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February 2003
FM1233B 3-Pin µC Supervisor Circuit
FM1233B Rev. D
FM1233B
3-Pin µC Supervisor Circuit
General Description
The FM1233B 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 5V 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 FM1233B is of open-drain
active low type.
The FM1233B 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 FM1233B.
Features
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Precision monitoring of 5V and lower voltage microprocessor
systems
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V
TH
values of 4.62V, 4.38V and 4.12V
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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
1
FM1233B
Controller
2
3
VCC
GND
RESET
GND
VCC
RESET
1
FM1233B
2
3