AT24C256是ATMEL公司256kbit串行电可擦的可编程只读存储器，8引脚双排直插式封装，具有结构紧凑、存储容量大等特点，可以在2线总线上并接4片该IC，特别适用于具有高容量数据储存要求的数据采集系统。本文将介绍该IC的工作原理和与单片机的软硬件接口。-ATMEL Corporation AT24C256 is 256kbit serial electrical erasable programmable read-only memory, 8-pin double-line package, has a compact structure, characterized by large storage capacity can be 2-wire bus, and then 4 the IC, is especially suitable for high-capacity data storage requirements of the Data Acquisition System. This article will introduce the working principle of the IC and single-chip hardware and software interface.