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MAX31329 Shield
General Description
The MAX31329 shield is a fully assembled and tested PCB
to evaluate the MAX31329, low-cost, I2C real-time clock
(RTC) with an integrated crystal oscillator and a crystal.
The shield operates from a single supply, either from a
USB or an external power supply. The device incorporates
a battery input and maintains accurate timekeeping when
the main power to the device is interrupted. The integration
of the crystal resonator enhances the long-term accuracy
of the device and eliminates the external crystal
requirement in the system. This device is accessed
through an I2C serial interface provided by a MAX32625
PICO board.
The shield provides the hardware and software user
interface (GUI) necessary to evaluate the MAX31329.
It connects to the PC through a MAX32625 PICO board
and a Micro-USB cable.
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Features and Benefits
Easy Evaluation of the MAX31329
+1.6V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
Proven PCB Layout
Fully Assembled and Tested
Shield Contents
Assembled MAX32625 PICO controller board
Micro-USB cable
Assembled circuit board including MAX31329ELB+
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Quick Start
Required Equipment
One pico ammeter for measuring the current
One oscilloscope and one oscilloscope probe
One PC or laptop with Microsoft Windows® 7 or later
One USB Type A male to Micro-USB Type B male cable
One assembled and programmed MAX32625 PICO board
One MAX31329 shield
Procedure
The MAX31329 shield is fully assembled and tested. Use the following steps to verify board operation.
1. Place the shield on a nonconductive surface to ensure that nothing on the PCB gets shorted to the workspace.
2. Verify that all the jumpers are in their default position as shown in Table 1.
3. Connect the MAX32625 PICO board and a +1.6V to +5.5V supply to the shield at the location shown as in
Connection and Setup as shown in Figure 1.
4. Connect the USB Type A male to Micro-USB Type B male cable between the MAX32625 PICO board and PC/Laptop.
5. Go to the MAX31329 shield product page to download and install the latest version of MAX31329 RTC SHIELD
Software.
6. Open the MAX31329 RTC SHIELD Software, as shown in Figure 2.
7. On the Device tab, Click Reconnect to link the GUI to MAX31329 Shield after powering up the supply.
Table 1. Jumper Settings
JUMPER
JU1
JU2
SHUNT POSITION
1-2
Open*
1-2*
Connect Backup Supply to Ground
Connect Backup Supply to Super Capacitor
JU7
Backup Supply Open
Connect VCC Supply to +1.8V on board supply
1-3
Connect VCC Supply to +3.3V on board supply
1-4
Connect VCC Supply to +5.0V on board supply
1-5*
JU6
Connect Backup Supply to external DC Supply
1-4
Open
JU5
INTB/CLKOUT Not to Arduino/mbed
1-3
Open
1-2
JU4
DESCRIPTION
INTB/CLKOUT to the Header for Arduino®/Mbed®
Connect VCC Supply to external DC supply
VCC open
1-2
DIN Pin to VCC
2-3*
DIN Pin to Ground
1-2*
INTA/CLKIN to TP4
1-3
INTA/CLKIN to the Header for Arduino/Mbed
1-4
INTA/CLKIN to Ground
1-2*
Connect VCC to U1
Open
Disconnect VCC to U1 for IC current measurement
TP1
INTB/CLKOUT
TP2
VBAT from External Supply
TP4
INTA/CLKIN
TP5
External Power Supply for VCC from +1.6V to +5.5V
TP6
*Default position
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Figure 1. Connection and Setup
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Detailed Description of Hardware
The MAX31329 low-current, real-time clock (RTC) is a time-keeping device that provides nano amperes timekeeping
current, extending battery life. The MAX31329 incorporates an integrated 32.768kHz crystal, eliminating the need for an
external crystal. This device is accessed through an I2C serial interface. The device features one digital Schmitt trigger
input (DIN) and generates an interrupt output on a falling or rising edge of this digital input. An integrated power-on reset
function ensures deterministic default register status upon power-up. Other features include two time-of-day alarms,
interrupt outputs, a programmable square-wave output, a serial bus timeout mechanism. The clock/calendar provides
seconds, minutes, hours, day, date, month, and year information. The date at the end of the month is automatically
adjusted for months with fewer than 31 days, including corrections for leap year. The clock operates in either 24-hour or
12-hour format. The MAX31329 also includes a clock input for synchronization. When a reference clock (e.g., 32kHz,
50Hz/60Hz Power Line, GPS 1PPS) is present at the CLKIN pin and the enable external clock input bit (ENCLKIN) is set
to 1, the MAX31329 RTC is frequency-locked to the external clock and the clock accuracy is determined by the external
source. The device is available in a lead (Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant, 10-pin, 5mm x 5mm LGA package.
Detailed Description of Software
Real Time Monitoring
To monitor the time and date, on the Configuration and Time tab, in the RTC Configuration group box, enable the
Oscillator Enable toggle button, and in the Real Time Monitoring group box, check Auto Update checkbox for
continuous reading.
Battery current draw in Timekeeping Mode
To measure the backup battery current draw under normal real-time clock conditions, without any interrupt or CLKOUT
output and without probe being connected to any IOs.
1) Remove the jumper from JU2.
2) Connect the negative terminal of the pico ammeter to the pin 4 of the JU9 and the positive terminal to pin 1 of JU9.
3) On the Configuration and Time tab, in the RTC Configuration group box, make sure CLKOUT Frequency is 1Hz
selected. In the Real Time Monitoring group box, uncheck the Auto Update check box as shown in Figure 2.
4) Under Power Management, in the Supply Select and Fail Enable group box, select Force VBAT and PWR Fail
Disable as shown in Figure 2.
5) The reading in the pico ammeter is the battery current consumed by the MAX31329 IC only. It should be around 240nA.
32kHz Output Frequency
On the Configuration and Time tab of the software, in the RTC Configuration group box, click the CLKOUT button.
The clock output can be monitored using an oscilloscope connected to INTB/CLKOUT test point (TP1). The clock output
frequency has a selection for 1Hz/4.096kHz/8.192kHz/32.768kHz. A frequency counter can also be used to measure the
clock frequency accurately.
Alarm and Timer Configuration
On the Alarms and Timer tab, use the Alarm 1 Configuration and Alarm 2 Configuration to configure Alarm 1 and
Alarm 2.
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Figure 2. MAX31329 RTC Shield Software
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Configuration and Time Page
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Figure 3. MAX31329 RTC Shield Software
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Registers Page
Ordering Information
PART
MAX31329SHLD#
TYPE
Shield
#Denotes RoHS-compliant.
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MAX31329 Shield Bill of Materials
ITEM
QTY
REF DES
QTY
DESCRIPTION
1
4
C2, C4,
C5, C8
4
CAPACITOR; SMT (0402); CERAMIC CHIP; 1UF; 6.3V; TOL=10%;
TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=X7R
2
4
C3, C7,
C9, C10
4
CAP; SMT (0402); 0.1UF; 10%; 6.3V; X7R; CERAMIC CHIP
3
4
C11, C13,
C15, C17
4
CAPACITOR; SMT (0402); CERAMIC CHIP; 0.01UF; 25V; TOL=5%;
TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=X7R
4
4
C12, C14,
C16, C18
4
CAPACITOR; SMT (0402); CERAMIC CHIP; 0.1UF; 16V; TOL=10%;
TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=X7R
5
2
J1, J2
2
CONNECTOR; FEMALE; THROUGH HOLE; STRAIGHT; 10PINS
6
1
J3
1
CONNECTOR; FEMALE; THROUGH HOLE; .025IN SQ POST SOCKET;
STRAIGHT; 10PINS
7
1
J4
1
CONNECTOR; MALE; THROUGH HOLE; THROUGH-HOLE .025 SQ POST
SOCKET ; STRAIGHT; 6PINS
8
1
J6
1
CONNECTOR; FEMALE; THROUGH HOLE; .025IN SQ POST SOCKET;
STRAIGHT; 8PINS
9
1
J7
1
CONNECTOR; FEMALE; THROUGH HOLE; .025IN SQ POST SOCKET;
STRAIGHT; 8PINS
10
2
JU1, JU7
2
EVKIT PART-CONNECTOR; MALE; THROUGH HOLE; BREAKAWAY;
STRAIGHT; 2PINS
11
2
JU2, JU6
2
EVKIT PART-CONNECTOR; MALE; THROUGH HOLE; TSW SERIES;
SINGLE ROW; STRAIGHT; 4PINS
12
1
JU4
1
EVKIT PART-CONNECTOR; THROUGH HOLE; TSW SERIES;
SINGLE ROW; STRAIGHT; 5PINS
13
1
JU5
1
CONNECTOR; MALE; THROUGH HOLE; BREAKAWAY; STRAIGHT; 3PINS
14
4
R3, R8,
R9, R13
4
RESISTOR; 0402; 10K; 1%; 100PPM; 0.0625W; THICK FILM
15
1
R7
1
RESISTOR; 0402; 0 OHM; 5%; JUMPER; 0.063W; THICK FILM
16
1
SUPER-C
1
CAP; THROUGH HOLE-RADIAL LEAD; 0.33F; +80%/-20%; 5.5V;
ALUMINUM-ELECTROLYTIC
17
4
TP1, TP2,
TP4, TP5
4
TEST POINT; PIN DIA=0.125IN; TOTAL LENGTH=0.445IN; BOARD
HOLE=0.063IN; RED
18
1
TP6
1
TEST POINT; PIN DIA=0.125IN; TOTAL LENGTH=0.445IN; BOARD
HOLE=0.063IN; BLACK
19
1
U1
1
EVKIT PART - IC; MAX31329; LOW-CURRENT; REAL-TIME CLOCK WITH I 2C
20
2
U2, U3
2
IC; TRANS; 2-BIT 20 MB/S DUAL-SUPPLY LEVEL TRANSLATOR; NSOIC8
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MAX31329 Shield Schematic Diagram
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MAX31329 Shield PCB Layout Diagrams
MAX31329 Shield PCB Layout Diagram
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
0
REVISION
DATE
5/21
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