In message <829627543.21060.0@vms.dc.lsoft.com> PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU writes:
> For a new application under analysis, we will need about 2K of RAM  memory for
>  data arrays storage.
>
> Serial memory could be a solution, as it appears that a 20MHZ 16C73 we are
>  planning to use will be  fast enough for the application, with spare time for
>  serial data handling.
>
> Have searched the Microchip 1995/1996 data book, but have only found serial
>  EEPROM's.
>
> Is there anybody  with experience on I2C type serial RAM, volatile equivalent
 to
>  the microchip I2C serial EEprom family????
> Pls. provide details
>
>
juan,

You could try a RAMTron serial FRAM. They behave like EEProms, but have *NO*
write delay and 10 billion (10^10) cycle read/write endurance figure.

The FM24C16 is a 2K by 8 device with I2C at 100kHz and 400kHz.

I've used them before with no problems.

The data book gives a 800 number: (800) 545-FRAM/DRAM.


Regards,

Mike Watson
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Mayes uk