MAX6414UK16+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Monitor and Reset Circuit
• Characteristics: Low-power, low-voltage operation
• Package: SOT23-5
• Essence: Provides voltage monitoring and reset functionality in a compact package
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 3000 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 1.6V to 5.5V
• Threshold Voltage Options: 2.63V, 3.08V, 4.38V, 4.63V
• Reset Timeout Period: Adjustable from 1ms to 640ms
• Quiescent Current: 1.5µA (typical)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The MAX6414UK16+T IC has a total of five pins arranged as follows:

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Pin Description: 1. GND: Ground connection 2. MR: Manual Reset input 3. VCC: Positive supply voltage 4. RESET: Active-low reset output 5. TH: Threshold voltage selection pin

Functional Features

• Voltage Monitoring: The MAX6414UK16+T continuously monitors the supply voltage and asserts the reset signal when it falls below the programmed threshold voltage.
• Reset Generation: When the supply voltage drops below the threshold voltage, the reset output is asserted low, indicating a system reset condition.
• Adjustable Timeout Period: The reset timeout period can be adjusted using an external capacitor connected to the CT pin, allowing customization based on specific application requirements.
• Manual Reset Input: The MR pin provides a manual reset option, allowing the system to be reset externally.
• Low Power Consumption: The IC operates at low quiescent current, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Compact package size enables space-saving designs - Wide supply voltage range allows compatibility with various systems - Adjustable reset timeout period offers flexibility in system design - Low power consumption prolongs battery life in portable devices

Disadvantages: - Limited threshold voltage options may not cover all voltage monitoring requirements - Manual reset input may require additional external components for proper functionality

Working Principles

The MAX6414UK16+T is designed to monitor the supply voltage of a system and generate a reset signal when the voltage falls below a specified threshold. It utilizes an internal voltage reference and comparator to compare the supply voltage with the programmed threshold voltage. When the supply voltage drops below the threshold, the reset output is asserted low, indicating a system reset condition. The reset remains active until the supply voltage rises above the threshold and the reset timeout period elapses.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX6414UK16+T finds application in various fields where voltage monitoring and reset functionality are crucial. Some potential application areas include:

1. Microcontrollers: Ensuring reliable operation by resetting the microcontroller when the supply voltage drops below a certain level.
2. Battery-Powered Devices: Protecting sensitive circuitry from undervoltage conditions and initiating a system reset if necessary.
3. Industrial Control Systems: Monitoring power supply integrity and providing reset capability to critical control systems.
4. Automotive Electronics: Safeguarding electronic components from voltage fluctuations and enabling system recovery after power disruptions.
5. IoT Devices: Enhancing the reliability of connected devices by detecting and responding to voltage anomalies.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX6412UK16+T: Similar to MAX6414UK16+T but with different threshold voltage options (2.31V, 2.63V, 4.38V, 4.63V).
2. MAX6416UK16+T: Offers additional threshold voltage options (2.93V, 3.08V, 4.38V, 4.63V) compared to MAX6414UK16+T.
3. MAX6418UK16+T: Provides a wider range of threshold voltage options (1.93V, 2.63V, 4.38V, 4.63V) and adjustable reset timeout period.

These alternative models offer similar functionality with slight variations in threshold voltage options and features, allowing designers to choose the most suitable option for their specific application requirements.

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