Datasheet
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● Critical µP Monitoring
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Powered Equipment
General Description
The MAX6821–MAX6825 are low-voltage microproces-
sor (µP) supervisory circuits that combine voltage mon-
itoring, watchdog timer, and manual reset input func-
tions in a 5-pin SOT23 package. Microprocessor super-
visory circuits significantly improve system reliability and
accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete compo-
nents. These devices assert a reset signal whenever the
monitored voltage drops below its preset threshold, keep-
ing it asserted for a minimum timeout period after V
CC
rises
above the threshold. In addition, a watchdog timer monitors
against code execution errors. A debounced manual reset
is also available. The MAX6821–MAX6825 monitor voltag-
es from +1.8V to +5.0V. These outputs are guaranteed to
be in the correct state for V
CC
down to +1.0V.
Nine preprogrammed reset threshold voltages are
available (see the Threshold Suffix Guide). The
MAX6821, MAX6822, and MAX6823 all have a manual
reset input and a watchdog timer. The MAX6821 has
push-pull RESET, the MAX6822 has open-drain RESET,
and the MAX6823 has push-pull RESET. The MAX6824
has a watchdog timer and both push-pull RESET and
push-pull RESET. The MAX6825 has a manual reset
input and both push-pull RESET and push-pull RESET.
The Selector Guide explains the functions offered in
this series of parts.
Features
● Monitors +1.8V, +2.5V, +3.0V, +3.3V, +5.0V Supplies
● 140ms (min) Reset Timeout Delay
● 1.6s Watchdog Timeout Period (MAX6821/MAX6822/
MAX6823/MAX6824)
● Manual Reset Input (MAX6821/MAX6822/MAX6823/
MAX6825)
● Three Reset Output Options
Push-Pull RESET
Push-Pull RESET
Open-Drain RESET
● Guaranteed Reset Valid to V
CC
= +1.0V
● Immune to Short Negative V
CC
Transients
● No External Components
● Small 5-Pin SOT23 Packages
Applications
19-1868; Rev 3; 7/14
Note: Bold indicates standard versions. Samples are typically
available for standard versions only. All parts require a 2.5k
minimum order increment. Contact factory for availability.
*Insert the desired suffix letter (from the table below) into the
blank to complete the part number
Devices are available in both leaded and lead(Pb)-free packag-
ing.Specify lead-free by replacing “-T” with “+T” when ordering.
SUFFIX
RESET
THRESHOLD (V)
L 4.63
M 4.38
T 3.08
S 2.93
R 2.63
Z 2.32
Y 2.19
W 1.67
V 1.58
PART* TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX6821_UK-T -40°C to +125°C 5 SOT23-5
MAX6822_UK-T -40°C to +125°C 5 SOT23-5
MAX6823_UK-T -40°C to +125°C 5 SOT23-5
MAX6824_UK-T -40°C to +125°C 5 SOT23-5
MAX6825_UK-T -40°C to +125°C 5 SOT23-5
GND
WDIMR
1 5 V
CC
RESET(RESET)
(RESET) MAX6821 ONLY
MAX6821
MAX6822
MAX6823
SOT23-5
TOP VIEW
2
3 4
MAX6821/MAX6825 Low-Voltage SOT23 µP Supervisors
with Manual Reset and Watchdog Timer
Selector Guide appears at end of data sheet.
Threshold Sufx Guide
Ordering Information
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
Pin Congurations