Datasheet

DS1921G
Thermochron iButton Device
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General Description
The Thermochron
®
iButton
®
device (DS1921G) is a
rugged, self-sufficient system that measures temperature
and records the result in a protected memory section.
The recording is done at a user-defined rate, both as a
direct storage of temperature values as well as in the
form of a histogram. Up to 2048 temperature values
taken at equidistant intervals ranging from 1 to 255min
can be stored. The histogram provides 63 data bins with
a resolution of 2.0°C. If the temperature leaves a user-
programmable range, the DS1921G also records when
this happened, for how long the temperature stayed out-
side the permitted range, and if the temperature was too
high or too low. An additional 512 bytes of battery-
backed SRAM allow storing information pertaining to the
object to which the DS1921G is associated. Data is
transferred serially through the 1-Wire
®
protocol, which
requires only a single data lead and a ground return.
Every DS1921G is factory lasered with a guaranteed
unique, electrically readable, 64-bit registration number
that allows for absolute traceability. The durable stainless
steel package is highly resistant to environmental haz-
ards such as dirt, moisture, and shock. Accessories per-
mit the DS1921G to be mounted on almost any object
including containers, pallets, and bags.
Applications
Features
o Digital Thermometer Measures Temperature in
0.5°C Increments
o Accuracy ±1°C from -30°C to +70°C (See the
Electrical Characteristics
for Accuracy
Specification)
o Built-In Real-Time Clock (RTC) and Timer Has
Accuracy of ±2 Minutes per Month from 0°C to +45°C
o Water Resistant or Waterproof if Placed Inside
DS9107 iButton Capsule (Exceeds Water
Resistant 3 ATM Requirements)
o Automatically Wakes Up and Measures Temperature
at User-Programmable Intervals from 1 Minute to
255 Minutes
o Logs Consecutive Temperature Measurements in
2KB of Data-Log Memory
o Records a Long-Term Temperature Histogram
with 2.0°C Resolution
o Programmable Temperature High and
Temperature Low Alarm Trip Points
o Records Up to 24 Timestamps and Durations
When Temperature Leaves the Range Specified
by the Trip Points
o 512 Bytes of General-Purpose Battery-Backed SRAM
o Communicates to Host with a Single Digital Signal
at 15.4kbps or 125kbps Using 1-Wire Protocol
Common iButton Device Features
o Digital Identification and Information by
Momentary Contact
o 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
o Multidrop Controller for 1-Wire Net
o Chip-Based Data Carrier Compactly Stores Information
o Data Can Be Accessed While Affixed to Object
o Button Shape is Self-Aligning with Cup-Shaped
Probes
o Durable Stainless-Steel Case Engraved with
Registration Number Withstands Harsh
Environments
o Easily Affixed with Self-Stick Adhesive Backing,
Latched by Its Flange, or Locked with a Ring
Pressed Onto Its Rim
o Presence Detector Acknowledges When Reader
First Applies Voltage
Ordering Information
19-5101; Rev 8; 11/13
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
DS1921G-F5# -40°C to +85°C F5 Can
DS1921G-F5N# -40°C to +85°C F5 Can
Examples of Accessories
PART ACCESSORY
DS9096P Self-Stick Adhesive Pad
DS9101 Multipurpose Clip
DS9093RA Mounting Lock Ring
DS9093A Snap-In Fob
DS9092 iButton Probe
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Thermochron, iButton, and 1-Wire are registered trademarks of
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
#Denotes a RoHS-compliant device that may include lead(Pb)
that is exempt under the RoHS requirements.
A NIST traceability certificate is available for the DS1921G-F5N.
See Application Note 4629 for details.
Temperature Logging in Cold Chain, Food Safety,
Pharmaceutical, and Medical Products

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