Abstract: This application describes how to interface a DS1302 RTC using the 3-wire interface to an 8051-type microcontroller. The example includes a schematic and example software written in C. DS1302 Pin Assignment Description This application note demonstrates how to interface a DS1302 real-time clock to an 8051-type microcontroller and provides example code showing basic interface routines. The microcontroller used in this example is the DS2250, and the software is written in C. Operation The program uses three general-purpose port pins on the microcontroller to control the 3-wire synchronous bus. The microcontroller initiates a data transfer by sending a command byte to the DS1302. The microcontroller then sends additional data and/or SCLKs to the DS1302, which transmits or receives data based upon the command byte. The software is shown in Figure 1. A schematic of the circuit is shown in Figure 2. Figure 1. Program Listing (Download ZIP file) For Larger Image Figure 2. Schematic of DS1302 RTC. Related Parts   APP 3449: Feb 21, 2005 DS1302 Trickle-Charge Timekeeping Chip Full Data Sheet (PDF, 348kB) Free Samples Automatic Updates Would you like to be automatically notified when new application notes are published in your areas of interest? Sign up for EE-Mail™. We Want Your Feedback!   Download, PDF Format (20kB)  AN3449, AN 3449, APP3449, Appnote3449, Appnote 3449