Overview
Features and Benefits
- Highly Accurate RTC Completely Manages All Timekeeping Functions
- Real-Time Clock Counts Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Date of the Month, Month, Day of the Week, and Year, with Leap-Year Compensation Valid Up to 2100
- Accuracy ±2ppm from 0°C to +40°C
- Accuracy ±3.5ppm from -40°C to +85°C
- Digital Temp Sensor Output: ±3°C Accuracy
- Register for Aging Trim
- Active-Low RST Output/Pushbutton Reset Debounce Input
- Two Time-of-Day Alarms
- Programmable Square-Wave Output Signal
- Simple Serial Interface Connects to Most Microcontrollers
- Fast (400kHz) I2C Interface
- Battery-Backup Input for Continuous Timekeeping
- Low Power Operation Extends Battery-Backup Run Time
- 3.3V Operation
- Operating Temperature Ranges: Commercial (0°C to +70°C) and Industrial (-40°C to +85°C)
- Underwriters Laboratories® (UL) Recognized
Product Details
The DS3231 is a low-cost, extremely accurate I²C real-time clock (RTC) with an integrated temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) and crystal. The device incorporates a battery input, and maintains accurate timekeeping when main power to the device is interrupted. The integration of the crystal resonator enhances the long-term accuracy of the device as well as reduces the piece-part count in a manufacturing line. The DS3231 is available in commercial and industrial temperature ranges, and is offered in a 16-pin, 300-mil SO package.
The RTC maintains seconds, minutes, hours, day, date, month, and year information. The date at the end of the month is automatically adjusted for months with fewer than 31 days, including corrections for leap year. The clock operates in either the 24-hour or 12-hour format with an active-low AM/PM indicator. Two programmable time-of-day alarms and a programmable square-wave output are provided. Address and data are transferred serially through an I²C bidirectional bus.
A precision temperature-compensated voltage reference and comparator circuit monitors the status of VCC to detect power failures, to provide a reset output, and to automatically switch to the backup supply when necessary. Additionally, the active-low RST pin is monitored as a pushbutton input for generating a µP reset.
Applications
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Servers
- Telematics
- Utility Power Meters
Product Categories
Product Lifecycle
Production
At least one model within this product family is in production and available for purchase. The product is appropriate for new designs but newer alternatives may exist.
Evaluation Kits (1)
Documentation & Resources
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DS3231 Reliability Data1/12/2023
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Implementing Flawless Designs with Accurate I²C Real-Time Clocks4/20/2012
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Feature Comparison of the DS323x Real-Time Clocks9/23/2011
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Selecting a Backup Source for Real-Time Clocks5/26/2006
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Power Considerations for Accurate Real-Time Clocks11/4/2005
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FAQ About the Integrated-Crystal Package Option8/10/2005
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Interfacing a DS3231 with an 8051-Type Microcontroller5/23/2005
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Design Considerations for Analog Devices Real-Time Clocks2/15/2002
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Crystal Considerations with Maxim Real-Time Clocks (RTCs)3/29/2001
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The What, Why, When, Where and How of Real-Time Clocks (RTCs)1/22/2019
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Industry Turns to MEMS for Accurate Real-Time Clocks3/10/2015
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Tips for Writing Bulletproof Real-Time Clock Control Code3/28/2014
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Stuxnet and Other Things that Go Bump in the Night10/23/2012
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State Machine Logic in Binary-Coded Decimal (BCD)-Formatted Real-Time Clocks9/17/2012
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Timekeeping Accuracy, Automatic and Affordable8/17/2005
Tools & Simulations
IBIS Models
IBS
DS3231 IBIS Model
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Design Resources
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| Part Number | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | Pin/Package Drawing | CAD Symbols, Footprints & 3D Models |
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| DS3231S# | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-SOIC_W-300_MIL | |
| DS3231S#T&R | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-SOIC_W-300_MIL | |
| DS3231SN# | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-SOIC_W-300_MIL | |
| DS3231SN#T&R | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 16-SOIC_W-300_MIL | |
| Wafer Fabrication Data | DS3231 Reliability Data |
Support & Discussions
DS3231 Discussions
RE: DS3231M What is the definition of a I2C Inactive for battery mode.
7 week(s) ago in Clock and Timing
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