PCF8563 Real Time Clock RTC and Calendar IC SMD SOP 8 Package

PCF8563 Real Time Clock RTC and Calendar IC SMD SOP 8 Package

The PCF8563 is a real-time clock (RTC) and calendar IC designed for accurate timekeeping and calendar functions in battery-operated or low-power electronic systems. It communicates via the I²C serial interface, making it easy to interface with microcontrollers, processors, and embedded systems.

This IC provides seconds, minutes, hours, day, date, month, and year information, with built-in leap year correction and clock integrity management. It also features a programmable timer and alarm functions, making it ideal for applications requiring precise timekeeping or periodic events.

The SOP-8 surface-mount package ensures a compact design for modern electronics and simplifies PCB integration.

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Applications

• Real-time clocks in embedded systems
• Digital watches and clocks
• Consumer electronics (appliances, media devices)
• Industrial automation and monitoring systems
• Data loggers and time-stamped recording systems
• Battery-powered devices requiring low-power timekeeping

Features

• Type: Real-Time Clock (RTC) and Calendar IC
• Communication: I²C serial interface
• Date and Time: Seconds, minutes, hours, day, date, month, year
• Leap year compensation
• Programmable timer and alarm
• Low standby current: ideal for battery-powered applications
• Operating voltage: 1.0V to 5.5V
• Package: SMD SOP-8
• High reliability and long-term stability