EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) is a non-volatile memory IC category designed to retain stored data when power is removed. It enables data to be written, read, and electrically erased, allowing information to be updated without replacing the device.
Within the broader Memory ICs family, EEPROM devices are used for persistent storage of digital information and are commonly implemented for retaining configuration settings, identification data, and other system information that must remain available across power cycles.
- Non-volatile data retention without continuous power
- Electrical erase and reprogram capability for updating stored content
- Byte- or block-oriented organization depending on device architecture
