The Microchip Technology Inc. 25AA040/25LC040/ 25C040 (25XX040) is a 4 Kbit serial Electrically Erasable PROM. This device utilizes a simple Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) compatible serial bus for memory access, controlled by a Chip Select (CS) input. Features include low-power CMOS technology, self-timed erase and write cycles, and built-in write protection. It's ideal for applications requiring non-volatile data storage in industrial, automotive, and other embedded systems.