Model

Memory Type

Memory Size

Application

Cost

Lifespan

DS1992L

NVRAM

Allow operations in environments where electrical contacts can be intermittent

1 KB

Applications that require data updating on a high frequency

High

Less than 10 years

DS1993L

4 KB

DS1995L

16 KB

DS1996L

64 KB

DS1982

EPROM

Allow writing into the iButton’s memory until reaching its full capacity

1 KB

Applications that handle permanent data but require appending information to it

Medium

Less than 10 years

DS1985

16 KB

DS1986

64 KB

DS1971

EEPROM

Allow both read and write operations

256 Bits

Applications that require data updating on a moderate frequency

Low

Greater than 10 years

DS1972

1024 Bits

DS1973

4 KB

DS1977

32 KB