19-1568; Rev 2; 12/05

6-Pin µP Reset Circuit with

Power-Fail Comparator
General Description Features

MAX6342–MAX6345
The MAX6342–MAX6345 family of microprocessor (µP) ♦ Small 6-Pin SOT23 Package
supervisory circuits monitors power supplies in digital sys-
tems. These devices significantly improve system reliabili- ♦ Precision Factory-Set VCC Reset Thresholds
ty and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete Between 2.33V and 4.63V
components. ♦ Guaranteed RESET Valid to VCC = +1V
The MAX6342–MAX6345 provide factory-trimmed VCC
♦ 100ms min Reset Pulse Width
reset threshold voltages from 2.33V to 4.63V and operate
with supply voltages between +1V and +5.5V. A +1.25V ♦ Debounced CMOS-Compatible Manual-Reset
threshold detector allows for a power-fail warning, for Input
low-battery detection, or for monitoring another power
supply. The MAX6342 contains an MR input and an ♦ Voltage Monitor for Power-Fail or Low-Battery
active-low push-pull reset. The MAX6343 and MAX6344 Warning
are identical to the MAX6342 except they provide an Ordering Information
active-low, open-drain reset and an active-high, push-
pull reset, respectively. The MAX6345 provides a second PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
reset output in place of the MR input to give it an active- MAX6342_UT-T -40°C to +125°C 6 SOT23-6
high push-pull reset and an active-low push-pull reset. MAX6343_UT-T -40°C to +125°C 6 SOT23-6
All of the devices are packaged in a miniature 6-pin MAX6344_UT-T -40°C to +125°C 6 SOT23-6
SOT23. MAX6345_UT-T -40°C to +125°C 6 SOT23-6
Applications Note: The MAX6342–MAX6345 are available with factory-set
reset thresholds from 2.33V to 4.63V (see Selector Guides 1, 2).
Portable Computers Insert the letter corresponding to the desired nominal reset
threshold into the blank following the part number. There is a
Telecom Equipment
2500 piece order increment required for the SOT package. SOT
Networking Equipment Top Marks table appears at end of data sheet.
Portable/Battery-Powered Equipment Devices are available in both leaded and lead-free packaging.
Specify lead-free by replacing “-T” with “+T” when ordering.
Multivoltage Systems
Embedded Control Systems Pin Configurations
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet. TOP VIEW

Selector Guide 1 VCC 1 6 RESET (RESET)

SUFFIX RESET THRESHOLD (V)
MAX6342
L 4.63 GND 2 MAX6343 5 MR
M 4.38 MAX6344

T 3.08 PFI 3 4 PFO

S 2.93
( ) ARE FOR MAX6344 ONLY. SOT23-6
R 2.63
Z 2.33 Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.

Selector Guide 2
PUSH-PULL OPEN-DRAIN PUSH-PULL RESET MANUAL-RESET
PART
RESET OUTPUT RESET OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT
MAX6342 ✔ — — ✔
MAX6343 — ✔ — ✔
MAX6344 — — ✔ ✔
MAX6345 ✔ — ✔ —

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Power-Fail Comparator
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
MAX6342–MAX6345

VCC to GND ..............................................................-0.3V to +6V Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)

RESET, RESET 6-Pin SOT23 (derate 4mW/°C above +70°C).............320mW
(MAX6342/MAX6344/MAX6345) ......... -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) Operating Temperature Range .........................-40°C to +125°C
RESET (MAX6343)................................................... -0.3V to +6V Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
MR, PFI, PFO ..............................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Input Current, VCC ..............................................................50mA Lead Temperature Range (soldering, 10s)..................... +300°C
Output Current, RESET, RESET ..........................................50mA
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +1.0V to +5.5V, TA = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C and VCC = +3V.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
TA = 0°C to +70°C 1.0 5.5
Supply Voltage Range VCC V
TA = -40°C to +125°C 1.2 5.5
VCC = 3V, TA = -40° to +85°C 25 40
VCC = 5.5V, TA = -40° to +85°C 30 50
Supply Current ICC No load µA
VCC = 3V, TA = -40° to +125°C 25 50
µA
VCC = 5.5V, TA = -40° to +125°C 30 60
TA = +25°C 4.56 4.63 4.70
MAX634_L TA = -40°C to +85°C 4.50 4.75
TA = -40°C to +125°C 4.40 4.86
TA = +25°C 4.31 4.38 4.45
MAX634_M TA = -40°C to +85°C 4.25 4.50
TA = -40°C to +125°C 4.16 4.56
TA = +25°C 3.03 3.08 3.13
MAX634_T TA = -40°C to +85°C 3.00 3.15
TA = -40°C to +125°C 2.92 3.23
Reset Threshold VTH V
TA = +25°C 2.89 2.93 2.97
MAX634_S TA = -40°C to +85°C 2.85 3.00
TA = -40°C to +125°C 2.78 3.08
TA = +25°C 2.59 2.63 2.67
MAX634_R TA = -40°C to +85°C 2.55 2.70
TA = -40°C to +125°C 2.50 2.76
TA = +25°C 2.30 2.33 2.36
MAX634_Z TA = -40°C to +85°C 2.25 2.38
TA = -40°C to +125°C 2.21 2.45
VCC to Reset Delay VCC = VTH to (VTH - 100mV) 20 µs
VCC > 1.2V, ISINK = 100µA 0.4
VOL VCC > 2.7V, ISINK = 1.2mA 0.3 V
RESET and RESET VCC > 4.5V, ISINK = 3.2mA 0.4
Outputs Drive VCC > 1.2V, ISOURCE = 50µA 0.8 ✕ VCC
Capability (Note 2) VCC > 2.7V, ISOURCE = 500µA
0.8 ✕ VCC
VOH (MAX6342/MAX6345 only) V
VCC > 4.5V, ISOURCE = 800µA
0.8 ✕ VCC
(MAX6342/MAX6345 only)

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

MAX6342–MAX6345
(VCC = +1.0V to +5.5V, TA = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C and VCC = +3V.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
TA = -40°C to +85°C 100 180 280
Reset Timeout Period tRP ms
TA = -40°C to +125°C 80 360
Open-Drain RESET Output
ILKG MAX6343 only, VCC > VTH(MAX) 1 µA
Leakage Current (Note 3)
MR Input Low VIL 0.3 ✕ VCC V
MR Input High VIH 0.7 ✕ VCC V
MR Pull-Up Resistance 60 kΩ
MR Minimum Pulse Width 1 µs
MR Glitch Rejection 0.1 µs
MR to Reset Delay 0.2 µs
TA = -40°C to +85°C 1.2 1.25 1.3
PFI Input Threshold V
TA = -40°C to +125°C 1.15 1.35
TA = -40°C to +85°C ±0.01 ±25
PFI Leakage Current (Note 3) nA
TA = -85°C to +125°C ±100
PFO Output Voltage VOL VCC = 4.5V, ISINK = 3.2mA 0.4 V
PFO Output Voltage VOH VCC = 4.5V, ISOURCE = 800µA 0.8 ✕ VCC V
PFO Output Short-Circuit Output sink current 20
mA
Current Output source current 5
PFI to PFO Delay VOVERDRIVE = 15mV 3 µs
Note 1: Overtemperature limits are guaranteed by design and not production tested.
Note 2: Apply to each part in accordance with threshold voltage, output configuration, and manual reset status selected.
Note 3: Leakage parameters are guaranteed by design and not production tested.

Typical Operating Characteristics

(VPFI = VCC = +5V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

MAX6344L/MAX6345L MAX6342M/MAX6345M
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE RESET OUTPUT VOLTAGE RESET OUTPUT VOLTAGE
AND TEMPERATURE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
30
MAX6342-03
MAX6342-02
MAX6342-01

VCC = 5V
25 VCC
VCC
VCC = 3.3V
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

20

VCC = 2.5V
15 1V/div 1V/div

10 RESET
VCC = 1V 0
0 RESET
5 0 0

0
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 1sec/div 1sec/div
TEMPERATURE (°C)

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Power-Fail Comparator
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
MAX6342–MAX6345

(VPFI = VCC = +5V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

PFO OUTPUT-VOLTAGE HIGH PFO OUTPUT-VOLTAGE LOW

vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
6 0.60

MAX6342-05
MAX6342-04
RL = 10kΩ RL = 1kΩ
0.55
5
0.50
4
0.45

PFO (V)
PFO (V)

3 0.40

0.35
2
0.30
1
0.25

0 0.20
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)

MAX6344/MAX6345 MAX6342/MAX6345
RESET RESPONSE TIME RESET RESPONSE TIME

MAX6342-07
MAX6342-06

5V 5V
VCC 4V VCC
4V
5V RESET
4V
4V

RESET

0
0

10µs/div 2µs/div

Pin Description
PIN
NAME FUNCTION
MAX6342 MAX6343 MAX6344 MAX6345

1 1 1 1 VCC Supply Voltage

2 2 2 2 GND Ground

Power-Fail Voltage Monitor Input. When PFI is < 1.25V, PFO

3 3 3 3 PFI
goes low. Connect PFI to GND or VCC when not used.
4 4 4 4 PFO Power-Fail Voltage Monitor Output

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Power-Fail Comparator
Pin Description (continued)

MAX6342–MAX6345
PIN
NAME FUNCTION
MAX6342 MAX6343 MAX6344 MAX6345

Manual-Reset Input. Pull low to force a reset. RESET or RESET

remains active as long as MR is low and for the reset timeout
5 5 5 — MR
period after MR goes high. Leave unconnected or connect to
VCC if unused.
Active-Low Reset Output. Push-pull for MAX6342/MAX6345.
6 6 — 5 RESET Open-drain for MAX6343. It remains low for 180ms after VCC
rises above the reset threshold or MR goes from low to high.
Active-High Push-Pull Reset Output. It remains high for 180ms
— — 6 6 RESET after VCC rises above the reset threshold or MR goes from low
to high.

1 VCC 1 VCC
RESET 6
RESET 6 RESET
GENERATOR RESET GENERATOR
VCC (RESET)

VTH VTH
100kΩ
MAX6342 5
2 2 RESET 5
MAX6343 MAX6345
GND MR GND
MAX6344
3 3
PFI 4 PFI PFO 4
PFO

1.25V 1.25V

( ) ARE FOR MAX6344 ONLY.

Figure 1. MAX6342/MAX6343/MAX6344 Functional Diagram Figure 2. MAX6345 Functional Diagram

_______________Detailed Description Open-Drain RESET Output

The MAX6343 has an active-low, open-drain reset out-
Reset Output put. This output sinks current when RESET is asserted.
A µP’s reset input starts the µP in a known state. These Connect a pull-up resistor from RESET to any positive
µP supervisory circuits assert reset to prevent code- supply voltage up to +5.5V (Figure 3). Select a resistor
execution errors during power-up, power-down, or value large enough to register a logic low (see the Elec-
brownout conditions. trical Characteristics table), and small enough to regis-
RESET and RESET are guaranteed to be asserted at a ter a logic high while supplying all input current and
valid logic level for VCC > +1V (see the Electrical Char- leakage paths connected to the RESET line. A 10kΩ
acteristics table). Once RESET asserts, it remains pull-up is sufficient in most applications.
asserted for at least 100ms (tRP) after VCC rises above
its threshold value or after MR returns high (Figures 1 Manual Reset
and 2). The MAX6342/MAX6343/MAX6344s’ manual-reset input
(MR) allows reset to be triggered by a pushbutton
switch. The switch is effectively debounced by the 1µs
min reset pulse width. MR is CMOS-logic compatible.

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Power-Fail Comparator
MAX6342–MAX6345

+5.0V 160

MAXIMUM TRANSIENT DURATION (µs)

+3.3V 140
VCC
10kΩ 120
VCC

µP 100
RESET RESET
80
MAX634_L/M
MAX6343 60

40
MAX634_T/S/R/Z
20

GND 0
1 10 100 1000
RESET COMPARATOR OVERDRIVE, VTH - VCC (mV)

Figure 3. Open-Drain RESET Output Allows Use with Multiple Figure 4. Maximum Transient Duration Magnitude Rejection
Supplies

VCC
VCC
100kΩ

VCC
MAX6342 VCC RESET
MAX6345
GND RESET
GND MAX6344
MAX6345
100kΩ

Figure 5. Ensuring RESET Valid to VCC = 0 on Active-Low Figure 6. Ensuring RESET Valid to VCC = 0 on Active-High
Push-Pull Outputs Push-Pull Outputs

Power-Fail Comparator 0.5V above the actual reset threshold and ending below
The power-fail comparator is useful for various purpos- it by the magnitude indicated (reset comparator over-
es because the power-fail output (PFO) is independent drive). The graph indicates the maximum pulse width a
of the reset output. The inverting input is internally con- negative-going VCC transient can have without causing
nected to a +1.25V reference. a reset pulse. As the magnitude of the transient increas-
To build an early-warning circuit for power failure, con- es (goes further below the reset threshold), the maxi-
nect the PFI pin to a voltage divider (see the Typical mum allowable pulse width decreases.
Oper-ating Circuit). Choose the voltage-divider ratio so Typically, a VCC transient that goes 100mV below the
that the voltage at PFI falls below +1.25V just before the reset threshold and lasts 12µs or less will not cause a
+5V regulator drops out. Use PFO to interrupt the µP to reset pulse. A 1µF bypass capacitor mounted as close
prepare for an orderly shutdown. as possible to the VCC pin provides additional transient
immunity.
Applications Information
Ensuring a Valid Reset Output
Negative-Going VCC Transients Down to VCC = 0
The MAX6342–MAX6345 supervisors are immune to The MAX6342–MAX6345 are guaranteed to operate
short-duration, negative-going VCC transients (glitches) properly down to VCC = +1V. In applications that require
that usually do not require the entire system to shut down. valid reset levels down to VCC = 0, a pulldown resistor to
Figure 4 shows typical transient duration vs. reset com- active-low outputs (MAX6342/MAX6345) and a pullup
parator overdrive, for which the MAX6342–MAX6345 do resistor to active-high outputs (MAX6344/MAX6345)
not generate a reset pulse. The graph was generated ensure that the reset line is valid when the reset output is
using a negative-going pulse applied to VCC, starting no longer sinking or sourcing current (Figures 5 and 6).

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Power-Fail Comparator

MAX6342–MAX6345
VCC BUFFERED RESET TO
V+ OTHER SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
RESET
R1 VCC TO µP
(RESET)

MAX6342 MR VCC VCC

PFI
MAX6343
MAX6344 MAX6342 µP
R2 PFO MAX6345 4.7kΩ
GND RESET RESET

( ) ARE FOR MAX6344 ONLY.

GND GND
Figure 7. Monitoring Two Supplies

VCC Figure 9. Interfacing to µPs with Bidirectional Reset I/O

Monitoring a Negative Voltage

R1 VCC 100kΩ Connect the circuit as shown in Figure 8 to use the
power-fail comparator to monitor a negative supply rail.
MR
MAX6342 100kΩ PFO stays low when V- is good. When V- rises to cause
MAX6343 PFO
PFI MAX6344
PFI to be above +1.25V, PFO goes high. By adding the
resistors and transistor as shown, a high PFO triggers
R2 reset. As long as PFO remains high, the MAX6342/
RESET MAX6343/MAX6344 will keep reset asserted. Note that
GND (RESET)
V- the accuracy of this circuit depends on the PFI thresh-
VCC - 1.25V = 1.25V - VTRIP old tolerance, the VCC line voltage, and the resistors.
R1 R2 Also, ensure that the voltage at PFI remains above
( ) ARE FOR MAX6344 ONLY. VTRIP < 0 GND.

Figure 8. Monitoring a Negative Voltage

Interfacing to µPs with
Bidirectional Reset Pins
Note that this method does not work with the open-drain
output of the MAX6343. The resistor value used is not SOT Top Marks
critical, but it must be large enough not to load the reset
output when VCC is above the reset threshold. For most SOT TOP SOT TOP
PART PART
applications, 100kΩ is adequate. MARK MARK
MAX6342LUT-T AACP MAX6344LUT-T AADQ
Monitoring Two Supplies
Monitor another voltage by connecting a resistor-divider MAX6342MUT-T AACQ MAX6344MUT-T AADR
to PFI as shown in Figure 7. The threshold voltage will MAX6342TUT-T AACR MAX6344TUT-T AADS
then be given by: MAX6342SUT-T AACS MAX6344SUT-T AADT
VTH(PFI) = 1.25[(R1 + R2) / R2] MAX6342RUT-T AACT MAX6344RUT-T AADU
MAX6342ZUT-T AACU MAX6344ZUT-T AADV
where VTH(PFI) is the threshold at which the monitored
MAX6343LUT-T AACV MAX6345LUT-T AADW
voltage will trip PFO.
MAX6343MUT-T AACW MAX6345MUT-T AADX
A good rule of thumb for selecting the resistors is to
choose R2 between 250kΩ and 500kΩ and solve for R1. MAX6343TUT-T AACX MAX6345TUT-T AADY
Connect PFO to MR in applications that require reset to MAX6343SUT-T AACY MAX6345SUT-T AADZ
assert when the second voltage falls below its threshold. MAX6343RUT-T AACZ MAX6345RUT-T AAEA
MAX6343ZUT-T AADA MAX6345ZUT-T AAEB

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Power-Fail Comparator
Typical Operating Circuit Pin Configurations (continued)
MAX6342–MAX6345

UNREGULATED DC TOP VIEW

LINEAR
REGULATOR VCC 1 6 RESET

MAX6345
VCC VCC GND 2 5 RESET

PFI RESET RESET

µP
PFI 3 4 PFO
MAX6342

MR PFO INTERRUPT
SOT23-6

PUSHBUTTON Chip Information

SWITCH

TRANSISTOR COUNT: 403

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