Datasheet
DS1233A
3.3V EconoReset
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FEATURES 
  Automatically restarts microprocessor after 
power failure 
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  Monitors pushbutton for external override 
  Internal circuitry debounces pushbutton 
switch 
  Maintains reset for 350ms after V
CC
 returns to 
an in-tolerance condition or pushbutton 
released 
  Accurate 10% or 15% microprocessor 3.3V 
power supply monitoring 
  Reduces need for discrete components 
  Precision temperature-compensated voltage 
reference and voltage sensor 
  Low-cost TO-92 package or surface mount 
SOT-223 package 
  Internal 5kpull-up resistor 
  Operating temperature of -40C to +85C 
PIN ASSIGNMENT 
DALLAS 
DS1233A 
Econo 
Reset
1 
PIN DESCRIPTION 
PIN 1  GROUND 
PIN 2  RESET  
PIN 3  V
CC
PIN 4  GROUND (SOT-223 ONLY) 
DESCRIPTION 
The DS1233A EconoReset monitors two vital conditions for a microprocessor: power supply and external 
override. A precision temperature-compensated reference and comparator circuit are used to monitor the 
status of the power supply (V
CC
). When an out-of-tolerance condition is detected, an internal power fail 
signal is generated which forces reset to the active state. When V
CC
 returns to an in-tolerance condition, 
the reset signal is kept in the active state for approximately 350ms to allow the power supply and 
processor to stabilize.  The second function of the DS1233A is pushbutton reset control. The DS1233A 
debounces a pushbutton closure and will generate a 350ms reset pulse upon release. 
OPERATION — POWER MONITOR 
The DS1233A provides the functions of detecting out-of-tolerance power supply conditions and warning 
a processor-based system of impending power failure. When V
CC
 is detected as out-of-tolerance as 
defined by the tolerance of the part selected, the 
RST  signal is asserted. On power-up,  RST  is kept active 
for approximately 350ms after the power supply has reached the selected tolerance. This allows the power 
supply and microprocessor to stabilize before 
RST
 is released. 
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