DS3232 real-time clock pinout

The DS3232 integrates a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator, two alarms, and 236 bytes of battery-backed SRAM.

SO-20 · 300 mil

20 contacts Current package

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SO-20 · 300 mil pinout

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

Selected pin details

4 · VCC

Supply input · Power

Primary device supply. Place the bypass capacitor close to this pin.

Analog Devices / Maxim DS3232 datasheet, electrical characteristics, pin description, and typical operating circuit.

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All 20 pins

Pin	Signal	Direction	Function
1	NC Tie to ground	Tie to ground	No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.
2	NC Tie to ground	Tie to ground	No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.
3	32kHz Push-pull output	Push-pull output	32.768 kHz output. Driven low when disabled.
4	VCC Supply input	Supply input	Primary device supply. Place the bypass capacitor close to this pin.
5	INT/SQW Open drain	Open drain	Alarm interrupt or programmable square wave. Add a pull-up when used.
6	RST Bidirectional	Bidirectional	Active-low reset status and debounced pushbutton input, with internal pull-up.
7	NC Tie to ground	Tie to ground	No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.
8	NC Tie to ground	Tie to ground	No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.
9	NC Tie to ground	Tie to ground	No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.
10	NC Tie to ground	Tie to ground	No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.
11	NC Tie to ground	Tie to ground	No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.
12	NC Tie to ground	Tie to ground	No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.
13	NC Tie to ground	Tie to ground	No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.
14	NC Tie to ground	Tie to ground	No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.
15	GND Supply return	Supply return	Connect to the common ground plane or bench return.
16	VBAT Supply input	Supply input	Backup supply input. Ground it when no backup source is used.
17	SDA Bidirectional	Bidirectional	Open-drain I²C data. The bus needs a pull-up to its logic rail.
18	SCL Input	Input	I²C clock. Connect to the host clock line with its bus pull-up.
19	NC Tie to ground	Tie to ground	No internal signal connection. The manufacturer requires a ground connection.
20	SCL Input	Input	I²C clock. Connect to the host clock line with its bus pull-up.

Signal assignments

I²C

7-bit address 0x68, up to 400 kHz. Use consecutive reads to retrieve the buffered calendar fields.

Alarm / square wave

Use a pull-up and program INTCN in the control register to select alarms or square wave.

INT/SQW (5)

Electrical limits

Parameter	Limit	Conditions and source
Main supply2.3–5.5 V	2.3–5.5 V	Verify main power versus the power-fail threshold when using a backup cell. Analog Devices / Maxim DS3232 datasheet, electrical characteristics, pin description, and typical operating circuit.
Backup supply2.3–5.5 V	2.3–5.5 V	A 3 V primary lithium cell is suitable for the bare IC. Analog Devices / Maxim DS3232 datasheet, electrical characteristics, pin description, and typical operating circuit.
Oscillator accuracy±2 ppm	±2 ppm	0 to +40 °C. Consult the part grade and temperature conditions for wider ranges. Analog Devices / Maxim DS3232 datasheet, electrical characteristics, pin description, and typical operating circuit.
I²C speed400 kHz maximum	400 kHz maximum	Size the pull-ups for bus capacitance and logic thresholds. Analog Devices / Maxim DS3232 datasheet, electrical characteristics, pin description, and typical operating circuit.

Models and documents

This map covers the 20-lead wide SO package. Pins 18 and 20 both carry SCL. Connect either one or both to the same net.

DS3232S#: 0 to +70 °C.
DS3232SN#: −40 to +85 °C.

DS3232 manufacturer documentation· Analog Devices / Maxim DS3232 datasheet, electrical characteristics, pin description, and typical operating circuit.