Cymbet Introduces First Real Time Clock with Integrated Solid State Battery

Cymbet Corporation announced the world’s first all solid state device that integrates a Real Time Clock chip, EnerChip solid state rechargeable battery, and power management integrated circuit (PMIC) in a tiny single chip plastic package.

Combining bare die devices into the world’s smallest footprint solution, EnerChip RTCs are low cost, space efficient, low profile and utilize fewer components than legacy solutions. Electronic product designers can now implement time keeping/alerting functions with integrated power holdover and their customers will never have to change a dead backup battery over the life of the products.

“We are excited that Cymbet chose our NXP line of ultra-low power Real Time Clock devices to integrate into the EnerChip RTC products, “ said NXP spokesman Grahame Cooney, general manager product line clocks, watches and graphic drivers. “Co-packaging our advanced RTC device in bare die form with the EnerChip bare die battery delivers an innovative product that was not possible previously.”

“Our customers have asked for an ultra low power RTC with integrated power back-up and the new EnerChip RTC devices deliver a rich set of features in a tiny package,” said Bill Priesmeyer, Cymbet CEO. “These new EnerChip RTC devices represent another step forward in our embedded energy product roadmap that started with the introduction of the EnerChip CC product family. “

EnerChip RTCs and are an excellent solution for systems that need to keep time during main power interruptions in applications such as industrial controls, medical devices, appliances, consumer electronics, security systems, energy controls and networking equipment. EnerChip RTCs can be recharged more than 5000 times, ship on tape and reel, use automated surface mount technology (SMT) assembly, and are reflow solderable. EnerChip RTC devices are compliant with all RoHS, REACH, and UN Air Safety Transportation regulations.