The Microchip 2 Kb microwire serial EEPROM is with dedicated 8 bit memory organization and a voltage operation range of 4.5 - 5.5 V. It is optimized for use in consumer, industrial, and automotive applications where reliable and dependable non-volatile memory storage is essential. The device is available in SOIC package.Industry standard microwire serial I/OUp to 2 MHz clock compatibility256 x 8 bit organizationAutomatic erase all ERAL before write all WRALSelf-timed erase and write cycles 2 ms maximumRead current 100 uA typical, 500 uA maximumWrite current 500 uA typical, 2 mA maximumStandby current 1 uA maximum at -40 to 85°CSoftware write protection