Microchip Technology 24LC256
24LC256 variants from Microchip Technology
24LC256 Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Microcontrollers.
Key Features
- Footprint / package: 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width)Single 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.
- 9 distinct suffix patternsExamples: I/P, I/SM, I/SN, T-E/SN, T-E/ST (+4 more). 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 9 24LC256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24LC256-I/P | IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 8DIP | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| 24LC256-I/SM | IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 8SOIJ | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| 24LC256-I/SN | IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 8SOIC | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| 24LC256T-E/SN | IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 8SOIC | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| 24LC256T-E/ST | IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 8TSSOP | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| 24LC256T-I/SM | IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 8SOIJ | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| 24LC256T-I/SN | IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 8SOIC | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| 24LC256T-I/ST | IC EEPROM 256KBIT I2C 8TSSOP | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| 24LC256T-E/MS | Package: 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Supply Voltage: 2.5V ~ 5.5V | Memory Size: 256Kb (32K x 8) | Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 125°C (TA) | 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width) | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on 24LC256 map to package, grade, and reel options.
How to Choose the Right 24LC256 Microcontrollers
Match the footprint first
Packages here: 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width). Open the land-pattern drawing before you substitute a different suffix.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For 24LC256, 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 "24LC256" — include the full suffix (e.g. I/P, I/SM, I/SN). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for 24LC256 product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the 24LC256 product family.