10.2. The behavior and operation restriction at power-ON in RTC
Because most of the RTC registers are synchronized with the oscillation clock of the built-in crystal oscillator, the RTC does not
work normally without the integrated oscillator stabilized. Please initialize the RTC at the time the power supply voltage returns
(VLF = 1) after the oscillation is stabilized (after oscillation start time t
STA
).
If intending to access the RTC after the main supply voltage returns, please note the following points:
1) Please begin to read VLFbit first.
2) When VLF returns “1”, please initialize all registers. Please perform initial setting only t
STA
(Oscillation start time), when the built-
in oscillation is stable.
3) Access is prohibited within 40 ms the supply voltage exceeds min. V
CLK
(Clock supply voltage (V
DD
> 1.6 V)).
VDD detect voltage. +V
DET1
Internal oscillation
Illustration.
t
STA
Oscillation start time.
0.3 s Typ.
• Access is enabled
• Normal operation start
Minimum voltage of keeping time and date. V
CLK
.
During power-on initialization or power supply
voltage recovery after drop in clock maintenance
voltage
After 40 ms progress, Confirm a state by VLF-bit
At the time of VLF=1: After a t
STA
wait, initial setting is necessary.
At the time of VLF=0: Register access is possible.
Figure 15 Oscillation start time chart (Power initial supply)
• Recovery from Backup
V
DD
detect voltage +V
DET1
Minimum voltage of keeping time and date. V
CLK
.
After 40 ms progress, access is enabled.
After VLF confirmation, it is similar
to initial power ON.
Figure 16 Oscillation start time chart (Backup resume)