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February 2003
FM1233A 3-Pin µC Supervisor Circuit
FM1233A Rev. D
FM1233A
3-Pin µC Supervisor Circuit
General Description
The FM1233A is a supervisor circuit that monitors a microprocessor power supply or other system voltage and issues a reset
pulse when a fault condition exists. Several different threshold
voltages are offered to accommodate 3V systems with different
tolerances.
The device features a precision temperature-compensated voltage reference and comparator. When V
CC
falls to the threshold
voltage, a RESET pulse is issued, holding the output in the
active state. When power rises above V
TH
, the reset remains for
approximately 250 ms to allow the system clock and other circuits to stabilize. The reset output of FM1233A is of open-drain
active low type.
The FM1233A also can monitor a switch closure on its output,
enabling it to recognize an external reset from a pushbutton
switch or a µP. In the case of a switch, the closure will be
debounced by circuitry internal to the FM1233A.
Features
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Precision monitoring of 3.3V and lower voltage
microprocessor systems
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V
TH
values of 2.88V, 2.72V
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Automatic restart of microprocessor after power failure
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140ms (min) power-on RESET
delay (typ.: 256ms)
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Internal 5k Ω pull-up resistor
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Other reset choices available: 32 to 128ms
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Operating Temperature -40°C to +105°C
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Monitors external pushbutton override
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Internal switch debounce circuitry
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SOT23-3 package
Typical Operating Circuit
Connection Diagram
SOT23-3 Package
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FM1233A
Controller
2
3
V
CC
GND
RESET
GND
V
CC
RESET
1
FM1233A
2
3