NXP Semiconductors
PCF8523
Real-Time Clock (RTC) and calendar
8.7.6 Alarm interrupts
Generation of interrupts from the alarm function is controlled via the bit AIE (register
Control_1). If AIE is enabled, the INT1 follows the status of bit AF (register Control_2).
Clearing AF immediately clears INT1. No pulse generation is possible for alarm interrupts.
minute counter 44 45
minute alarm 45
AF
INT1
SCL
instruction
CLEAR INSTRUCTION
013aaa335
Example where only the minute alarm is used and no other interrupts are enabled.
Fig 17. AF timing
PCF8523
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