DS1306:Serial Alarm Real-Time Clock

The DS1306 serial alarm real-time clock (RTC) provides a full binary coded decimal (BCD) clock calendar that is accessed by a simple serial interface. The clock/calendar provides seconds, minutes, hours, day, date, month, and year information. The end of the month date is automatically adjusted for months with fewer than 31 days, including corrections for leap year. The clock operates in either the 24-hour or 12-hour format with AM/PM indicator. In addition, 96 bytes of NV RAM are provided for data storage. An interface logic-power supply input pin (VCCIF) allows the DS1306 to drive SDO and 32kHz pins to a level that is compatible with the interface logic. This allows an easy interface to 3V logic in mixed supply systems. The DS1306 offers dual-power supplies as well as a battery-input pin. The dual-power supplies support a programmable trickle charge circuit that allows a rechargeable energy source (such as a super cap or rechargeable battery) to be used for a backup supply. The VBAT pin allows the device to be backed up by a non-rechargeable battery. The DS1306 is fully operational from 2.0V to 5.5V. Two programmable time-of-day alarms are provided by the DS1306. Each alarm can generate an interrupt on a programmable combination of seconds, minutes, hours, and day. "Don't care" states can be inserted into one or more fields if it is desired for them to be ignored for the alarm condition. A 1Hz and a 32kHz clock output are also available. The DS1306 supports a direct interface to SPI™ serial data ports or standard 3-wire interface. An easy-to use address and data format is implemented in which data transfers can occur 1-byte at a time or in multiple-byte Burst Mode®.

Key Features
  • Completely Manages All Timekeeping Functions
    • Real-Time Clock (RTC) Counts Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Date of the Month, Month, Day of the Week, and Year with Leap-Year Compensation Valid Up to 2100
    • 96-Byte, Battery-Backed NV RAM for Data Storage
    • Two Time-Of-Day Alarms, Programmable on Combination of Seconds, Minutes, Hours, and Day of the Week
    • 1Hz and 32.768kHz Clock Outputs
  • Standard Serial Port Interfaces with Most Microcontrollers
    • Supports Motorola SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) Modes 1 and 3 or Standard 3-Wire Interface
    • Burst Mode for Reading/Writing Successive Addresses in Clock/RAM
  • Multiple Power Supply Pins Ease Adding Battery For Backup
    • Dual-Power Supply Pins for Primary and Backup Power Supplies
    • Optional Trickle Charge Output to Backup Supply
    • 2.0V to 5.5V Operation
  • Optional Industrial Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C Supports Operation in a Wide Range of Applications
  • 20-Pin TSSOP Minimizes Required Space
  • Underwriters Laboratory (UL®) Recognized
DS1306: Typical Operating Circuit
DS1306: Typical Operating Circuit
DataSheet
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DS1306 Data SheetDS1306.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberInterfaceVSUPPLY
(V)
Time Keeping Current
(nA)
CL
(pF)
Memory TypeMemory Size
(Bytes)
Time of Day AlarmsFunctionsPackage/PinsBudgetary
Price
typSee Notes
DS13063-Wire
SPI
2
3
3.3
5
4506NV SRAM962RTCPDIP(N)/16
TSSOP/20
$2.26 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
DS1306No Longer AvailableDS1306+PDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
DS1306+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
DS1306ENo Longer AvailableDS1306E+TSSOP,;20 pin;45.2 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
DS1306E+ActiveTSSOP,;20 pin;45.2 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
DS1306E+T&RActiveTSSOP,;20 pin;45.2 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
DS1306E/T&RNo Longer AvailableDS1306E+T&RTSSOP,;20 pin;45.2 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
DS1306ENNo Longer AvailableDS1306EN+TSSOP,;20 pin;45.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
DS1306EN+ActiveTSSOP,;20 pin;45.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
DS1306EN+T&RActiveTSSOP,;20 pin;45.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
DS1306EN/T&RNo Longer AvailableDS1306EN+T&RTSSOP,;20 pin;45.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
DS1306NNo Longer AvailableDS1306N+PDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
DS1306N+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
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