MAX708SESA+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
• Use: Voltage Supervisors
• Characteristics: Low Power, Precision Monitoring, Reset Output
• Package: SOIC-8
• Essence: Monolithic Microprocessor Reset Circuits
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape & Reel (3,000 pieces per reel)

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 1.0V to 5.5V
• Reset Threshold Voltage: Adjustable from 1.2V to 4.63V
• Reset Timeout Period: Fixed or Adjustable
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Quiescent Current: 7µA (typical)

Pin Configuration

The MAX708SESA+T package consists of 8 pins:

1. GND: Ground
2. MR: Manual Reset Input
3. RESET: Active-Low Reset Output
4. VCC: Supply Voltage
5. RESET: Active-Low Reset Output
6. RESET: Active-Low Reset Output
7. RESET: Active-Low Reset Output
8. RESET: Active-Low Reset Output

Functional Features

• Monitors the supply voltage and asserts a reset signal when it falls below a specified threshold.
• Provides a manual reset input for external system reset control.
• Offers a precision monitoring circuitry for accurate voltage detection.
• Generates an active-low reset output signal to reset the microprocessor or other digital logic.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption ensures energy efficiency. - Precision monitoring guarantees reliable voltage detection. - Small form factor and easy integration due to the SOIC-8 package.

Disadvantages: - Limited operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C). - Fixed or adjustable reset timeout period may not suit all applications.

Working Principles

The MAX708SESA+T is designed to monitor the supply voltage of a microprocessor or digital system. It continuously compares the supply voltage with a user-adjustable threshold voltage. If the supply voltage drops below the threshold, the device asserts an active-low reset signal, indicating that the system should be reset. The reset signal remains asserted until the supply voltage rises above the threshold or a manual reset input is triggered.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX708SESA+T finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Embedded Systems: Provides reliable power-on reset functionality for microcontrollers and other embedded devices.
2. Industrial Automation: Ensures proper initialization and safe operation of control systems.
3. Automotive Electronics: Monitors critical voltages in automotive electronic systems, preventing malfunctions.
4. Medical Devices: Guarantees accurate power-up sequencing and system stability in medical equipment.
5. Consumer Electronics: Enables controlled restarts and prevents data corruption in consumer electronic devices.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX705CSA+: Similar to MAX708SESA+T, but with a different package (SOIC-8) and fixed reset timeout period.
2. MAX809SEUR-T: Voltage supervisor with a fixed 2.93V threshold voltage and push-pull output.
3. MAX811TEUS-T: Microprocessor reset circuit with adjustable threshold voltage and watchdog timer functionality.

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

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