MAXIM DS1994

19-5049; 11/09
DS1994
DS1994
4Kb Plus Time Memory iButton®
www.maxim-ic.com
SPECIAL FEATURES
COMMON iButton FEATURES
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4096 bits of Read/Write Nonvolatile Memory
256-bit Scratchpad Ensures Integrity of Data
Transfer
Memory Partitioned into 256-bit Pages for
Packetizing Data
Data Integrity Assured with Strict Read/Write
Protocols
Contains Real-Time Clock/Calendar in Binary
Format
Interval Timer Can Automatically Accumulate
Time When Power is Applied
Programmable Cycle Counter can Accumulate
the Number of System Power-On/Off Cycles
Programmable Alarms Can Be Set to Generate
Interrupts for Interval Timer, Real-Time
Clock, and/or Cycle Counter
Write-Protect Feature Provides Tamperproof
Time Data
Programmable Expiration Date That Limits
Access to SRAM and Timekeeping
Clock Accuracy is Better Than ±2 Minutes/
Month at 25°C
Operating Temperature Range from -40°C to
+70°C
Over 10 Years of Data Retention
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F5 MicroCan
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Unique, Factory-Lasered, and Tested 64-bit
Registration Number (8-bit Family Code +
48-bit Serial Number + 8-bit CRC Tester)
Assures Absolute Traceability Because No
Two Parts Are Alike
Multidrop Controller for 1-Wire Network
Digital Identification and Information by
Momentary Contact
Chip-Based Data Carrier Compactly Stores
Information
Data Can Be Accessed While Affixed to
Object
Economically Communicates to Bus Master
with a Single Digital Signal at 16.3kbps
Standard 16mm Diameter and 1-Wire®
Protocol Ensure Compatibility with iButton
Family
Button Shape is Self-Aligning with CupShaped Probes
Durable Stainless Steel Case Engraved with
Registration Number Withstands Harsh
Environments
Easily Affixed with Self-Stick Adhesive
Backing, Latched by its Flange, or Locked
with a Ring Pressed onto its Rim
Presence Detector Acknowledges when
Reader First Applies Voltage
Meets UL#913 (4th Edit.); Intrinsically Safe
Apparatus, Approved under Entity Concept
for Use in Class I, Division 1, Group A, B, C
and D Locations
ORDERING INFORMATION
DS1994L-F5+
F5 MicroCan
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
EXAMPLES OF ACCESSORIES
DS9096P Self-Stick Adhesive Pad
DS9101 Multi-Purpose Clip
DS9093RA Mounting Lock Ring
DS9093F Snap-In Fob
DS9092 iButton Probe
iButton and 1-Wire are registered trademarks of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
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iButton DESCRIPTION
The DS1994 Memory iButton is a rugged read/write data carrier that acts as a localized database, easily
accessible with minimal hardware. The nonvolatile memory and optional timekeeping capability offer a
simple solution to storing and retrieving vital information pertaining to the object to which the iButton is
attached. Data is transferred serially through the 1-Wire protocol that requires only a single data lead and
a ground return.
The scratchpad is an additional page that acts as a buffer when writing to memory. Data is first written to
the scratchpad where it can be read back. After the data has been verified, a copy scratchpad command
transfers the data to memory. This process ensures data integrity when modifying the memory. A 48-bit
serial number is factory lasered into each DS1994 to provide a guaranteed unique identity that allows for
absolute traceability. The durable MicroCan package is highly resistant to environmental hazards such as
dirt, moisture, and shock. Its compact, coin-shaped profile is self-aligning with mating receptacles,
allowing the DS1994 to be easily used by human operators. Accessories permit the DS1994 to be
mounted on almost any surface including plastic key fobs, photo-ID badges, and PC boards.
The DS1994 also includes time-keeping functions, a real-time clock/calendar, interval timer, cycle
counter, and programmable interrupts, in addition to the nonvolatile memory. The internal clock can be
programmed to deny memory access based on absolute time/date, total elapsed time, or the number of
accesses. These features allow the DS1994 to be used to create a stopwatch, alarm clock, time and date
stamp, logbook, hour meter, calendar, system power cycle timer, interval timer, and event scheduler.
OPERATION
The DS1994 has four main data components: 1) 64-bit lasered ROM, 2) 256-bit scratchpad, 3) 4096-bit
SRAM, and 4) timekeeping registers. The timekeeping section utilizes an on-chip oscillator that is
connected to a 32.768kHz crystal. The SRAM and time-keeping registers reside in one contiguous
address space referred to hereafter as memory. All data is read and written least significant bit first.
The memory functions are not available until the ROM function protocol has been established. This
protocol is described in the ROM functions flowchart (Figure 9). The master must first provide one of
four ROM function commands: 1) read ROM, 2) match ROM, 3) search ROM, or 4) skip ROM. After a
ROM function sequence has been successfully executed, the memory functions are accessible and the
master can then provide any one of the four memory function commands (Figure 6).
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Figure 1. DS1994 BLOCK DIAGRAM
1-WIRE
PORT
ROM
FUNCTION
CONTROL
1-W
64-BIT
LASERED
ROM
MEMORY
FUNCTION
CONTROL
PARASITEPOWERED
CIRCUITRY
256-BIT
SCRATCHPAD
SRAM
16 PAGES
oF 256-BITS
PAGES
3V LITHIUM
TIMEKEEPING
FUNCTIONS
HOLDING REGISTERS
32.768 kHz
OSCILLATOR
INTERNAL REGISTERS
& COUNTERS
PARASITE POWER
The block diagram (Figure 1) shows the parasite-powered circuitry. This circuitry steals power whenever
the data input is high. The data line provides sufficient power as long as the specified timing and voltage
requirements are met. The advantages of parasite power are two-fold: 1) by parasiting off this input,
battery power is not consumed for 1-Wire ROM function commands, and 2) if the battery is exhausted for
any reason, the ROM may still be read normally. The remaining circuitry of the DS1994 is solely
operated by battery energy.
64-BIT LASERED ROM
Each DS1994 contains a unique ROM code that is 64 bits long. The first 8 bits are a 1-Wire family code.
The next 48 bits are a unique serial number. The last 8 bits are a CRC of the first 56 bits. (See Figure 2.)
The 1-Wire CRC is generated using a polynomial generator consisting of a shift register and XOR gates,
as shown in Figure 3. The polynomial is X8 + X5 + X4 + 1. Additional information about the 1-Wire
Cyclic Redundancy Check is available in Application Note 27: Understanding and Using Cyclic
Redundancy Checks with Maxim iButton Products. The shift register bits are initialized to zero. Then
starting with the least significant bit of the family code, 1 bit at a time is shifted in. After the 8th bit of the
family code has been entered, then the serial number is entered. After the 48th bit of the serial number has
been entered, the shift register contains the CRC value. Shifting in the 8 bits of CRC should return the
shift register to all zeros.
Figure 2. 64-BIT LASERED ROM
MSB
LSB
8-Bit CRC Code
MSB
48-Bit Serial Number
LSB
MSB
8-Bit Family Code (04h)
LSB
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MSB
LSB
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Figure 3. 1-WIRE CRC CODE
8
5
4
Polynomial = X + X + X + 1
st
nd
1
STAGE
X
0
rd
2
STAGE
X
1
th
3
STAGE
X
2
th
4
STAGE
X
3
th
5
STAGE
X
4
th
6
STAGE
X
5
th
7
STAGE
X
6
8
STAGE
X
7
X
8
INPUT DATA
MEMORY
The memory map in Figure 4 shows a 32-Byte page called the scratchpad, and additional 32-Byte pages
called memory. The DS1994 contains 16 pages that make up the 4096-bit SRAM. The DS1994 also
contains page 16, which has only 30 Bytes containing the timekeeping registers.
The scratchpad is an additional page that acts as a buffer when writing to memory. Data is first written to
the scratchpad where it can be read back. After the data has been verified, a copy scratchpad command
transfers the data to memory. This process ensures data integrity when modifying the memory.
TIMEKEEPING
A 32.768kHz crystal oscillator is used as the time base for the timekeeping functions. The oscillator can
be turned on or off by an enable bit in the control register. The oscillator must be on for the real-time
clock, interval timer, and cycle counter to function.
The timekeeping functions are double buffered. This feature allows the master to read time or count
without the data changing while it is being read. To accomplish this, a snapshot of the counter data is
transferred to holding registers that the user accesses. This occurs after the 8th bit of the read memory
function command.
Real-Time Clock
The real-time clock is a 5-Byte binary counter. It is incremented 256 times per second. The least
significant Byte is a count of fractional seconds. The upper 4 Bytes are a count of seconds. The real-time
clock can accumulate 136 years of seconds before rolling over. Time/date is represented by the number of
seconds since a reference point, which is determined by the user. For example, 12:00 A.M., January 1,
1970 could be a reference point.
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Figure 4. DS1994 MEMORY MAP
SCRATCHPAD
NOTE: Each page is 32 bytes (256 bits). The hex values
represent the starting address for each page or register.
PAGE
MEMORY
PAGE 0
0000h
PAGE 1
0020h
PAGE 2
0040h
PAGE 3
0060h
PAGE 4
0080h
PAGE 5
00A0h
PAGE 6
00C0h
PAGE 7
00E0h
PAGE 8
0100h
PAGE 9
0120h
PAGE 10
0140h
PAGE 11
0160h
PAGE 12
0180h
PAGE 13
01A0h
PAGE 14
01C0h
PAGE 15
01E0h
PAGE 16
0200h
PAGE 16
TIMEKEEPING REGISTERS
STATUS REGISTER
0200h
CONTROL REGISTER
0201h
REAL-TIME
COUNTER REGISTERS
0202h
INTERVAL TIME
COUNTER REGISTERS
0207h
CYCLE
COUNTER REGISTERS
020Ch
REAL-TIME
ALARM REGISTERS
0210h
INTERVAL TIME
ALARM REGISTERS
0215h
CYCLE
ALARM REGISTERS
021Ah
STATUS REGISTER
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
X
X
CCE
ITE
RTE
CCF
ITF
RTF
4
3
2
1
0
OSC
RO
WPC
WPI
WPR
CONTROL REGISTER
7
6
5
DSEL
STOP
START
AUTO
MAN
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0200h
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Interval Timer
The interval timer is a 5-Byte binary counter. When enabled, it is incremented 256 times per second. The
least significant Byte is a count of fractional seconds. The interval timer can accumulate 136 years of
seconds before rolling over. The interval timer has two modes of operation that are selected by the
AUTO/MAN bit in the control register. In the auto mode, the interval timer begins counting after the data
line has been high for a period of time determined by the DSEL bit in the control register. Similarly, the
interval timer stops counting after the data line has been low for a period of time determined by the DSEL
bit. In the manual mode, time accumulation is controlled by the STOP/START bit in the control register.
NOTE: For auto mode operation, the high level on the data line must be greater than or equal to 2.1V.
Cycle Counter
The cycle counter is a 4-Byte binary counter. It increments after the falling edge of the data line if the
appropriate data line timing has been met. This timing is selected by the DSEL bit in the control register.
(See the Status/Control section).
NOTE: For cycle counter operation, the high level on the data line must be greater than or equal to 2.1V.
Alarm Registers
The alarm registers for the real-time clock, interval timer, and cycle counter all operate in the same
manner. When the value of a given counter equals the value in its associated alarm register, the
appropriate flag bit is set in the status register. If the corresponding interrupt enable bit in the status
register is set, an interrupt is generated. If a counter and its associated alarm register are write protected
when an alarm occurs, access to the device becomes limited. (See the Status/Control, Interrupts, and
Programmable Expiration sections.)
STATUS/CONTROL REGISTERS
The status and control registers are the first two Bytes of page 16 (see Figure 4).
Status Register
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
X
X
CCE
ITE
RTE
CCF
ITF
RTF
DON’T CARE BITS
0
RTF
Real-time clock alarm flag
1
ITF
Interval timer alarm flag
2
CCF
Cycle counter alarm flag
READ ONLY
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When a given alarm occurs, the corresponding alarm flag is set to a logic 1. The alarm flag is cleared by
reading the status register.
3
RTE
Real-time clock alarm flag
4
ITE
Interval timer alarm flag
5
CCE
Cycle counter alarm flag
Writing any of the interrupt enable bits to a logic 0 allows an interrupt condition to be generated when its
corresponding alarm flag is set (see the Interrupts section).
Control Register
7
DSEL
6
STOP
START
5
AUTO
MAN.
4
3
2
1
0
OSC
RO
WPC
WPI
WPR
0
WPR
Write protect real-time clock/alarms registers
1
WPI
Write protect interval timer/alarms registers
2
WPC
Write protect cycle counter/alarms registers
0201h
Setting a write protect bit to a logic 1 permanently write protects the corresponding counter and alarm
registers, all write protect bits, and additional bits in the control register. The write protect bits cannot be
written in a normal manner (see the Write Protect/Programmable Expiration section).
3
RO
Read only
If a programmable expiration occurs and the read only bit is set to a logic 1, then the DS1994 becomes
read only. If a programmable expiration occurs and the read only bit is a logic 0, then only the 64-bit
lasered ROM can be accessed (see the Write Protect/Programmable Expiration section).
4
OSC
Oscillator enable
This bit controls the crystal oscillator. When set to a logic 1, the oscillator starts operation. When the
oscillator bit is a logic 0, the oscillator stops.
5
AUTO/MAN
Automatic/Manual Mode
When this bit is set to a logic 1, the interval timer is in automatic mode. In this mode, the interval timer is
enabled by the data line. When this bit is set to a logic 0, the interval timer is in manual mode. In this
mode, the interval timer is enabled by the STOP/START bit.
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STOP/START
Stop/Start (in manual mode)
If the interval timer is in manual mode, the interval timer starts counting when this bit is set to a logic 0
and stops counting when set to a logic 1. If the interval timer is in automatic mode, this bit has no effect.
7
DSEL
Delay Select Bit
This bit selects the delay that it takes for the cycle counter and the interval timer (in auto mode) to see a
transition on the data line. When this bit is set to a logic 1, the delay time is 123  2ms. This delay allows
communication on the data line without starting or stopping the interval timer and without incrementing
the cycle counter. When this bit is set to a logic 0, the delay time is 3.5  0.5ms.
MEMORY FUNCTION COMMANDS
The Memory Function Flowchart (Figure 6) describes the protocols necessary for accessing the memory.
An example follows the flowchart. Three address registers are provided as shown in Figure 5. The first
two registers represent a 16-bit target address (TA1, TA2). The third register is the ending offset/data
status Byte (E/S).
The target address points to a unique Byte location in memory. The first 5 bits of the target address
(T4:T0) represent the Byte offset within a page. This Byte offset points to one of 32 possible Byte
locations within a given page. For instance, 00000b points to the first Byte of a page where as 11111b
would point to the last Byte of a page.
The third register (E/S) is a read only register. The first 5 bits (E4:E0) of this register are called the
ending offset. The ending offset is a Byte offset within a page (1 of 32 Bytes). Bit 5 (PF) is the partial
Byte flag. Bit 6 (OF) is the overflow flag. Bit 7 (AA) is the authorization accepted flag.
Figure 5. ADDRESS REGISTERS
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
TARGET ADDRESS (TA1)
T7
T6
T5
T4
T3
T2
T1
T0
TARGET ADDRESS (TA2)
T15
T14
T13
T12
T11
T10
T9
T8
ENDING ADDRESS WITH
DATA STATUS (E/S)
(READ ONLY)
AA
OF
PF
E4
E3
E2
E1
E0
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Write Scratchpad Command [0Fh]
After issuing the write scratchpad command, the user must first provide the 2-Byte target address,
followed by the data to be written to the scratchpad. The data is written to the scratchpad starting at the
Byte offset (T4:T0). The ending offset (E4:E0) is the Byte offset at which the host stops writing data. The
maximum ending offset is 11111b (31d). If the host attempts to write data past this maximum offset, the
overflow flag (OF) is set and the remaining data is ignored. If the user writes an incomplete Byte and an
overflow has not occurred, the partial Byte flag (PF) is set.
Read Scratchpad Command [AAh]
This command can be used to verify scratchpad data and target address. After issuing the read scratchpad
command, the user can begin reading. The first two Bytes are the target address. The next Byte is the
ending offset/data status Byte (E/S), followed by the scratchpad data beginning at the Byte offset (T4:T0).
The user can read data until the end of the scratchpad, after which the data read is all logic 1’s.
Copy Scratchpad [55h]
This command is used to copy data from the scratchpad to memory. After issuing the copy scratchpad
command, the user must provide a 3-Byte authorization pattern. This pattern must exactly match the data
contained in the three address registers (TA1, TA2, E/S, in that order). If the pattern matches, the AA
(authorization accepted) flag is set and the copy begins. A logic 0 is transmitted after the data has been
copied until the user issues a reset pulse. Any attempt to reset the part is ignored while the copy is in
progress. Copy typically takes 30s.
The data to be copied is determined by the three address registers. The scratchpad data, from the
beginning offset through the ending offset, is copied to memory, starting at the target address. Anywhere
from 1 to 32 Bytes can be copied to memory with this command. Whole Bytes are copied even if only
partially written. The AA flag is cleared only by executing a write scratchpad command.
Read Memory [F0h]
The read memory command can be used to read the entire memory. After issuing the command, the user
must provide the 2-Byte target address. After the two Bytes, the user reads data beginning from the target
address and can continue until the end of memory, at which point logic 1’s are read. It is important to
realize that the target address registers contain the address provided. The ending offset/data status Byte is
unaffected.
The hardware of the DS1994 provides a means to accomplish error-free writing to the memory section.
To safeguard reading data in the 1-Wire environment and to simultaneously speed up data transfers, it is
recommended to packetize data into data packets of the size of one memory page each. Such a packet
would typically store a 16-bit CRC with each page of data to ensure rapid, error-free data transfers that
eliminate having to read a page multiple times to determine if the received data is correct or not. (Refer to
Application Note 114 for the recommended file structure to be used with the 1-Wire environment.)
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Figure 6. MEMORY FUNCTIONS FLOWCHART
Master TX Memory
Function Command
0FH
Write
Scratchpad
?
Y
Bus Master TX
TA1 (T7:T0)
A AH
Read
Scratchpad
?
Y
N
Bus Master RX
TA2 (T15:T8)
DS1994 sets Scratchpad
Offset = (T4:T0) and
Clears (PF, OF, AA)
Master RX Ending
Offset with Data
Status (E/S)
Master TX Data Byte
To Scratchpad Offset
DS1994 Sets
Scratchpad
Offset = (T4:T0)
DS1994 sets (E4:E0)
= Scratchpad Offset
DS1994 Increments
Scratchpad Offset
N
Scratchpad Offset =
11111b ?
Y
Y
OF = 1
N
Bus Master
TX Data
?
N
Second Part
Bus Master RX
TA1 (T7:T0)
Bus Master TX
TA2 (T15:T8)
Bus Master
TX Reset
?
N
To Figure 6
Master RX Data
Byte From
Scratchpad Offset
Y
Bus Master
TX Reset
?
DS1994 Increments
N
Scratchpad Offset
ScratchN
pad Offset =
Y
Partial
11111b ?
Byte Written
?
Y
Bus
Master
N
PF = 1
RX "1"s
Y
Bus Master
TX Reset
?
Y
From Figure 6
Second Part
DS1994 TX
Presence Pulse
(See Figure 9)
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Figure 6. MEMORY FUNCTIONS FLOWCHART (continued)
From Figure 6
First Part
55H
Copy
Scratchpad
?
Y
Y
F0H
Read Memory
?
N
N
Bus Master TX
TA1 (T7:T0)
Bus Master TX
TA1 (T7:T0)
Bus Master TX
TA2 (T15:T8)
Bus Master TX
TA2 (T15:T8)
Bus Master TX
E/S Byte
Auth.
Code Match
?
Y
AA = 1
DS1994 sets Memory
Address = (T15:T0)
N
Master RX Data
Byte From
Memory Address
DS1994 TX "1"s
DS1994
Increments
Address Counter
DS1994 Copies
Scratchpad Data
To Memory
Y
Bus Master
TX Reset
?
N
DS1994 TX "0"s
N
N
Bus Master
TX Reset
?
Y
Bus Master
TX Reset
?
Y
N
To Figure 6
First Part
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Memory
Address
= 21Dh ?
Y
Bus Master
RX "1"s
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MEMORY FUNCTION EXAMPLES
Example: Write two data Bytes to memory locations 0026h and 0027h (the seventh and eighth Bytes of
page 1). Read entire memory.
MASTER MODE
TX
RX
TX
TX
TX
TX
TX
TX
RX
TX
TX
RX
RX
RX
RX
TX
RX
TX
TX
TX
TX
TX
TX
RX
TX
TX
TX
TX
RX
TX
RX
DATA (LSB FIRST)
Reset
Presence
CCh
0Fh
26h
00h
<2 data Bytes>
Reset
Presence
CCh
AAh
26h
00h
07h
<2 data Bytes>
Reset
Presence
CCh
55h
26h
00h
07h
Reset
Presence
CCh
F0h
00h
00h
<542 Bytes>
Reset
Presence
COMMENTS
Reset pulse (480s–960s)
Presence pulse
Issue skip ROM command
Issue write scratchpad command
TA1, beginning offset = 6
TA2, address = 0026h
Write 2 Bytes of data to scratchpad
Reset pulse
Presence pulse
Issue skip ROM command
Issue read scratchpad command
Read TA1, beginning offset = 6
Read TA2, address = 0026h
Read E/S, ending offset = 7, flags = 0
Read scratchpad data and verify
Reset pulse
Presence pulse
Issue skip ROM command
Issue copy scratchpad command
TA1
TA2 AUTHORIZATION CODE
E/S
Reset pulse
Presence pulse
Issue skip ROM command
Issue read memory command
TA1, beginning offset = 6
TA2, address = 0000h
Read entire memory
Reset pulse
Presence pulse, done
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WRITE PROTECT/PROGRAMMABLE EXPIRATION
The write protect bits (WPR, WPI, WPC) provide a means of write protecting the timekeeping data and
limiting access to the DS1994 when an alarm occurs (programmable expiration). The write protect bits
cannot be written by performing a single copy scratchpad command. Instead, to write these bits, the copy
scratchpad command must be performed three times. Please note that the AA bit is set, as expected, after
the first copy command is successfully executed. Therefore, the authorization pattern for the second and
third copy command should have this bit set. The read scratchpad command can be used to verify the
authorization pattern.
The write protect bits, once set, permanently write protect their corresponding counter and alarm
registers, all write protect bits, and certain control register bits as shown in Figure 7. The time/count
registers continue to count if the oscillator is enabled. If the user wishes to set more than one write protect
bit, the user must set them at the same time. Once a write protect bit is set it cannot be undone, and the
remaining write protect bits, if not set, cannot be set. The programmable expiration takes place when one
or more write protect bits have been set and a corresponding alarm occurs. If the RO (read only) bit is set,
only the read scratch and read memory function commands are available. If the RO bit is a logic 0, no
memory function commands are available. The ROM functions are always available.
Figure 7. WRITE PROTECT CHART
WRITE PROTECT BIT SET:
Data Protected from
User Modification:
WPR
Real-Time Clock
Real-Time Alarm
WPR
WPI
WPC
RO
OSC*
WPI
WPC
Interval Timer
Cycle Counter
Interval Time Alarm
Cycle Counter Alarm
WPR
WPR
WPI
WPI
WPC
WPC
RO
RO
OSC*
OSC*
STOP/START **
DSEL
AUTO/MAN
* Becomes write 1 only, i.e., once written to a logic 1, cannot be written back to a logic 0.
** Forced to a logic 0.
1-WIRE BUS SYSTEM
The 1-Wire bus is a system that has a single bus master and one or more slaves. In most instances, the
DS1994 behaves as a slave. The exception is when the DS1994 generates an interrupt due to a
timekeeping alarm. The discussion of this bus system is broken down into three topics: hardware
configuration, transaction sequence, and 1-Wire signaling (signal types and timing).
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
The 1-Wire bus has only a single line by definition; it is important that each device on the bus be able to
drive it at the appropriate time. To facilitate this, each device attached to the 1-Wire bus must have opendrain or three-state outputs. The 1-Wire port of the DS1994 is open drain with an internal circuit
equivalent to that shown in Figure 8. A multidrop bus consists of a 1-Wire bus with multiple slaves
attached. The 1-Wire bus has a maximum data rate of 16.3kbps and requires a pullup resistor of
approximately 5k. The idle state for the 1-Wire bus is high. If for any reason a transaction needs to be
suspended, the bus MUST be left in the idle state if the transaction is to resume. If this does not occur and
the bus is left low for more than 120s, one or more of the devices on the bus can be reset.
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Figure 8. HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
BUS MASTE R
VPUP
DS1994 1-Wire PORT
RPU
RX
TX
DA TA
RX = RE CE IVE
Open Drain
Port Pin
RX
TX
5 µA
Typ.
TX = TRA NSMIT
100 
MOSFE T
TRANSACTION SEQUENCE
The protocol for accessing the DS1994 through the 1-Wire port is as follows:
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Initialization
ROM Function Command
Memory Function Command
Transaction/Data
INITIALIZATION
All transactions on the 1-Wire bus begin with an initialization sequence. The initialization sequence
consists of a reset pulse transmitted by the bus master, followed by presence pulse(s) transmitted by the
slave(s). The presence pulse lets the bus master know that the DS1994 is on the bus and is ready to
operate. For more details, see the 1-Wire Signaling section.
ROM FUNCTION COMMANDS
Once the bus master has detected a presence, it can issue one of the four ROM function commands. All
ROM function commands are 8 bits long. A list of these commands follows (see the flowchart in Figure
9).
Read ROM [33h]
This command allows the bus master to read the DS1994’s 8-bit family code, unique 48-bit serial number, and 8-bit CRC. This command can only be used if there is a single DS1994 on the bus. If more than
one slave is present on the bus, a data collision occurs when all slaves try to transmit at the same time
(open drain produces a wired-AND result). The resultant family code and 48–bit serial number usually
result in a mismatch of the CRC.
Match ROM [55h]
The match ROM command, followed by a 64-bit ROM sequence, allows the bus master to address a
specific DS1994 on a multidrop bus. Only the DS1994 that exactly matches the 64-bit ROM sequence
responds to the subsequent memory function command. All slaves that do not match the 64-bit ROM
sequence wait for a reset pulse. This command can be used with a single or multiple devices on the bus.
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Figure 9. ROM FUNCTIONS FLOWCHART
Master TX
Reset Pulse
DS1994 TX
Presence Pulse
Master TX ROM
Function Comm and
33H
Read ROM
Command
?
Y
N
55H
Match ROM
Command
?
F0H
Search ROM
Command
?
Y
N
Y
N
ECH
Search Int.
Command
?
Y
N
Interrupt
N
?
DS1994 TX
Fam ily Code
1 Byte
Master TX Bit 0
Bit 0
Match ?
N
N
DS1994 TX Bit 0
DS1994 TX Bit 0
Master TX Bit 0
Master TX Bit 0
Bit 0
Match ?
DS1994 TX Bit 1
Master TX Bit 1
Bit 1
Match ?
N
N
Y
DS1994 TX
CRC Byte
Y
DS1994 TX Bit 0
Y
Y
DS1994 TX
Serial Num ber
6 Bytes
DS1994 TX Bit 0
Bit 63
Match ?
Y
N
N
N
Y
DS1994 TX Bit 1
DS1994 TX Bit 1
Master TX Bit 1
DS1994 TX Bit 1
Bit 1
Match ?
Bit 1
Match ?
Y
Master TX Bit 63
Bit 0
Match ?
Master TX Bit 1
N
Y
DS1994 TX Bit 63
DS1994 TX Bit 63
DS1994 TX Bit 63
DS1994 TX Bit 63
Master TX Bit 63
Master TX Bit 63
Bit 63
Match ?
Y
Master TX Mem ory
Function Command
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Bit 63
Match ?
Y
N
CCH
Skip ROM
Command
?
Y
N
DS1994
Skip ROM [CCh]
This command can save time in a single drop bus system by allowing the bus master to access the
memory functions without providing the 64-bit ROM code. If more than one slave is present on the bus
and a read command is issued following the Skip ROM command, data collision occurs on the bus as
multiple slaves transmit simultaneously (open-drain pulldowns produce a wired-AND result).
Search ROM [F0h]
When a system is initially brought up, the bus master might not know the number of devices on the 1Wire bus or their 64-bit ROM codes. The search ROM command allows the bus master to use a process
of elimination to identify the 64-bit ROM codes of all slave devices on the bus. The search ROM process
is the repetition of a simple three–step routine: read a bit, read the complement of the bit, then write the
desired value of that bit. The bus master performs this simple, three-step routine on each bit of the ROM.
After one complete pass, the bus master knows the contents of the ROM in one device. Additional passes
can identify the remaining number of devices and their ROM codes. Refer to Application Note 187: 1Wire Search Algorithm for a detailed discussion, including an example.
Search Interrupt [ECh]
This ROM command works exactly as the normal ROM Search, but it identifies only devices with
interrupts that have not yet been acknowledged.
1-WIRE SIGNALING
The DS1994 requires strict protocols to ensure data integrity. The protocol consists of five types of
signaling on one line: reset sequence with reset pulse and presence pulse, write 0, write 1, read data, and
interrupt pulse. The bus master initiates all these signals except presence pulse and interrupt pulse. The
initialization sequence required to begin any communication with the DS1994 is shown in Figure 10. A
reset pulse followed by a presence pulse indicates the DS1994 is ready to send or receive data given the
correct ROM command and memory function command. The bus master transmits (Tx) a reset pulse
(tRSTL, minimum 480s). The bus master then releases the line and goes into receive mode (Rx). The 1Wire bus is pulled to a high state through the pullup resistor. After detecting the rising edge on the data
line, the DS1994 waits (tPDH, 15s to 60s) and then transmits the presence pulse (tPDL, 60s to 240s).
There are special conditions if interrupts are enabled for which the bus master must check the state of the
1-Wire bus after being in the Rx mode for 480s. These conditions are discussed in the Interrupt section.
READ/WRITE TIME SLOTS
The definitions of write and read time slots are illustrated in Figure 11. The master driving the data line
low initiates all time slots. The falling edge of the data line synchronizes the DS1994 to the master by
triggering a delay circuit in the DS1994. During write time slots, the delay circuit determines when the
DS1994 samples the data line. For a read data time slot, if a 0 is to be transmitted, the delay circuit
determines how long the DS1994 holds the data line low overriding the 1 generated by the master. If the
data bit is a 1, the iButton leaves the read data time slot unchanged.
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Figure 10. INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE RESET AND PRESENCE PULSES
MASTER TX
"RESET PULSE"
MASTER RX "PRESENCE PULSE"
tRSTH
VPULLUP
VPULLUP MIN
VIH MIN
VIL MAX
0V
tR
tRSTL
RESISTOR
MASTER
DS1994
tPDH
tPDL
480µs  tRSTL < *
480µs  tRSTH < **
* In order not to mask interrup signaling
by other devices on the 1-Wire bus, tRSTL
+ tR should always be less than 960 us.
15µs  tPDH < 60µs
** Includes recovery time
60  tPDL < 240µs
Figure 11. READ/WRITE TIMING DIAGRAM
Write-One Time Slot
tSLOT
VPULLUP
VPULLUP MIN
VIH MIN
DS1994
Sampling Window
VIL MAX
0V
tLOW1
15µs
60µs
RESISTOR
MASTER
60µs  tSLOT < 120µs
1µs  tLOW1 < 15µs
1µs  tREC < 
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tREC
DS1994
Figure 11. READ/WRITE TIMING DIAGRAM (continued)
Write-Zero Time Slot
tREC
tSLOT
VPULLUP
VPULLUP MIN
VIH MIN
DS1994
Sampling Window
VIL MAX
0V
15µs
60µs
t LOW0
RESISTOR
60µs  tLOW0 < tSLOT < 120µs
MASTER
1µs  tREC < 
Read-Data Time Slot
tREC
tSLOT
VPULLUP
VPULLUP MIN
VIH MIN
Master
Sampling Window
VIL MAX
0V
tSU
tRELEASE
tLOWR
tRDV
RESISTOR
MASTER
DS1994
60µs  tSLOT < 120µs
1µs  tLOWR < 15µs
0  tRELEASE < 45µs
1µs  tREC < 
tRDV = 15µs
tSU < 1µs
Interrupts
If the DS1994 detects an alarm condition, it automatically sets the corresponding alarm flag in the status
register. An interrupt condition begins whenever any alarm flag is set and the flag’s corresponding
interrupt bit is enabled. The interrupt condition ceases when the alarm flags are cleared (i.e., the interrupt
is acknowledged by reading the status register, address 200H) or if the corresponding interrupt enable bit
is disabled.
The DS1994 can produce two types of interrupts: spontaneous interrupts, called type 1, and delayed
interrupts, type 2. Spontaneous interrupts need to be armed by a reset pulse after all communication on
the 1-Wire bus has finished. A single falling slope on the 1-Wire bus disarms this type of interrupt. If an
alarm condition occurs while the device is disarmed, at first a type 2 interrupt is produced.
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Spontaneous interrupts are signaled by the DS1994 by pulling the data line low for 960s to 3840s as
the interrupt condition begins (Figure 12). After this long low pulse, a presence pulse follows. If the alarm
condition occurs just after the master has sent a reset pulse, i.e., during the high or low time of the
presence pulse, the DS1994 does not assert its interrupt pulse until the presence pulse is finished (Figure
13).
If the DS1994 cannot assert a spontaneous interrupt, either because the data line was not pulled high,
communication was in progress, or the interrupt was not armed, it extends the next reset pulse to a total
length of 960s to 3840s (delayed interrupt). If the alarm condition occurs during the reset low time of
the reset pulse, the DS1994 immediately asserts its interrupt pulse; thus, the total low time of the pulse
can be extended up to 4800s (Figure 14). If a DS1994 with a not previously signaled alarm detects a
power-on cycle on the 1-Wire bus, it sends a presence pulse and waits for the reset pulse sent by the
master to extend it and to subsequently issue a presence pulse (Figure 15). As long as an interrupt has not
been acknowledged by the master, the DS1994 continues sending interrupt pulses.
The interrupt signaling discussed so far is valid for the first opportunity the device has to signal an
interrupt. It is not required for the master to acknowledge an interrupt immediately. If an interrupt is not
acknowledged, the DS1994 continues signaling the interrupt with every reset pulse. To do so, the DS1994
either uses the waveform of the type 2 interrupt (Figure 14) or the waveform of the type 1A interrupt
(Figure 13). The waveform of the type 2 interrupt is observed after a communication to a device other
than the interrupting one; after successful communication to the interrupting device (without
acknowledging the interrupt), the waveform of the type 1A interrupt is found.
Figure 12. TYPE 1 INTERRUPT
V
PUP
RESET
PULSE
PRESENCE
PULSE
INTERRUPT PULSE
960µs - 3840µs
PRESENCE
PULSE
1-WIRE
BUS
GND
Note: No communication following
presence pulse, i. e., no falling edge.
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Interrupt condition occurs here.
DS1994
Figure 13. TYPE 1A INTERRUPT (SPECIAL CASE)
RESET
P U LS E
VPUP
PRESENCE
P U LS E
1-W IRE
BUS
IN TE R RU P T P U LS E
960µs - 3840µs
PRESENCE
P U LS E
V IH O F D S 1994
GND
Interrupt condition occurs during the presence pulse, but the interrupt is not generated
until the presence pulse is com pleted.
Figure 14. TYPE 2 INTERRUPT
PRE SENCE
PU LSE
IN TERR UPT PU LSE
960µs - 4800µs
V PUP
1-W IRE
BUS
G ND
Interrupt condition exists prior to m aster releasing reset.
Figure 15. TYPE 2 INTERRUPT (SPECIAL CASE)
VPUP
PRESENCE
PU LSE
IN T E R R U P T P U L S E
960µs - 3840µs
PRESENCE
PULSE
1 -W IR E
BUS
GND
In te rru p t c o n d itio n o c c u rs w h ile
th e b u s is p o w e re d d o w n .
B u s p o w e rs u p .
L IN E T Y P E L E G E N D :
B u s m a s te r a c tiv e lo w
D S 1 9 9 4 a c tiv e lo w
B o th b u s m a s te r a n d
D S 1 9 9 4 a c tiv e lo w
R e s is to r p u llu p
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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Size
Weight
Expected Service Life
Safety
See mechanical drawing
3.3 grams (F5 package)
10 years at 25C
Meets UL#913 (4th Edit.); Intrinsically Safe Apparatus,
Approved under Entity Concept for use in Class I,
Division 1, Group A, B, C, and D Locations
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*
Voltage on any Pin Relative to Ground
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
-0.5V to +7.0V
-40C to +70C
-40C to +70C
* This is a stress rating only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions
above those indicated in the operation sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect reliability.
(-40°C to +70°C)
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
1-Wire Pullup Voltage
Logic 1
Logic 0
Output Logic Low at 4mA
Input Load Current
SYMBOL
VPUP
VIH
VIL
VOL
IL
MIN
2.8
2.2
-0.3
TYP
MAX
6.0
+0.8
0.4
5
CAPACITANCE
PARAMETER
I/O (1-Wire)
NOTES
1, 2
1
1
1
3
(TA = 25°C)
SYMBOL
CIN/OUT
MIN
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
Time Slot
Write 1 Low Time
Write 0 Low Time
Read Data Valid
Release Time
Read Data Setup
Interrupt
Recovery Time
Reset Time High
Reset Time Low
Presence Detect High
Presence Detect Low
UNITS
V
V
V
V
A
SYMBOL
tSLOT
tLOW1
tLOW0
tRDV
tRELEASE
tSU
tINT
tREC
tRSTH
tRSTL
tPDH
tPDL
MIN
60
1
60
0
960
1
480
480
15
60
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TYP
100
MAX
800
UNITS
pF
NOTES
6, 8
(VPUP = 2.8V to 6.0V; -40°C to +70°C)
TYP
exactly 15
15
MAX
120
15
120
45
1
4800
960
60
240
UNITS
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
NOTES
5
4
7
DS1994
Note 1: All voltages are referenced to ground.
Note 2: VPUP = external pullup voltage, see Figure 8.
Note 3: Input load is to ground.
Note 4: An additional reset or communication sequence cannot begin until the reset high time has
expired.
Note 5: Read data setup time refers to the time the host must pull the 1-Wire bus low to read a bit. Data is
guaranteed to be valid within 1s of this falling edge and remains valid for 14s minimum. (15s
total from falling edge on 1-Wire bus.)
Note 6: Capacitance on the data line could be 800pF when power is first applied. If a 5kresistor is used
to pull up the data line to VPUP, 5s after power has been applied, the parasite capacitance does
not affect normal communications.
Note 7: The reset low time (tRSTL) should be restricted to a maximum of 960s to allow interrupt
signaling; otherwise, it could mask or conceal interrupt pulses.
Note 8: Guaranteed by design, not production tested.
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION
DATE
7/08
11/09
DESCRIPTION
Updated the F5 MicroCan face brand with the latest per PCN H020201.




Updated the ordering information to lead-free.
Replaced "MicroLAN" with "1-Wire network".
Rephrased the "benefits of parasite power" statement.
Replaced references to the Book of iButton Standards with references
to corresponding application notes.
 Relocated the VPUP specification from the EC table header to the DC
electrical characteristics section.
 Deleted the VOH parameter from the EC table.
 In EC table note #2, added a reference to Figure 8.
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