Real-time clocks (RTCs) & timers
Real-time clocks (RTCs) and timers for low-power & accurate timing
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Get the lowest power consumption with our easy-to-use RTCs and timers. Our industry-standard, pin-compatible devices help reduce standby current to an extremely low level during the sleep phase and periodically wake up the system in battery-powered designs.
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Low-power timers
Get the most power savings by using our ultra-low power (<35-nA) timers with watchdog functionality and manual reset from to 100 ms to 7200 s.
Real-time clocks (RTCs)
Track time by the year, month, second and other timing intervals with our portfolio of industry-standard RTCs.
General-purpose timers
Generate stable and accurate oscillation or time delays with adjustable duty cycle from microseconds to hours using 555 timers
Technical resources
Application brief
Power Cycling an IoT System with a Nano-power System Timer
Learn how to reduce power and extend the life of your device in battery powered systems, specifically those for IoT systems and connected products.
Application note
BQ32002 APIs for Tiva
Refer to this application report for the API calls used to connect the BQ32002 RTC with the Tiva™ microcontroller.
Application note
TLC555-Q1 Used as a Positive and Negative Charge Pump
Learn about a unique use for 555 timers in reverse battery protection. These timers can be used as charge pumps to easily generate positive or negative voltage multipliers in a cost-effective way.