19-4867; 8/09 DS9092 iButton Probe www.maxim-ic.com FEATURES Simple, low-cost metal stampings form a read/write probe for the iButton family Probe guides the entry of the iButton iButton slides over the surface to self-clean contacts Accessible shallow probe cavity simplifies removal of debris such as mud Flexible design supports panel mount or hand-grip mount with optional tactile feedback Bright tarnish-resistant metal surface provides millions of operations Panel-mount probe, pre-wired for easy installation Hand-grip probe mates to RJ-11 jack for quick installation DS9092 probes both F3 and F5 cans. Extra consideration is required for operation with the F3 can. The attachment method of the F3 can must not interfere with the cavity dimensions of the probe, otherwise the data signal will not make contact. PACKAGE DESCRIPTION ORDERING INFORMATION DS9092+ DS9092T# DS9092GT# Panel-mount probe, solid face Panel-mount probe with tactile feedback Hand-grip mount with tactile feedback +Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant product. # Denotes an RoHS-compliant device that may include lead(Pb) that is exempt under the RoHS requirements. DESCRIPTION The DS9092 iButton Probe provides the electrical contact necessary for the transfer of data to and from the DS19xx family of iButtons. The round probe shape provides a self-aligning interface that readily matches the circular rim of the iButton's MicroCan package. Metal contacts resist wear and are easy to keep clean. The DS9092 is available with a flat faceplate (standard) or with optional tactile feedback. The center contact of the standard reader has no moving parts, making this a more rugged interface for harsh iButton is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 1 of 3 DS9092 environments. This type of probe is best suited for designs where the iButton is brought into contact with the reader. The tactile feedback probe is ideal for situations where the iButton is stationary and the movable reader is brought in contact with it. Both types of probes are available in a panel-mount version. The tactile feedback probe is also available in a grip-mount version. The panel-mount probes are fastened behind the panel with a push-on type spring nut. The two 15 cm 22AWG wires are provided for easy connection to the system microcontroller. The handgrip mount probe comes attached to a 10 cm handle and 1-meter cable which is terminated with an RJ11 jack. STANDARD PROBE Figure 1 OPTIONAL TACTILE FEEDBACK Figure 2 OPTIONAL HAND-HELD WAND Figure 3 2 of 3 DS9092 REVISION HISTORY REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION PAGES CHANGED 8/09 Added plus signs (+) and # in the Ordering Information to indicate which products have been converted into lead-free or RoHS-compliant devices. 1 3 of 3