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AB08X5

Real-Time Clock (RTC) IC

The AB08X5 is a real-time clock (rtc) ic from Abracon. View the full AB08X5 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

AB08X5 shares its datasheet with AB0805-T3, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official AB08X5 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Abracon

Package

QFN-16 3.0x3.0mm

AB08X5 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Current - Timekeeping (Max)0.17µA ~ 0.22µA @ 1.8V ~ 3V
Date FormatYY-MM-DD-dd
DigiKey ProgrammableNot Verified
FeaturesAlarm, Leap Year, SRAM, Trickle-Charger, Watchdog Timer
InterfaceI2C, 2-Wire Serial
Memory Size256B
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
Package / Case16-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Supplier Device Package16-QFN (3x3)
Time FormatHH:MM:SS:hh
TypeClock/Calendar
Supply Voltage1.7V ~ 3.6V
Voltage - Supply, Battery1.5V ~ 3.6V

AB08X5 Overview

Part: AB0805 (AB08X5 family; ordering code AB0805-T3) — Abracon

Type: Ultra-Low-Power Real-Time Clock (RTC) IC

Description: Ultra-low-power RTC with supply current as low as 14 nA (RC oscillator, 3 V), 1.5–3.6 V operation, I²C (up to 400 kHz) or SPI (up to 2 MHz) interface, 256 bytes of RAM and battery backup switchover, in a 3×3 mm QFN-16 package.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 1.5–3.6 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 85 °C
  • Clock and RAM retention voltage: 1.5–3.6 V
  • Serial interface: I²C up to 400 kHz, SPI up to 2 MHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (VCC): 3.8 V
  • Max battery voltage (VBAT): 3.8 V
  • Input current: ±10 mA
  • Output current: ±20 mA
  • Latch-up current: 100 mA
  • Storage temperature: -55 to 125 °C
  • ESD: ±4000 V HBM, ±500 V CDM
  • Lead temperature: 300 °C (hand soldering, 10 s); reflow 260 °C

Key Specs:

  • Supply current at 3 V: 14 nA (RC oscillator), 22 nA (RC with autocalibration), 55 nA (crystal oscillator)
  • Operating voltage: 1.5–3.6 V
  • Crystal calibration: ±2 ppm
  • RC calibration: ±16 ppm
  • Clock output generation: 32.768 kHz to 1 year
  • General-purpose RAM: 256 bytes
  • Serial interfaces: I²C (up to 400 kHz), 3-wire or 4-wire SPI (up to 2 MHz)

Features:

  • 32.768 kHz crystal oscillator with integrated load capacitor/resistor
  • Integrated power-optimized RC oscillator with automatic calibration to the crystal oscillator
  • Counters for hundredths, seconds, minutes, hours, date, month, year, century and weekday
  • Alarm capability on all counters
  • Countdown timer with repeat function
  • Watchdog timer with hardware reset
  • Automatic leap year calculation
  • Automatic switchover to VBAT
  • Programmable low battery detection threshold
  • Programmable analog voltage comparator
  • External interrupt monitor
  • Schmitt-trigger inputs

Applications:

  • Smart cards
  • Wireless sensors and tags
  • Medical electronics
  • Utility meters
  • Data loggers
  • Appliances
  • Handsets
  • Consumer electronics
  • Communications equipment

Package:

  • QFN-16, 3.0 × 3.0 × 0.9 mm

AB08X5 Features

  • Ultra-low supply current (all at 3V):
  • -14 nA with RC oscillator
  • -22 nA with RC oscillator and Autocalibration
  • -55 nA with crystal oscillator
  • Baseline timekeeping features:
  • -32.768 kHz crystal oscillator with integrated load capacitor/resistor
  • -Counters for hundredths, seconds, minutes, hours, date, month, year, century, and weekday
  • -Alarm capability on all counters
  • -Programmable output clock generation (32.768 kHz to 1 year)
  • -Countdown timer with repeat function
  • -Automatic leap year calculation
  • Advanced timekeeping features:
  • -Integrated power optimized RC oscillator
  • -Advanced crystal calibration to ± 2 ppm
  • -Advanced RC calibration to ± 16 ppm
  • -Automatic calibration of RC oscillator to crystal oscillator
  • -Watchdog timer with hardware reset
  • -256 bytes of general purpose RAM
  • Power management features:
  • -Automatic switchover to VBAT
  • -External interrupt monitor
  • -Programmable low battery detection threshold
  • -Programmable analog voltage comparator
  • I 2 C (up to 400 kHz) and 3-wire or 4-wire SPI (up to 2 MHz) serial interfaces available
  • Operating voltage 1.5-3.6 V
  • Clock and RAM retention voltage 1.5-3.6 V
  • Operating temperature -40 to 85 °C
  • All inputs include Schmitt Triggers
  • 3x3 mm QFN-16 package

Date of Issue: September 16, 2014

3.0 x 3.0 mm

Page 4 of 87

Abracon Drawing #453569

Revision: C

AB08X5 Applications

  • Smart cards
  • Wireless sensors and tags
  • Medical electronics
  • Utility meters
  • Data loggers
  • Appliances
  • Handsets
  • Consumer electronics
  • Communications equipment

AB08X5 Pin Configuration

Figure 1 and Table 2 show the QFN-16 pin configurations for the AB08X5 parts. Pins labeled NC must be left unconnected. The thermal pad, pin 17, on the QFN-16 packages must be connected to VSS.

Figure 1. Pin Configuration Diagram

Figure 1 and Table 2 show the QFN-16 pin configurations for the AB08X5 parts. Pins labeled NC must be left unconnected. The thermal pad, pin 17, on the QFN-16 packages must be connected to VSS.

Table 2: Pin Connections

Pin NamePin TypeFunctionPin Number - AB0805Pin Number - AB0815
VSSPowerGround9,1717
VCCPowerSystem power supply1313
XIXTCrystal input1616
XOXTCrystal output1515
AFOutputAutocalibration filter1414
VBATPowerBattery power supply55
SCLInputI 2 C or SPI interface clock77
SDOOutputSPI data output6
SDIInputSPI data input9
nCEInputSPI chip select12
SDAInputI 2 C data input/output6
EXTIInputExternal interrupt input1010
WDIInputWatchdog reset input22
FOUT/nIRQOutputInt 1/function output1111
nIRQ2OutputInt 2 output44
nTIRQOutputTimer interrupt output12

Table 2: Pin Connections

Date of Issue: September 16, 2014

3.0 x 3.0 mm

Page 14 of 87

Abracon Drawing #453569

Revision: C

AB08X5 Electrical Characteristics

Table 10 lists the parameters of the VBAT voltage thresholds. BREF values other than those listed in the table are not supported.

For Table 10, T A = -20 °C to 70 °C, TYP values at 25 °C, VCC = 1.7 to 3.6V.

AB08X5 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 4 lists the absolute maximum ratings.

Table 4: Absolute Maximum Ratings

SYMBOLPARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNIT
V CCSystem Power Voltage-0.33.8V
V BATBattery Voltage-0.33.8V
V IInput voltageVCC Power state-0.3V CC + 0.3V
V IInput voltageVBAT Power state-0.3V BAT + 0.3V
V OOutput voltageVCC Power state-0.3V CC + 0.3V
V OOutput voltageVBAT Power state-0.3V BAT + 0.3V
I IInput current-1010mA
I OOutput current-2020mA
V ESDESD VoltageCDM±500V
V ESDESD VoltageHBM±4000V
I LULatch-up Current100mA
T STGStorage Temperature-55125°C
T OPOperating Temperature-4085°C
T SLDLead temperatureHand soldering for 10 seconds300°C
T REFReflow soldering temperatureReflow profile per JEDEC J- STD-020D.1260°C

AB08X5 Typical Application

Note: Recommended tuning fork crystal is ABS07-120-32.768kHz-T.

Date of Issue: September 16, 2014

3.0 x 3.0 mm

Page 5 of 87

Abracon Drawing #453569

Revision: C

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
AB0805AbraconQFN-16 3x3mm
AB0805-T3Abracon16-VFQFN Exposed Pad
AB0815AbraconQFN-16 3x3mm

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