Datasheet

General Description
The MAX1232 microprocessor (μP) supervisory circuit
provides μP housekeeping and power-supply supervision
functions while consuming only 1/10th the power of the
DS1232. The MAX1232 enhances circuit reliability in μP
systems by monitoring the power supply, monitoring the
software execution, and providing a debounced manual
reset input. The MAX1232 is a plug-in upgrade of the
Dallas DS1232.
A reset pulse of at least 250ms duration is supplied on
power-up, power-down, and low-voltage brownout con-
ditions (5% or 10% supply tolerances can be selected
digitally). Also featured is a debounced manual reset
input that forces the reset outputs to their active states
for a minimum of 250ms. A digitally programmable watch-
dog timer monitors software execution and can be pro-
grammed for timeout settings of 150ms, 600ms, or 1.2s.
The MAX1232 requires no external components.
Applications
Computers
Controllers
Intelligent Instruments
Critical μP Power Monitoring
Features
Consumes 1/10th the Power of the DS1232
Precision Voltage Monitor—Adjustable +4.5V or
+4.75V
Power-OK/Reset Pulse Width—250ms Min
No External Components
Adjustable Watchdog Timer—150ms, 600ms, or 1.2s
Debounced Manual Reset Input for External Override
Available in 8-Pin PDIP/SO and 16-Pin Wide SO
Packages
19-3899; Rev 2; 9/14
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
*Contact factory for dice specifications.
Note: Devices in PDIP and SO packages are available in both
leaded(Pb) and lead(Pb)-free packaging. Specify lead(Pb)-free by
adding the “+” symbol at the end of the part number when order-
ing. Lead-free not available for CERDIP package.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1232C/D 0°C to +70°C Dice*
MAX1232CPA 0°C to +70°C 8 PDIP
MAX1232CSA 0°C to +70°C 8 SO
5%/10%
TOLERANCE
SELECT
RESET
GENERATOR
DEBOUNCE
REF
TOL
V
CC
PB RST
RST
RST
STTD
GND
WATCHDOG
TIMEBASE
SELECT
WATCHDOG
TIMER
MAX1232
RST
RSTGND
1
2
8
7
V
CC
STTD
TOL
PB RST
DIP/SO
TOP VIEW
3
4
6
5
MAX1232
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
N.C.
N.C.
V
CC
N.C.
ST
N.C.
RST
N.C.
RST
MAX1232
WIDE SO
PB RST
N.C.
TOL
TD
N.C.
N.C.
GND
MAX1232 Microprocessor Monitor
Typical Operating Circuit
Pin Congurations
Ordering Information

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