MAX634C/D

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Monitor
• Characteristics: Low-power, Precision, Adjustable Threshold
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Monitors voltage levels and provides a reset signal when the voltage falls below a certain threshold.
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 1.2V to 5.5V
• Threshold Voltage Options: Adjustable from 1.22V to 5.0V in 50mV increments
• Reset Timeout Period: Fixed or Adjustable (from 1ms to 1400ms)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Quiescent Current: 10µA (typical)

Pin Configuration

The MAX634C/D has a total of 8 pins arranged as follows:

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| | --| VCC GND |-- Pin 1: Ground (GND) --| RESET OUT |-- Pin 2: Reset Output --| MR |-- Pin 3: Manual Reset Input --| THRESHOLD |-- Pin 4: Threshold Voltage Selection --| GND |-- Pin 5: Ground (GND) --| RESET IN |-- Pin 6: Reset Input --| RESET GND |-- Pin 7: Reset Ground |___________| ```

Functional Features

• Monitors supply voltage and generates a reset signal when the voltage drops below the set threshold.
• Provides manual reset capability through the MR pin.
• Adjustable threshold voltage allows customization for different applications.
• Low quiescent current makes it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Reset timeout period can be fixed or adjusted according to the application requirements.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Precise voltage monitoring ensures reliable system operation. - Adjustable threshold voltage provides flexibility for various voltage levels. - Low-power consumption extends battery life in portable devices. - Small package size saves board space.

Disadvantages: - Limited reset timeout period range may not meet all application needs. - Requires external components for proper operation.

Working Principles

The MAX634C/D is designed to monitor the supply voltage of a system. It compares the input voltage with the internally set threshold voltage. When the input voltage falls below the threshold, the reset output is activated, indicating a power failure or low voltage condition. The reset signal remains active until the input voltage rises above the threshold or a manual reset is triggered through the MR pin.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX634C/D is commonly used in various applications where voltage monitoring and system reset functionality are required. Some typical application fields include:

1. Microcontrollers and Processors: Ensures reliable system startup by providing a reset signal during power-up or voltage drops.
2. Power Management Systems: Monitors power supply voltages to protect sensitive components from undervoltage conditions.
3. Industrial Control Systems: Provides fault detection and system reset capability in critical control circuits.
4. Automotive Electronics: Ensures proper operation of vehicle systems by monitoring battery voltage and initiating resets when necessary.
5. Medical Devices: Protects patient safety by monitoring power supply voltages in medical equipment and triggering alarms or shutdowns in case of voltage anomalies.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX631AESA: Similar voltage monitor IC with fixed threshold voltage options.
2. MAX638BESA: Voltage monitor IC with adjustable threshold voltage and additional features like watchdog timer and power-fail comparator.
3. MAX6710FUT+T: Ultra-low-power voltage monitor IC with adjustable threshold voltage and wide supply voltage range.

These alternative models offer similar functionality to the MAX634C/D but may have different specifications or additional features that cater to specific application requirements.

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