DS1991

MultiKey iButton

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DS1991 This product is Not Recommended for New Designs. Some versions may be No Longer Available or being discontinued and subject to Last Time Buy, after which new orders can not be placed. See Ordering Information for details. DS1977
 
DS1991 is only available under allocation due to end of life program. Recommended alternatives will require software/firmware updates to existing systems. 

Description

The DS1991 MultiKey iButton® is a rugged read/write data carrier that acts as three separate electronic keys, offering 1,152 bits of secure, nonvolatile memory. Each key is 384 bits long with distinct 64-bit password and public ID fields (Figure 1). The password field must be matched in order to access the secure memory. Data is transferred serially via the 1-Wire® protocol, which requires only a single data lead and a ground return. The 512-bit scratchpad serves to ensure integrity of data transfers to secure memory. Data should first be written to the scratchpad where it can be read back. After the data has been verified, a copy scratchpad command will transfer the data to the secure memory. This process ensures data integrity when modifying the memory. A 48-bit serial number is factory lasered into each DS1991 to provide a guaranteed unique identity which allows for absolute traceability. The family code for the DS1991 is 02h. The durable MicroCan package is highly resistant to environmental hazards such as dirt, moisture and shock. Its compact button-shaped profile is self-aligning with mating receptacles, allowing the DS1991 to be easily used by human operators. Accessories permit the DS1991 to be mounted on plastic key fobs, photo-ID badges, printed-circuit boards or any smooth surface of an object. Applications include secure access control, debit tokens, work-in-progress tracking, electronic travelers and proprietary data.
 

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This product contains lithium-metal batteries. See applicable regulations for transport requirements for batteries in equipment.

Key Features

  • 1,152-bit secure read/write, nonvolatile memory
  • Secure memory cannot be deciphered without matching 64-bit password
  • Memory is partitioned into 3 blocks of 384 bits each
  • 64-bit password and ID fields for each memory block
  • 512-bit scratchpad ensures data transfer integrity
  • Operating temperature range: -40°C to +70°C
  • Over 10 years of data retention
  • Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Recognized
 

Applications/Uses

  • Guarding Sensitive Financial or Personnel Files
  • Protecting Intellectual Property, such as Licensed Software
  • Restricting Access to Buildings, Cash Drawers, or Maintenance Areas
   

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