DS1973
4-kbit EEPROM iButtonTM
www.iButton.com
SPECIAL FEATURES
ꢀ Chip-based data carrier compactly stores
information
ꢀ 4096 bits Electrically Erasable
Programmable Read Only Memory
(EEPROM)
ꢀ Data can be accessed while affixed to object
ꢀ Economically communicates to bus master
with a single digital signal at 16.3 kbits per
second
ꢀ Overdrive mode boosts communication
speed to 142 kbits per second
ꢀ 256–bit scratchpad ensures integrity of data
transfer
ꢀ Memory partitioned into 256–bit pages for
packetizing data
ꢀ Reduces control, address, data and power to
a single data pin
ꢀ Standard 16 mm 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
ꢀ 8–bit family code specifies DS1973
communication requirements to reader
ꢀ Reads and writes over a wide voltage range
of 2.8V to 6.0V from –40°C to +85°C
COMMON iButton FEATURES
ꢀ Unique, factory-lasered and tested 64-bit
registration number (8-bit family code +
48-bit serial number + 8-bit CRC tester)
assures absolute identity because no two
parts are alike
ꢀ Multidrop controller for MicroLAN
ꢀ Digital identification and information by
momentary contact
ꢀ 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 (application pending)
ORDERING INFORMATION
DS1973-F3
DS1973-F5
F3 MicroCan
F5 MicroCan
F3 MICROCAN
F5 MICROCAN
3.10
5.89
0.36
0.36
0.51
0.51
c
1993
c
1993
16.25
16.25
YYWW REGISTERED RR
YYWW REGISTERED RR
23
000000FBC52B
F3
17.35
23
000000FBD8B3
73
17.35
DATA
DATA
GROUND
GROUND
All dimensions shown in millimeters.
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