BL24C16

The device is optimized for use in many industrial and commercial applications The BL24C16 is a 16 Kbit (2048 x 8) serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) manufactured by BEL. It operates with a single power supply voltage ranging from **1.7V to 5.5V** and supports the **I2C** (Inter-Integrated Circuit) protocol for communication.  

Key specifications include:  
- **Memory Size:** 16 Kbit (2048 bytes)  
- **Interface:** I2C (up to **400 kHz** clock frequency)  
- **Operating Voltage:** **1.7V to 5.5V**  
- **Write Cycle Time:** **5 ms** (typical)  
- **Write Endurance:** **1,000,000 cycles** (minimum)  
- **Data Retention:** **100 years** (minimum)  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**  
- **Package Options:** **SOP-8, TSSOP-8, and UDFN-8**  

The BL24C16 includes a **write-protect** feature and supports **page write mode** (16-byte page buffer). It is commonly used in consumer electronics, industrial systems, and automotive applications.  

For detailed electrical characteristics and timing diagrams, refer to the official datasheet from BEL.

The device is optimized for use in many industrial and commercial applications