GigaDevice has launched its first electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) product line, expanding its non-volatile memory portfolio as demand grows for reliable data storage in industrial, Internet of Things (IoT) and data center applications.
The new GD24CL series uses the I²C interface and is designed to store configuration and system data that require frequent updates while maintaining long-term reliability. The launch broadens GigaDevice’s memory offerings beyond flash products and microcontrollers into a segment widely used in industrial electronics, networking equipment and embedded systems.
The company said the GD24CL series is designed for applications requiring high endurance and data integrity. The devices support up to 4 million program and erase cycles, four times the typical industry benchmark, and offer data retention of up to 100 years.
The EEPROMs also integrate hardware-based error correction code (ECC) technology to improve data integrity and reduce the risk of corruption in mission-critical applications. The devices support an operating temperature range of -40°C to 125°C, making them suitable for harsh industrial and automotive environments.
The series supports I²C communication speeds of 100 kHz, 400 kHz and 1 MHz, allowing deployment across a wide range of systems, from low-power sensors to industrial controllers. Byte-level random read and write capability is intended to improve efficiency in applications that frequently update small amounts of configuration data.
To address growing security requirements in connected devices, GigaDevice has integrated hardware protection features into the new products. These include a dedicated write-protect pin that prevents unintended data modification, along with a write-lockable security page designed to permanently protect sensitive information after programming.
Power efficiency is another focus of the new memory family. The devices operate across a voltage range of 1.7V to 5.5V while offering standby current as low as 1 microampere. Low read and write currents are intended to support battery-powered industrial IoT devices and energy-efficient computing infrastructure.
The products are available in several compact package options, including SOP8, TSSOP8 and UDFN formats, reflecting continued demand for smaller components in increasingly compact electronic designs.
The GD24CL series will ultimately span capacities from 32 Kb to 1 Mb. The first product available for sampling is the 256 Kb GD24CL256B. GigaDevice said 128 Kb and 512 Kb versions are scheduled for release during the first half of next year.
