MAX6361HUT46+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Supervisor
• Characteristics: Low-power, precision voltage monitoring
• Package: SOT23-6
• Essence: Monitors the power supply voltage and generates a reset signal when the voltage falls below a certain threshold
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 3000 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 1.6V to 5.5V
• Reset Threshold Options: 4.63V, 4.38V, 4.00V, 3.08V, 2.93V, 2.63V, 2.32V, 2.06V
• Reset Timeout Period: 140ms, 280ms, 560ms, 1120ms
• Quiescent Current: 1µA (typical)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX6361HUT46+T has a total of six pins arranged as follows:

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| | --| VCC GND |-- Pin 1: Ground (GND) --| RESET OUT |-- Pin 2: Reset Output (RESET OUT) --| MR |-- Pin 3: Manual Reset Input (MR) --| TH |-- Pin 4: Threshold Selection (TH) --| TRIP |-- Pin 5: Trip Point Output (TRIP) --| VCC |-- Pin 6: Power Supply (VCC) |___________| ```

Functional Features

• Monitors the power supply voltage continuously
• Generates a reset signal when the voltage drops below the selected threshold
• Provides manual reset capability through the MR pin
• Offers multiple reset timeout options for flexibility
• Low quiescent current ensures minimal power consumption

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Wide supply voltage range allows compatibility with various systems
• Precise voltage monitoring enhances system reliability
• Small package size (SOT23-6) enables space-saving designs
• Low quiescent current prolongs battery life in portable applications

Disadvantages

• Limited number of threshold options may not meet the requirements of all applications
• Reset timeout period options might not be suitable for certain timing-sensitive systems

Working Principles

The MAX6361HUT46+T operates by continuously monitoring the power supply voltage. When the voltage falls below the selected threshold, it generates a reset signal on the RESET OUT pin. This signal remains active until the voltage rises above the threshold or a manual reset is triggered through the MR pin. The device also offers different reset timeout periods, allowing customization based on specific application needs.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX6361HUT46+T finds applications in various fields where voltage monitoring and system reset functionality are crucial. Some potential application areas include:

1. Battery-powered devices: Ensures proper operation and prevents data loss when the battery voltage drops below a critical level.
2. Industrial control systems: Provides reliable reset capability to ensure stable operation and prevent damage to equipment during power fluctuations.
3. Automotive electronics: Monitors the vehicle's power supply voltage to trigger a reset if necessary, ensuring safe and reliable operation of critical systems.
4. Medical devices: Protects sensitive medical equipment from malfunctions caused by voltage variations, ensuring patient safety.
5. Consumer electronics: Enables graceful shutdown or recovery in case of power supply issues, preventing data corruption or system crashes.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX6381XR26D3+: Similar voltage supervisor IC with adjustable reset threshold and watchdog timer functionality.
2. MAX6316LUK46CY-T: Voltage supervisor IC with adjustable reset threshold and manual reset input, available in a different package.
3. MAX6805US29D2+: Ultra-low-power voltage supervisor IC with fixed reset threshold and push-pull output, suitable for battery-powered applications.

(Note: This list is not exhaustive and other alternative models may exist.)

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