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The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1. Pin Function Table
Name8-Lead SOIC8-Lead TSSOP8-Pad UDFN
CS11111Chip Select
SO22222Serial Data Output
(2)
WP
GND44444Ground
SI55555Serial Data Input
SCK66666Serial Data Clock
(2)
HOLD
V
CC
Note:
1.The exposed pad on this package can be connected to GND or left floating.
2.The Write-Protect (WP) and Hold (HOLD) pins should be driven high or low as appropriate.
33333Write-Protect
77777Suspends Serial Input
88888Device Power Supply
AT25080B/AT25160B
(1)
8-Pad XDFN8-Ball VFBGAFunction
Pin Description
2.1 Chip Select (CS)
The AT25080B/AT25160B is selected when the Chip Select (CS) pin is low. When the device is not selected, data will
not be accepted via the Serial Data Input (SI) pin, and the Serial Output (SO) pin will remain in a high‑impedance
state.
To ensure robust operation, the
to VCC using a pull-up resistor (less than or equal to 10 kΩ). After power-up, a low level on CS is required prior to any
sequence being initiated.
2.2 Serial Data Output (SO)
The Serial Data Output (SO) pin is used to transfer data out of the AT25080B/AT25160B. During a read sequence,
data is shifted out on this pin after the falling edge of the Serial Data Clock (SCK).
2.3 Write-Protect (WP)
The Write-Protect (WP) pin will allow normal read/write operations when held high. When the WP pin is brought low
and the WPEN bit is set to a logic ‘1’, all write operations to the STATUS register are inhibited. WP going low while
CS is still low will interrupt a write operation to the STATUS register. If the internal write cycle has already been
initiated, WP going low will have no effect on any write operation to the STATUS register. The WP pin function is
blocked when the WPEN bit in the STATUS register is set to a logic ‘0’. This will allow the user to install the
AT25080B/AT25160B in a system with the WP pin tied to ground and still be able to write to the STATUS register. All
WP pin functions are enabled when the WPEN bit is set to a logic ‘1’.
CS pin should follow VCC upon power-up. It is therefore recommended to connect CS
2.4 Ground (GND)
The ground reference for the Device Power Supply (VCC). The Ground (GND) pin should be connected to the system
ground.
The Serial Data Input (SI) pin is used to transfer data into the device. It receives instructions, addresses and data.
Data is latched on the rising edge of the Serial Data Clock (SCK).
2.6 Serial Data Clock (SCK)
The Serial Data Clock (SCK) pin is used to synchronize the communication between a master and the AT25080B/
AT25160B. Instructions, addresses or data present on the Serial Data Input (SI) pin is latched in on the rising edge of
SCK, while output on the Serial Data Output (SO) pin is clocked out on the falling edge of SCK.
2.7 Suspend Serial Input (HOLD)
The Suspend Serial Input (HOLD) pin is used in conjunction with the Chip Select (CS) pin to pause the AT25080B/
AT25160B. When the device is selected and a serial sequence is underway, HOLD can be used to pause the serial
communication with the master device without resetting the serial sequence. To pause, the HOLD pin must be
brought low while the Serial Data Clock (SCK) pin is low. To resume serial communication, the HOLD pin is brought
high while the SCK pin is low (SCK may still toggle during HOLD). Inputs to the Serial Data Input (SI) pin will be
ignored while the Serial Data Output (SO) pin will be in the high‑impedance state.
AT25080B/AT25160B
Pin Description
2.8 Device Power Supply (VCC)
The Device Power Supply (VCC) pin is used to supply the source voltage to the device. Operations at invalid V
voltages may produce spurious results and should not be attempted.
The AT25080B/AT25160B provides 8,192/16,384 bits of Serial Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read-Only
Memory (EEPROM) organized as 1,024/2,048 words of 8 bits each. The device is optimized for use in many
industrial and commercial applications where low‑power and low‑voltage operation are essential. The device is
available in space-saving 8‑lead SOIC, 8‑lead TSSOP, 8‑pad UDFN, 8-pad XDFN and 8-ball VFBGA packages. All
packages operate from 1.8V to 5.5V.
Voltage on any pin with respect to ground-1.0V to +7.0V
V
CC
DC output current5.0 mA
ESD protection> 2 kV
Note: 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 operation listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions
for extended periods may affect device reliability.
AT25080B/AT25160B
Electrical Characteristics
6.25V
4.2 DC and AC Operating Range
Table 4-1. DC and AC Operating Range
AT25080B/AT25160B
Operating Temperature (Case)Industrial Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C
1.Applicable over recommended operating range from TA = -40°C to +85°C, VCC = As Specified, CL = 1 TTL
Gate and 30 pF (unless otherwise noted).
4.5 SPI Synchronous Data Timimg
—40nsVCC = 4.5V to 5.5V
—80nsVCC = 2.5V to 5.5V
—200nsVCC = 1.8V to 5.5V
—40nsVCC = 4.5V to 5.5V
—80nsVCC = 2.5V to 5.5V
—200nsVCC = 1.8V to 5.5V
—5msVCC = 4.5V to 5.5V
—5msVCC = 2.5V to 5.5V
—5msVCC = 1.8V to 5.5V
4.6 Electrical Specifications
4.6.1 Power-Up Requirements and Reset Behavior
4.6.1.1 Device Reset
During a power-up sequence, the VCC supplied to the AT25080B/AT25160B should monotonically rise from GND to
the minimum VCC level, as specified in Table 4-1, with a slew rate no faster than 0.1 V/µs.
To prevent inadvertent write operations or any other spurious events from occurring during a power-up sequence, the
AT25080B/AT25160B includes a Power-on Reset (POR) circuit. Upon power-up, the device will not respond to any
instructions until the VCC level crosses the internal voltage threshold (V
into Standby mode.
The system designer must ensure the instructions are not sent to the device until the VCC supply has reached a
stable value greater than or equal to the minimum VCC level. Additionally, once the VCC is greater than or equal to the
minimum VCC level, the bus master must wait at least t
4-4 for the values associated with these power-up parameters.
Table 4-4. Power-Up Conditions
(1)
SymbolParameterMin. Max. Units
before sending the first instruction to the device. See Table
PUP
t
PUP
V
t
POFF
Time required after VCC is stable before the device can accept instructions100-µs
Power-on Reset Threshold Voltage-1.5V
POR
Minimum time at VCC = 0V between power cycles0.03-ms
Note:
1.These parameters are characterized but they are not 100% tested in production.
If an event occurs in the system where the VCC level supplied to the AT25080B/AT25160B drops below the maximum
V
level specified, it is recommended that a full-power cycle sequence be performed by first driving the VCC pin to
POR
GND in less than 1 ms, waiting at least the minimum t
compliance with the requirements defined in this section.
4.6.2 Pin Capacitance
Table 4-5. Pin Capacitance
SymbolTest ConditionMax.UnitsConditions
C
OUT
C
IN
Note:
1.This parameter is characterized but is not 100% tested in production.
2.Applicable over recommended operating range from: TA = 25°C, f
noted).
1.Performance is determined through characterization and the qualification process.
4.6.4 Software Reset
The SPI interface of the AT25080B/AT25160B can be reset by toggling the CS input. If the CS line is already in the
active state, it must complete a transition from the inactive state (≥VIH) to the active state (≤VIL) and then back to the
inactive state (≥VIH) without sending clocks on the SCK line. Upon completion of this sequence, the device will be
ready to receive a new opcode on the SI line.
4.6.5 Device Default State at Power-Up
The AT25080B/AT25160B default state upon power-up consists of:
• A high-to-low-level transition on CS is required to enter active state
• Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit in the STATUS register = 0
• Ready/Busy bit in the STATUS register = 0, indicating the device is ready to accept a new command
• Device is not selected
• Not in Hold condition
• WPEN, BP1 and BP0 bits in the STATUS register are unchanged from their previous state due to the fact that
they are nonvolatile values
4.6.6 Device Default Condition
The AT25080B/AT25160B is shipped from Microchip to the customer with the EEPROM array set to an all FFh data
pattern (logic ‘1’ state). The Write-Protect Enable bit in the STATUS register is set to logic ‘0’ and the Block
Write‑Protection bits in the STATUS register are set to logic ‘0’.
The AT25080B/AT25160B is controlled by a set of instructions that are sent from a host controller, commonly referred
to as the SPI Master. The SPI Master communicates with the AT25080B/AT25160B via the SPI bus which is
comprised of four signal lines: Chip Select (CS), Serial Data Clock (SCK), Serial Data Input (SI) and Serial Data
Output (SO).
The SPI protocol defines a total of four modes of operation (Mode 0, 1, 2 or 3) with each mode differing in respect to
the SCK polarity and phase and how the polarity and phase control the flow of data on the SPI bus. The AT25080B/
AT25160B supports the two most common modes, SPI Modes 0 and 3. With SPI Modes 0 and 3, data is always
latched in on the rising edge of SCK and always output on the falling edge of SCK. The only difference between SPI
Modes 0 and 3 is the polarity of the SCK signal when in the inactive state (when the SPI Master is in Standby mode
and not transferring any data). SPI Mode 0 is defined as a low SCK while
3 has SCK high in the inactive state. The SCK Idle state must match when the CS is deasserted both before and
after the communication sequence in SPI Mode 0 and 3. The figures in this document depict Mode 0 with a solid line
on SCK while CS is inactive and Mode 3 with a dotted line.
Figure 5-1. SPI Mode 0 and Mode 3
AT25080B/AT25160B
Device Operation
CS is not asserted (at VCC) and SPI Mode
5.1 Interfacing the AT25080B/AT25160B on the SPI Bus
Communication to and from the AT25080B/AT25160B must be initiated by the SPI Master device, such as a
microcontroller. The SPI Master device must generate the serial clock for the AT25080B/AT25160B on the Serial
Data Clock (SCK) pin. The AT25080B/AT25160B always operates as a slave due to the fact that the SCK is always
an input.
5.1.1 Selecting the Device
The AT25080B/AT25160B is selected when the Chip Select (CS) pin is low. When the device is not selected, data will
not be accepted via the Serial Data Input (SI) pin, and the Serial Data Output (SO) pin will remain in a
high‑impedance state.
5.1.2 Sending Data to the Device
The AT25080B/AT25160B uses the SI pin to receive information. All instructions, addresses and data input bytes are
clocked into the device with the Most Significant bit (MSb) first. The SI pin samples on the first rising edge of the SCK
line after the CS has been asserted.
5.1.3 Receiving Data from the Device
Data output from the device is transmitted on the SO pin, with the MSb output first. The SO data is latched on the first
falling edge of SCK after the instruction has been clocked into the device, such as the Read from Memory Array
(READ) and Read STATUS Register (RDSR) instructions. See Read Sequence for more details.
After the device is selected by driving CS low, the first byte will be received on the SI pin. This byte contains the
opcode that defines the operation to be performed. Refer to Table 6-1 for a list of all opcodes that the AT25080B/
AT25160B will respond to.
5.2.2 Invalid Opcode
If an invalid opcode is received, no data will be shifted into AT25080B/AT25160B and the SO pin will remain in
a high‑impedance state until the falling edge of CS is detected again. This will reinitialize the serial communication.
5.3 Hold Function
The Suspend Serial Input (HOLD) pin is used to pause the serial communication with the device without having to
stop or reset the clock sequence. The Hold mode, however, does not have an effect on the internal write cycle.
Therefore, if a write cycle is in progress, asserting the HOLD pin will not pause the operation and the write cycle will
continue to completion.
The Hold mode can only be entered while the
pin during the SCK low pulse. If the HOLD pin is asserted during the SCK high pulse, then the Hold mode will not be
started until the beginning of the next SCK low pulse. The device will remain in the Hold mode as long as the HOLD
pin and CS pin are asserted.
While in Hold mode, the SO pin will be in a high-impedance state. In addition, both the SI pin and the SCK pin will be
ignored. The Write-Protect (WP) pin, however, can still be asserted or deasserted while in the Hold mode.
To end the Hold mode and resume serial communication, the
pulse. If the HOLD pin is deasserted during the SCK high pulse, then the Hold mode will not end until the beginning
of the next SCK low pulse.
If the CS pin is deasserted while the HOLD pin is still asserted, then any operation that may have been started will be
aborted and the device will reset the WEL bit in the STATUS register back to the logic ‘0’ state.
Figure 5-2. Hold Mode
AT25080B/AT25160B
Device Operation
CS pin is asserted. The Hold mode is activated by asserting the HOLD
The Write-Protect (WP) pin will allow normal read and write operations when held high. When the WP pin is brought
low and WPEN bit is a logic ‘1’, all write operations to the STATUS register are inhibited. The WP pin going low while
CS is still low will interrupt a Write STATUS Register (WRSR). If the internal write cycle has already been initiated, WP
going low will have no effect on any write operation to the STATUS register. The WP pin function is blocked when the
WPEN bit in the STATUS register is a logic ‘0’. This will allow the user to install the AT25080B/AT25160B device in a
system with the WP pin tied to ground and still be able to write to the STATUS register. All WP pin functions are
enabled when the WPEN bit is set to a logic ‘1’.
The AT25080B/AT25160B is designed to interface directly with the synchronous Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI). The
AT25080B/AT25160B utilizes an 8‑bit instruction register. The list of instructions and their operation codes are
contained in Table 6-1. All instructions, addresses and data are transferred with the MSb first and start with a
high‑to‑low
Table 6-1. Instruction Set for the AT25080B/AT25160B
The AT25080B/AT25160B includes an 8‑bit STATUS register. The STATUS register bits modulate various features of
the device as shown in Table 6-2 and Table 6-3. These bits can be changed by specific instructions that are detailed
in the following sections.
Table 6-2. STATUS Register Format
Bit 7Bit 6Bit 5Bit 4Bit 3Bit 2Bit 1Bit 0
WPENXXXBP1BP0WELRDY/BSY
Table 6-3. STATUS Register Bit Definition
BitNameTypeDescription
7WPENWrite-Protect EnableR/W
6:4RFUReserved for Future UseR
3:2BP1
BP0
1WELWrite Enable LatchR
0RDY/BSY Ready/Busy StatusR
Block Write ProtectionR/W
0
See Table 6-5 (Factory Default)
1
See Table 6-5 (Factory Default)
0
Reads as zeros when the device is not in a write cycle
The Read STATUS Register (RDSR) instruction provides access to the STATUS register. The ready/busy and write
enable status of the device can be determined by the RDSR instruction. Similarly, the Block Write Protection (BP1,
BP0) bits indicate the extent of memory array protection employed. The STATUS register is read by asserting the CS
pin, followed by sending in a 05h opcode on the SI pin. Upon completion of the opcode, the device will return the 8‑bit
STATUS register value on the SO pin.
Figure 6-1. RDSR Waveform
AT25080B/AT25160B
Device Commands and Addressing
6.3 Write Enable (WREN) and Write Disable (WRDI)
Enabling and disabling writing to the STATUS register and EEPROM array is accomplished through the Write Enable
(WREN) instruction and the Write Disable (WRDI) instruction. These functions change the status of the WEL bit in the
STATUS register.
6.3.1 Write Enable Instruction (WREN)
The Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit of the STATUS register must be set to a logic ‘1’ prior to each Write STATUS
Register (WRSR) and Write to Memory Array (WRITE) instructions. This is accomplished by sending a WREN (06h)
instruction to the AT25080B/AT25160B. First, the CS pin is driven low to select the device and then a WREN
instruction is clocked in on the SI pin. Then the CS pin can be driven high and the WEL bit will be updated in the
STATUS register to a logic ‘1’. The device will power‑up in the Write Disable state (WEL = 0).
To protect the device against inadvertent writes, the Write Disable (WRDI) instruction (opcode 04h) disables all
programming modes by setting the WEL bit to a logic ‘0’. The WRDI instruction is independent of the status of the WP
pin.
Figure 6-3. WRDI Timing
AT25080B/AT25160B
Device Commands and Addressing
6.4 Write STATUS Register (WRSR)
The Write STATUS Register (WRSR) instruction enables the SPI Master to change selected bits of the STATUS
register. Before a WRSR instruction can be initiated, a WREN instruction must be executed to set the WEL bit to logic
‘1’. Upon completion of a WREN instruction, a WRSR instruction can be executed.
Note: The WRSR instruction has no effect on bit 6, bit 5, bit 4, bit 1 and bit 0 of the STATUS register. Only bit 7, bit 3
and bit 2 can be changed via the WRSR instruction. These modifiable bits are the Write-Protect Enable (WPEN) and
Block Protect (BP1, BP0) bits. These three bits are nonvolatile bits that have the same properties and functions as
regular EEPROM cells. Their values are retained while power is removed from the device.
The AT25080B/AT25160B will not respond to commands other than a RDSR after a WRSR instruction until
the self‑timed internal write cycle has completed. When the write cycle is completed, the WEL bit in the STATUS
register is reset to logic ‘0’.
1.This instruction initiates a self-timed internal write cycle (tWC) on the rising edge of CS after a valid sequence.
6.4.1 Block Write-Protect Function
The WRSR instruction allows the user to select one of four possible combinations as to how the memory array will be
inhibited from writing through changing the Block Write-Protect bits (BP1, BP0). The four levels of array protection
are:
• None of the memory array is protected.
• Upper quarter (¼) address range is write-protected meaning the highest order address bits are read-only.
• Upper half (½) address range is write-protected meaning the highest order address bits are read-only.
• All of the memory array is write-protected meaning all address bits are read-only.
The Block Write Protection levels and corresponding STATUS register control bits are shown in Table 6-4.
Table 6-4. Block Write-Protect Bits
AT25080B/AT25160B
Device Commands and Addressing
LevelSTATUS Register BitsWrite-Protected/Read‑Only Address Range
BP1BP0AT25080BAT25160B
0
1(1/4)
2(1/2)
3(All)
00
01
10
11
6.4.2 Write-Protect Enable Function
The WRSR instruction also allows the user to enable or disable the Write-Protect (WP) pin through the use of the
Write-Protect Enable (WPEN) bit. When the WPEN bit is set to logic ‘0’, the ability to write the EEPROM array is
dictated by the values of the Block Write-Protect (BP1, BP0) bits. The ability to write the STATUS register is
controlled by the WEL bit. When the WPEN bit is set to logic ‘1’, the STATUS register is read-only.
Hardware Write Protection is enabled when both the WP pin is low and the WPEN bit has been set to a logic ‘1’.
When the device is Hardware Write‑Protected, writes to the STATUS register, including the Block Write‑Protect, WEL
and WPEN bits and to the sections in the memory array selected by the Block Write‑Protect bits are disabled. When
Hardware Write Protection is enabled, writes are only allowed to sections of the memory that are not block‑protected.
Hardware Write Protection is disabled when either the WP pin is high or the WPEN bit is a logic ‘0’. When Hardware
Write Protection is disabled, writes are only allowed to sections of the memory that are not block‑protected. Refer to
Table 6-5 for additional information.
Note: When the WPEN bit is Hardware Write‑Protected, it cannot be set back to a logic ‘0’ as long as the WP pin is
held low.
Reading the AT25080B/AT25160B via the SO pin requires the following sequence. After the CS line is pulled low to
select a device, the READ (03h) instruction is transmitted via the SI line followed by the 16‑bit address to be read.
Refer to Table 7-1 for the address bits for AT25080B/AT25160B.
Table 7-1. AT25080B/AT25160B Address Bits
AddressAT25080BAT25160B
AT25080B/AT25160B
Read Sequence
A
N
Don’t Care BitsA15—A
A9—A
0
10
A10—A
A15—A
0
11
Upon completion of the 16‑bit address, any data on the SI line will be ignored. The data (D7‑D0) at the specified
address is then shifted out onto the SO line. If only one byte is to be read, the CS line should be driven high after the
data comes out. The read sequence can be continued since the byte address is automatically incremented and data
will continue to be shifted out. When the highest‑order address bit is reached, the address counter will rollover to the
lowest‑order address bit allowing the entire memory to be read in one continuous read cycle regardless of the starting
address.
In order to program the AT25080B/AT25160B, two separate instructions must be executed. First, the device must be
write enabled via the Write Enable (WREN) instruction. Then, one of the two possible write sequences described in
this section may be executed.
Note: If the device is not Write Enabled (WREN), the device will ignore the WRITE instruction and will return to the
standby state when CS is brought high. A new CS assertion is required to re‑initiate communication.
The address of the memory location(s) to be programmed must be outside the protected address field location
selected by the block write protection level. During an internal write cycle, all commands will be ignored except the
RDSR instruction. Refer to Table 8-1 for the address bits for AT25080B/AT25160B.
Table 8-1. AT25080B/AT25160B Address Bits
AddressAT25080BAT25160B
AT25080B/AT25160B
Write Sequence
Don’t Care BitsA15—A
8.1 Byte Write
A byte write requires the following sequence and is depicted in Figure 8-1. After the CS line is pulled low to select the
device, the WRITE (02h) instruction is transmitted via the SI line followed by the 16‑bit address and the data (D7‑D0)
to be programmed. Programming will start after the CS pin is brought high. The low‑to‑high transition of the CS pin
must occur during the SCK low time (Mode 0) and SCK high time (Mode 3) immediately after clocking in the D0
(LSB) data bit. The AT25080B/AT25160B is automatically returned to the Write Disable state (STATUS register bit
WEL = 0) at the completion of a write cycle.
Figure 8-1. Byte Write
A
N
A9—A
0
10
A10—A
A15—A
0
11
Note:
1.This instruction initiates a self-timed internal write cycle (tWC) on the rising edge of CS after a valid sequence.
8.2 Page Write
A page write sequence allows up to 32 bytes to be written in the same write cycle, provided that all bytes are in the
same row of the memory array. Partial page writes of less than 32 bytes are allowed. After each byte of data is
received, the five lowest order address bits are internally incremented following the receipt of each data byte. The
higher order address bits are not incremented and retain the memory array page location. If more bytes of data are
transmitted that what will fit to the end of that memory row, the address counter will rollover to the beginning of the
same row. Nevertheless, creating a rollover event should be avoided as previously loaded data in the page could
become unintentionally altered. The AT25080B/AT25160B is automatically returned to the Write Disable state
(WEL = 0) at the completion of a write cycle.
1.This instruction initiates a self‑timed internal write cycle (tWC) on the rising edge of CS after a valid sequence.
8.3 Polling Routine
A polling routine can be implemented to optimize time‑sensitive applications that would not prefer to wait the fixed
maximum write cycle time (tWC). This method allows the application to know immediately when the write cycle has
completed to start a subsequent operation.
Once the internally-timed write cycle has started, a polling routine can be initiated. This involves repeatedly sending
Read STATUS Register (RDSR) instruction to determine if the device has completed its self-timed internal write cycle.
If the
RDY/BSY bit (bit 0 of STATUS register) = 1, the write cycle is still in progress. If bit 0 = 0, the write cycle has
ended. If the RDY/BSY bit = 1, repeated RDSR commands can be executed until the RDY/BSY bit = 0, signaling that
the device is ready to execute a new instruction. Only the Read STATUS Register (RDSR) instruction is enabled
during the write cycle.
Updated to the Microchip template. Microchip DS20006244 replaces Atmel document 5228. Updated Part Marking
Information. Added ESD rating. Removed the 8‑ball WLCSP detail and ordering code. Removed lead finish
designation. Added POR recommendations section. Updated trace code format in package markings. Updated
section content throughout for clarification. Updated the 8U3‑1 VFBGA package drawing. Updated the SOIC, TSSOP
and UDFN package drawings to the Microchip equivalents.
Atmel Document 5228 Revision G (January 2015)
Add the AT25080B-MAHL-E and AT25160B-MAHL-E package options. Update the 8MA2 and 8U-12 package
drawings and the ordering information.
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BitCloud, chipKIT, chipKIT logo, CryptoMemory, CryptoRF, dsPIC, FlashFlex, flexPWR, HELDO, IGLOO, JukeBlox,
KeeLoq, Kleer, LANCheck, LinkMD, maXStylus, maXTouch, MediaLB, megaAVR, Microsemi, Microsemi logo, MOST,
MOST logo, MPLAB, OptoLyzer, PackeTime, PIC, picoPower, PICSTART, PIC32 logo, PolarFire, Prochip Designer,
QTouch, SAM-BA, SenGenuity, SpyNIC, SST, SST Logo, SuperFlash, Symmetricom, SyncServer, Tachyon,
TempTrackr, TimeSource, tinyAVR, UNI/O, Vectron, and XMEGA are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology
Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries.
APT, ClockWorks, The Embedded Control Solutions Company, EtherSynch, FlashTec, Hyper Speed Control,
HyperLight Load, IntelliMOS, Libero, motorBench, mTouch, Powermite 3, Precision Edge, ProASIC, ProASIC Plus,
ProASIC Plus logo, Quiet-Wire, SmartFusion, SyncWorld, Temux, TimeCesium, TimeHub, TimePictra, TimeProvider,
Vite, WinPath, and ZL are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A.
Adjacent Key Suppression, AKS, Analog-for-the-Digital Age, Any Capacitor, AnyIn, AnyOut, BlueSky, BodyCom,
CodeGuard, CryptoAuthentication, CryptoAutomotive, CryptoCompanion, CryptoController, dsPICDEM,
dsPICDEM.net, Dynamic Average Matching, DAM, ECAN, EtherGREEN, In-Circuit Serial Programming, ICSP,
INICnet, Inter-Chip Connectivity, JitterBlocker, KleerNet, KleerNet logo, memBrain, Mindi, MiWi, MPASM, MPF,
MPLAB Certified logo, MPLIB, MPLINK, MultiTRAK, NetDetach, Omniscient Code Generation, PICDEM,
PICDEM.net, PICkit, PICtail, PowerSmart, PureSilicon, QMatrix, REAL ICE, Ripple Blocker, SAM-ICE, Serial Quad
I/O, SMART-I.S., SQI, SuperSwitcher, SuperSwitcher II, Total Endurance, TSHARC, USBCheck, VariSense,
ViewSpan, WiperLock, Wireless DNA, and ZENA are trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A.
and other countries.
SQTP is a service mark of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A.
The Adaptec logo, Frequency on Demand, Silicon Storage Technology, and Symmcom are registered trademarks of
Microchip Technology Inc. in other countries.