## M95160-RDS6 Electronic Component Overview The **M95160-RDS6** is a low-power, high-performance **Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)** EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It is designed for non-volatile data storage in applications requiring small footprints and low energy consumption. --- ### 1. Key Technical Specifications | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Memory Size** | 16 Kbit (2,048 bytes) | | **Interface** | SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) | | **Operating Voltage** | 1.8V to 5.5V | | **Max Clock Frequency** | 20 MHz (at 4.5V - 5.5V) | | **Package Type** | TSSOP8 (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package) | | **Temperature Range** | -40°C to +85°C (Industrial Grade) | | **Write Endurance** | 4 Million Write Cycles | | **Data Retention** | 200 Years | --- ### 2. Internal Architecture & Logic The M95160 organizes its memory into pages, which allows for efficient data management during write operations. * **Page Size:** 32 bytes. * **Instruction Set:** Standard SPI opcodes (WREN, WRDI, RDSR, WRSR, READ, WRITE). * **Protection:** Includes a Status Register to manage Block Protection (BP0, BP1 bits) and a Write Enable Latch (WEL). --- ### 3. Pin Configuration (TSSOP8) | Pin Number | Name | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | **S#** | Chip Select (Active Low) | | 2 | **Q** | Serial Data Output (MISO) | | 3 | **W#** | Write Protect | | 4 | **Vss** | Ground | | 5 | **D** | Serial Data Input (MOSI) | | 6 | **C** | Serial Clock | | 7 | **HOLD#** | Pause Serial Communication | | 8 | **Vcc** | Supply Voltage | --- ### 4. Decoding the Part Number: M95160-RDS6 Breaking down the specific suffix helps understand the variant: * **M95:** STMicroelectronics SPI EEPROM family. * **160:** Density (16 Kbits). * **R:** Operating voltage range (1.8V to 5.5V). * **D:** Device process (ST identification code). * **S:** Package type (TSSOP8, 169 mil width). * **6:** Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C). --- ### 5. Common Applications * **Consumer Electronics:** Storing user preferences, calibration data, and settings in smart home devices. * **Industrial:** Parameter storage for sensors and PLC modules. * **Medical:** Log data for portable diagnostic equipment.