X25164

The X25164 combine two popular functions, Watchdog Timer, and Serial E2PROM Memory in one package. This combination lowers system cost, reduces board space requirements, and increases reliability.

The Watchdog Timer of X25164 provides an independent protection mechanism for microcontrollers. During a system failure, the device will respond with a RESET/RESET signal after a selectable time-out interval. The user selects the interval from three preset values. Once selected, the interval does not change, even after cycling the power.

The memory portion of the X25164 is a CMOS Serial  E²PROM array with Xicor's Block LockTM Protection. The array is internally organized as x 8. The device features a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and software protocolallowing operation on a simple four-wire bus.

The X25164 utilizes Xicor's proprietary Direct WriteTM cell, providing a minimum endurance of 100,000 cycles per sector and a minimum data retention of 100 years.