MAX811/MAX812
Interfacing to μPs withBidirectional Reset Pins
μPs with bidirectional reset pins (such as the Motorola 68HC11 series) can contend with the MAX811/MAX812 reset outputs. If, for example, the MAX811 RESET output is asserted high and the μP wants to pull it low, indeter-minate logic levels may result. To correct such cases, connect a 4.7kΩ resistor between the MAX811 RESET (or MAX812 RESET) output and the μP reset I/O (Figure 3). Buffer the reset output to other system components.
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 341
4-Pin μP Voltage Monitorswith Manual Reset Input
BUFFERBUFFERED RESETTO OTHER SYSTEMCOMPONENTSVCCVCCMAX8114.7kμPRESETRESETGNDGNDFigure 3. Interfacing to μPs with Bidirectional Reset I/O
MAX811/MAX812
4-Pin μP Voltage Monitorswith Manual Reset Input
Pin Description
PIN
MAX811
12
MAX812
1—
NAMEGNDRESET
Ground
Active-Low Reset Output. RESET remains low while VCC is below the reset threshold or while MR is held low. RESET remains low for the Reset Active Timeout Period (tRP) after the reset conditions are terminated.
Active-High Reset Output. RESET remains high while VCC is below the reset threshold or while MR is held low. RESET remains high for Reset Active Timeout Period (tRP) after the reset conditions are terminated.
Manual Reset Input. A logic low on MR asserts reset. Reset remains asserted as long as MR is low and for 180ms after MR returns high. This active-low input has an internal 20k? pull-up resistor. It can be driven from a TTL or CMOS-logic line, or shorted to ground with a switch. Leave open if unused.
+5V, +3.3V, or +3V Supply Voltage
FUNCTION
—2RESET
33MRVCC
44
Detailed Description
Reset Output
A microprocessor’s (μP’s) reset input starts the μP in a known state. These μP supervisory circuits assert reset to prevent code execution errors during power-up, power-down, or brownout conditions.
RESET is guaranteed to be a logic low for VCC > 1V. Once VCC exceeds the reset threshold, an internal timer keeps RESET low for the reset timeout period; after this interval, RESET goes high.
If a brownout condition occurs (VCC dips below the reset threshold), RESET goes low. Any time VCC goes below the reset threshold, the internal timer resets to zero, and RESET goes low. The internal timer starts after VCC returns above the reset threshold, and RESET remains low for the reset timeout period.
The manual reset input (MR) can also initiate a reset. See the Manual Reset Input section.
The MAX812 has an active-high RESET output that is the inverse of the MAX811’s RESET output.
Manual Reset Input
Many μP-based products require manual reset capabil-ity, allowing the operator, a test technician, or external logic circuitry to initiate a reset. A logic low on MR asserts reset. Reset remains asserted while MR is low, and for the Reset Active Timeout Period (tRP) after MR returns high. This input has an internal 20kΩ pull-up resistor, so it can be left open if it is not used. MR can be driven with TTL or CMOS-logic levels, or with open-drain/collector outputs. Connect a normally open momentary switch from MR to GND to create a manual-reset function; external debounce circuitry is not required. If MR is driven from long cables or if the device is used in a noisy environment, connecting a 0.1μF capacitor from MR to ground provides additional noise immunity.
Reset Threshold Accuracy
The MAX811/MAX812 are ideal for systems using a 5V ±5% or 3V ±5% power supply with ICs specified for 5V ±10% or 3V ±10%, respectively. They are designed to meet worst-case specifications over temperature. The reset is guaranteed to assert after the power supply falls out of regulation, but before power drops below the minimum specified operating voltage range for the system ICs. The thresholds are pre-trimmed and exhibit tight dis-tribution, reducing the range over which an undesirable reset may occur.