression. This eliminates the need for a T

I

 specification for standard operation.

4:

This parameter is not tested but ensured by characterization. For endurance estimates in a specific 
application, please consult the Total Endurance

 Model, which can be obtained from Microchip’s website 

at www.microchip.com.

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FIGURE 1-1:

BUS TIMING DATA

SCL

SDA
IN

SDA
OUT

5

7

6

14

3

2

8

9

11

D3

4

10

12

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24AA256UID

2.0

PIN DESCRIPTIONS

The descriptions of the pins are listed in 

Table 2-1

.

TABLE 2-1:

PIN FUNCTION TABLE

2.1

A0, A1, A2 Chip Address Inputs

The A0, A1 and A2 inputs are used by the 24AA256UID
for multiple device operations. The levels on these
inputs are compared with the corresponding bits in the
slave address. The chip is selected if the compare is
true.
Up to eight devices may be connected to the same bus
by using different Chip Select bit combinations. These
inputs must be connected to either V

CC

 or V

SS

.

In most applications, the chip address inputs A0, A1
and A2 are hard-wired to logic ‘0’ or logic ‘1’. For
applications in which these pins are controlled by a
microcontroller or other programmable device, the chip
address pins must be driven to logic ‘0’ or logic ‘1’
before normal device operation can proceed.

2.2

Serial Data (SDA)

This is a bidirectional pin used to transfer addresses
and data into and out of the device. It is an open-drain
terminal. Therefore, the SDA bus requires a pull-up
resistor to V

CC

 (typical 10 kΩ for 100 kHz, 2 kΩ

 for

400 kHz).
For normal data transfer, SDA is allowed to change
only during SCL low. Changes during SCL high are
reserved for indicating the Start and Stop conditions.

2.3

Serial Clock (SCL)

This input is used to synchronize the data transfer to
and from the device.

Name

8-pin

PDIP

8-pin

SOIC

8-pin

TSSOP

Function

A0

1

1

1

User Configurable Chip Select

A1

2

2

2

User Configurable Chip Select

A2

3

3

3

User Configurable Chip Select

V

SS

4

4

4

Ground

SDA

5

5

5

Serial Data

SCL

6

6

6

Serial Clock

NC

7

7

7

Not Connected

V

CC

8

8

8

+1.7V to 5.5V

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24AA256UID

3.0

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The 24AA256UID supports a bidirectional 2-wire bus
and data transmission protocol. A device that sends
data onto the bus is defined as a transmitter and a
device receiving data as a receiver. The bus must be
controlled by a master device which generates the
Serial Clock (SCL), controls the bus access and
generates the Start and Stop conditions while the
24AA256UID works as a slave. Both master and slave
can operate as a transmitter or receiver, but the master
device determines which mode is activated.

4.0

BUS CHARACTERISTICS

The following bus protocol has been defined:
• Data transfer may be initiated only when the bus

is not busy.

• During data transfer, the data line must remain

stable whenever the clock line is high. Changes in
the data line, while the clock line is high, will be
interpreted as a Start or Stop condition.

Accordingly, the following bus conditions have been
defined (

Figure 4-1

).

4.1

Bus Not Busy (A)

Both data and clock lines remain high.

4.2

Start Data Transfer (B)

A high-to-low transition of the SDA line while the clock
(SCL) is high, determines a Start condition. All
commands must be preceded by a Start condition.

4.3

Stop Data Transfer (C)

A low-to-high transition of the SDA line, while the clock
(SCL) is high, determines a Stop condition. All
operations must end with a Stop condition.

4.4

Data Valid (D)

The state of the data line represents valid data when,
after a Start condition, the data line is stable for the
duration of the high period of the clock signal.
The data on the line must be changed during the low
period of the clock signal. There is one bit of data per
clock pulse.
Each data transfer is initiated with a Start condition and
terminated with a Stop condition. The number of the
data bytes transferred between the Start and Stop
conditions is determined by the master device.

4.5

Acknowledge

Each receiving device, when addressed, is obliged to
generate an Acknowledge signal after the reception of
each byte. The master device must generate an extra
clock pulse which is associated with this Acknowledge
bit.

A device that acknowledges must pull down the SDA
line during the acknowledge clock pulse in such a way
that the SDA line is stable-low during the high period of
the acknowledge-related clock pulse. Of course, setup
and hold times must be taken into account. During
reads, a master must signal an end of data to the slave
by NOT generating an Acknowledge bit on the last byte
that has been clocked out of the slave. In this case, the
slave (24AA256UID) will leave the data line high to
enable the master to generate the Stop condition.

Note:

The 24AA256UID does not generate any
Acknowledge bits if an internal
programming cycle is in progress.

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FIGURE 4-1:

DATA TRANSFER SEQUENCE ON THE SERIAL BUS 

FIGURE 4-2:

ACKNOWLEDGE TIMING 

Address or

Acknowledge

Valid

Data

Allowed

to Change

Stop

Condition

Start

Condition

SCL

SDA

(A)

(B)

(D)

(D)

(C)

(A)

SCL

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

1

2

3

Transmitter must release the SDA line at this point,
allowing the Receiver to pull the SDA line low to
acknowledge the previous eight bits of data.

Receiver must release the SDA line
at this point so the Transmitter can
continue sending data.

Data from transmitte

r

SDA

Acknowledge

Bit

Data from transmitte

r

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5.0

DEVICE ADDRESSING

A control byte is the first byte received following the
Start condition from the master device (

Figure 5-1

).

The control byte consists of a 4-bit control code. For the
24AA256UID, this is set as ‘1010’ binary for read and
write operations. The next three bits of the control byte
are the Chip Select bits (A2, A1, A0). The Chip Select
bits allow the use of up to eight 24AA256UID devices
on the same bus and are used to select which device is
accessed. The Chip Select bits in the control byte must
correspond to the logic levels on the corresponding A2,
A1 and A0 pins for the device to respond. These bits
are, in effect, the three Most Significant bits of the word
address. 
The last bit of the control byte defines the operation to
be performed. When set to a ‘1’, a read operation is
selected. When set to ‘0’, a write operation is selected.
The next two bytes received define the address of the
first data byte (

Figure 5-2

). Because only A14…A0 are

used, the upper address bits are “don’t cares”. The
upper address bits are transferred first, followed by the
Less Significant bits.
Following the Start condition, the 24AA256UID
monitors the SDA bus checking the device type
identifier being transmitted. Upon receiving a ‘1010’
code and appropriate device select bits, the slave
device outputs an Acknowledge signal on the SDA line.
Depending on the state of the R/W bit, the
24AA256UID will select a read or write operation.

FIGURE 5-1:

CONTROL BYTE 
FORMAT

5.1

Contiguous Addressing Across 
Multiple Devices

The Chip Select bits A2, A1 and A0 can be used to
expand the contiguous address space for up to 2 Mbit
by adding up to eight 24AA256UID devices on the
same bus. In this case, software can use A0 of the
control byte

 as address bit A15; A1 as address bit

A16; and A2 as address bit A17. It is not possible to
sequentially read across device boundaries.

FIGURE 5-2:

ADDRESS SEQUENCE BIT ASSIGNMENTS

1

0

1

0

A2

A1

A0

S

ACK

R/W

Control Code

Chip Select

Bits

Slave Address

Acknowledge Bit

Start Bit

Read/Write Bit

1

0

1

0

A

2

A

1

A

0 R/W

x

A

11

A

10

A

9

A

7

A

0

A

8

A

12

Control Byte

Address High Byte

Address Low Byte

Control

Code

Chip

Select

Bits

x

 = “don’t care” bit

A

13

A

14

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6.0

WRITE OPERATIONS

6.1

Byte Write

Following the Start condition from the master, the
control code (four bits), the Chip Select (three bits) and
the R/W bit (which is a logic low) are clocked onto the
bus by the master transmitter. This indicates to the
addressed slave receiver that the address high byte will
follow after it has generated an Acknowledge bit during
the ninth clock cycle. Therefore, the next byte
transmitted by the master is the high-order byte of the
word address and will be written into the Address
Pointer of the 24AA256UID. The next byte is the Least
Significant Address Byte. After receiving another
Acknowledge signal from the 24AA256UID, the master
device will transmit the data word to be written into the
addressed memory location. The 24AA256UID
acknowledges again and the master generates a Stop
condition. This initiates the internal write cycle and
during this time, the 24AA256UID will not generate
Acknowledge signals (

Figure 6-1

). 

6.2

Page Write

The write control byte, word address and the first data
byte are transmitted to the 24AA256UID in much the
same way as in a byte write. The exception is that
instead of generating a Stop condition, the master
transmits up to 63 additional bytes, which are
temporarily stored in the on-chip page buffer, and will
be written into memory once the master has
transmitted a Stop condition. Upon receipt of each
word, the six lower Address Pointer bits are internally
incremented by one. If the master should transmit more
than 64 bytes prior to generating the Stop condition, the
address counter will roll over and the previously
received data will be overwritten. As with the byte write
operation, once the Stop condition is received, an
internal write cycle will begin (

Figure 6-2

).

6.3

Write Protection

The upper eighth of the array (7000h-7FFFh) is
permanently write-protected. Write operations to this
address range are inhibited. Read operations are not
affected.
The remainder of the array (0000h-6FFFh) can be
written to and read from normally. 

Note:

When doing a write of less than 64 bytes,
the data in the rest of the page is
refreshed along with the data bytes being
written. This will force the entire page to
endure a write cycle, and for this reason
endurance is specified per page.

Note:

Page write operations are limited to
writing bytes within a single physical page,
regardless

 of the number of bytes

actually being written. Physical page
boundaries start at addresses that are
integer multiples of the page buffer size
(or ‘page size’) and end at addresses that
are integer multiples of [page size – 1]. If
a Page Write command attempts to write
across a physical page boundary, the
result is that the data wraps around to the
beginning of the current page (overwriting
data previously stored there), instead of
being written to the next page, as might be
expected. It is, therefore, necessary for
the application software to prevent page
write operations that would attempt to
cross a page boundary.

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