Description
Features
The ELM380 is an 8 pin integrated circuit that is
used to provide very long time interval outputs. It is
typically used for enabling the charge circuit in
Nickel Cadmium battery chargers, but can be easily
adapted for many other applications.
An express ‘one button’ mode is provided on
chip specifically for rechargeable battery circuits. In
this mode, pressing the start button once initiates a
user selectable 8 or 14 hour timing interval, after
which the circuit shuts off. If one prefers, pressing
that same button multiple times will allow for user
programmable intervals of from 2 to 77 hours.
The circuit requires a 60Hz full-wave rectified
signal for its operation. This 120Hz time base is
used for all of the timekeeping functions, providing
good long term stability and low cost.
Interfacing to the ELM380 is simplified by the
provision of internal pull-up resistors so that the
mechanical switches can be directly connected
without additional components, or simply not used,
depending on the application.
Applications
• Low power CMOS design - typically 1mA at 5V
• Wide supply range - 3.0 to 5.5 volt operation
• Quick settings of 8 or 14 hours
• Complementary outputs simplify designs
• External reset input for system use
• Internal pullup resistors for switch inputs
• High current drive outputs - up to 25 mA
• Line frequency input for accurate timing
Connection Diagram
PDIP and SOIC
(top view)
VDD VSS
Out
Out
reset
start
8/14 hrs
Clock
• Ni-Cd battery chargers
• Yard lighting or watering controls
• Houseplant grow lamp controllers
Block Diagram
start
8/14 hrs
Clock
ELM380DSB
VDD
Debounce
Timers
Control
VDD
and
Counters
VDD
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Out
Out
reset
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Pin Descriptions
VDD (pin 1)
This pin is the positive supply pin, and should
always be the most positive point in the circuit.
Internal circuitry connected to this pin is used to
provide power on reset of the microprocessor, so
an external reset signal is normally not required.
Refer to the Electrical Characteristics section for
further information.
Out (pin 2), and Out (pin 3)
These are the two complementary timer outputs.
During a timing interval, pin 2 will go to a high
logic level, and pin 3 will go low.
reset (pin 4)
This is an active low master reset input. If unused,
it can be left open circuited (due to the internal
resistor), or tied to VDD.
Clock (pin 5)
This is the master timekeeping input. Normally a
60Hz full-wave, positive going signal is applied to
this Schmitt trigger input. Due to the internal
clamp diodes, often the only other component
required is a series connected resistor. Some
circuit configurations may require a pulldown
resistor to prevent the possibility of having a
floating input.
8/14 hrs (pin 6)
This input pin selects either an eight hour (if
high) or a 14 hour (if low) time interval when in
the quick programming mode. The state of this
pin is only determined at the end of eight hours.
start (pin 7)
A single momentary low on this pin is used to
initiate a quick programming cycle of either 8 or
14 hours. Pressing this switch multiple times will
program the timer for operation with the number
of hours equal to the number of button presses.
When there is more than two seconds with no
switch activity, the circuit will assume that
programming is complete, and issue a short
(0.5sec) ‘output off’ to signal the user.
This input also provides an abort function which
cancels any timing cycle that is in progress, if the
input is held continuously low for more than
three seconds. An internal debouncing circuit
and a pullup resistor are provided on this pin to
assist with the interface to mechanical switches.
VSS (pin 8)
Circuit common is connected to this pin. This is
the most negative point in the circuit.
Ordering Information
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ELM380DSB
These integrated circuits are available in either the 300 mil plastic DIP format, or in the 200 mil SOIC surface
mount type of package. To order, add the appropriate suffix to the part number:
300 mil Plastic DIP............................... ELM380P 200 mil SOIC.....................................ELM380SM
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