fred jones wrote:

> Hi all,
> I sent a message earlier but haven't seen it come across so I'll give 
> it another try.  I have never used a real time clock or I2C comm.  I 
> found a suitable candidate, DS1388, with I2C and trickle charge for a 
> backup battery.  Unfortunately I can't find a supplier for it 
> including Maxim.  I looked at the DS1302 which is not I2C but is 
> available however its 3 wire interface uses RC3 for a synch clock.  
> Will this be a problem for using the other I2C devices?  Any help is 
> appreciated.
> Thanks,
> FJ
>
>
Look at Xicor. I think somebody bought them recently, but they have a 
complete I2C clock family and voltage range.

I no longer recommend Maxim or Dallas Semi (also Maxim) for new designs. 
These guys are just too flakey.

--Bob

-- 
Note: To protect our network,
attachments must be sent to
attach@engineer.cotse.net .
1-520-777-7606 USA/Canada
http://beam.to/azengineer

-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist