The M48T212A is a se lf-contained device that includes a real time clock (RTC), programmable
alarms, a watchdog timer, and two external chip
enable outputs which provide control of up to four
(two in parallel) external low-power static RAMs.
A built-in 32.768 kHz oscillator (external crystal
controlled) is used for the clock/calendar function.
Access to all TIMEKEEPER functions and the external RAM is the same as conventional byte-wide
SRAM. The 16 TIMEKEEPER Registers offer
Century, Year, Month, Date, Day, Hour, Minute,
Second, Control, Calibration, Alarm, Watchdog,
and Flags. Externally attached static RAMs are
controlled by the M48T212A via the E1
signals (see Table 4).
E2
CON
CON
and
Automatic backup and write protection for an external SRAM is provided through V
and E2
pins. (Users are urged to insure that
CON
OUT
, E1
CON
voltage specifications, for both the controll er chip
and external SRAM chosen, are similar).
A0-A3
EX
W
WDI
RSTIN1
RSTIN2
X0
XI
4
A
E
G
M48T212A
V
SS
V
BAT–
8
DQ0-DQ7
IRQ/FT
RST
E1
CON
E2
CON
V
CCSW
V
OUT
AI03047
March 2000
This is preliminary information on a new product now in development or undergoing evaluation. Details are subject to change without notice.
VCC Switch Output
Supply Voltage Output
Super Capacitor Input
Battery Ground Pin (optional)
Supply Voltage
Ground
The lithium energy source (or super capacitor)
used to permanently power the real time clock is
also used to retain RAM data in the absence of
power through the V
V
CC
The chip enable outputs to RAM (E1
) are controlled during power transie nts to
E2
CON
OUT
pin.
CON
and
prevent data corruption. The dat e is aut om atically
adjusted for months with less than 31 days and
corrects for leap years. The internal watchdog timer provides programmable alarm windows.
The nine clock bytes (Fh - 9h and 1h) are not the
actual clock counters, they are memory locations
consisting of BiPORT
TM
read/write memory cells
within the static RAM array. Clock circuitry updates the clock bytes with current information once
per second. The information ca n be accessed by
the user in the same manner as any other location
in the static memory array.
Byte 8h is the clock control register. This byte controls user access to the clock information and also
stores the clock calibra tion setting. Byte 7h con-
2/20
tains the watchdog timer setting. The watchdog
timer can generate either a reset or an interrupt,
depending on the state of the W atchdog Stee ring
bit (WDS). Bytes 6h-2h include bits that, when programmed, provide for clock alarm functionality.
Alarms are activated when the register content
matches the month, date, hours, minutes, and
seconds of the clock registers. Byte 1h contains
century information. Byte 0h contains additional
flag information pertaining to the watchdog timer,
alarm and battery status.
The M48T212A also has its o wn Power-Fail Detect circuit. This control circuitry constantly monitors the supply voltage for an out of tolerance
condition. When V
is out of tolerance, the circuit
CC
write pro tect s the TI MEKEEPER regist er data and
external SRAM, providing data security in the
midst of unpredictable system operat ion. As V
CC
falls, the control circuitry automatically switches to
the battery, maintaining data and clock o peration
until valid power is restored.
M48T212A
Table 2. Absolute Maximum Ratings
(1)
SymbolParameterValueUnit
T
A
T
STG
(2)
T
SLD
V
IO
V
CC
I
O
P
D
Note: 1. Stresses greater than those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only and functional opera tion of the devi ce at these or any other conditions above those i ndi cated in th e operational section
of this spec ification is not im plied. Exposure t o the abso lute max imum rat ing cond itions for extende d period s of tim e may affe ct
reliability.
2. Soldering temperature not to exceed 260°C for 10 seconds (total thermal budget not to exceed 150°C for longer than 30 seconds).
CAUTION: Negative undershoots below –0.3V are not allowe d on any pin while i n the Batter y Back-up mod e.
Table 3. Operating Modes
Mode
Deselect
Write
Read
Read
Deselect
Deselect
Note: 1. X = VIH or VIL.
2. V
SO
Ambient Operating Temperature0 to 70°C
Storage Temperature (VCC Off, Oscillator Off)
–55 to 125°C
Lead Solder Temperature for 10 sec260°C
Input or Output Voltages–0.3 to 4.6V
Supply Voltage–0.3 to 4.6V
Output Current20mA
Power Dissipation1W
(1)
V
CC
3.0V to 3.6V
V
to V
SO
PFD
≤ V
SO
= Battery Back-up Swit chover Voltage. (See Ta bl e 7 for details).