Dallas Semiconductor DS1904 RTC iButton Datasheet

The DS1904 RTC iButton is an electronic tag with real-time clock/calendar function, which uses binary format to store time/date information, the clock accuracy is better than ± 2 minutes per month (25°C), the working temperature range is -40°C to +70°C, and the service life exceeds 10 years.


Dallas Semiconductor DS1904 RTC iButton Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Dallas Semiconductor
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
12
File format
PDF
File size
73 KB
Published
04 July, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
14E2C5861324B290FF8E5CB2FD29D010

About this manual

The DS1904 RTC iButton is a rugged real-time clock module that utilizes a 32.768 kHz crystal oscillator and a 32-bit binary counter. It features a unique 64-bit factory-lasered ROM and operates using the 1-Wire protocol, requiring only a single data lead and a ground return for communication.

What's inside

  • Special Features
  • Common iButton Features
  • iButton Description
  • Overview
  • Block Diagram
  • Timekeeping
  • Device Control Byte
  • Real-Time Clock
  • Clock Function Commands
  • 1-Wire Bus System

Specifications

Clock accuracybetter than + 2 minutes per month at 25°C
Operating temperature range-40°C to +70°C
Operation lifeOver 10 years
ROM size64-bit
Data rate16.3k bits per second
Oscillator frequency32.768 kHz
Counter capacity136 years

Frequently asked questions

What is the clock accuracy of the DS1904?

The clock accuracy is better than + 2 minutes per month at 25°C.

How does the DS1904 communicate with a host?

It communicates via a single digital signal using the 1-Wire protocol at 16.3k bits per second.

What is the operating temperature range?

The device operates from -40°C to +70°C.

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