Product Overview
The MCP79412T-I/SN from Microchip Technology is an I2C RTC (Real-Time Clock) with 64 bytes of EEPROM and a unique 48-bit ID in an SOIC-8 package. It provides accurate timekeeping with battery backup, programmable alarms, and calibration for drift correction.
Key Specifications
| Interface | I2C (up to 400kHz) |
| Timekeeping | Seconds through century calendar |
| EEPROM | 64 bytes (SRAM) + 128 bytes EEPROM |
| Unique ID | 48-bit pre-programmed EUI-48 |
| Alarms | 2 programmable |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Battery Backup | Yes (VBAT pin) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
Features
- Complete RTC with date, time, and century tracking
- 48-bit unique ID for device identification
- 64 bytes battery-backed SRAM for critical data
- 128 bytes EEPROM for non-volatile parameter storage
- Two programmable alarms with interrupt output
- Digital calibration for crystal drift compensation
Applications
- Embedded system timekeeping with battery backup
- Data logging timestamps
- Power management wake-up scheduling
- Device identification using 48-bit unique ID