Product Overview
The DS3234SN#T&R from Analog Devices (Maxim Integrated) is an extremely accurate SPI bus real-time clock (RTC) with integrated temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) and 256-byte battery-backed SRAM. In a 20-SOIC package, it achieves ±2ppm accuracy from 0°C to +40°C and operates over the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Key Specifications
| Accuracy | ±2ppm (0°C to +40°C) |
| Interface | SPI (4MHz, Mode 1 and 3) |
| Battery-Backed SRAM | 256 bytes |
| Supply Voltage | 2.0V to 5.5V |
| Battery Voltage | 2.0V to 3.8V |
| Temperature Sensor Accuracy | ±3°C |
| Alarms | 2 programmable time-of-day |
| Square-Wave Output | Programmable |
| Package | 20-SOIC (300mil, 7.5mm width) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Features
- Integrated TCXO and crystal eliminates external crystal
- ±2ppm accuracy from 0°C to +40°C
- ±3.5ppm accuracy from -40°C to +85°C
- 256 bytes of battery-backed SRAM
- Digital temperature sensor output: ±3°C accuracy
- Two time-of-day alarms
- Programmable square-wave output
- Active-low RST input/output
- UL recognized for lithium battery safety
Applications
- GPS and telematics systems
- Server and networking equipment
- Utility power meters
- Industrial data loggers
- Medical instrumentation