The CMOS bq4011/Y/LY is a nonvolatile 262,144-bit static RAM organized as 32,768 words by 8 bits. The integral control circuitry and lithium energy source provide reliable nonvolatility coupled with the unlimited write cycles of standard SRAM.

The control circuitry constantly monitors the single supply for an out-of-tolerance condition. When V_CC falls out of tolerance, the SRAM is unconditionally write-protected to prevent an inadvertent write operation.

At this time the integral energy source is switched on to sustain the memory until after V_CC returns valid.

The bq4011/Y/LY uses extremely low standby current CMOS SRAMs, coupled with small lithium coin cells to provide nonvolatility without long write-cycle times and the write-cycle limitations associated with EEPROM.

The bq4011/Y/LY requires no external circuitry and is compatible with the industry-standard 256-kb SRAM pinout.