MAX160EPN+ - Product Overview

Category

The MAX160EPN+ belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs) and specifically falls under the family of voltage monitors/supervisors.

Use

This product is primarily used for monitoring and supervising voltage levels in electronic systems. It ensures reliable operation by providing accurate voltage monitoring and triggering appropriate actions when voltage thresholds are exceeded or fall below specified levels.

Characteristics

• Voltage monitoring: The MAX160EPN+ can monitor a wide range of voltages, typically from 1.6V to 5.5V.
• Adjustable threshold: The voltage threshold can be set using external resistors, allowing flexibility in different applications.
• Precision: This IC offers high accuracy in voltage monitoring, ensuring precise detection of voltage deviations.
• Low power consumption: The MAX160EPN+ is designed to consume minimal power, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Reset output: It provides a reset signal to the system when voltage levels are outside the specified range, enabling safe system shutdown or recovery.

Package and Essence

The MAX160EPN+ is available in a 14-pin plastic DIP (Dual Inline Package). Its essence lies in its ability to monitor voltage levels and provide a reliable reset signal to ensure proper functioning of electronic systems.

Packaging/Quantity

This product is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 25 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Supply voltage range: 1.6V to 5.5V
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Quiescent current: 10µA (typical)
• Reset timeout period: 140ms (typical)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX160EPN+ features 14 pins, each serving a specific function: 1. GND: Ground connection 2. VCC: Positive supply voltage input 3. MR: Manual reset input 4. RESET: Reset output 5. TH: Threshold adjust pin 6. GND: Ground connection 7. GND: Ground connection 8. GND: Ground connection 9. GND: Ground connection 10. GND: Ground connection 11. GND: Ground connection 12. GND: Ground connection 13. GND: Ground connection 14. VCC: Positive supply voltage input

Functional Features

• Voltage monitoring: The MAX160EPN+ continuously monitors the input voltage and compares it to the user-defined threshold.
• Reset signal generation: When the voltage falls below or exceeds the threshold, the IC generates a reset signal to initiate appropriate actions in the system.
• Manual reset capability: The manual reset (MR) pin allows for an external reset trigger, overriding the voltage monitoring function.

Advantages

• Wide voltage range: The MAX160EPN+ can monitor a broad range of voltages, making it versatile for various applications.
• Adjustable threshold: The ability to set the voltage threshold externally provides flexibility in different voltage monitoring scenarios.
• Low power consumption: Its low quiescent current ensures minimal power consumption, ideal for energy-efficient designs.
• Reliable reset signal: The reset output guarantees safe system operation by initiating necessary actions during voltage deviations.

Disadvantages

• Limited package options: The MAX160EPN+ is currently available only in a 14-pin plastic DIP package, which may not be suitable for all applications.
• Lack of built-in hysteresis: This IC does not incorporate hysteresis, which could lead to potential oscillations near the threshold voltage.

Working Principles

The MAX160EPN+ operates based on a voltage comparator circuit. It compares the input voltage with the user-defined threshold voltage. If the voltage falls below or exceeds the threshold, the IC generates a reset signal to indicate an abnormal condition. This signal can be used to trigger system shutdown, recovery, or other necessary actions.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX160EPN+ finds applications in various fields, including: 1. Power supply monitoring: It ensures stable operation of power supplies by detecting voltage fluctuations and triggering corrective measures. 2. Battery-powered devices: The IC helps prevent damage to batteries by monitoring voltage levels and initiating low-power modes or shutdown when necessary. 3. Industrial automation: Voltage monitoring is crucial in industrial systems to ensure safe and reliable operation, making the MAX160EPN+ suitable for such applications. 4. Automotive electronics: The product can be utilized in automotive systems to monitor battery voltage and trigger appropriate actions to prevent vehicle breakdowns.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• MAX1617: This IC offers similar voltage monitoring capabilities but includes built-in hysteresis for improved stability near the threshold voltage.
• MAX16050: A compact SOT23 package variant of the MAX160EPN+, suitable for space-constrained applications.
• MAX16051: This model