Integrate efficient real-time clock into your solution for precise event timing and seamless synchronization
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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
RTC 21 Click is based on the PT7C4311, an ultra-low power, real-time clock (RTC) time-keeping device from Diodes Incorporated. The PT7C4311 is configured to transmit calendar and time data to the MCU (24-hour format) based on a 32.768kHz quartz crystal and comes with 56 bytes of general-purpose RAM. It reads and writes clock/calendar data from and to the MCU in units ranging from seconds to the last two digits of the calendar year, providing seconds, minutes, hours, dates, days, months, year, and century information.
The end-of-the-month date is automatically adjusted for months with fewer than 31 days, including corrections for the leap year until 2100. This Click board™ communicates with MCU using the standard I2C 2-Wire interface to read data and configure settings, supporting a Fast Mode operation up to 400kHz. It also incorporates one open-drain output labeled FT, which can be used as a frequency test signal (512Hz square-wave password for frequency test purposes) or as a register-configurable output DC level when
square-wave is disabled. The PT7C4311 also includes an automatic backup switchover circuit, allowing it to be used with a single-button cell battery for an extended period. This Click board™ can operate with either 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VCC SEL jumper. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. Also, this Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used for further development.
Features overview
Development board
Clicker 4 for STM32F4 is a compact development board designed as a complete solution that you can use to quickly build your own gadgets with unique functionalities. Featuring an STM32F407VGT6 MCU, four mikroBUS™ sockets for Click boards™ connectivity, power management, and more, it represents a perfect solution for the rapid development of many different types of applications. At its core is an STM32F407VGT6 MCU, a powerful microcontroller by STMicroelectronics based on the high-performance
Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit processor core operating at up to 168 MHz frequency. It provides sufficient processing power for the most demanding tasks, allowing Clicker 4 to adapt to any specific application requirements. Besides two 1x20 pin headers, four improved mikroBUS™ sockets represent the most distinctive connectivity feature, allowing access to a huge base of Click boards™, growing on a daily basis. Each section of Clicker 4 is clearly marked, offering an intuitive and clean interface. This makes working with the
development board much simpler and, thus, faster. The usability of Clicker 4 doesn’t end with its ability to accelerate the prototyping and application development stages: it is designed as a complete solution that can be implemented directly into any project, with no additional hardware modifications required. Four mounting holes [4.2mm/0.165”] at all four corners allow simple installation by using mounting screws.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU

Architecture
ARM Cortex-M4
MCU Memory (KB)
10
Silicon Vendor
STMicroelectronics
Pin count
100
RAM (Bytes)
100
Used MCU Pins
mikroBUS™ mapper
Take a closer look
Click board™ Schematic

Step by step
Project assembly
Track your results in real time
Application Output
1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.

2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.

3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.

Software Support
Library Description
This library contains API for RTC 21 Click driver.
Key functions:
rtc21_set_time
- This function sets the starting time values - second, minute and hourrtc21_set_date
- This function sets the starting date values - day of week, day, month and yearrtc21_read_time
- This function reads the current time values - second, minute and hour
Open Source
Code example
The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.
/*!
* @file main.c
* @brief RTC 21 Click example
*
* # Description
* This example demonstrates the use of RTC 21 Click board by reading and displaying
* the time and date values.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes the driver and logger and then sets the starting time and date.
*
* ## Application Task
* Reads and displays on the USB UART the current time and date values once per second.
*
* @author Stefan Filipovic
*
*/
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "rtc21.h"
static rtc21_t rtc21;
static log_t logger;
static rtc21_time_t time;
static rtc21_date_t date;
/**
* @brief RTC 21 get day of week name function.
* @details This function returns the name of day of the week as a string.
* @param[in] ctx : Click context object.
* See #rtc21_t object definition for detailed explanation.
* @param[in] day_of_week : Day of week decimal value.
* @return Name of day as a string.
* @note None.
*/
static uint8_t *rtc21_get_day_of_week_name ( uint8_t day_of_week );
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg; /**< Logger config object. */
rtc21_cfg_t rtc21_cfg; /**< Click config object. */
/**
* Logger initialization.
* Default baud rate: 115200
* Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
* @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX
* are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will
* need to define them manually for log to work.
* See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
*/
LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );
// Click initialization.
rtc21_cfg_setup( &rtc21_cfg );
RTC21_MAP_MIKROBUS( rtc21_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
if ( I2C_MASTER_ERROR == rtc21_init( &rtc21, &rtc21_cfg ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
for ( ; ; );
}
time.hour = 23;
time.minute = 59;
time.second = 50;
if ( RTC21_OK == rtc21_set_time ( &rtc21, &time ) )
{
log_printf( &logger, " Set time: %.2u:%.2u:%.2u\r\n",
( uint16_t ) time.hour, ( uint16_t ) time.minute, ( uint16_t ) time.second );
}
date.day_of_week = RTC21_SATURDAY;
date.day = 31;
date.month = 12;
date.year = 22;
if ( RTC21_OK == rtc21_set_date ( &rtc21, &date ) )
{
log_printf( &logger, " Set date: %s, %.2u.%.2u.20%.2u.\r\n",
rtc21_get_day_of_week_name ( date.day_of_week ),
( uint16_t ) date.day, ( uint16_t ) date.month, ( uint16_t ) date.year );
}
Delay_ms ( 100 );
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
if ( RTC21_OK == rtc21_read_time ( &rtc21, &time ) )
{
log_printf( &logger, " Time: %.2u:%.2u:%.2u\r\n",
( uint16_t ) time.hour, ( uint16_t ) time.minute, ( uint16_t ) time.second );
}
if ( RTC21_OK == rtc21_read_date ( &rtc21, &date ) )
{
log_printf( &logger, " Date: %s, %.2u.%.2u.20%.2u.\r\n",
rtc21_get_day_of_week_name ( date.day_of_week ),
( uint16_t ) date.day, ( uint16_t ) date.month, ( uint16_t ) date.year );
}
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
}
int main ( void )
{
/* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
#ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
preinit();
#endif
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
return 0;
}
static uint8_t *rtc21_get_day_of_week_name ( uint8_t day_of_week )
{
switch ( day_of_week )
{
case RTC21_MONDAY:
{
return "Monday";
}
case RTC21_TUESDAY:
{
return "Tuesday";
}
case RTC21_WEDNESDAY:
{
return "Wednesday";
}
case RTC21_THURSDAY:
{
return "Thursday";
}
case RTC21_FRIDAY:
{
return "Friday";
}
case RTC21_SATURDAY:
{
return "Saturday";
}
case RTC21_SUNDAY:
{
return "Sunday";
}
default:
{
return "Unknown";
}
}
}
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