
Dallas Semiconductor -> Maxim Integrated
DESCRIPTION
The Portable System Controller is a circuit which incorporates many of the functions necessary for low power portable products integrated into one chip. The DS1673 provides a Real Time Clock, NV RAM controller, microprocessor monitor, and a 3-channel, 8-bit analog-to-digital converter. Communication ith the DS1673 is established through a simple 3-wire interface.
FEATURES
■ Provides 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
– Power control circuitry supports system
power on from day/time alarm
■ Microprocessor monitor:
– Halts microprocessor during power-fail
– Automatically restarts microprocessor after power failure
– Monitors pushbutton for external override
– Halts and resets an out of control microprocessor
■ NV RAM control:
– Automatic battery backup and write protection to external SRAM
■ 3-channel, 8-bit analog-to-digital converter
■ Simple 3-wire interface
■ +3.0 or +5.0V operation