The recommended power-up sequence is to apply VCC first, followed by VBAT. This ensures that the internal registers are properly initialized and the device operates correctly.
When the battery is dead or removed, the DS1374U-3+T&R will automatically switch to VCC as the power source. However, it's recommended to use a supervisory circuit to monitor the battery voltage and generate a reset signal to the microcontroller if the battery voltage falls below a certain threshold.
The maximum capacitance value that can be connected to the X1 and X2 pins is 20pF. Exceeding this value may affect the oscillator's stability and frequency accuracy.
To ensure that the oscillator starts up correctly, make sure that the X1 and X2 pins are properly terminated with a crystal or ceramic resonator, and that the oscillator enable pin (OE) is driven high during power-up.
The RST pin is an active-low reset input that can be used to reset the DS1374U-3+T&R. It should be connected to a microcontroller's reset output or a manual reset switch. When the RST pin is driven low, the device will reset and all registers will be cleared.