EEPROM and EPROM

[Joe Grisso]

First of all, there is a BIG difference between EEPROM and EPROM. Here are
the main 
differences:

	1. Size. EEPROMs usually are MUCH smaller than their EPROM counterparts.
	    Most EEPROMs range in the 1Kx8 to 16Kx8 size.
	2. Interface. Most EEPROMs have a serial (usually SPI or I^2C Compatible)
Interface.
	    I have not yet seen a parallel interface EEPROM.

I've used EEPROM in my projects to store patches & configuration data, as
opposed to using a low 
voltage SRAM and a battery. As for storing huge chunks of data, EEPROMs
quickly become obsolete.

In case you're talking about Flash ROM, they are perfect for replacing
EPROMs. TI makes several 
drop-in replacements for EPROMS, and I seriously would check them out.

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> From: 03sjbrown at bsuvc.bsu.edu
> To: synth-diy at horus.sara.nl
> Subject: EEPROM and EPROM
> Date: Sunday, April 13, 1997 10:32 PM
> 
> 
> I haven't really gotten into any of this stuff yet but I'm just wondering
> what people think of using EEPROM as opposed to EPROM.
> 
> And is it possible to find an 8031 EEPROM  uC if they are
> made at all...
> 
> just wondering.
> 
> Shawn