MAXIM DS1985

19-4892; Rev 8/09
DS1985
16Kb Add-Only iButton
SPECIAL FEATURES
COMMON iButton FEATURES
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16384 bits Electrically Programmable Read Only
Memory (EPROM) communicates with the
economy of one signal plus ground
EPROM partitioned into 64 256-bit pages for
randomly accessing packetized data records
Each memory page can be permanently write
protected to prevent tampering
Device is an “add only” memory where additional
data can be programmed into EPROM without
disturbing existing data
Architecture allows software to patch data by
superseding an old page in favor of a newly
programmed page
Reduces control, address, data, power, and
programming signals to a single data pin
8-bit family code specifies DS1985
communications requirements to reader
Reads over a wide voltage range of 2.8V to 6.0V
from -40°C to +85°C; programs at 11.5V to 12.0V
from -40°C to +85°C
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F3 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 MicroLAN
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 cup-shaped
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
ORDERING INFORMATION
PART
DS1985-F3+
DS1985-F5+
PIN-PACKAGE
F3 MicroCan
F5 MicroCan
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
F5 MicroCan
EXAMPLES OF ACCESSORIES
DS9096P
DS9101
DS9093RA
DS9093F
DS9092
Self-Stick Adhesive Pad
Multi-Purpose Clip
Mounting Lock Ring
Snap-In Fob
iButton Probe
iButton and 1-Wire are registered trademarks of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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iButton DESCRIPTION
The DS1985 16Kb Add-Only iButton is a rugged read/write data carrier that identifies and stores relevant
information about the product or person to which it is attached. This information can be accessed with
minimal hardware, for example a single port pin of a microcontroller. The DS1985 consists of a factorylasered registration number that includes a unique 48-bit serial number, an 8-bit CRC, and an 8-bit Family
Code (0BH) plus 16Kb of EPROM that is user-programmable. The power to program and read the
DS1985 is derived entirely from the 1-Wire communication line. Data is transferred serially via the
1-Wire protocol that requires only a single data lead and a ground return. The entire device can be
programmed and then write-protected if desired. Alternatively, the part may be programmed multiple
times with new data being appended to, but not overwriting, existing data with each subsequent
programming of the device. Note: Individual bits can be changed only from a logical 1 to a logical 0,
never from a logical 0 to a logical 1. A provision is also included for indicating that a certain page or
pages of data are no longer valid and have been replaced with new or updated data that is now residing at
an alternate page address. This page address redirection allows software to patch data and enhance the
flexibility of the device as a standalone database. The 48-bit serial number that is factory-lasered into
each DS1985 provides a guaranteed unique identity that allows for absolute traceability. The durable
MicroCan package is highly resistant to harsh environments such as dirt, moisture, and shock. Its compact
button-shaped profile is self-aligning with cup-shaped receptacles, allowing the DS1985 to be used easily
by human operators or automatic equipment. Accessories permit the DS1985 to be mounted on printed
circuit boards, plastic key fobs, photo-ID badges, ID bracelets, and many other objects. Applications
include work-in-progress tracking, electronic travelers, access control, storage of calibration constants,
and debit tokens.
OVERVIEW
The block diagram in Figure 1 shows the relationships between the major control and memory sections of
the DS1985. The DS1985 has three main data components: 1) 64-bit lasered ROM, 2) 16384-bits
EPROM Data Memory, and 3) 704-bits EPROM Status Memory. The device derives its power for read
operations entirely from the 1-Wire communication line by storing energy on an internal capacitor during
periods of time when the signal line is high and continues to operate off of this “parasite” power source
during the low times of the 1-Wire line until it returns high to replenish the parasite (capacitor) supply.
During programming, 1-Wire communication occurs at normal voltage levels and then is pulsed
momentarily to the programming voltage to cause the selected EPROM bits to be programmed. The
1-Wire line must be able to provide 12 volts and 10 milliamperes to adequately program the EPROM
portions of the part. Whenever programming voltages are present on the 1-Wire line a special high
voltage detect circuit within the DS1985 generates an internal logic signal to indicate this condition. The
hierarchical structure of the 1-Wire protocol is shown in Figure 2. The bus master must first provide one
of the four ROM Function Commands, 1) Read ROM, 2) Match ROM, 3) Search ROM, 4) Skip ROM.
These commands operate on the 64-bit lasered ROM portion of each device and can singulate a specific
device if many are present on the 1-Wire line as well as indicate to the bus master how many and what
types of devices are present. The protocol required for these ROM Function Commands is described in
Figure 8. After a ROM Function Command is successfully executed, the memory functions that operate
on the EPROM portions of the DS1985 become accessible and the bus master may issue any one of the
Figure 8. After a ROM Function Command is successfully executed, the memory functions that operate
on the EPROM portions of the DS1985 become accessible and the bus master may issue any one of the
five Memory Function Commands specific to the DS1985 to read or program the various data fields. The
protocol for these Memory Function Commands is described in Figure 5. All data is read and written least
significant bit first.
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DS1985 BLOCK DIAGRAM Figure 1
64-BIT LASERED ROM
Each DS1985 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 3.)
The 64-bit ROM and ROM Function Control section allow the DS1985 to operate as a 1-Wire device and
follow the 1-Wire protocol detailed in the section “1-Wire Bus System.” The memory functions required
to read and program the EPROM sections of the DS1985 are not accessible until the ROM function
protocol has been satisfied. This protocol is described in the ROM functions flow chart (Figure 8). The 1Wire bus 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
bus master may then provide any one of the memory function commands specific to the DS1985 (Figure
5).
The 1-Wire CRC of the lasered ROM is generated using the polynomial X8 + X5 + X4 + 1. Additional
information about the Dallas Semiconductor 1-Wire Cyclic Redundancy Check is available in the Book
of DS19xx iButton Standards. The shift register acting as the CRC accumulator is initialized to 0. 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 0s.
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HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE FOR 1-WIRE PROTOCOL Figure 2
64-BIT LASERED ROM Figure 3
8-Bit CRC Code
MSB
48- Bit Serial Number
LSB MSB
8-Bit Family Code (0BH)
LSB
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LSB
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16384 BITS EPROM
The memory map in Figure 4 shows the 16384 bits EPROM section of the DS1985 which is configured
as 64 pages of 32 bytes each. The 8-bit scratchpad is an additional register that acts as a buffer when
programming the memory. Data is first written to the scratchpad and then verified by reading a 16-bit
CRC from the DS1985 that confirms proper receipt of the data and address. If the buffer contents are
correct, a programming voltage should be applied and the byte of data will be written into the selected
address in memory. This process ensures data integrity when programming the memory. The details for
reading and programming the 16384 bits EPROM portion of the DS1985 are given in the Memory
Function Commands section.
EPROM STATUS BYTES
In addition to the 16384 bits of data memory the DS1985 provides 704 bits of Status Memory accessible
with separate commands.
The EPROM Status Bytes can be read or programmed to indicate various conditions to the software
interrogating the DS1985. The first 8 bytes of the EPROM Status Memory (addresses 000 to 007H)
contain the Write Protect Page bits that inhibit programming of the corresponding page in the 16384-bit
main memory area if the appropriate write protection bit is programmed. Once a bit has been
programmed in the Write Protect Page section of the Status Memory, the entire 32-byte page that
corresponds to that bit can no longer be altered but may still be read.
The next 8 bytes of the EPROM Status Memory (addresses 020 to 027H) contain the Write Protect bits
that inhibit altering the Page Address Redirection Byte corresponding to each page in the 16384-bit main
memory area.
The following 8 bytes within the EPROM Status Memory (addresses 040 to 047H) are reserved for use
by the iButton operating software TMEX. Their purpose is to indicate which memory pages are already in
use. Originally, all of these bits are unprogrammed, indicating that the device does not store any data. As
soon as data is written to any page of the device under control of TMEX, the bit inside this bitmap
corresponding to that page will be programmed to 0, marking this page as used. These bits are application
flags only and have no impact on the internal logic of the DS1985.
The next 64 bytes of the EPROM Status Memory (addresses 100H to 13FH) contain the Page Address
Redirection Bytes which indicate if one or more of the pages of data in the 16384 bits EPROM section
have been invalidated by software and redirected to the page address contained in the appropriate
redirection byte. The hardware of the DS1985 makes no decisions based on the contents of the Page
Address Redirection Bytes. These additional bytes of Status EPROM allow for the redirection of an entire
page to another page address, indicating that the data in the original page is no longer considered relevant
or valid. With EPROM technology, bits within a page can be changed from a logical 1 to a logical 0 by
programming, but cannot be changed back. Therefore, it is not possible to simply rewrite a page if the
data requires changing or updating, but with space permitting, an entire page of data can be redirected to
another page within the DS1985 by writing the one’s complement of the new page address into the Page
Address Redirection Byte that corresponds to the original (replaced) page.
This architecture allows the user’s software to make a “data patch” to the EPROM by indicating that a
particular page or pages should be replaced with those indicated in the Page Address Redirection Bytes.
To leave an authentic audit trail of data patches, it is recommended to also program the write protect bit
of the Page Address Redirection Byte, after the page redirection is programmed. Without this protection,
it is still possible to modify the Page Address Redirection Byte, making it point to a different memory
page than the true one.
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If a Page Address Redirection Byte has a FFH value, the data in the main memory that corresponds to that
page is valid. If a Page Address Redirection Byte has some other hex value, the data in the page
corresponding to that redirection byte is invalid, and the valid data can now be found at the one’s
complement of the page address indicated by the hex value stored in the associated Page Address
Redirection Byte. A value of FDH in the redirection byte for page 1, for example, would indicate that the
updated data is now in page 2. The details for reading and programming the EPROM status memory
portion of the DS1985 are given in the Memory Function Commands section.
DS 1985 MEMORY MAP Figure 4
8-BIT
SCRATCHPAD
88 BYTES
STATUS MEMORY
REDIRECTION
BYTES
BIT MAP OF
USED PAGES
WRITE-PROTECT BITS
REDIRECTION BYTES
WRITE-PROTECT BITS
DATA MEMORY
STATUS MEMORY MAP
BIT 0 OF ADDRESS 000H=
WRITE PROTECT
OF PAGE 0, ETC.
ADDRESS 100H=PAGE ADDRESS
REDIRECTION BYTE FOR PAGE 0, ETC.
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The Status Memory address range of the DS1985 extends from 000 to 13FH. The memory locations
008H to 01FH, 028H to 03FH, 048H to 0FFH and 140H to 7FFH are physically not implemented.
Reading these locations will usually result in FFH bytes. Attempts to write to these locations will be
ignored. If the bus master sends a starting address higher than 7FFH, the five most significant address bits
are set to 0s by the internal circuitry of the chip. This will result in a mismatch between the CRC
calculated by the DS1985 and the CRC calculated by the bus master, indicating an error condition.
MEMORY FUNCTION COMMANDS
The “Memory Function Flow Chart” (Figure 5) describes the protocols necessary for accessing the
various data fields within the DS1985. The Memory Function Control section, 8-bit scratchpad, and the
Program Voltage Detect circuit combine to interpret the commands issued by the bus master and create
the correct control signals within the device. A 3-byte protocol is issued by the bus master. It is comprised
of a command byte to determine the type of operation and two address bytes to determine the specific
starting byte location within a data field. The command byte indicates if the device is to be read or
written. Writing data involves not only issuing the correct command sequence but also providing a 12V
programming voltage at the appropriate times. To execute a write sequence, a byte of data is first loaded
into the scratchpad and then programmed into the selected address. Write sequences always occur a byte
at a time. To execute a read sequence, the starting address is issued by the bus master and data is read
from the part beginning at that initial location and continuing to the end of the selected data field or until
a reset sequence is issued. All bits transferred to the DS1985 and received back by the bus master are sent
least significant bit first.
READ MEMORY [F0H]
The Read Memory command is used to read data from the 16384-bits EPROM data field. The bus master
follows the command byte with a two byte address (TA1=(T7:T0), TA2=(T15:T8)) that indicates a
starting byte location within the data field. With every subsequent read data time slot the bus master
receives data from the DS1985 starting at the initial address and continuing until the end of the 16384-bits
data field is reached or until a Reset Pulse is issued. If reading occurs through the end of memory space,
the bus master may issue sixteen additional read time slots and the DS1985 will respond with a 16-bit
CRC of the command, address bytes and all data bytes read from the initial starting byte through the last
byte of memory. This CRC is the result of clearing the CRC generator and then shifting in the command
byte followed by the two address bytes and the data bytes beginning at the first addressed memory
location and continuing through to the last byte of the EPROM data memory. After the CRC is received
by the bus master, any subsequent read time slots will appear as logical 1s until a Reset Pulse is issued.
Any reads ended by a Reset Pulse prior to reaching the end of memory will not have the 16-bit CRC
available.
Typically a 16-bit CRC would be stored 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. (See
Book of DS19xx iButton Standards, Chapter 7 for the recommended file structure to be used with the 1Wire environment.) If CRC values are imbedded within the data, a Reset Pulse may be issued at the end
of memory space during a Read Memory command.
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READ STATUS [AAH]
The Read Status command is used to read data from the EPROM Status data field. The bus master
follows the command byte with a 2-byte address (TA1=(T7:T0), TA2=(T15:T8)) that indicates a starting
byte location within the data field. With every subsequent read data time slot the bus master receives data
from the DS1985 starting at the supplied address and continuing until the end of an 8-byte page of the
EPROM Status data field is reached. At that point the bus master will receive a 16-bit CRC of the
command byte, address bytes and status data bytes. This CRC is computed by the DS1985 and read back
by the bus master to check if the command word, starting address and data were received correctly. If the
CRC read by the bus master is incorrect, a Reset Pulse must be issued and the entire sequence must be
repeated.
Note that the initial pass through the Read Status flow chart will generate a 16-bit CRC value that is the
result of clearing the CRC generator and then shifting in the command byte followed by the two address
bytes, and finally the data bytes beginning at the first addressed memory location and continuing through
to the last byte of the addressed EPROM Status data page. The last byte of a Status data page always has
an ending address of xx7 or xxFH. Subsequent passes through the Read Status flow chart will generate a
16-bit CRC that is the result of clearing the CRC generator and then shifting in the new data bytes starting
at the first byte of the next page of the EPROM Status data field.
This feature is provided since the EPROM Status information may change over time making it impossible
to program the data once and include an accompanying CRC that will always be valid. Therefore, the
Read Status command supplies a 16-bit CRC that is based on and always is consistent with the current
data stored in the EPROM Status data field.
After the 16-bit CRC of the last EPROM Status data page is read, the bus master will receive logical 1s
from the DS1985 until a Reset Pulse is issued. The Read Status command sequence can be ended at any
point by issuing a Reset Pulse.
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MEMORY FUNCTION FLOW CHART Figure 5
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MEMORY FUNCTION FLOW CHART (cont’d) Figure 5
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MEMORY FUNCTION FLOW CHART (cont’d) Figure 5
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EXTENDED READ MEMORY [A5H]
The Extended Read Memory command supports page redirection when reading data from the 16384-bit
EPROM data field. One major difference between the Extended Read Memory and the basic Read
Memory command is that the bus master receives the Redirection Byte first before investing time in
reading data from the addressed memory location. This allows the bus master to quickly decide whether
to continue and access the data at the selected starting page or to terminate and restart the reading process
at the redirected page address. A non-redirected page is identified by a Redirection Byte with a value of
FFH (see description of EPROM Status Bytes). If the Redirection Byte is different than this, the master
has to complement it to obtain the new page number. Multiplying the page number by 32 (20H) results in
the new address the master has to send to the DS1985 to read the updated data replacing the old data.
There is no logical limitation in the number of redirections of any page. The only limit is the number of
available memory pages within the DS1985.
In addition to page redirection, the Extended Read Memory command also supports “bit-oriented”
applications where the user cannot store a 16-bit CRC with the data itself. With bit-oriented applications
the EPROM information may change over time within a page boundary making it impossible to include
an accompanying CRC that will always be valid. Therefore, the Extended Read Memory command
concludes each page with the DS1985 generating and supplying a 16-bit CRC that is based on and
therefore always consistent with the current data stored in each page of the 16384-bit EPROM data field.
After having sent the command code of the Extended Read Memory command, the bus master follows
the command byte with a 2-byte address (TA1=(T7:T0), TA2=(T15:T8)) that indicates a starting byte
location within the data field. By sending eight read data time slots, the master receives the Redirection
Byte associated with the page given by the starting address. With the next sixteen read data time slots, the
bus master receives a 16-bit CRC of the command byte, address bytes and the Redirection Byte. This
CRC is computed by the DS1985 and read back by the bus master to check if the command word, starting
address and Redirection Byte were received correctly.
If the CRC read by the bus master is incorrect, a Reset Pulse must be issued and the entire sequence must
be repeated. If the CRC received by the bus master is correct, the bus master issues read time slots and
receives data from the DS1985 starting at the initial address and continuing until the end of a 32-byte
page is reached. At that point the bus master will send 16 additional read time slots and receive a 16-bit
CRC that is the result of shifting into the CRC generator all of the data bytes from the initial starting byte
to the last byte of the current page.
With the next 24 read data time slots the master will receive the Redirection Byte of the next page
followed by a 16-bit CRC of the Redirection Byte. After this, data is again read from the 16384-bit
EPROM data field starting at the beginning of the new page. This sequence will continue until the final
page and its accompanying CRC are read by the bus master.
The Extended Read Memory command provides a 16-bit CRC at two locations within the transaction
flow chart: 1) after the Redirection Byte and 2) at the end of each memory page. The CRC at the end of
the memory page is always the result of clearing the CRC generator and shifting in the data bytes
beginning at the first addressed memory location of the EPROM data page until the last byte of this page.
The CRC received by the bus master directly following the Redirection Byte, is calculated in two
different ways. With the initial pass through the Extended Read Memory flow chart the 16-bit CRC value
is the result of shifting the command byte into the cleared CRC generator, followed by the two address
bytes and the Redirection Byte. Subsequent passes through the Extended Read Memory flow chart will
generate a 16-bit CRC that is the result of clearing the CRC generator and then shifting in the Redirection
Byte only.
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WRITE MEMORY [0FH]
The Write Memory command is used to program the 16384–bit EPROM data field. The bus master will
follow the command byte with a two byte starting address (TA1=(T7:T0), TA2=(T15:T8)) and a byte of
data (D7:D0). A 16-bit CRC of the command byte, address bytes, and data byte is computed by the
DS1985 and read back by the bus master to confirm that the correct command word, starting address, and
data byte were received.
The highest starting address within the DS1985 is 07FFH. If the bus master sends a starting address
higher than this, the five most significant address bits are set to 0 by the internal circuitry of the chip. This
will result in a mismatch between the CRC calculated by the DS1985 and the CRC calculated by the bus
master, indicating an error condition.
If the CRC read by the bus master is incorrect, a Reset Pulse must be issued and the entire sequence must
be repeated. If the CRC received by the bus master is correct, a programming pulse (12 volts on the 1Wire bus for 480 s) is issued by the bus master. Prior to programming, the entire unprogrammed 16384bit EPROM data field will appear as logical 1s. For each bit in the data byte provided by the bus master
that is set to a logical 0, the corresponding bit in the selected byte of the 16384-bit EPROM will be
programmed to a logical 0 after the programming pulse has been applied at that byte location.
After the 480 s programming pulse is applied and the data line returns to the idle level, the bus master
issues eight read time slots to verify that the appropriate bits have been programmed. The DS1985
responds with the data from the selected EPROM address sent least significant bit first. This byte contains
the logical AND of all bytes written to this EPROM data address. If the EPROM data byte contains 1s in
bit positions where the byte issued by the master contained 0s, a Reset Pulse should be issued and the
current byte address should be programmed again. If the DS1985 EPROM data byte contains 0s in the
same bit positions as the data byte, the programming was successful and the DS1985 will automatically
increment its address counter to select the next byte in the 16384-bit EPROM data field. The new 2-byte
address will also be loaded into the 16-bit CRC generator as a starting value. The bus master will issue
the next byte of data using eight write time slots.
As the DS1985 receives this byte of data into the scratchpad, it also shifts the data into the CRC generator
that has been preloaded with the current address and the result is a 16-bit CRC of the new data byte and
the new address. After supplying the data byte, the bus master will read this 16-bit CRC from the DS1985
with 16 read time slots to confirm that the address incremented properly and the data byte was received
correctly. If the CRC is incorrect, a Reset Pulse must be issued and the Write Memory command
sequence must be restarted. If the CRC is correct, the bus master will issue a programming pulse and the
selected byte in memory will be programmed.
Note that the initial pass through the Write Memory flow chart will generate a 16-bit CRC value that is
the result of shifting the command byte into the CRC generator, followed by the two address bytes, and
finally the data byte. Subsequent passes through the Write Memory flow chart due to the DS1985
automatically incrementing its address counter will generate a 16-bit CRC that is the result of loading (not
shifting) the new (incremented) address into the CRC generator and then shifting in the new data byte.
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For both of these cases, the decision to continue (to apply a Program Pulse to the DS1985) is made
entirely by the bus master, since the DS1985 will not be able to determine if the 16-bit CRC calculated by
the bus master agrees with the 16-bit CRC calculated by the DS1985. If an incorrect CRC is ignored and
a Program Pulse is applied by the bus master, incorrect programming could occur within the DS1985.
Also note that the DS1985 will always increment its internal address counter after the receipt of the eight
read time slots used to confirm the programming of the selected EPROM byte. The decision to continue is
again made entirely by the bus master, therefore if the EPROM data byte does not match the supplied
data byte but the master continues with the Write Memory command, incorrect programming could occur
within the DS1985. The Write Memory command sequence can be ended at any point by issuing a Reset
Pulse.
To save time when writing more than one consecutive byte of the DS1985’s data memory it is possible to
omit reading the 16-bit CRC, which allows verification of data and address before the data is copied to
the EPROM memory. This saves 16 time slots or 976 s for every byte to be programmed. This speedprogramming mode is accessed with the command code F3H instead of 0FH. It follows basically the
same flow chart as the Write Memory command, but skips sending the CRC immediately preceding the
Program Pulse. This command should only be used if the electrical contact between bus master and the
DS1985 is firm since a poor contact may result in corrupted data inside the EPROM memory.
WRITE STATUS [55H]
The Write Status command is used to program the EPROM Status data field. The bus master will follow
the command byte with a 2-byte starting address (TA1=(T7:T0), TA2=(T15:T8)) and a byte of status data
(D7:D0). A 16-bit CRC of the command byte, address bytes, and data byte is computed by the DS1985
and read back by the bus master to confirm that the correct command word, starting address, and data
byte were received.
If the CRC read by the bus master is incorrect, a Reset Pulse must be issued and the entire sequence must
be repeated. If the CRC received by the bus master is correct, a programming pulse (12 volts on the 1Wire bus for 480 s) is issued by the bus master. Prior to programming, the EPROM Status data field will
appear as logical 1s. For each bit in the data byte provided by the bus master that is set to a logical 0, the
corresponding bit in the selected byte of the EPROM Status data field will be programmed to a logical 0
after the programming pulse has been applied at that byte location.
After the 480s programming pulse is applied and the data line returns to the idle level, the bus master
issues eight read time slots to verify that the appropriate bits have been programmed. The DS1985
responds with the data from the selected EPROM Status address sent least significant bit first. This byte
contains the logical AND of all bytes written to this EPROM Status Byte address. If the EPROM Status
Byte contains 1s in bit positions where the byte issued by the master contained 0s, a Reset Pulse should
be issued and the current byte address should be programmed again. If the DS1985 EPROM Status byte
contains 0s in the same bit positions as the data byte, the programming was successful and the DS1985
will automatically increment its address counter to select the next byte in the EPROM Status data field.
The new two-byte address will also be loaded into the 16-bit CRC generator as a starting value. The bus
master will issue the next byte of data using eight write time slots.
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As the DS1985 receives this byte of data into the scratchpad, it also shifts the data into the CRC generator
that has been preloaded with the current address, and the result is a 16-bit CRC of the new data byte and
the new address. After supplying the data byte, the bus master will read this 16-bit CRC from the DS1985
with 16 read time slots to confirm that the address incremented properly and the data byte was received
correctly. If the CRC is incorrect, a Reset Pulse must be issued and the Write Status command sequence
must be restarted. If the CRC is correct, the bus master will issue a programming pulse and the selected
byte in memory will be programmed.
Note that the initial pass through the Write Status flow chart will generate a 16-bit CRC value that is the
result of shifting the command byte into the CRC generator, followed by the 2 address bytes, and finally
the data byte. Subsequent passes through the Write Status flow chart due to the DS1985 automatically
incrementing its address counter will generate a 16-bit CRC that is the result of loading (not shifting) the
new (incremented) address into the CRC generator and then shifting in the new data byte.
For both of these cases, the decision to continue (to apply a Program Pulse to the DS1985) is made
entirely by the bus master, since the DS1985 will not be able to determine if the 16-bit CRC calculated by
the bus master agrees with the 16-bit CRC calculated by the DS1985. If an incorrect CRC is ignored and
a Program Pulse is applied by the bus master, incorrect programming could occur within the DS1985.
Also note that the DS1985 will always increment its internal address counter after the receipt of the eight
read time slots used to confirm the programming of the selected EPROM byte. The decision to continue is
again made entirely by the bus master, therefore if the EPROM data byte does not match the supplied
data byte but the master continues with the Write Status command, incorrect programming could occur
within the DS1985. The Write Status command sequence can be ended at any point by issuing a Reset
Pulse.
To save time when writing more than one consecutive byte of the DS1985s status memory it is possible
to omit reading the 16-bit CRC which allows verification of data and address before the data is copied to
the EPROM memory. This saves 16 time slots or 976 s for every byte to be programmed. This speedprogramming mode is accessed with the command code F5H instead of 55H. It follows basically the
same flow chart as the Write Status command, but skips sending the CRC immediately preceding the
Program Pulse. This command should only be used if the electrical contact between bus master and the
DS1985 is firm since a poor contact may result in corrupted data inside the EPROM status memory.
1-WIRE BUS SYSTEM
The 1-Wire bus is a system that has a single bus master and one or more slaves. In all instances, the
DS1985 is a slave device. The bus master is typically a microcontroller. The discussion of this bus system
is broken down into three topics: hardware configuration, transaction sequence, and 1-Wire signaling
(signal type and timing). A 1-Wire protocol defines bus transactions in terms of the bus state during
specified time slots that are initiated on the falling edge of sync pulses from the bus master. For a more
detailed protocol description, refer to Chapter 4 of the Book of DS19xx iButton Standards.
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 an
open drain connection or 3-state outputs. The DS1985 is an open drain part with an internal circuit
equivalent to that shown in Figure 6. The bus master can be the same equivalent circuit. If a bidirectional
pin is not available, separate output and input pins can be tied together.
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The bus master requires a pullup resistor at the master end of the bus, with the bus master circuit
equivalent to the one shown in Figures 7a and 7b. The value of the pullup resistor should be
approximately 5 k for short line lengths.
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. If the bus master is also required to perform programming of the EPROM portions
of the DS1985, a programming supply capable of delivering up to 10 milliamps at 12 volts for 480 s is
required. 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 may be reset.
Transaction Sequence
The sequence for accessing the DS1985 via the 1-Wire port is as follows:



Initialization
ROM Function Command


Memory Function Command


Read/Write Memory/Status
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 a Presence Pulse(s) transmitted by the
slave(s).
The Presence Pulse lets the bus master know that the DS1985 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 (refer to flowchart in Figure
8):
Read ROM [33H]
This command allows the bus master to read the DS1985’s 8-bit family code, unique 48-bit serial
number, and 8-bit CRC. This command can be used only if there is a single DS1985 on the bus. If more
than one slave is present on the bus, a data collision will occur when all slaves try to transmit at the same
time (open drain will produce a wired-AND result).
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DS1985 EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT Figure 6
BUS MASTER CIRCUIT Figure 7
VP0300L
OR
VP0106N3
OR
BSS110
TO DATA CONNECTION
OF DS2505
CAPACITOR ADDED TO REDUCE
COUPLING ON DATA LINE DUE TO
PROGRAMMING SIGNAL SWITCHING
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ROM FUNCTIONS FLOW CHART Figure 8
(See Figure 5)
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Match ROM [55H]
The Match ROM command, followed by a 64-bit ROM sequence, allows the bus master to address a
specific DS1985 on a multidrop bus. Only the DS1985 that exactly matches the 64-bit ROM sequence
will respond to the subsequent memory function command. All slaves that do not match the 64-bit ROM
sequence will wait for a Reset Pulse. This command can be used with a single or multiple devices on the
bus.
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 will occur on the bus as
multiple slaves transmit simultaneously (open drain pulldowns will 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 ROM search 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. The remaining
number of devices and their ROM codes may be identified by additional passes. See Chapter 5 of the
Book of DS19xx iButton Standards for a comprehensive discussion of a ROM search, including an actual
example.
1-Wire Signaling
The DS1985 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 Program Pulse. All these signals except Presence Pulse are initiated by the bus master. The
initialization sequence required to begin any communication with the DS1985 is shown in Figure 9. A
Reset Pulse followed by a Presence Pulse indicates the DS1985 is ready to accept a ROM 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 1-Wire bus is pulled to a high state via the pullup resistor. After
detecting the rising edge on the data pin, the DS1985 waits (tPDH , 15-60 s) and then transmits the
Presence Pulse (tPDL , 60-240 s).
Read/Write Time Slots
The definitions of write and read time slots are illustrated in Figure 10. All time slots are initiated by the
master driving the data line low. The falling edge of the data line synchronizes the DS1985 to the master
by triggering a delay circuit in the DS1985. During write time slots, the delay circuit determines when the
DS1985 will sample the data line. For a read data time slot, if a “ 0 “ is to be transmitted, the delay circuit
determines how long the DS1985 will hold the data line low overriding the 1 generated by the master. If
the data bit is a “1”, the iButton will leave the read data time slot unchanged.
PROGRAM PULSE
To copy data from the 8-bit scratchpad to the EPROM Data or Status Memory, a Program Pulse of 12
volts is applied to the data line after the bus master has confirmed that the CRC for the current byte is
correct. During programming, the bus master controls the transition from a state where the data line is
idling high via the pullup resistor to a state where the data line is actively driven to a programming
voltage of 12 volts providing a minimum of 10 mA of current to the DS1985. This programming voltage
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(Figure 11) should be applied for 480 s, after which the bus master returns the data line to an idle high
state controlled by the pullup resistor. Note that due to the high voltage programming requirements for
any 1-Wire EPROM device, it is not possible to multidrop non-EPROM based 1-Wire devices with the
DS1985 during programming. An internal diode within the non-EPROM based 1-Wire devices will
attempt to clamp the data line at approximately 8 volts and could potentially damage these devices.
INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE “RESET AND PRESENCE PULSES” Figure 9
RESISTOR
MASTER
DS1985

480 s  tRSTL <  *
480 s  tRSTH <  (includes recovery time)
15 s  tPDH < 60 s
60 s  tPDL < 240 s
In order not to mask interrupt signaling by other devices on the 1-Wire bus, tRSTL + tR should always
be less than 960 s.
READ/WRITE TIMING DIAGRAM Figure 10
Write-1 Time Slot
RESISTOR
MASTER
60 s  tSLOT < 120 s
1 s  tLOW1 < 15 s
1 s  tREC < 
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READ/WRITE TIMING DIAGRAM (cont’d) Figure 10
Write-0 Time Slot
60 s  tLOW0 < tSLOT < 120 s
1 s  tREC < 
Read-Data Time Slot
RESISTOR
MASTER
DS1985
60 s  tSLOT < 120 s
1 s  tLOWR < 15 s
0  tRELEASE < 45 s
1 s  tREC < 
tRDV = 15 s
tSU < 1 s
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PROGRAM PULSE TIMING DIAGRAM Figure 11
LINE TYPE LEGEND:
Bus master active high
(12V @ 10 mA)
Resistor pullup
CRC GENERATION
With the DS1985 there are two different types of CRCs (Cyclic Redundancy Checks). One CRC is an 8bit type and is stored in the most significant byte of the 64-bit ROM. The bus master can compute a CRC
value from the first 56 bits of the 64-bit ROM and compare it to the value stored within the DS1985 to
determine if the ROM data has been received error-free by the bus master. The equivalent polynomial
function of this CRC is: X8 + X5 + X4 + 1. This 8-bit CRC is received in the true (non-inverted) form
when reading the ROM of the DS1985. It is computed once at the factory and lasered into the ROM.
The other CRC is a 16-bit type, generated according to the standardized CRC16-polynomial function X16
+ X15 + X2 + 1. This CRC is used to safeguard user-defined EPROM data when reading data memory or
status memory. It is the same type of CRC as is used with NV RAM based iButtons to safeguard data
packets of the iButton File Structure. In contrast to the 8-bit CRC, the 16-bit CRC is always returned in
the complemented (inverted) form. A CRC-generator inside the DS1985 chip (Figure 12) will calculate a
new 16-bit CRC at every situation shown in the command flow chart of Figure 5.
The DS1985 provides this CRC-value to the bus master to validate the transfer of command, address, and
data to and from the bus master. When reading the data memory of the DS1985 with the Read Memory
command, the 16-bit CRC is only transmitted as the end of the memory is reached. This CRC is
generated by clearing the CRC generator, shifting in the command, low address, high address and every
data byte starting at the first addressed memory location and continuing until the end of the implemented
data memory is reached.
When reading the status memory with the Read Status command, the 16-bit CRC is transmitted when the
end of each 8-byte page of the status memory is reached. At the initial pass through the Read Status flow
chart the 16-bit CRC will be generated by clearing the CRC generator, shifting in the command byte, low
address, high address and the data bytes beginning at the first addressed memory location and continuing
until the last byte of the addressed EPROM Status data page is reached. Subsequent passes through the
Read Status flow chart will generate a 16-bit CRC that is the result of clearing the CRC generator and
then shifting in the new data bytes starting at the first byte of the next page of the EPROM Status data
field and continuing until the last byte of the page is reached.
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When reading the data memory of the DS1985 with the Extended Read Memory command, there are two
situations where a 16-bit CRC is transmitted. One 16-bit CRC follows each Redirection Byte, another 16bit CRC is received after the last byte of a memory data page is read. The CRC at the end of the memory
page is always the result of clearing the CRC generator and shifting in the data bytes beginning at the first
addressed memory location of the EPROM data page until the last byte of this page. With the initial pass
through the Extended Read Memory flow chart the 16-bit CRC value is the result of shifting the
command byte into the cleared CRC generator, followed by the 2 address bytes and the Redirection Byte.
Subsequent passes through the Extended Read Memory flow chart will generate a 16-bit CRC that is the
result of clearing the CRC generator and then shifting in the Redirection Byte only.
When writing to the DS1985 (either data memory or status memory), the bus master receives a 16-bit
CRC to verify the correctness of the data transfer before applying the programming pulse. With the initial
pass through the Write Memory/Status flow chart the 16-bit CRC will be generated by clearing the CRC
generator, shifting in the command, address low, address high and the data byte. Subsequent passes
through the Write Memory/Status flow chart due to the DS1985 automatically incrementing its address
counter will generate an 16-bit CRC that is the result of loading (not shifting) the new (incremented)
address into the CRC generator and then shifting in the new data byte.
The comparison of CRC values and decision to continue with an operation are determined entirely by the
bus master. There is no circuitry on the DS1985 that prevents a command sequence from proceeding if
the CRC stored in or calculated by the DS1985 does not match the value generated by the bus master. For
more details on generating CRC values including example implementations in both hardware and
software, see the Book of DS19xx iButton Standards.
CRC-16 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION AND POLYNOMIAL Figure 12
POLYNOMIAL = X16 + X15 + X2 + 1
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*
Voltage on any Pin Relative to Ground
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature

-0.5V to +12.0V
-40°C to +85°C
-55°C to +125°C
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions
outside 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.
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
Logic 1
Logic 0
Output Logic Low @ 4 mA
Output Logic High
Input Load Current
Operating Charge
Programming Voltage @ 10 mA
(VPUP =2.8V to 6.0V; -40°C to +85°C)
SYMBOL
VIH
VIL
VOL
VOH
IL
QOP
VPP
MIN
2.2
-0.3
SYMBOL
CIN/OUT
MIN
TYP
VPUP
5
11.5
MAX
30
12.0
UNITS
V
V
V
V
A
nC
V
MAX
800
UNITS
pF
+0.8
0.4
6.0
CAPACITANCE
PARAMETER
Data (1-Wire)
(TA = 25C)
SYMBOL
tSLOT
tLOW1
tLOW0
tRDV
tRELEASE
tSU
tREC
tRSTH
tRSTL
tPDHIGH
tPDLOW
tDP
tDV
tPP
tRP
tFP
TYP
NOTES
9
(VPUP =2.8V to 6.0V; -40C to +85C)
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
Time Slot
Write-1 Low Time
Write-0 Low Time
Read Data Valid
Release Time
Read Data Setup
Recovery Time
Reset Time High
Reset Time Low
Presence Detect High
Presence Detect Low
Delay to Program
Delay to Verify
Program Pulse Width
Program Voltage Rise Time
Program Voltage Fall Time
NOTES
1,6
1,10
1
1,2
3
7,8
MIN
60
1
60
0
1
480
480
15
60
5
5
480
0.5
0.5
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TYP
MAX
120
15
120
exactly 15
15
45
1
60
240
5.0
5.0
UNITS
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
NOTES
5
4
DS1985
NOTES:
1. All voltages are referenced to ground.
2. VPUP = external pullup voltage. If VPUP is lower than 3.0V the first byte read (any read command)
may not reproduce the correct memory contents. Therefore, under low voltage conditions, it is
recommended to set either the most significant bit or all five most significant bits of TA2 to 1.
Internal circuitry of the chip will force these five bits back to 0 before they are shifted in the address
counter and CRC generator.
3. Input load is to ground.
4. An additional reset or communication sequence cannot begin until the reset high time has expired.
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 will remain valid for 14 s minimum. (15
s total from falling edge on 1-Wire bus.)
6. VIH is a function of the external pullup resistor and VPUP .
7. 30 nanocoulombs per 72 time slots @ 5.0V.
8. At VCC =5.0V with a 5k pullup to VCC and a maximum time slot of 120 s.
9. Capacitance on the data pin could be 800 pF when power is first applied. If a 5k resistor is used to
pull up the data line to VCC, 5 s after power has been applied the parasite capacitance will not affect
normal communications.
10. Under certain low voltage conditions VILMAX may have to be reduced to as much as 0.5V to always
guarantee a presence pulse.
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION
DATE
071508
8/09
DESCRIPTION
Updated the F3 MicroCan and F5 MicroCan face brands with the latest
per PCN H020201.
Added the + sign to the PART numbers in the Ordering Information
table, indicating lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant packages.
Removed the UL#913 bullet from the Common iButton Features
section.
PAGES
CHANGED
1
1
1
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