Datasheet
General Description
The MXD1210 nonvolatile RAM controller is a very low-
power CMOS circuit that converts standard (volatile)
CMOS RAM into nonvolatile memory. It also continually
monitors the power supply to provide RAM write protec-
tion when power to the RAM is in a marginal (out-of-tol-
erance) condition. When the power supply begins to
fail, the RAM is write-protected, and the device switch-
es to battery-backup mode.
Applications
Microprocessor Systems
Computers
Embedded Systems
Features
♦ Battery Backup
♦ Memory Write Protection
♦ 230µA Operating Mode Quiescent Current
♦ 2nA Backup Mode Quiescent Current
♦ Battery Freshness Seal
♦ Optional Redundant Battery
♦ Low Forward-Voltage Drop on V
CC
Supply Switch
♦ 5% or 10% Power-Fail Detection Options
♦ Tests Battery Condition During Power-Up
♦ 8-Pin SO Available
MXD1210
Nonvolatile RAM Controller
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Maxim Integrated Products
1
8
V
CCI
+5V
1
2
7
VBATT2
6
3
5
4
GND
CE
V
CC
CMOS
RAM
MXD1210
CE
FROM
DECODER
VBATT1
V
CCO
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MXD1210C/D 0°C to +70°C Dice*
MXD1210CPA 0°C to +70°C 8 PDIP
MXD1210CSA 0°C to +70°C 8 SO
MXD1210CWE 0°C to +70°C 16 Wide SO
MXD1210EPA -40°C to +85°C 8 PDIP
MXD1210ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
MXD1210EWE -40°C to +85°C 16 Wide SO
MXD1210MJA -55°C to +125°C 8 CERDIP
Typical Operating Circuit
Ordering Information
CEO
CEGND
1
2
8
7
V
CCI
VBATT2VBATT1
TOL
V
CCO
DIP/SO
TOP VIEW
3
4
6
5
MXD1210
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
N.C.
N.C.
V
CCI
N.C.
VBATT2
N.C.
CEO
N.C.
CE
MXD1210
WIDE SO
V
CCO
N.C.
TOL
VBATT1
N.C.
N.C.
GND
Pin Configurations
19-0154; Rev 2; 11/05
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
*
Contact factory for dice specifications.
Devices in PDIP and SO packages are available in both lead-
ed and lead-free packaging. Specify lead free by adding the +
symbol at the end of the part number when ordering. Lead free
not available for CERDIP package.