25LC256-E

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  "description": "Microchip Tech Pre-ordered Chips, SOIC-8. Pinout cross-checked by two models against the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",
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    "mpn": "25LC256-E",
    "manufacturer": "Microchip Tech",
    "package": "SOIC-8",
    "pin_count": 8,
    "category": "Interface ICs",
    "subcategory": "Pre-ordered Chips",
    "datasheet": "https://datasheet.lcsc.com/datasheet/pdf/080f256ba6c465f0adf446480fb8d1ea.pdf",
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    "distributor_links": {
      "lcsc": "C1349834"
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    "pins": [
      {
        "number": "1",
        "name": "CS",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Chip Select input: a low level selects the device, a high level deselects it and forces Standby mode, and SO goes high-impedance when deselected."
      },
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        "number": "2",
        "name": "SO",
        "type": "tri_state",
        "description": "Serial Data Output: data is shifted out after the falling edge of the serial clock, and the pin is high-impedance when the device is deselected or HOLD is low."
      },
      {
        "number": "3",
        "name": "WP",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Write-Protect: when low and WPEN is set, writes to the nonvolatile bits of the STATUS register are disabled; when high all functions operate normally."
      },
      {
        "number": "4",
        "name": "VSS",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Ground."
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      {
        "number": "5",
        "name": "SI",
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        "description": "Serial Data Input: receives instructions, addresses and data, latched on the rising edge of the serial clock."
      },
      {
        "number": "6",
        "name": "SCK",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Serial Clock Input: synchronizes communication, with SI latched on the rising edge and SO updated after the falling edge; maximum clock 10 MHz."
      },
      {
        "number": "7",
        "name": "HOLD",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Hold Input: pulling it low (while SCK is low) pauses serial communication without resetting the sequence, and it must be held high when not in use."
      },
      {
        "number": "8",
        "name": "VCC",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Supply voltage; 25LC256 range is 2.5V-5.5V, absolute maximum 6.5V."
      }
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