MCP79511T-I/MN

Product Overview

Category

The MCP79511T-I/MN belongs to the category of Real-Time Clocks (RTCs).

Use

This product is primarily used for timekeeping and timestamping applications.

Characteristics

• Low power consumption
• High accuracy
• Integrated oscillator compensation
• Battery backup support
• I2C interface for easy integration
• Alarm and timer functions

Package

The MCP79511T-I/MN comes in a small 8-pin SOIC package.

Essence

The essence of this product lies in its ability to accurately keep track of time and provide timestamp information for various applications.

Packaging/Quantity

The MCP79511T-I/MN is typically packaged in reels, with 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 1.8V to 5.5V
• Timekeeping Accuracy: ±1 minute per month
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• I2C Bus Frequency: Up to 400 kHz
• Battery Backup Voltage: 1.3V to 5.5V

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. VSS - Ground
2. SDA - I2C Serial Data
3. SCL - I2C Serial Clock
4. VBAT - Battery Backup Input
5. VDD - Power Supply
6. SQW/INT/SCL - Square Wave Output / Interrupt Output / I2C Serial Clock
7. ALM0 - Alarm Output 0
8. ALM1 - Alarm Output 1

Functional Features

• Timekeeping with seconds, minutes, hours, day, date, month, and year information
• Alarm and timer functions with programmable settings
• Battery backup support for uninterrupted timekeeping during power loss
• Integrated oscillator compensation for improved accuracy
• I2C interface for easy integration with microcontrollers and other devices

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High accuracy timekeeping
• Low power consumption
• Easy integration with I2C interface
• Battery backup support ensures uninterrupted operation
• Integrated oscillator compensation improves accuracy

Disadvantages

• Limited number of alarm outputs (2)
• Relatively small package size may limit some applications

Working Principles

The MCP79511T-I/MN utilizes an internal oscillator to keep track of time. It uses the I2C interface to communicate with external devices, allowing for easy integration into various systems. The integrated oscillator compensation feature ensures accurate timekeeping even in varying environmental conditions. In case of a power loss, the battery backup support allows the RTC to continue operating and retain accurate time information.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MCP79511T-I/MN is suitable for a wide range of applications including:

1. Consumer electronics: Used in digital clocks, watches, and home appliances that require accurate timekeeping.
2. Industrial automation: Provides precise timestamping for data logging, event tracking, and synchronization in industrial control systems.
3. Automotive: Used in car dashboards, infotainment systems, and navigation devices for accurate time display and event scheduling.
4. Medical devices: Enables accurate time stamping of medical records, monitoring equipment, and drug dispensing systems.
5. Internet of Things (IoT): Integrates with IoT devices for synchronized data logging, event triggering, and time-based operations.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. DS3231 - Real-Time Clock with higher accuracy and temperature compensation.
2. PCF8563 - Low-power Real-Time Clock with I2C interface and alarm functions.
3. DS1307 - Basic Real-Time Clock with I2C interface and battery backup support.

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be considered based on specific requirements and application needs.

Word count: 550 words