XinaBox AS02, xCHIP 1 Mbit Memory Module

xChips are a rapid electronics development ecosystem to help reduce development time and simplify making custom products as well as aiding learning. Without soldering, wiring, breadboarding, or hardware knowledge you can assemble a circuit in minutes, and concentrate on coding.

xChips are compatible with the platform you want to use and bridges are available for the most popular pltatforms; Raspberry Pi, Minnowboard, Beaglebone, Micro:bit, Pixhawk and 96 boards. Rather than bridging to Ardunio, we offer compatible cores for Arduino Uno, the CC01, and for Arduino Zero, the CC03.

xChips utilise I2C, and due to this bus architecture, unlimited expansion of circuits is possible. Limitations of I2C addresses have been negated by development multiplexers.

Because of its simple connection method, it is easy to build quickly - for prototyping and small product runs

xChips connect to each other using an xBus connector, available from RS 174-4977.

Some xChips need an xPDI connector (RS 174-4974) to connect to programming interfaces, such as the IP02 or IP03.

This xChip forms part of the memory modules, based on the CAT24M01 by ON Semiconductor, offering 1 Mb storage capacity for storing program configurations, data logs and other files.

The CAT24M01 is an EEPROM Serial 1-Mb I²C, internally organized as 131,072 words of 8 bits each. It features a 256-byte page write buffer and supports the Standard (100 kHz), Fast (400 kHz) and Fast-Plus (1 MHz) I²C protocol.

Up to four AS02 can be connected on in the same circuit. On-Chip ECC (Error Correction Code) makes the device suitable for high reliability applications.

● 1 Mb (128 kb) memory
● Simple interface protocol / industry standard; 1 MHz clock enables faster operation.

● File storage
● Program configuration storage
● Data logging

● Supports Standard, Fast and Fast-Plus I²C protocol
● 256-byte page write buffer
● Hardware write protection for entire memory
● Schmitt triggers and noise suppression filters on I²C bus inputs (SCL and SDA).
● Low power CMOS technology
● 1,000,000 program/erase cycles
● 100 year data retention
● Industrial and extended temperature range

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