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# Fermion: DS3232 Precise RTC (Breakout)

**Brand:** DFRobot

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/fermion-ds3232-precise-rtc-breakout

## Pricing

- **Price:** $20.34
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (DFRobot):** 46 units
- **SKU:** DF-DFR0821

## Description

A high-precision real-time clock (RTC) breakout board based on the DS3232 chip, featuring an integrated crystal resonator and temperature compensator. The DS3232 maintains accuracy of ±3.5ppm (±0.3 seconds/day) across the full operating range of -40°C to +85°C, making it ideal for applications that demand reliable, precise timekeeping. The DS3232 integrates 236 bytes of battery-backed SRAM for data storage at extremely low power consumption, and maintains accurate timekeeping when main power is interrupted via a backup battery input. The module communicates over I2C and is compatible with 3.3V and 5V controllers. Key Features ±3.5ppm Accuracy – ±0.3 seconds/day drift across -40°C to +85°C Integrated Crystal Resonator – No external crystal needed, with temperature compensation 236-Byte SRAM – Battery-backed storage for low-power data logging Battery Backup – Maintains timekeeping during power interruptions (CR1220 battery, not included) Two Programmable Alarms – Time-of-day alarm outputs Programmable Square Wave Output – Configurable frequency output 12/24 Hour Format – With AM/PM indicator in 12-hour mode Reset Pin – Can be used as a push-button input for microprocessor reset Specifications Chip – DS3232 Operating Voltage – 3.3–5.5V I2C Address – 0x68 SRAM – 236 bytes (0x14–0x1F) Timing Range – 1970–2100 Timing Accuracy – ±3.5ppm (±0.3 sec/day) Operating Temperature – -40°C to +85°C Board Dimensions – 22.5 × 21mm Ideal For IoT data collection and timestamping MCU external wake-up source Precision clocks and alarm systems Low-power data logging with battery backup Package Contents 1× Fermion DS3232 Precise RTC Breakout 1× 2.54mm 7-pin header Note: CR1220 backup battery is not included due to air cargo regulations. Please purchase locally. Resources Product Wiki (DFRobot)

**Product Type:** physical

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