MAX691AEWE+T

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Monitor and Reset Circuit
• Characteristics: Low-power, precision voltage monitoring, reset generation
• Package: 16-pin wide SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Provides power supply monitoring and reset generation for microcontrollers and other digital systems
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and reel packaging, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 1.2V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Reset Threshold Options: 4.63V, 4.38V, 4.00V, or adjustable
• Reset Timeout Period: 140ms (min) or adjustable
• Quiescent Current: 10µA (typical)

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. VCC: Positive supply voltage input
2. GND: Ground reference
3. RESET: Active-low reset output
4. MR: Manual reset input
5. RESET OUT: Open-drain reset output
6. GND: Ground reference
7. RESET: Active-low reset output
8. RESET OUT: Open-drain reset output
9. GND: Ground reference
10. RESET: Active-low reset output
11. RESET OUT: Open-drain reset output
12. GND: Ground reference
13. RESET: Active-low reset output
14. RESET OUT: Open-drain reset output
15. GND: Ground reference
16. VCC: Positive supply voltage input

Functional Features

• Monitors the power supply voltage and generates a reset signal when the voltage falls below a specified threshold.
• Provides a manual reset input for immediate system reset.
• Offers an open-drain reset output for interfacing with other devices.
• Adjustable reset threshold and timeout period for customization.
• Low quiescent current consumption for power efficiency.

Advantages

• Ensures reliable system operation by monitoring the power supply voltage.
• Protects microcontrollers and digital systems from erratic behavior during power fluctuations.
• Allows customization of reset threshold and timeout period to suit specific application requirements.
• Provides a manual reset input for immediate system reset when needed.
• Open-drain reset output facilitates easy interfacing with other devices.

Disadvantages

• Limited to a maximum supply voltage of 5.5V.
• Requires careful consideration of the reset threshold and timeout period settings to avoid false triggering or delayed resets.

Working Principles

The MAX691AEWE+T is designed to monitor the power supply voltage of a system. It compares the supply voltage against a preset threshold and generates a reset signal when the voltage falls below this threshold. The reset signal can be used to initiate a system reset or trigger other actions. The device also includes a manual reset input, allowing users to manually reset the system if required. The open-drain reset output enables easy integration with other devices.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Microcontroller-based systems
• Digital systems requiring reliable power supply monitoring
• Battery-powered devices
• Industrial control systems
• Automotive electronics
• Home automation systems

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX811: Voltage Monitor and Reset Circuit with adjustable reset threshold and timeout period.
2. MAX809: Voltage Monitor and Reset Circuit with fixed reset threshold and adjustable timeout period.
3. MAX803: Voltage Monitor and Reset Circuit with fixed reset threshold and timeout period.
4. MAX638: Voltage Monitor and Reset Circuit with adjustable reset threshold and fixed timeout period.
5. MAX631: Voltage Monitor and Reset Circuit with fixed reset threshold and fixed timeout period.

(Note: The above list is not exhaustive and there are several alternative models available in the market.)

This entry provides an overview of the MAX691AEWE+T, a voltage monitor and reset circuit integrated circuit. It includes basic information such as its category, use, characteristics, package, essence, and packaging/quantity details. The specifications, detailed pin configuration, functional features, advantages and disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models are also discussed.