DS1642
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RETRIEVING DATA FROM RAM OR CLOCK
The DS1642 is in the read mode whenever WE (write
enable) is high, and CE (chip enable) is low . The device
architecture allows ripple–through access to any of the
address locations in the NV SRAM. Valid data will be
available at the DQ pins within tAA after the last address
input is stable, providing that the CE and OE access
times and states are satisfied. If CE or OE access times
are not met, valid data will be available at the latter of
chip enable access (tCEA) or at output enable access
time (tOEA). The state of the data input/output pins (DQ)
is controlled by CE and OE. If the outputs are activated
before tAA, the data lines are driven to an intermediate
state until tAA. If the address inputs are changed while
CE and OE remain valid, output data will remain valid for
output data hold time (tOH) but will then go indeterminate
until the next address access.
WRITING DATA TO RAM OR CLOCK
The DS1642 is in the write mode whenever WE and CE
are in their active state. The start of a write is referenced
to the latter occurring transition of WE or CE. The ad-
dresses must be held valid throughout the cycle. CE or
WE must return inactive for a minimum of tWR prior to
the initiation of another read or write cycle. Data in must
be valid tDS prior to the end of write and remain valid for
tDH afterward. In a typical application, the OE signal will
be high during a write cycle. However, OE can be active
provided that care is taken with the data bus to avoid bus
contention. If OE is low prior to WE transitioning low the
data bus can become active with read data defined by
the address inputs. A low transition on WE will then dis-
able the outputs tWEZ after WE goes active.
DATA RETENTION MODE
When VCCI is within nominal limits (VCC > 4.5 volts) the
DS1642 can be accessed as described above by read
or write cycles. However , when VCC is below the power
fail point VPF (point at which write protection occurs) the
internal clock registers and RAM is blocked from ac-
cess. This is accomplished internally by inhibiting ac-
cess via the CE signal. When VCC falls below the level
of the internal battery supply, power input is switched
from the VCC pin to the internal battery and clock activity,
RAM, and clock data are maintained from the battery
until VCC is returned to nominal level.
INTERNAL BATTERY LONGEVITY
The DS1642 has a self contained lithium power source
that is designed to provide energy for clock activity , and
clock and RAM data retention when the VCCI supply is
not present. The capability of this internal power supply
is sufficient to power the DS1642 continuously for the
life of the equipment in which it is installed. For specifi-
cation purposes, the life expectancy is 10 years at 25°C
with the internal clock oscillator running in the absence
of VCC power. The DS1642 is shipped from Dallas
Semiconductor with the clock oscillator turned off, so
the expected life should be considered to start from the
time the clock oscillator is first turned on. Actual life ex-
pectancy of the DS1642 will be much longer than 10
years since no internal lithium battery energy is con-
sumed when VCC is present. In fact, in most applica-
tions, the life expectancy of the DS1642 will be approxi-
mately equal to the shelf life (expected useful life of the
lithium battery with no load attached) of the lithium bat-
tery which may prove to be as long as 20 years.