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MIC2755 Micrel, Inc.
MIC1232
µP Supervisory Circuit
General Description
The MIC1232 is a multifunction circuit which monitors mi-
croprocessor activity, external reset and power supplies in
microprocessor based systems. The circuit functions include
a watchdog time, power supply monitor, microprocessor reset,
and manual pushbutton reset input.
The power supply line is monitored with a comparator and
an internal voltage reference. /RST is forced low when an
out-of-tolerance condition exists and remains asserted for
at least 250ms after VCC rises above the threshold voltage
(4.5V or 4.75V). The /RST pin will remain logic low with VCC
as low as 1.4V.
The Watchdog input (/ST) monitors µP activity and will as-
sert /RST if no µP activity has occurred with in the watchdog
timeout period. The watchdog timeout period is selectable
with nominal period of 150, 600, 1200 milliseconds.
Typical Application
VCC
RST
µP
RESET
VCC
MIC1232
VCC
PBRST
TOL GND
ST
I/O
TD
Features
Power OK/Reset time delay, 250ms min.
Watchdog timer, 150ms, 600ms, or 1.2s typical
Precision supply voltage monitor, select between 5% or
10% of supply voltage
Available in 8-pin surface mount (SO)
Debounced External reset input
Low supply current, <18µA typical
Applications
Automotive systems
Intelligent systems
Critical microprocessor power monitoring
Battery powered computers
Controllers
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Ordering Information
Part Number Temperature Range Package
Standard Pb-Free
MIC1232N MIC1232NY –40ºC to +85ºC 8-Pin PDIP
MIC1232M MIC1232MY –40ºC to +85ºC 8-Pin SOIC
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Pin Configuration
1
2
3
4
TD
TOL
GND
8
7
6
5
VCC
RST
RST
MIC1232
PBRST
ST
8-Pin PDIP Package
8-Pin SOIC Package
Pin Description
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function
1 /PBRST Pushbutton Reset Input: This input is debounced and can be driven with ex-
ternal logic signals or by means of a mechanical pushbutton to actively force
a reset. All pulses less than 1ms in duration on the /PBRST pin are ignored,
whereas, any pulse with a duration of 20ms or greater is guaranteed to
cause a reset.
2 TD Time Delay input: This input selects the timebase used by the watchdog
timer. When TD = 0V, the watchdog timeout period is set to a normal value
of 150ms, when TD = open, the watchdog timeout period is et to a nominal
value of 600ms and when TD = VCC, the watchdog period is 1.2s nominally.
3 TOL Tolerance Select Input: Selects whether 5% or 10% of VCC is used as the
reset threshold voltage. When TOL = 0V, the 5% tolerance level is selected
and when TOL = VCC, a 10% tolerance level is selected.
4 GND IC ground pin, 0V reference
5 RST RST is asserted high if either VCC goes below the reset threshold, the watch-
dog times out or /PBRST is pulled low for a minimum of 20ms. RST remains
asserted for one reset timeout period after VCC exceeds the reset threshold
or after the watch times out or after /PBRST goes high.
6 /RST /RST is asserted low if either VCC goes below the reset threshold, the watch-
dog times out or /PBRST is pulled low for a minimum of 20ms. /RST remains
asserted for one reset timeout period after VCC exceeds the reset threshold
or after the watch times out or after /PBRST goes high. Open-drain output
7 /ST Input to watchdog timer. If /ST does not see a transition from high to low
within the watchdog timeout period, RST and /RST will be asserted.
8 VCC Primary supply input, +5V
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Electrical Characteristics
VCC = 4.5V to 5.5V; TA = Operating Temperature Range, bold values indicate –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C; unless noted
Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
Supply Voltage Range VCC 4.5 5.5 V
Supply Current ICC, (Note 4) 18 40 µA
/ST and /PBRST Input Levels VIH, (Note 5) 2.0 VCC+0.3 V
VIL –0.3 0.8 V
Input Leakage IIL ±1 µA
Output Souce Current, RST VOH = 2.4V 1.0 10 mA
Output Sink Current, /RST. RST VOL = 0.4V 2.0 10 mA
VCC 5% Trip Point (Reset TOL = GND 4.5 4.62 4.74 V
Threshold Voltage)
VCC 10% Trip Point (Reset TOL = VCC 4.25 4.37 4.49 V
Threshold Voltage)
Input Capacitance, /ST, TOL CIN, (Note 6) 5 pF
Output Capacitance, /RST, RST COUT, (Note 6) 7 pF
AC Electrical Characteristics
VCC = 4.5V to 5.5V; TA = Operating Temperature Range, bold values indicate –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C; unless noted
/PBRST Min. Pulse Width, tPB /PBRST = VIL (Note 7) 20 ms
/PBRST Delay, tPBD 1 4 20 ms
Reset Active Time, tRST 250 610 1000 ms
/ST Pulse Width, tST 20 ms
/ST Timeout Period, tTD TD = 0V 62.5 150 250 ms
TD = Open 250 600 1000 ms
TD = VCC 500 1200 2000 ms
VCC Fall Time, tF 10 µs
VCC Rise Time, tR 0 ns
VCC Detect to /RST Low VCC Falling (Note 8) 50 150 µs
and RST High, tRPD
VCC Detect to /RST Low VCC Falling (Note 9) 250 610 1000 µs
and RST Low, tRPD
Note 1. Exceeding the absolute maximum rating may damage the device.
Note 2. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating rating.
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions recommended. Human body model, 1.5k in series with 100pF.
Note 4. ICC is measured with outputs open and inputs within 0.5V of supply rails
Note 5. /PBRST has an internal pull-up resistor to VCC (typ. 40kΩ)
Note 6. Guaranteed by design
Note 7. /PBRST must be held low for a minimum of 20ms to guarantee a reset
Note 8. VCC falling at 1.66mV/µs
Note 9. /RST has an open drain output
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
Terminal Voltage
VCC ..........................................................–0.3V to +6.0V
All other inputs ...............................–0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Input Current
VCC ...................................................................... 250mA
GND, all other inputs .............................................. 25mA
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10 sec.) ...................... 300°C
Storage Temperature .................................. –65°C to 150°C
ESD Rating, Note 3
Operating Ratings (Note 2)
Operating Temperature Range
MIC1232M/N ............................................ –40°C to 85°C
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Timing Diagrams
VCC
RST
RST
tRPU
VCCTP
tRPD
VCCTP
Figure 1. Power-Up/Power-Down Sequence
tTD
ST
tST
Figure 2. Watchdog Input
RST
RST
tRST
tPDLY
PBRST
tPB
Figure 3. Pushbutton Reset
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Applications Information
Power Monitor
The /RST and RST pins are asserted whenever VCC falls
below the reset threshold voltage as determined by the TOL
pin. A 5% tolerance level (4.62V reset threshold voltage) can
be selected by connecting the TOL pin to ground and a 10%
tolerance can be selected by connecting the TOL pin to VCC.
The reset pins will remain asserted for a period of 250ms
after VCC has risen above the reset threshold voltage. The
reset function ensures the microprocessor is properly reset
and powers up into a known condition after a power failure.
/RST will remain valid with VCC as low as 1.4V.
Watchdog Timer
The microprocessor can be mounted by connecting the /ST
pin (watchdog input) to a bus line or I/O line. If a high-to-low
does not occur on the/ST pin within the watchdog timeout
Block Diagram
+
-
REF
WATCHDOG
TIMER
VCC (8)
GND (4)
RST (5)
TD (2)
RST (6)
RESET
GENERATOR
ST (7)
TIMEOUT
SELECT
PBRST (1)
MANUAL RESET
DEBOUNCE
TRIP POINT
SELECT
TOL (3)
period (determined by the TD pin, see Table 1.), the /RST and
the RST will remain asserted for 250ms when this occurs. A
minimum pulse of 75ns or any transition high-to-low on the
/ST pin will reset the watchdog timer. The watchdog timer
will be reset if /ST sees a valid transition within the watchdog
timeout period.
Pushbutton Reset Input
The /PBRST input can be driven with a manual pushbutton
switch or with external logic signals. the input is internally
debounced and requires an active low signal to force the
reset outputs into their active states. The /PBRST input will
recognize any pulse that is 20ms in duration or greater and
will ignore all pulses that are less than 1ms in duration.
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Package Information
0.260
0.240
0.400
0.370
0.023
0.015
0.110
0.090
0.150
0.120
0.150
0.125
0.035
0.015
0.370
0.300
0.310
0.290
8-Pin PDIP (N)
8-Pin SOIC (M)
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