Product Overview: M48T59-70PC1
The M48T59-70PC1 is a TIMEKEEPER® RAM integrated circuit from STMicroelectronics, which combines a high-performance 64 Kbit (8K x 8) CMOS SRAM with a real-time clock (RTC), a crystal, a power-fail control circuit, and a battery. This unique combination offers a complete, integrated battery-backed memory and timekeeping solution that is ideal for a wide range of applications in computing, industrial, telecommunications, and consumer electronics where reliable timekeeping and data retention are essential.
Key Features
- Integrated Power-Supply: It includes an embedded lithium battery, ensuring data and clock functionality retention without an external power supply for over 10 years.
- Real-Time Clock: The RTC keeps track of seconds, minutes, hours, days, date, month, and year with leap-year compensation valid up to the year 2100.
- Programmable Alarm: An alarm function allows the user to set an interrupt signal for a specific time.
- Watchdog Timer: A programmable watchdog timer is included to reset the system in case of a software failure.
- 64 Kbit CMOS SRAM: The device features a 64 Kbit static RAM for storage, providing fast access times and unlimited read/write endurance.
Technical Specifications
- Supply Voltage: 4.5V to 5.5V
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
- Package: 28-pin, 600 mil DIP
- Access Time: 70ns
Applications
The M48T59-70PC1 is designed for applications that require reliable non-volatile memory storage with an integrated timekeeping capability. It is commonly used in:
- Embedded systems
- Industrial controllers
- Point-of-sale terminals
- Network servers
- Telecommunication devices
- Other electronic systems requiring a battery-backed SRAM and RTC
Reliability and Quality
STMicroelectronics is renowned for its commitment to quality and reliability, and the M48T59-70PC1 is no exception. This product is manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring consistent performance and durability for critical applications where data integrity is paramount.
