What this PROM is and where it fits
The AMD AM27S45A/BKA is a 16Kbit (2K x 8) bipolar PROM with a 45 ns access time, parallel interface, and a 4.5 V supply. Packaged in a 24-lead ceramic flatpack (24CFLATPK), it is built for surface-mount assembly on boards that demand non-volatile storage with fast read cycles. The military temperature range (-55 to 125°C) qualifies it for avionics, missile guidance, satellite, and downhole instrumentation — environments where a sealed ceramic package and wide thermal tolerance are non-negotiable.
45 ns access time — bus timing and BOM fit
The 45 ns access time and parallel interface connect directly to an 8-bit address and data bus. No serial-to-parallel conversion logic is needed.
Memory organization and programming reality
Organized as 2K x 8, the part stores firmware or lookup tables. It is a PROM — programmable once, typically at the factory or in a programming house.
