________________General Description
The MAX811/MAX812 are low-power microprocessor
(µP) supervisory circuits used to monitor power sup-
plies in µP and digital systems. They provide excellent
circuit reliability and low cost by eliminating external
components and adjustments when used with 5V-
powered or 3V-powered circuits. The MAX811/MAX812
also provide a debounced manual reset input.
These devices perform a single function: They assert a
reset signal whenever the VCC supply voltage falls
below a preset threshold, keeping it asserted for at
least 140ms after VCC has risen above the reset thresh-
old. The only difference between the two devices is that
the MAX811 has an active-low RESET output (which is
guaranteed to be in the correct state for VCC down to
1V), while the MAX812 has an active-high RESET out-
put. The reset comparator is designed to ignore fast
transients on VCC. Reset thresholds are available for
operation with a variety of supply voltages.
Low supply current makes the MAX811/MAX812 ideal
for use in portable equipment. The devices come in a
4-pin SOT143 package.
________________________Applications
Computers
Controllers
Intelligent Instruments
Critical µP and µC Power Monitoring
Portable/Battery-Powered Equipment
____________________________Features
Precision Monitoring of 3V, 3.3V, and 5V
Power-Supply Voltages
6µA Supply Current
140ms Min Power-On Reset Pulse Width;
RREESSEETTOutput (MAX811), RESET Output (MAX812)
Guaranteed Over Temperature
Guaranteed RREESSEETTValid to VCC = 1V (MAX811)
Power-Supply Transient Immunity
No External Components
4-Pin SOT143 Package
MAX811/MAX812
4-Pin µP Voltage Monitors
with Manual Reset Input
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Maxim Integrated Products
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1
2
4
3
VCC
MR(RESET) RESET
GND
MAX811
MAX812
SOT143
TOP VIEW
( ) ARE FOR MAX812
NOTE: SEE LAST PAGE FOR MARKING INFORMATION.
___________________Pin Configuration
MAX811
MAX812
VCC
VCC
RESET
(RESET)
RESET
INPUT
GND
VCC
GND
μP
( ) ARE FOR MAX812
PUSHBUTTON
SWITCH
MR
___________Typical Operating Circuit
19-0411; Rev 4; 12/05
PART*
MAX811_EUS-T
MAX812_EUS-T -40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
4 SOT143
4 SOT143
_______________Ordering Information
*
This part offers a choice of five different reset threshold volt-
ages. Select the letter corresponding to the desired nominal
reset threshold voltage, and insert it into the blank to complete
the part number.
Devices are available in both leaded and lead-free packaging.
Specify lead-free by replacing “-T” with “+T” when ordering.
RESET THRESHOLD
SUFFIX VOLTAGE (V)
L4.63
M4.38
T3.08
S2.93
R2.63
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MAX811/MAX812
4-Pin µP Voltage Monitors
with Manual Reset Input
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = 5V for L/M versions, VCC = 3.3V for T/S versions, VCC = 3V for R version, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at TA= +25°C.) (Note 1)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Terminal Voltage (with respect to GND)
VCC ......................................................................-0.3V to 6.0V
All Other Inputs.......................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Input Current, VCC, MR .......................................................20mA
Output Current, RESET or RESET .......................................20mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
SOT143 (derate 4mW/°C above +70°C) .......................320mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +160°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec) .............................+300°C
ISOURCE = 150µA, 1.8V < VCC < VTH(MIN)
MAX81_R/S/T, VCC = 3.6V, IOUT = 0
MAX81_L/M, VCC = 5.5V, IOUT = 0
TA= -40°C to +85°C
VOD = 125mV, MAX81_R/S/T
VOD = 125mV, MAX81_L/M
MAX81_S
MAX81_L
MAX81_M
VCC = VTH(MAX)
CONDITIONS
0.8 x VCC
2.3VIH
µs0.5tMD
MR to Reset Propagation Delay
(Note 2)
ns100
MR Glitch Immunity (Note 3)
µs10tMR
MR Minimum Pulse Width
ms140 560tRP
Reset Active Timeout Period
µA
2.7 10
ICC
Supply Current 615
V
1.2
VCC
Operating Voltage Range
µs
20
VCC to Reset Delay (Note 2) 40
2.88 2.93 2.98
3.03 3.08 3.14
Reset Threshold
4.54 4.63 4.72
4.50 4.75
4.30 4.38 4.46
4.25 4.50
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
MAX812L/M only, ISINK = 3.2mA,
VCC = VTH(MAX)
MAX812R/S/T only, ISINK = 1.2mA,
VCC = VTH(MAX) V
0.4
VOL
RESET Output Voltage
(MAX812)
0.3
VOH
VCC > VTH(MAX), MAX81_L/M 0.8VIL
VCC > VTH(MAX), MAX81_R/S/T
V
0.25 x VCC
VIL
MR Input Threshold 0.7 x VCC
VIH
kΩ10 20 30
MR Pull-Up Resistance
TA= 0°C to +70°C 1.0 5.5
3.00 3.15
2.85 3.00
ppm/°C30Reset Threshold Tempco
MAX81_R 2.58 2.63 2.68
2.55 2.70
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C to +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C to +85°C
MAX81_T TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C to +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C to +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C to +85°C
VTH V
MAX811/MAX812
4-Pin µP Voltage Monitors
with Manual Reset Input
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC = 5V for L/M versions, VCC = 3.3V for T/S versions, VCC = 3V for R version, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at TA= +25°C.) (Note 1)
Note 1: Production testing done at TA= +25°C, over temperature limits guaranteed by design using six sigma design limits.
Note 2: RESET output for MAX811, RESET output for MAX812.
Note 3: “Glitches” of 100ns or less typically will not generate a reset pulse.
MAX811R/S/T only, ISINK = 1.2mA,
VCC = VTH(MIN)
MAX811L/M only, ISOURCE = 800µA,
VCC > VTH(MAX)
MAX811L/M only, ISINK = 3.2mA,
VCC = VTH(MIN)
ISINK = 50µA, VCC > 1.0V
MAX811R/S/T only, ISOURCE = 500µA,
VCC > VTH(MAX)
CONDITIONS
0.3
V
VCC - 1.5
VOH
RESET Output Voltage
(MAX811)
0.4
0.3
VOL
0.8 x VCC
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
MAX811/MAX812
4-Pin µP Voltage Monitors
with Manual Reset Input
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190
POWER-UP RESET TIMEOUT
vs. TEMPERATURE
230
MAX811/12-TOC5
TEMPERATURE (°C)
POWER-UP RESET TIMEOUT (ms)
210
200
220
-40 85
35-15 10 60
MAX81_R/S/T
MAX81_L/M
RESET THRESHOLD DEVIATION
vs. TEMPERATURE
0.9995
1.0000
1.0005
MAX811/12-TOC6
TEMPERATURE (°C)
NORMALIZED THRESHOLD (V)
0.9985
0.9980
0.9990
-40 8535-15 10 60
0
POWER-DOWN RESET DELAY vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX81_L/M)
200
MAX811/12-TOC4
TEMPERATURE (°C)
POWER-DOWN RESET DELAY (μs)
100
50
150
-40 8510-15 6035
VOD = VTH - VCC
VOD = 125mV
VOD = 200mV
VOD = 20mV
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
0
-40 85
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX81_R/S/T)
2.0
2.5
3.0
MAX811/12-TOC1
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)
10
1.0
0.5
-15 60
1.5
35
VCC = 3.6V
VCC = 3.3V
VCC = 1V
0
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX81_L/M)
8
MAX811/12-TOC2
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)
4
2
6
-40 85
10-15 6035
VCC = 5.5V
VCC = 3V
VCC = 1V
0
POWER-DOWN RESET DELAY vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX81_R/S/T)
80
100
MAX811/12-TOC3
TEMPERATURE (°C)
POWER-DOWN RESET DELAY (μs)
40
20
60
-40 85
10-15 6035
VOD = VTH - VCC
VOD = 20mV
VOD = 200mV
VOD = 125mV
MAX811/MAX812
4-Pin µP Voltage Monitors
with Manual Reset Input
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______________________________________________________________ Pin Description
_______________ Detailed Description
Reset Output
A microprocessor’s (µP’s) reset input starts the µP in a
known state. These µP supervisory circuits assert reset
to prevent code execution errors during power-up,
power-down, or brownout conditions.
RESET is guaranteed to be a logic low for VCC > 1V.
Once VCC exceeds the reset threshold, an internal
timer keeps RESET low for the reset timeout period;
after this interval, RESET goes high.
If a brownout condition occurs (VCC dips below the
reset threshold), RESET goes low. Any time VCC goes
below the reset threshold, the internal timer resets to
zero, and RESET goes low. The internal timer starts
after VCC returns above the reset threshold, and RESET
remains low for the reset timeout period.
The manual reset input (MR) can also initiate a reset.
See the
Manual Reset Input
section.
The MAX812 has an active-high RESET output that is
the inverse of the MAX811’s RESET output.
Manual Reset Input
Many µP-based products require manual reset capabil-
ity, allowing the operator, a test technician, or external
logic circuitry to initiate a reset. A logic low on MR
asserts reset. Reset remains asserted while MR is low,
and for the Reset Active Timeout Period (tRP) after MR
returns high. This input has an internal 20kΩpull-up
resistor, so it can be left open if it is not used. MR can
be driven with TTL or CMOS-logic levels, or with open-
drain/collector outputs. Connect a normally open
momentary switch from MR to GND to create a manual-
reset function; external debounce circuitry is not
required. If MR is driven from long cables or if the
device is used in a noisy environment, connecting a
0.1µF capacitor from MR to ground provides additional
noise immunity.
Reset Threshold Accuracy
The MAX811/MAX812 are ideal for systems using a 5V
±5% or 3V ±5% power supply with ICs specified for 5V
±10% or 3V ±10%, respectively. They are designed to
meet worst-case specifications over temperature. The
reset is guaranteed to assert after the power supply
falls out of regulation, but before power drops below
the minimum specified operating voltage range for the
system ICs. The thresholds are pre-trimmed and exhibit
tight distribution, reducing the range over which an
undesirable reset may occur.
Manual Reset Input. A logic low on MR asserts reset. Reset remains asserted as long as MR is
low and for 180ms after MR returns high. This active-low input has an internal 20kΩpull-up
resistor. It can be driven from a TTL or CMOS-logic line, or shorted to ground with a switch.
Leave open if unused.
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+5V, +3.3V, or +3V Supply Voltage44
Active-High Reset Output. RESET remains high while VCC is below the reset threshold or while
MR is held low. RESET remains high for Reset Active Timeout Period (tRP) after the reset condi-
tions are terminated.
2
Active-Low Reset Output. RESET remains low while VCC is below the reset threshold or while
MR is held low. RESET remains low for the Reset Active Timeout Period (tRP) after the reset
conditions are terminated.
2
Ground
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FUNCTION
PIN
MR
VCC
RESET
RESET
GND
NAME
MAX811 MAX812
MAX811/MAX812
__________ Applications Information
Negative-Going VCC Transients
In addition to issuing a reset to the µP during power-up,
power-down, and brownout conditions, the MAX811/
MAX812 are relatively immune to short duration nega-
tive-going VCC transients (glitches).
Figure 1 shows typical transient durations vs. reset
comparator overdrive, for which the MAX811/MAX812
do not generate a reset pulse. This graph was generat-
ed using a negative-going pulse applied to VCC, start-
ing above the actual reset threshold and ending below
it by the magnitude indicated (reset comparator over-
drive). The graph indicates the typical maximum pulse
width a negative-going VCC transient may have without
causing a reset pulse to be issued. As the magnitude
of the transient increases (goes farther below the reset
threshold), the maximum allowable pulse width
decreases. Typically, a VCC transient that goes 125mV
below the reset threshold and lasts 40µs or less
(MAX81_L/M) or 20µs or less (MAX81_T/S/R) will not
cause a reset pulse to be issued. A 0.1µF capacitor
mounted as close as possible to VCC provides addi-
tional transient immunity.
Ensuring a Valid
RESET
Output
Down to VCC = 0V
When VCC falls below 1V, the MAX811 RESET output
no longer sinks current—it becomes an open circuit.
Therefore, high-impedance CMOS-logic inputs con-
nected to the RESET output can drift to undetermined
voltages. This presents no problem in most applica-
tions, since most µP and other circuitry is inoperative
with VCC below 1V. However, in applications where the
RESET output must be valid down to 0V, adding a pull-
down resistor to the RESET pin will cause any stray
leakage currents to flow to ground, holding RESET low
(Figure 2). R1’s value is not critical; 100kΩis large
enough not to load RESET and small enough to pull
RESET to ground.
A 100kΩpull-up resistor to VCC is also recommended
for the MAX812 if RESET is required to remain valid for
VCC < 1V.
4-Pin µP Voltage Monitors
with Manual Reset Input
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5
6
7
8
4
0
1 100 1000
2
1
3
RESET COMPARATOR OVERDRIVE , VTH - VCC (mV)
MAXIMUM TRANSIENT DURATION (ms)
10
TA = +25°C
MAX81 _L/M
MAX81 _R/S/T
R1
VCC
GND
MAX811
RESET
Figure 1. Maximum Transient Duration without Causing a
Reset Pulse vs. Comparator Overdrive
Figure 2. RESET Valid to VCC = Ground Circuit
Interfacing to µPs with
Bidirectional Reset Pins
µPs with bidirectional reset pins (such as the Motorola
68HC11 series) can contend with the MAX811/MAX812
reset outputs. If, for example, the MAX811 RESET out-
put is asserted high and the µP wants to pull it low,
indeterminate logic levels may result. To correct such
cases, connect a 4.7kΩresistor between the MAX811
RESET (or MAX812 RESET) output and the µP reset I/O
(Figure 3). Buffer the reset output to other system com-
ponents.
MAX811/MAX812
4-Pin µP Voltage Monitors
with Manual Reset Input
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4.7k
VCC
GND
RESET
MAX811
RESET
VCC
GND
μP
BUFFER
BUFFERED RESET
TO OTHER SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
Figure 3. Interfacing to µPs with Bidirectional Reset I/O
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 341
___________________Chip Information
MAX811/MAX812
4-Pin µP Voltage Monitors
with Manual Reset Input
4.0 ±0.1
4.0 ±0.1
2.0 ±0.05 1.75 ±0.1
ø1.5 ±0.1
ø1.1 ±0.1
8.0 ±0.2
3.5 ±0.05
X X X X
LOT SPECIFIC
CODE
MARKING
INFORMATION
NOTE: DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM.
AND FOLLOW EIA481-1 STANDARD.
ICs MAY ALSO BE MARKED WITH FULL PART NAME: 811L, 811M_…
AMAA or KABB = MAX811L
ANAA or KABC = MAX811M
APAA or KABD = MAX811T
AQAA or KABE = MAX811S
ARAA or KABF = MAX811R
ASAA or KABG = MAX812L
ATAA or KABH = MAX812M
AVAA or KABI = MAX812T
AWAA or KABJ = MAX812S
AXAA or KABK = MAX812R
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