DS1706ESA/T&R

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Real-Time Clock (RTC) with Alarm
• Characteristics: Low power consumption, high accuracy, small form factor
• Package: 8-SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Provides accurate timekeeping and alarm functionality
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape & Reel (T&R)

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Clock Frequency: 32.768kHz
• Alarm Output: Open-drain, active-low

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. VCC
2. GND
3. SCL (Serial Clock)
4. SDA (Serial Data)
5. INT (Interrupt)
6. SQW (Square Wave Output)
7. NC (No Connection)
8. RST (Reset)

Functional Features

• Real-time clock/calendar
• Programmable alarm with interrupt output
• Automatic power-fail detection and switch circuitry
• I2C serial interface

Advantages

• Low power consumption extends battery life
• High accuracy ensures precise timekeeping
• Small form factor for space-constrained designs

Disadvantages

• Limited temperature range compared to some industrial applications
• Requires external crystal for clock accuracy

Working Principles

The DS1706ESA/T&R operates as a real-time clock by counting seconds, minutes, hours, day, date, month, and year. It also features an alarm function that can trigger an interrupt signal. The device utilizes an I2C serial interface for communication with the host microcontroller.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Battery-powered devices requiring accurate timekeeping
• Embedded systems with scheduled wake-up or event triggering
• Consumer electronics with alarm functionality

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. DS3231 - Offers higher temperature range and integrated crystal
2. MCP7940N - Provides battery-backed SRAM in addition to RTC functionality
3. PCF8563 - Low-power RTC with I2C-bus interface

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