Completely Manages All Timekeeping Functions
RTC Counts Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Date of the Month, Month, Day of the Week, and Year with Leap-Year Compensation Valid Up to 2100
56-Byte, Battery-Backed, General- Purpose RAM with Unlimited Writes
Programmable Square-Wave Output Signal
Surface-Mount Package with an Integrated Crystal (DS1338C) Saves Additional Space and Simplifies Design
Interfaces with Most Microcontrollers
I2C Serial Interface
Low-Power Operation Extends Battery Backup Run Time
Automatic Power-Fail Detect and Switch Circuitry
-40°C to +85°C Industrial Temperature Range Supports Operation in a Wide Range of Applications
Applications
Consumer Electronics (Set-Top Box, Digital Recording, Network Appliance)
Handhelds (GPS, POS Terminal)
Medical (Glucometer, Medicine Dispenser)
Office Equipment (Fax/Printer, Copier)
Other (Utility Meter, Vending Machine, Thermostat, Modem)
Telecommunications (Router, Switcher, Server)
