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.

Wake up timer Time stamp High Temp. operation High Temp. operation High Temp. operation +125℃operation Power switching Power switching RX8804CE RA8804CE RA8000CE RA4000CE RX8901CE RX4901CE RX8111CE RX4000CE RX8900CE RA8900CE RX8130CE

<  Product Name  >
RA series  Automotive grade
RX series  Consumer Electronics, Industrial Equipment
8XXX series IC interface
4XXX series SPI interface

* Please refer to the product list for products other than those that come in a 3.2 x 2.5 mm package.

 

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
- - -

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