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The RTC Cape provides time tracking capability for the BeagleBone Black even when the power is lost. This cape features the DS1338 I2C-based real-time clock/calendar and a holder for a coin battery type CR2032. Setup, reading, and setting up time is easy with the provided device tree overlay. | The RTC Cape provides time tracking capability for the BeagleBone Black even when the power is lost. This cape features the DS1338 I2C-based real-time clock/calendar and a holder for a coin battery type CR2032. Setup, reading, and setting up time is easy with the provided device tree overlay. | ||
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Revision as of 09:21, 4 June 2014
Contents
Descriptions
The RTC Cape provides time tracking capability for the BeagleBone Black even when the power is lost. This cape features the DS1338 I2C-based real-time clock/calendar and a holder for a coin battery type CR2032. Setup, reading, and setting up time is easy with the provided device tree overlay.
Revision Changes
Revision A1
Initial release of RTC Cape.
Software Support & Compatibility
- All revisions are compatible with BeagleBone and BeagleBone Black using 3.8 kernel.
- Latest software for BeagleBone Black can be downloaded here.
Helpful Links
Specifications
Followings are some specifications of the RTC Cape:
Mechanical Specifications
Size | 2.15" x 2.825" |
Layers | 2 |
PCB Thickness | .062" |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Signal Usage
Power | VDD_3V3EXP |
I2C | I2C1_SCL |
I2C1_SDA | |
Squarewave Output Pin | GPIO1_29 |
Distributors
Please visit Where To Buy for a list of distributors who carry BeagleBoardToys' capes.
Product Images
Documentations
RTC Cape Revision A1
Design files will be posted when the boards are shipped.