MAX6360TWUT+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: Voltage Monitor and Reset Circuit
• Characteristics:
  • Monitors the voltage level of a power supply and generates a reset signal when the voltage falls below a specified threshold.
  • Provides a reliable way to ensure proper system initialization and operation.
• Package: SOT23-6
• Essence: Voltage monitoring and reset functionality in a compact package.
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 3000 units per reel.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 1.5V to 5.5V
• Threshold Voltage Options: 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 4.38V
• Reset Timeout Period: Adjustable from 1ms to 640ms
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX6360TWUT+T has the following pin configuration:

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| | --| VCC | --| GND | --| MR | --| RESET | --| RESET_OUT | |___________| ```

• VCC: Power supply input
• GND: Ground reference
• MR: Manual reset input (active-low)
• RESET: Output that goes low when the monitored voltage falls below the threshold
• RESET_OUT: Open-drain output for driving external circuitry

Functional Features

• Monitors the voltage level continuously and compares it with the set threshold.
• Generates a reset signal when the voltage falls below the threshold.
• Provides an adjustable reset timeout period to accommodate different system requirements.
• Offers a manual reset input for immediate system reset.
• Includes an open-drain output for easy interfacing with other circuitry.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Compact package size allows for space-efficient designs. - Wide supply voltage range enables compatibility with various systems. - Adjustable reset timeout period offers flexibility in system initialization. - Manual reset input provides a convenient way to reset the system. - Open-drain output simplifies interfacing with external circuitry.

Disadvantages: - Limited threshold voltage options may not suit all applications. - Lack of built-in hysteresis may lead to potential noise-related issues.

Working Principles

The MAX6360TWUT+T operates by continuously monitoring the voltage level at the VCC pin. When the voltage falls below the set threshold, the RESET pin goes low, indicating a power failure or an out-of-tolerance condition. The RESET_OUT pin is an open-drain output that can be used to drive external circuitry.

The reset timeout period can be adjusted using an external capacitor connected to the MR pin. This allows designers to fine-tune the duration for which the reset signal remains active after the voltage returns to normal.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX6360TWUT+T finds applications in various fields where voltage monitoring and system reset functionality are crucial. Some examples include:

1. Embedded Systems: Ensuring proper initialization and reliable operation of microcontrollers, DSPs, and other embedded devices.
2. Power Management: Protecting sensitive components from undervoltage conditions and facilitating controlled system shutdowns during power failures.
3. Industrial Automation: Monitoring power supplies in industrial control systems to prevent data loss or equipment damage.
4. Automotive Electronics: Providing voltage supervision in automotive applications to guarantee safe and reliable operation of critical systems.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX6361TWUT+T: Similar to MAX6360TWUT+T but with additional features such as adjustable reset threshold and watchdog timer functionality.
2. MAX6362TWUT+T: Voltage monitor and reset circuit with a wider supply voltage range and extended operating temperature range.
3. MAX6363TWUT+T: Enhanced version with built-in hysteresis for improved noise immunity and stability.

These alternative models offer additional features and specifications that cater to specific application requirements, providing designers with more options to choose from.

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