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DS1647/DS1647P
Nonvolatile Timekeeping RAM
FEATURES
§ Integrates NV SRAM, real-time clock,
crystal, power-fail control circuit and lithium
energy source
§ Clock registers are accessed identically to the
static RAM. These registers are resident in
the eight top RAM locations
§ Totally nonvolatile with over 10 years of
operation in the absence of power
§ BCD coded year, month, date, day, hours,
minutes, and seconds with leap year
compensation valid up to 2100
§ Power-fail write protection allows for ±10%
VCC power supply tolerance
§ DS1647 only (DIP Module)
- Standard JEDEC byte-wide 128k x 8
RAM pinout
§ DS1647P only (PowerCap® Module Board)
- Surface mountable package for direct
connection to PowerCap containing
battery and crystal
- Replaceable battery (PowerCap)
- Power-fail output
- Pin-for-pin compatible with other
densities of DS164XP Timekeeping
RAM
ORDERING INFORMATION
DS1647 32-pin DIP module
*DS1647P 34-pin PowerCap Module
Board
*DS9034PCX PowerCap (Required; must
be ordered separately)
PIN ASSIGNMENT
NC
A15
A16
PFO
V
CC
WE
OE
CE
DQ7
DQ6
DQ5
DQ4
DQ3
DQ2
DQ1
DQ0
GND
A18
A16
A14
A12
DQ0
DQ1
DQ2
GND
34-Pin PowerCap Module Board
(Uses DS9034PCX PowerCap)
1
2
3
4
A7
5
A6
6
A5
7
A4
8
A3
9
A2
10
A1
11
12
A0
13
14
15
16
32-Pin Encapsulated Package
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
X1 GND V
16
17
BAT
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
X2
V
CC
15
17
WE
11
OE
10
CE
DQ7
DQ6
DQ5
DQ4
DQ3
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
18
17
14
12
10
8
5
3
2
1
0
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DS1647/DS1647P
PIN DESCRIPTION
A0-A18 - Address Input
CE - Chip Enable
OE - Output Enable
WE - Write Enable
- +5V
V
CC
GND - Ground
DQ0-DQ7 - Data Input/Output
NC - No Connection
PFO - Power-fail Output
(DS1647P only)
X1, X2 - Crystal Connection
V
- Battery Connection
BAT
DESCRIPTION
The DS1647 is a 512k x 8 nonvolatile static RAM with a full-function real-time clock, which are both
accessible in a byte-wide format. The nonvolatile timekeeping RAM is functionally equivalent to any
JEDEC standard 512k x 8 SRAM. The device can also be easily substituted for ROM, EPROM and
EEPROM, providing read/write nonvolatility and the addition of the real-time clock function. The realtime clock information resides in the eight uppermost RAM locations. The RTC registers contain year,
month, date, day, hours, minutes, and seconds data in 24-hour BCD format. Corrections for the day of the
month and leap year are made automatically. The RTC clock registers are double-buffered to avoid access
of incorrect data that can occur during clock update cycles. The double-buffered system also prevents
time loss as the timekeeping countdown continues unabated by access to time register data. The DS1647
also contains its own power-fail circuitry, which deselects the device when the VCC supply is in an out-oftolerance condition. This feature prevents loss of data from unpredictable system operation brought on by
low VCC as errant access and update cycles are avoided.
PACKAGES
The DS1647 is available in two packages: 32-pin DIP and 34-pin PowerCap module. The 32-pin DIP
style module integrates the crystal, lithium energy source, and silicon all in one package. The 34-pin
PowerCap Module Board is designed with contacts for connection to a separate PowerCap (DS9034PCX)
that contains the crystal and battery. This design allows the PowerCap to be mounted on top of the
DS1647P after the completion of the surface mount process. Mounting the PowerCap after the surface
mount process prevents damage to the crystal and battery due to the high temperatures required for solder
reflow. The PowerCap is keyed to prevent reverse insertion. The PowerCap Module Board and PowerCap
are ordered separately and shipped in separate containers. The part number for the PowerCap is
DS9034PCX.
CLOCK OPERATIONS - READING THE CLOCK
While the double-buffered register structure reduces the chance of reading incorrect data, internal updates
to the DS1647 clock registers should be halted before clock data is read to prevent reading of data in
transition. However, halting the internal clock register updating process does not affect clock accuracy.
Updating is halted when a 1 is written into the read bit, the 7th most significant bit in the control register.
As long as 1 remains in that position, updating is halted. After a halt is issued, the registers reflect the
count, that is day, date, and time that was present at the moment the halt command was issued. However,
the internal clock registers of the double-buffered system continue to update so that clock accuracy is not
affected by the access of data. All of the DS1647 registers are updated simultaneously after the clock
status is reset. Updating is within a second after the read bit is written to 0.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM DS1647 Figure 1
TRUTH TABLE DS1647 Table 1
V
CC
5V ± 10%
<4.5V >V
<V
BAT
BAT
CE OE WE
V
IH
X X DESELECT HIGH-Z STANDBY
X X X DESELECT HIGH-Z STANDBY
V
V
V
IL
IL
IL
XVILWRITE DATA IN ACTIVE
V
V
IL
IH
V
V
IH
IH
X X X DESELECT HIGH-Z CMOS STANDBY
X X X DESELECT HIGH-Z DATA RETENTION
DS1647/DS1647P
MODE DQ POWER
READ DATA OUT ACTIVE
READ HIGH-Z ACTIVE
MODE
SETTING THE CLOCK
The MSB Bit, B7, of the control register is the write bit. Setting the write bit to a 1, like the read bit halts
updates to the DS1647 registers. The user can then load them with the correct day, date and time data in
24-hour BCD format. Resetting the write bit to a 0 then transfers those values to the actual clock counters
and allows normal operation to resume.
STOPPING AND STARTING THE CLOCK OSCILLATOR
The clock oscillator may be stopped at any time. To increase the shelf life, the oscillator can be turned off
to minimize current drain from the battery. The OSC bit is the MSB for the second’s registers. Setting it
to a 1 stops the oscillator.
FREQUENCY TEST BIT
Bit 6 of the day byte is the frequency test bit. When the frequency test bit is set to logic 1 and the
oscillator is running, the LSB of the second’s register will toggle at 512 Hz. When the seconds register is
being read, the DQ0 line will toggle at the 512 Hz frequency as long as conditions for access remain valid
CE low, OE low, and address for seconds register remain valid and stable).
(i.e.,
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DS1647/DS1647P
CLOCK ACCURACY (DIP MODULE)
The DS1647 is guaranteed to keep time accuracy to within ±1 minute per month at 25°C. The RTC is
calibrated at the factory by Dallas Semiconductor using nonvolatile tuning elements, and does not require
additional calibration. For this reason, methods of field clock calibration are not available and not
necessary. Clock accuracy is also effected by the electrical environment and caution should be taken to
place the RTC in the lowest level EMI section of the PCB layout. For additional information please see
application note 58.
CLOCK ACCURACY (POWERCAP MODULE)
The DS1647 and DS9034PCX are each individually tested for accuracy. Once mounted together, the
module will typically keep time accuracy to within ±1.53 minutes per month (35 ppm) at 25°C. Clock
accuracy is also effected by the electrical environment and caution should be taken to place the RTC in
the lowest level EMI section of the PCB layout. For additional information please see application
note 58.
1646 REGISTER MAP - BANK1 Table 2
ADDRESS
B
B
7
6
B
5
7FFFF - - - - - - - - YEAR 00-99
7FFFE X X X - - - - - MONTH 01-12
7FFFD X X - - - - - - DATE 01-31
7FFFC X FT X X X - - - DAY 01-07
7FFFB X X - - - - - - HOUR 00-23
7FFFA X - - - - - - - MINUTES 00-59
7FFF9
OSC
-------
7FFF8WRXXXXXXCONTROLA
DATA
B
4
B
3
B
2
B
1
B
0
FUNCTION
SECONDS 00-59
OSC = STOP BIT
R = READ BIT FT = FREQUENCY TEST
W = WRITE BIT X = UNUSED
NOTE:
All indicated “X” bits are not dedicated to any particular function and can be used as normal RAM bits.
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