RTC Module Selection Guide & Comparison List
Epson offers an extensive lineup of RTC modules with built-in 32.768 kHz crystal units.
In addition to simply keeping time, there are products that also maintain accurate time even in high-temperature environments and products equipped with various other functions.
You can use the flow chart and product comparison table below to assist you in selecting the right product for your needs.
Flow Chart for Selecting an RTC Module
The flow chart shown below is for selecting an RTC module based on the main functions of products that come in a 3.2 x 2.5 mm package.
All RTC modules provide basic functions, including timekeeping, calendar, alarm, and wake-up timer.
You can click on the shapes in the flow chart to get explanations about what each function does or to view detailed comparisons between products.

< Product Name >
RA series Automotive grade
RX series Consumer Electronics, Industrial Equipment
8XXX series I2C interface
4XXX series SPI interface
Comparison Table for Recommended 3.2 x 2.5 mm Products
The table below shows what 3.2 x 2.5 mm RTC modules support what functions.
Dark blue is used to indicate the product we recommend for each function.
RX8901CE | RX4901CE | RA8000CE | RA4000CE | RX8804CE RA8804CE |
RX8900CE RA8900CE |
RX8111CE | RX4111CE | RX8130CE | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DTCXO | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | - |
Interface | I2C | SPI | I2C | SPI | I2C | I2C | I2C | SPI | I2C |
Operating Temperature Max. | +105℃ | +105℃ | +125℃ | +125℃ | +105℃ | +85℃ | +105℃ | +105℃ | +85℃ |
Backup current Typ. / 3 V |
240 nA | 240 nA | 350 nA | 350 nA | 350 nA | 700 nA | 100 nA | 100 nA | 300 nA |
Time stamp | 32 times (Max.) |
32 times (Max.) |
2 times | 2 times | 1 time | - | 8 times | 8 times | - |
EVIN pin | 2 or 3 pin | 0 or 1 or 2 pin | 0 or 1 or 2 pin | 0 or 1 or 2 pin | 1 pin | - | 1 pin | - | - |
Power switching | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | - | ✔ *Need external Diode for VBAT |
✔ | ✔ *Need external Diode for VBAT |
✔ *Built-in backup battery charge control function |
Reset output | - | - | ✔ (optional) |
✔ (optional) |
- | - | - | - | ✔ |
Automotive grade | - | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ RA8804CE |
✔ RA8900CE |
- | - | - |