Maxim Integrated DS1501WSN/T&R Product Overview

The DS1501WSN/T&R from Maxim Integrated is a high-precision, full-featured real-time clock (RTC) with a built-in watchdog timer, alarm function, and 256 bytes of battery-backed SRAM. This integrated circuit is specifically designed to provide a comprehensive timekeeping solution for a wide range of applications, including network servers, telecommunications, data loggers, and other embedded systems that require accurate timekeeping and system monitoring.

Key Features

• Real-Time Clock: Keeps track of seconds, minutes, hours, days, dates, months, and years with leap-year compensation valid up to the year 2100.
• Watchdog Timer: Helps in system recovery during malfunction and can be programmed for delays of up to 99.8 minutes.
• Alarm Function: Programmable square-wave output for use in scheduling and interval timing.
• Battery-Backed SRAM: 256 bytes of static RAM with a battery backup that retains data in the absence of power.
• Automatic Power-Fail Detect: Switches to battery backup and maintains timekeeping and SRAM operation during power failures.
• Digital Temp Sensor: Monitors the ambient temperature and can shut down the system in case of over-temperature conditions.

Applications

• Network hardware (routers, switches, servers)
• Telecommunication systems
• Data loggers and telemetry systems
• Embedded systems that require monitored operation

Package and Availability

The DS1501WSN/T&R is available in a surface-mount package and is provided in tape and reel form for automated assembly processes. Maxim Integrated ensures the availability of this product in large quantities to meet the demands of industrial-scale applications.

Quality and Reliability

Maxim Integrated is committed to delivering high-quality and reliable components. The DS1501WSN/T&R is designed to meet stringent industry standards, ensuring long-term reliability and performance in critical systems.