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DS3231 real-time clock connection guide

DS3231 real-time clock SO-16 · 300 mil wiring guide with power, signal assignments, and bench checks.

SO-16 · 300 mil

16 contacts Current package

Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated ·

Connect an I²C host

Required

Connect a 3 V primary cell to VBAT and connect all NC leads to ground. Leave 32kHz, INT/SQW and RST open if the host uses only the serial clock and calendar.

R1 4.7 kΩ between +3.3 V and I²C data+3.3 VR1 4.7 kΩI²C data
R2 4.7 kΩ between +3.3 V and I²C clock+3.3 VR2 4.7 kΩI²C clock
C1 100 nF between +3.3 V and Ground+3.3 VC1 100 nFGround

Bench checks

  • With VCC above the power-fail threshold, find 0x68 and read registers 0x00–0x06.
  • Set a known time and clear the oscillator-stop flag in status register 0x0F after confirming that the oscillator is running.
  • Remove main power briefly, then restore it and confirm that the clock advanced.

Analog Devices / Maxim DS3231 datasheet, electrical characteristics, pin description, and typical operating circuit.

SO-16 · 300 mil wiring map

Highlighted contacts are used in the required step or selected circuit. Select a contact to inspect it.

Top view. Start at the package pin-1 index and follow the numbered leads.
Selected pin details

5 · NC

Tie to ground · NC / reserved

No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.

Analog Devices / Maxim DS3231 datasheet, electrical characteristics, pin description, and typical operating circuit.

Electrical limits · Pin in the reference

Models and documents

This map covers the quartz-based DS3231 in a 16-lead wide SO package. Verify the separate DS3231M MEMS datasheet for an M suffix.

DS3231S#
0 to +70 °C.
DS3231SN#
−40 to +85 °C.