[time-nuts] Speaking of precise 32.768 kHz based clocks: DS3231

2011-04-16 Thread Poul-Henning Kamp
Peripherally relevant to the recent discussion about accurate wristwatches I want to point out an interesting chip: Dallas/Maxim DS3231 This is a CMOS clock with built in 32.768 kHz X-tal and a couple of neat tricks: Every 64 seconds, it measures the temperature, and adjust the capacitive

[time-nuts] Speaking of precise 32.768 kHz based clocks: DS3231

2011-04-16 Thread Mark Sims
The chip has 8 NC - No Connect pins...  that must be connected to GND.   What will they think of next? ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to

[time-nuts] Speaking of precise 32.768 kHz based clocks: DS3231

2011-04-16 Thread Mark Sims
To answer my own question...  it's a ROHS lead-free device that contains lead! -- What will they think of next? ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to