M95320-RMB3T/P
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## Technical Overview: M95320-RMB3T/P
The **M95320-RMB3T/P** is a high-performance, low-voltage **Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)** Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM). It is manufactured by STMicroelectronics and is commonly used for parameter storage in mobile devices, medical equipment, and industrial electronics.
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### 1. Key Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Memory Size** | 32 Kbit (4,096 bytes) |
| **Memory Type** | EEPROM |
| **Interface** | SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) |
| **Clock Frequency** | Up to 20 MHz |
| **Operating Voltage** | 1.8V to 5.5V |
| **Operating Temperature** | -40°C to +125°C |
| **Write Cycle Time** | 5 ms (Maximum) |
| **Package Type** | UFDFPN8 (Ultra-thin Fine pitch Dual Flat No-lead) |
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### 2. Part Number Breakdown
Understanding the suffix codes helps identify the specific physical and environmental characteristics:
* **M95320**: Device family (32 Kbit SPI EEPROM).
* **-R**: Operating voltage range (1.8V to 5.5V).
* **MB**: Package type (UFDFPN8, also known as MLP 2x3mm).
* **3**: Temperature range (Grade 3: -40 to +125 °C).
* **T**: Packing (Tape & Reel).
* **P**: Process technology (Refers to the ST "G" series process / Lead-free).
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### 3. Electronic Architecture & Pins
The device uses an 8-pin configuration designed for high-speed data transfer and low power consumption.
#### Pin Configuration
| Pin | Name | Function |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | **S#** | Chip Select (Active Low) |
| 2 | **Q** | Serial Data Output |
| 3 | **W#** | Write Control (Hardware protection) |
| 4 | **VSS** | Ground |
| 5 | **D** | Serial Data Input |
| 6 | **C** | Serial Clock |
| 7 | **HOLD#** | Pause communication without deselecting |
| 8 | **VCC** | Supply Voltage |
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### 4. Core Features
* **Byte and Page Write:** Supports writing a single byte or a full page (up to 32 bytes) at once.
* **Write Protection:** Includes software-protected blocks and hardware protection via the `W#` pin.
* **Endurance:** Guaranteed for more than **4 million write cycles**.
* **Data Retention:** Rated for more than **200 years**, making it highly reliable for long-term storage.
* **Low Power Consumption:** Optimized for battery-powered applications with minimal standby current.
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What are the main differences between the M95320 and the I2C-based M24C32?
- ⤷ How does the 'HOLD' function work during an SPI communication cycle?
- ⤷ Can you provide a code example for initializing this EEPROM in C?