The FT24C256A-ESR-T is a EEPROM manufactured by Fremont Micro Devices. It has a 8-pin surface mount package (SOP-8) and is compliant with the ROHS Directive. It is a 256Kb EEPROM which offers access times of 150ns, a write cycle of 5ms or 10ms depending on configuration, and can sustain a minimum of 1 million write cycles. It can operate in temperatures ranging from -55°C to 85°C and supports both I2C and SPI communication protocols. It has enhanced features like hardware write-protect, high reliability, excellent data retention, fast access time and low power consumption. This component makes it ideal for use in data storage applications where reliability, security and low power consumption are essential.