DS1338Z-18 SOIC-8 Real Time Clock IC (DS1338Z-18)
The DS1338Z-18 is a low power Real Time Clock (RTC) IC designed for accurate time and calendar tracking in embedded systems and electronic devices. It features I2C communication, battery backup support, and low voltage operation, making it suitable for portable electronics, automation systems, data logging devices, and microcontroller based applications.
Key Features -
- Real Time Clock IC with calendar function
- I2C serial communication interface
- Battery backup support for time retention
- SOIC-8 surface mount package
- Low voltage and low power operation
Specifications -
- IC type / Product type - Real Time Clock IC
- Logic family / Component type - RTC and Timing IC
- Package type - SOIC-8 SMD IC
- Supply voltage - Approx 1.8V to 5.5V DC
- Input voltage - I2C compatible logic input levels
- Output voltage - Digital clock and calendar data output
- Current rating - Low standby current operation
- Frequency / propagation delay - 32.768kHz crystal oscillator support
- Operating temperature - Approx -40 to +85 degree C
- Additional important specifications - Time and calendar tracking, leap year compensation, battery backup input, I2C communication support, automatic power fail detection
Applications -
- Digital clock systems
- Portable electronic devices
- Data logging equipment
- Embedded electronics projects
- Industrial automation systems
Pinout Configuration -
- Pin 1 - Crystal oscillator pin
- Pin 2 - Crystal oscillator pin
- Pin 3 - Backup battery input
- Additional pins - I2C data pin, I2C clock pin, square wave output pin, VCC supply pin, ground pin
