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Table 1. Truth Table
VCC CE OE WE MODE DQ POWER
VIH X X Deselect High-Z Standby
VIL X VIL Write Data In Active
VIL V
IL V
IH Read Data Out Active
VCC > VPF
VIL V
IH V
IH Read High-Z Active
VSO < VCC < VPF X X X Deselect High-Z CMOS Standby
VCC < VSO < VPF X X X Deselect High-Z Data-Retention Mode
SETTING THE CLOCK
As shown in Table 2, bit 7 of the century register is the write bit. Setting the write bit to a
1, like the read bit, halts updates to the DS1744 registers. The user can then load them
with the correct day, date, and time data in 24-hour BCD format. Resetting the write bit to
a 0 then transfers those values to the actual clock counters and allows normal operation to
resume.
STOPPING AND STARTING THE CLOCK OSCILLATOR
The clock oscillator can be stopped at any time. To increase the shelf life, the oscillator
can be turned off to minimize current drain from the battery. The OSC bit is the MSB (bit
7) of the seconds registers (Table 2). Setting it to a 1 stops the oscillator.
FREQUENCY TEST BIT
As shown in Table 2, bit 6 of the day byte is the frequency test bit. When the frequency
test bit is set to logic 1 and the oscillator is running, the LSB of the seconds register
toggles at 512Hz. When the seconds register is being read, the DQ0 line toggles at the
512Hz frequency as long as conditions for access remain valid (i.e., CE low, OE low,
WE high, and address for seconds register remain valid and stable).
CLOCK ACCURACY (DIP MODULE)
The DS1744 is guaranteed to keep time accuracy to within 1 minute per month at +25C.
The RTC is calibrated at the factory by Dallas Semiconductor using nonvolatile tuning
elements, and does not require additional calibration. For this reason, methods of field
clock calibration are not available and not necessary. Clock accuracy is also affected by
the electrical environment; caution should be taken to place the RTC in the lowest-level
EMI section of the PC board layout. For additional information, refer to Application Note
58: Crystal Considerations with Dallas Real-Time Clocks.
CLOCK ACCURACY (PowerCap MODULE)
The DS1744 and DS9034PCX are individually tested for accuracy. Once mounted
together, the module typically keeps time accuracy to within 1.53 minutes per month
(35ppm) at +25°C. Clock accuracy is also affected by the electrical environment and
caution should be taken to place the RTC in the lowest-level EMI section of the PC board
layout. For additional information, refer to Application Note 58: Crystal Considerations
with Dallas Real-Time Clocks.