
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 DS1670 provides a Real Time Clock, NV RAM controller, microprocessor monitor, and a 3-channel, 8-bit analog-to-digital converter. Communication with the DS1670 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
■ 3.3V operation