MAX6388XS46D7-T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Monitor and Reset Circuit
• Characteristics: High accuracy, low power consumption, small package size
• Package: SOT23-5
• Essence: Monitors voltage levels and provides reset signals to microcontrollers or other digital systems
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 3000 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 1.6V to 6.0V
• Threshold Voltage Options: 4.63V
• Reset Timeout Period: Adjustable from 1ms to 1600ms
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX6388XS46D7-T has a total of 5 pins:

1. VCC: Power supply input pin
2. GND: Ground reference pin
3. RESET#: Active-low reset output pin
4. MR#: Manual reset input pin
5. TH#: Threshold voltage selection pin

Functional Features

• Monitors the supply voltage and asserts the reset signal when it falls below the threshold voltage
• Provides a manual reset option through the MR# pin
• Adjustable reset timeout period allows customization for specific applications
• Low quiescent current consumption ensures minimal power usage
• Small package size enables space-constrained designs

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High accuracy in monitoring voltage levels - Wide supply voltage range allows compatibility with various systems - Adjustable reset timeout period offers flexibility - Low power consumption prolongs battery life - Small package size saves board space

Disadvantages: - Limited threshold voltage options may not suit all applications - Manual reset functionality may not be required in all designs

Working Principles

The MAX6388XS46D7-T operates by continuously monitoring the supply voltage connected to the VCC pin. When the voltage falls below the threshold voltage set by the TH# pin, the RESET# pin is asserted low, indicating a reset condition. The reset signal remains active until the supply voltage rises above the threshold voltage and the reset timeout period elapses.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX6388XS46D7-T finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Microcontroller Systems: Provides reliable power-on reset functionality for microcontrollers, ensuring proper initialization.
2. Industrial Control Systems: Monitors supply voltage in industrial control systems, preventing erratic behavior during voltage fluctuations.
3. Battery-Powered Devices: Protects battery-powered devices from operating at low voltages, preserving battery life and preventing data corruption.
4. Automotive Electronics: Ensures stable operation of automotive electronics by resetting microcontrollers during voltage drops or transients.
5. Home Automation: Enables safe and reliable operation of home automation systems by monitoring and resetting digital components.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX6388XS46D7+: Similar to MAX6388XS46D7-T but available in a different package (SOT23-6).
2. MAX6388XS46D7-G: Offers the same functionality as MAX6388XS46D7-T but with a higher threshold voltage option (e.g., 4.75V).

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