What this PROM is and where it fits
The AMD AM27S191/BUA is a 16Kbit non-volatile PROM organized as 2K x 8 bits, accessed over a parallel interface in a 32-CLCC ceramic leadless chip carrier. It runs on a 4.5 V supply and delivers a 65 ns access time, which puts it squarely in the mid-speed range for legacy bipolar PROMs. The ceramic hermetic package and -55°C to 125°C military temperature range mean this part was built for avionics, missile guidance, satellite, or downhole tooling — environments where a plastic package won't hold up.
Ceramic CLCC — why the package matters
The 32-CLCC is a hermetic ceramic leadless chip carrier. No plastic, no epoxy — it's a sealed cavity that keeps moisture and contaminants out. That's why it carries the full -55°C to 125°C range. If your board lives in a sealed avionics box or a downhole tool that sees thermal cycling and vibration, this package is the right call. It's surface-mount, so reflow profiles need to match the ceramic body's thermal mass — no lead forming, no socket required unless the design calls for one.
