The recommended crystal oscillator frequency for the PCF8523 is 32.768 kHz.
To configure the PCF8523 for battery-backed mode, connect the VBAT pin to a battery, and ensure that the VCC pin is connected to a power source. The device will automatically switch to battery-backed mode when the VCC pin is powered down.
The maximum clock frequency for the PCF8523's I2C interface is 400 kHz.
The PCF8523 can be reset by pulling the RST pin low for at least 1 ms. This will reset the device and clear all registers.
The accuracy of the PCF8523's internal oscillator is ±10% over the operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.