Microchip Technology 24FC256
24FC256 variants from Microchip Technology
24FC256 Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Microcontrollers.
24FC256 is a Microchip Technology order-code family — not a single orderable MPN. This page lists 4 variants that share the same core device but differ in suffix fields (package, grade, reel/tube, electrical bin, etc.). Pick the exact full part number; substituting within the family without checking the datasheet often causes assembly or spec mismatches.
IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 1MHZ 8DIP Other listed variants describe: IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 1MHZ 8SOIC; IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 8TSSOP.
Across listed variants, watch these parameters: packages: 8-WFDFN Exposed Pad.
Suffix examples in this family: I/P, I/SN, I/ST, T-I/MNY. The characters after the base number usually encode package, temperature, or performance grade — compare the variant table column-by-column rather than assuming pin-compatible drops-in.
Example MPNs: 24FC256-I/P, 24FC256-I/SN, 24FC256-I/ST, 24FC256T-I/MNY.
Key Features
- Footprint / package: 8-WFDFN Exposed PadSingle package option across listed variants; still confirm reel vs tube suffix if you auto-insert.
- Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
- 4 distinct suffix patternsExamples: I/P, I/SN, I/ST, T-I/MNY. Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.
Target Applications
- Microcontrollers — design-in and field replacement
- BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
- Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained
Ordering Variants
Compare 4 24FC256 part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Package Type | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FC256-I/P | IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 1MHZ 8DIP | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| 24FC256-I/SN | IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 1MHZ 8SOIC | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| 24FC256-I/ST | IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 8TSSOP | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| 24FC256T-I/MNY | Package: 8-WFDFN Exposed Pad | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Supply Voltage: 1.7V ~ 5.5V | Memory Size: 256Kb (32K x 8) | Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) | 8-WFDFN Exposed Pad | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on 24FC256 map to package, grade, and reel options.
24FC256 uses a shared prefix; characters after the prefix encode orderable options. Two lines with the same prefix are not drop-in replacements unless the differing columns match your need.
Suffixes seen here: I/P, I/SN, I/ST, T-I/MNY.
Full MPN examples: 24FC256-I/P, 24FC256-I/SN, 24FC256-I/ST, 24FC256T-I/MNY.
Tip: photograph or copy the reel label — reel diameter, QTY per reel, and moisture sensitivity level (MSL) are often suffix-driven and won't show in the schematic.
How to Choose the Right 24FC256 Microcontrollers
Match the footprint first
Packages here: 8-WFDFN Exposed Pad. Open the land-pattern drawing before you substitute a different suffix.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For 24FC256, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.
Temp grade letter matters
Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.
Copy the full MPN
Do not BOM only "24FC256" — include the full suffix (e.g. I/P, I/SN, I/ST). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for 24FC256 product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the 24FC256 product family.