CBC34803 EnerChip™ RTC

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Preliminary

Functional Description of Integrated AM0803 Real-Time Clock

The AM08xx serves as a full function RTC for host processors such as microcontrollers. The AM08xx includes 3

distinct feature groups: 1) baseline timekeeping features with 32.768 kHz oscillator and 2) advanced

timekeeping features, and 3) basic power management features. Functions from each feature group may be

controlled via memory mapped registers. These registers are accessed using either an I2C serial interface (e.g.,

in the AM0803) or a SPI serial interface (e.g., in the AM0813). For more information on the AM0803, see here:

http://ambiqmicro.com/0800-series .

Low Power Operation

Minimum power operation will be achieved by turning off the charge pump in the power management circuit by

driving ENABLE low once the internal EnerChip has been charged - typically one hour to full charge at room

temperature.

the RTC has 3 low power modes, allowing the designer to make appropriate tradeoffs between power

consumption and timing accuracy. Operating current drawn by th RTC is as follows:

<15 nA with RC oscillator

<20 nA with RC oscillator and autocalibration

<55 nA with crystal oscillator

In addition to the RTC current, the integrated power management circuit typically draws 20-25nA from the

EnerChip storage device at room temperature.

Important Reference Documents

For complete specifications of the integrated AM0803 Real-Time Clock, see here:

http://ambiqmicro.com

For complete specifications of the Cymbet 5µAh EnerChip and integrated power management circuit, see here:

http://www.cymbet.com/pdfs/DS-72-21.pdf .

The EnerChip and power management functions within the CBC34803 are configured as in Mode 1 (VMODE =

GND) described in the CBC3105 data sheet.

For guidelines regarding crystal selection and other important information pertaining to the AM0803, see here:

http://ambiqmicro.com/resource-center/