Try Holtek's HT1380. It's around 1$. I can send you the interfacing code if
you can get your hands on the device.

Regards

Pailoor

Larry Woods wrote:

> I would like to interface a low-cost clock (w/battery) to a PIC so that I
> can get the Date/Time without depending on having power on the PIC. Any
> suggestions, or is there a better way?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Larry
>
> Larry D. Woods
> l.woods, inc.
> Scottsdale, Arizona  85254
>
> Phone: (602) 992-0028
> Fax:  (602) 404-0519
>
> larry@lwoods.com

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