The BQ3287EMT by Texas Instruments is a Real Time Clock (RTC) integrated circuit designed to accurately keep track of time and date, offering functionality for clock and calendar operations. It is encased in a 24-DIP module measuring 0.61 inches in width, providing a compact form factor. This RTC supports both 12-hour and 24-hour time formats, displaying hours, minutes, and seconds, as well as maintaining date information in a year-month-day format, along with day of the week tracking. It operates within a voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V, ensuring reliable timekeeping in various electronic applications that require precise temporal management.