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DS3231MEVKIT#

DS3231MEVKIT#

Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated
Clock & Timer Development Tools 5ppm, I2C Real-Time Clock
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Overview

The DS3231MEVKIT# is a dedicated evaluation platform for the DS3231M, a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based real-time clock. It provides a complete hardware and software solution to verify the high-accuracy timekeeping performance of the DS3231M without requiring custom PCB fabrication. The board includes a pre-mounted DS3231M and allows for easy interfacing with external microcontrollers or a PC via the included USB-to-I2C bridge.

Why Choose This Part

The kit features an integrated MEMS resonator, eliminating the need for an external crystal and providing superior resistance to mechanical shock and vibration. It simplifies evaluation by providing a PC-based graphical user interface (GUI) and necessary level shifters to support different operating voltages. The inclusion of a backup battery holder allows engineers to test power-fail transition and battery-backed timekeeping immediately.

Applications

Industrial Timekeeping
Validating RTC accuracy in high-vibration environments where traditional quartz crystals may fail.
Utility Metering
Prototyping long-term time-stamping solutions for power, water, and gas meters.
Edge Data Logging
Implementing precise time-of-day recording for remote sensor nodes that lack constant network synchronization.

Key Specifications

Type Timing
Contents Board(s)
Function Real Time Clock (RTC)
Utilized IC / Part DS3231M

Getting Started

To begin, install the DS3231M evaluation software on a Windows PC and connect the kit via the provided USB cable. The board can be powered directly from the USB port for basic functional testing, or external power can be applied to the VCC and GND test points to evaluate specific operating ranges. Use the onboard I2C headers to jump the signals to an external microcontroller like an Arduino or STM32 for firmware development.

Also Consider

DS3231MPMB1# ADIAnalog Devices Inc. - A smaller, Peripheral Module (Pmod) compatible form factor for easier integration into existing FPGA or MCU development systems.
DS3231SN# ADIAnalog Devices Inc. - The quartz-based version of the RTC for applications requiring the highest possible accuracy over temperature without MEMS-specific vibration benefits.