The DS1390U-33+T&R is a real-time clock (RTC) with 33-bit binary counter from Maxim Integrated in TSSOP-16, operating from 1.8-5.5V with SPI interface. Unlike traditional RTCs that count in BCD (seconds/minutes/hours), the DS1390 uses a 33-bit binary counter that increments every second from a 32.768kHz crystal, providing a monotonic timestamp that never wraps (2^33 seconds = 272 years). The binary counter simplifies firmware: no need to convert BCD to decimal, and time calculations are simple addition/subtraction. The device includes: (1) Two alarm registers that compare against the 33-bit counter; (2) Trickle charger (disabled on DS1390, enabled on DS1391) for charging a supercapacitor or rechargeable battery from VCC; (3) RST#/RST# outputs that assert during power-up or when VCC drops below VBACKUP; (4) SQW output with 1Hz, 4kHz, 8kHz, 16kHz, or 32kHz square wave; (5) 16 bytes of SRAM for storing calibration or configuration data. The SPI interface (mode 0 or 3, up to 4MHz) provides fast register access. The 33-bit counter is read as two consecutive SPI transactions (8 bits + 8 bits + 17 bits = 33 bits). The crystal oscillator draws only 300nA from VBACKUP, extending battery life to 10+ years with a CR2032 coin cell. The -33+T&R suffix specifies 33-bit counter, industrial temperature, tape-and-reel. Applications include: data logging timestamps, power-fail event recording, and long-duration timing.