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AB-RTC-XP-32.768KHZ-2-T1

AB-RTC-XP-32.768KHZ-2-T1

ABRACON
Real Time Clock IC RTC Ultra small Low Power CLK/CALENDAR I2C MODULE 2012
Active700 in stock

Overview

The AB-RTC-XP-32.768KHZ-2-T1 is an ultra-small Real-Time Clock module integrating a CMOS oscillator and a 32.768 kHz crystal resonator into a single 2.0 x 1.2 mm package. It features an I2C interface and operates at exceptionally low voltages down to 0.9V, making it ideal for battery-powered systems that require long-term timekeeping with minimal power overhead.

Why Choose This Part

This module eliminates the need for external tuning capacitors by integrating the crystal and oscillator circuitry, which saves board space and improves reliability. Its wide operating voltage range from 0.9V to 5.5V allows for direct operation from a variety of battery chemistries without additional regulation.

Applications

Wearable Health Monitors
The tiny SON-8 footprint and sub-microamp current draw are perfect for smartwatches and fitness trackers with limited PCB space.
Industrial IoT Sensors
Provides reliable time-stamping for remote data loggers that must operate for years on a single coin cell.
Battery-Backed System Logs
Used as a reference clock to maintain system time during main power outages in smart meters and utility equipment.

Getting Started

To interface with this RTC, connect the SCL and SDA pins to your microcontroller's I2C bus with appropriate pull-up resistors. Configure the programmable offset register to fine-tune frequency accuracy and utilize the alarm interrupt pins to wake the host MCU from deep sleep modes.

Also Consider

DS1307 Maxim Integrated - A widely used 5V I2C RTC that is easier to hand-solder in an SOIC-8 package for prototyping.
RV-8803-C7 Micro Crystal AG - Provides much higher factory-calibrated accuracy for applications where time drift must be minimized without manual tuning.