2018 Microchip Technology Inc.
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DM160232 SERIAL MEMORY
SINGLE-WIRE EVALUATION KIT
USER’S GUIDE
Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Microchip Technology’s DM160232 Serial Memory Single-Wire Evaluation Kit allows
the user to read, write and verify the AT21CS Series Serial EEPROM devices using the
single-wire bus protocol.
This chapter introduces the DM160232 Serial Memory Single-Wire Evaluation Kit and
provides an overview of its features. Topics covered include:
• AT21CS Series Device Overview
• DM160232 Evaluation Kit Overview
• DM160232 Evaluation Kit Contents
• Supported Devices
1.2
AT21CS SERIES DEVICE OVERVIEW
The AT21CS Series is a family of Serial Electrically Erasable and Programmable
Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) that utilizes the Single-Wire Interface (SWI) protocol.
The family software addressing scheme allows up to eight devices to share a common
single-wire bus. The device is optimized for use in many industrial and commercial
applications where low-power and low-voltage operation are essential. Some
applications examples include analog sensor calibration data storage, ink and toner
printer cartridge identification, and management of after-market consumables. The
family is available in space-saving package options and operates with an external
pull-up voltage on the SI/O line.
1.3
DM160232 EVALUATION KIT OVERVIEW
The Serial Memory Single-Wire Evaluation Kit (DM160232) is an easy-to-use
interactive user tool to demonstrate the best in class features, functionality and
low-power operation of the AT21CS Series Serial EEPROM devices. The evaluation
kit is for engineers, developers and decision makers to allow for fast system
prototyping using the Single-Wire Interface (SWI) protocol. The Serial Memory
Single-Wire Evaluation Kit includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) which allows the
user to configure, demonstrate and personalize the single-wire Serial EEPROM
device.
