DS1644/DS1644P
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ORDERING INFORMATION
DS1644 28-pin DIP module
*DS1644P 34-pin PowerCap Module
Board
*DS9034PCX (Power Cap) Required;
must be ordered separately
DESCRIPTION
The DS1644 is a 32k x 8 nonvolatile static RAM with a full function real time clock, which are both
accessible in a byte-wide format. The nonvolatile timekeeping RAM is function equivalent to any JEDEC
standard 32k x 8 SRAM. The device can also be easily substituted for ROM, EPROM and EEPROM,
providing read/write nonvolatility and the addition of the real time clock function. The real time clock
information resides in the eight uppermost RAM locations. The RTC registers contain year, month, date,
day, hours, minutes, and seconds data in 24-hour BCD format. Corrections for the day of the month and
leap year are made automatically. The RTC clock registers are double-buffered to avoid access of
incorrect data that can occur during clock update cycles. The double-buffered system also prevents time
loss as the timekeeping countdown continues unabated by access to time register data. The DS1644 also
contains its own power-fail circuitry, which deselects the device when the VCC supply is in an out-of-
tolerance condition. This feature prevents loss of data from unpredictabl e system operation brou ght on by
low VCC as errant access and update cycles are avoided.
PACKAGES
The DS1644 is available in two packages (28-pin DIP and 34-pin PowerCap module). The 28-pin DIP
style module integrates the crystal, lithium energy source, and silicon all in one package. The 34-pin
PowerCap Module Board is designed with contacts for conne ction to a separa te PowerC ap (DS9034PCX)
that contains the crystal and battery. This design allows the PowerCap to be mounted on top of the
DS1644P after the completion of the surface-mount process. Mounting the PowerCap after the surface
mount process prevents damage to the crys tal and b atter y due to the hi gh temperatur es requir ed for solde r
reflow. The PowerCap is keyed to prevent reverse insertion. The PowerCap Module Board and PowerCap
are ordered separately and shipped in separate containers. The part number for the PowerCap is
DS9034PCX.
CLOCK OPERATIONS - READING THE CLOCK
While the double-buffered re gister structure redu ces the ch ance of r eadin g incor rect d ata, internal updat es
to the DS1644 clock registers should be halted before clock data is read to prevent reading of data in
transition. However, halting the internal clock register updating process does not affect clock accuracy.
Updating is halted when a 1 is written into the read bit, the 7th most significant bit in the control register.
As long as a 1 remains in that position, updating is halted. After a halt is issued, the registers reflect the
count, that is da y, date, and time that was present at the moment the halt command was issued. Howev er,
the internal clock registers of the doubl e-buffered system continue to update so that the clock accur acy is
not affected b y the access of data. All of the DS1644 registers are updated simultaneousl y after the clock
status is reset. Updating is within a second after the read bit is written to 0.