What this EEPROM is and where it fits
The Renesas X28C513EMB-25 is a 512 Kbit parallel EEPROM organized as 64K × 8 bits, with a 150 ns access time and a 4.5 V supply rail. Packaged in a 32-lead ceramic LCC (32-CLCC), it operates across the full military temperature range of -55°C to 125°C. This part is built for non-volatile firmware or calibration storage in avionics, missile guidance, satellite telemetry, and downhole instrumentation — any environment where a wide temperature swing and a parallel bus interface are non-negotiable.
Military temperature range — deployment context
Rated -55°C to 125°C. The X28HC256FI-90 is rated -40°C to 85°C.
Lifecycle reality — EOL hot, sourced to order
Lifecycle status is EOL hot — discontinued, no last-time-buy window. Available through independent distribution on a quoted-to-order basis.
Write cycle time — 10 ms per word or page
Write cycle time is 10 ms for a word or page write. That is typical for parallel EEPROM of this era — expect firmware updates to take on the order of seconds for a full 64 KB array. Plan your write routine accordingly; a 10 ms polling loop per byte is the safe approach.
