Hi there

Have you tried the DS1275 chip from Dallas? 8 pin chip and sources power from
the serial
port?


Regards
Richard


Stefan Sczekalla-Waldschmidt wrote:

> John Payson wrote:
> >
> >         |I am currently working on a design project that involves
> > communication
> > > |between a PIC 16C76 and a PC, and need a low power solution for
> > > serial
> > > |communications.  The device will be battery powered and will not
> > > normally
> > > |use the serial connection.  Thus the serial component should have the
> > > |capability of sleeping while not being used to conserve battery life,
> > > and
> > > |have the ability to wake up when it senses communication from the PC.
> > > I
> > > |have looked at the Maxim MAX223 which seems to be what I want, but I
> > > am not
> > > |sure if this is the best way to go.  Any Suggestions?
> > >