The MAXQ610 is a low-power, 16-bit MAXQ®microcontroller designed for low-power applications including universal remote controls, consumer electronics,
and white goods. The MAXQ610 combines a powerful
16-bit RISC microcontroller and integrated peripherals
including two USARTs and an SPI™ master/slave communications port, along with an IR module with carrier
frequency generation and flexible port I/O capable of
multiplexed keypad control.
The MAXQ610 includes 64KB of flash memory and 2KB
of data SRAM. Intellectual property (IP) protection is
provided by a secure MMU that supports multiple
application privilege levels and protects code against
copying and reverse engineering. Privilege levels
enable vendors to provide libraries and applications to
execute on the MAXQ610, while limiting access to only
data and code allowed by their privilege level.
For the ultimate in low-power battery-operated performance, the MAXQ610 includes an ultra-low-power stop
mode (0.2µA, typ). In this mode, the minimum amount
of circuitry is powered. Wake-up sources include external interrupts, the power-fail interrupt, and a timer interrupt. The microcontroller runs from a wide 1.70V to 3.6V
operating voltage.
Applications
Remote Controls
Battery-Powered Portable Equipment
Consumer Electronics
Home Appliances
White Goods
Features
♦ High-Performance, Low-Power 16-Bit RISC Core
♦ DC to 12MHz Operation Across Entire Operating
Range
♦ 1.70V to 3.6V Operating Voltage Range
♦ 33 Total Instructions for Simplified Programming
♦ Three Independent Data Pointers Accelerate Data
Movement with Automatic Increment/Decrement
♦ Dedicated Pointer for Direct Read from Code Space
♦ 16-Bit Instruction Word, 16-Bit Data Bus
♦ 16 x 16-Bit General-Purpose Working Registers
♦ Secure MMU for Application Partitioning and IP
Protection
♦ Memory Features
64KB Flash:
512 Byte Sectors
20,000 Erase/Write Cycles per Sector
Masked ROM Available
2KB Data SRAM
♦ Additional Peripherals
Power-Fail Warning
Power-On Reset/Brownout Reset
Automatic IR Carrier Frequency Generation and
Modulation
Two 16-Bit, Programmable Timers/Counters with
Prescaler and Capture/Compare
SPI and Two USART Communication Ports
Programmable Watchdog Timer
8kHz Nanopower Ring Oscillator Wake-Up Timer
Up to 24 (MAXQ610A) or 32 (MAXQ610B)
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
Note: Some revisions of this device may incorporate deviations from published specifications known as errata. Multiple revisions of any device may be
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.
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
Note: The 4-digit suffix “-0000” indicates a microcontroller in the
default state with the flash memory unprogrammed. Any value
other than 0000 indicates a device preprogrammed at Maxim
with proprietary customer-supplied software. For more information
on factory preprogramming of these devices, contact Maxim at
https://support.maxim-ic.com/micro
. Information on masked
ROM devices and tape and reel versions are also available.
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*
Contact factory for ordering requirements.
†
EP = Exposed pad.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAXQ610A-0000+ 0°C to +70°C 32 TQFN-EP
†
MAXQ610B-0000+ 0°C to +70°C 40 TQFN-EP
†
MAXQ610J-0000+ 0°C to +70°C 44 TQFN-EP
†
MAXQ610X-0000+* 0°C to +70°C Bare die
Pin Configurations and Selector Guide appear at end of
data sheet.
MAXQ is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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.
Voltage Range on VDDwith Respect to GND .......-0.3V to +3.6V
Voltage Range on Any Lead with Respect
to GND except V
DD ......................................
-0.3V to (VDD+ 0.5V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (Multilayer Board, TA= +70°C)
Note 1:Specifications to 0°C are guaranteed by design and are not production tested.
Note 2:It is not recommended to write to flash memory when the supply voltage drops below the power-fail warning levels as
there is uncertainty in the duration of continuous power supply. The user application should check the status of the powerfail warning flag before writing to flash to ensure complete write operations.
Note 3:The power-fail warning monitor and the power-fail reset monitor track each other with a minimum delta between the two of
0.11V.
Note 4:The power-fail reset and power-on-reset (POR) detectors operate in tandem to ensure that one or both signals are active
at all times when V
DD
< V
RST
. Doing so ensures the device maintains the reset state until the minimum operating voltage is
achieved.
Note 5:Guaranteed by design and not production tested.
Note 6:Measured on the V
DD
pin and the part not in reset. All inputs are connected to GND or VDD. Outputs do not source/sink
any current. Part is executing code from flash memory.
Note 7:The power-check interval (PCI) can be set to always on, 1024, 2048, or 4096 nanopower ring oscillator clock cycles.
Note 8:Current consumption during POR when powering up while V
DD
< V
POR
.
Note 9:The minimum amount of time that V
DD
must be below V
PFW
before a power-fail event is detected.
Note 10: The maximum total current, I
OH
(max) and IOL(max), for all listed outputs combined should not exceed 32mA to satisfy
the maximum specified voltage drop. This does not include the IRTX output.
Note 11: Programming time does not include overhead associated with utility ROM interface.
Ground. These pins must be directly connected to the ground plane. The 40-pin
GND
TQFN package does not have any ground pin s and connect s to ground through
the exposed pad.
Regulator Capacitor. This pin must be connected to ground through a 1.0μF
external ceramic-chip capacitor. The capac itor must be placed as close to this
pin as possible. No devices other than the capacitor should be connected to
this pin.
Exposed Pad. For the 32-pin TQFN package, leave unconnected.
For the 40-pin TQFN package, the exposed pad is internally connected to GND.
Connect to the ground plane.
For the 44-pin TQFN package, the EP has no internal connection to the device.
Leave unconnected. Not intended as an electrical connection point.
Digital, Active-Low, Reset Input/Output. The CPU is held in reset when this pin
is low and begins executing from the reset vector when released. The pin
includes pullup current source and should be driven by an open-drain, external
source capable of sinking in excess of 4mA. This pin is driven low as an output
when an internal reset condition occurs.
High-Frequency Cr ystal Input. Connect external crystal or resonator between
HFXIN and HFXOUT as the high-frequency system clock. Alternatively, HFXIN is
the input for an external, high-frequency c lock source when HFXOUT is
unconnected.
IR Transmit Output. IR transmit pin capab le of s in king 25mA. Thi s pin defaults
to high-impedance input with the weak pullup disabled during al l forms of reset.
Software must configure thi s pin after release from reset to remove the h ighimpedance input condition.
IR Re ceive Input. IR recei ve pin. This pin defaults to high-impedance input with
the wea k pullup disabled during all forms of reset. Software must configure thi s
pin after relea se from reset to remove the high-impedance input condition.
General-Purpose, Digital, I/O, Type-C Port. These port pins function as
bidirectional I/O pins. All port pins default to high-impedance mode after a reset.
Software must configure these p in s after release from reset to remove the high-
P0.0–
P0.7;
IRTXM,
RX0, TX0,
RX1, TX1,
TBA0/
TBA1,
TBB0/
TBB1
P1.0–
P1.7;
INT0–
INT7
impedance input condition. A ll alternate functions must be enabled from
software.
These port pins function as bidirectional I/O pins or as interrupts. All port pins
default to high-impedance mode after a reset. Software must configure these
pins after release from reset to remove the high-impedance input condition. A ll
interrupt functions must be enabled from software.
23 — — N.C. No Connection. Reserved for future use. Leave this pin unconnected.
29–32,
35, 36
2, 4, 15,
16, 27,
28, 33, 34
27, 29,
32–35,
38, 39
2, 4, 15,
16, 30,
31, 36,
37
NAMEFUNCTION
General-Purpose, Digital, I/O, Type-C Port. These port pins function as
bidirectional I/O pins. P2.0–P2.3 defau lt to h igh-impedance mode after a reset.
Software must configure these p in s after release from reset to remove the highimpedance input condition. Al l alternate function s must be enabled from
software. Enabling the pin’s special function disables the general-purpose I/O
on the pin.
The JTAG pins (P2.4–P2.7) default to their JTAG function with weak pullups
P2.0–
P2.7;
MOSI,
MISO,
SCLK,
SSEL,
TCK, TDI,
TMS,
TDO
P3.0–
P3.7;
INT8–
INT15
enabled after a reset. The JTAG function can be disabled using the TAP bit in
the SC register.
P2.7 function s as the JT AG test-data output on reset and defaults to an input
with a weak pullup. The output function of the test data is only enabled during
the TAP’s Shift_IR or Shift_DR states.
These port pins function as bidirectional I/O pins or as interrupts. All port pins
default to high-impedance mode after a reset. Software must configure these
pins after release from reset to remove the high-impedance input condition. A ll
interrupt functions must be enabled from software.
32 TQFN40 TQFN44 TQFNPORTSPECIAL FUNCTION
— 2 2 P3.0 INT8
— 4 4 P3.1 INT9
— 15 15 P3.2 INT10
— 16 16 P3.3 INT11
— 27 30 P3.4 INT12
— 28 31 P3.5 INT13
— 33 36 P3.6 INT14
— 34 37 P3.7 INT15
NO CONNECTION PIN S
MAXQ610
Detailed Description
The MAXQ610 microcontroller provides integrated, lowcost solutions that simplify the design of IR communications equipment such as universal remote controls.
Standard features include the highly optimized, singlecycle, MAXQ 16-bit RISC core, 64KB of flash memory,
2KB data RAM, a soft stack, 16 general-purpose registers, and three data pointers. The MAXQ core offers the
industry’s best MIPS/mA rating, allowing developers to
achieve the same performance as competing microcontrollers at substantially lower clock rates. Combining
lower active-mode current with the MAXQ610 stopmode current (0.2µA typical) results in increased battery life. Application-specific peripherals include
flexible timers for generating IR carrier frequencies and
modulation, a high-current IR drive pin capable of sinking up to 25mA current, and output pins capable of
sinking up to 5mA ideal for IR applications, generalpurpose I/O pins ideal for keypad matrix input, and a
power-fail-detection circuit to notify the application
when the supply voltage is nearing the minimum operating voltage of the microcontroller.
At the heart of the MAXQ610 is the MAXQ 16-bit RISC
core. The MAXQ610 operates from DC to 12MHz and
almost all instructions execute in a single clock cycle
(83.3ns at 12MHz), enabling nearly 12MIPS true code
operation. When active device operation is not
required, an ultra-low-power stop mode can be invoked
from software resulting in quiescent current consumption of less than 0.2µA typical and 2.0µA maximum. The
combination of high-performance instructions and ultralow stop-mode current increases battery life over com-
peting microcontrollers. An integrated POR circuit with
brownout support resets the device to a known condition following a power-up cycle or brownout condition.
Additionally, a power-fail warning flag is set and a
power-fail interrupt can be generated when the system
voltage falls below the power-fail warning voltage,
V
PFW
. The power-fail warning feature allows the application to notify the user that the system supply is low
and appropriate action should be taken.
Microprocessor
The MAXQ610 is based on Maxim’s MAXQ core. The
MAXQ is a low-power implementation of the new 16-bit
MAXQ family of RISC cores. The core supports the
Harvard memory architecture with separate 16-bit program and data address buses. A fixed 16-bit instruction
word is standard, but data can be arranged in 8 or 16
bits. The MAXQ core in the MAXQ610 family is implemented as a pipelined processor with performance
approaching 1MIPS per MHz. The 16-bit data path is
implemented around register modules, and each register module contributes specific functions to the core.
The accumulator module consists of sixteen 16-bit registers and is tightly coupled with the arithmetic logic unit
(ALU). A configurable soft stack supports program flow.
Execution of instructions is triggered by data transfer
between functional register modules or between a functional register module and memory. Because data
movement involves only source and destination modules, circuit-switching activities are limited to active
modules only. For power-conscious applications, this
approach localizes power dissipation and minimizes
switching noise. The modular architecture also provides
a maximum of flexibility and reusability that is important
for a microprocessor used in embedded applications.
The MAXQ instruction set is highly orthogonal. All arithmetical and logical operations can use any register in
conjunction with the accumulator. Data movement is
supported from any register to any other register.
Memory is accessed through specific data-pointer registers with automatic increment/decrement support.
Memory
The MAXQ610 incorporates several memory types that
include the following:
The optional memory-protection feature separates code
memory into three areas: system, user loader, and user
application. Code in the system area can be kept confidential. Code in the user areas can be prevented from
reading and writing system code. The user loader can
also be protected from user application code.
Memory protection is implemented using privilege levels for code. Each area has an associated privilege
level. RAM/ROM are assigned privilege levels as well.
Refer to the
MAXQ610 User’s Guide
for a more thor-
ough explanation of the topic. See Table 1.
Stack Memory
A 16-bit-wide internal stack provides storage for program
return addresses and can also be used general-purpose
data storage. The stack is used automatically by the
processor when the CALL, RET, and RETI instructions
are executed and when an interrupt is serviced. An
application can also store values in the stack explicitly by
using the PUSH, POP, and POPI instructions.
On reset, the stack pointer, SP, initializes to the top of
the stack (0Fh). The CALL, PUSH, and interrupt-vectoring operations increment SP, then store a value at the
location pointed to by SP. The RET, RETI, POP, and
POPI operations retrieve the value at SP and then
decrement SP.
Utility ROM
The utility ROM is a 5.25KB block of internal ROM memory that defaults to a starting address of 8000h. The utility ROM consists of subroutines that can be called from
application software. These include the following:
• In-system programming (bootstrap loader) using
JTAG interface
• In-circuit debug routines
• Test routines (internal memory tests, memory loader,
etc.)
• User-callable routines for in-application flash programming and fast table lookup
Following any reset, execution begins in the utility ROM.
The ROM software determines whether the program
execution should immediately jump to location 0000h,
the start of system code, or to one of the special routines mentioned. Routines within the utility ROM are
user accessible and can be called as subroutines by
the application software. More information on the utility
ROM functions is contained in the
MAXQ610 User’s
Guide
.
Some applications require protection against unauthorized viewing of program code memory. For these
applications, access to in-system programming, inapplication programming, or in-circuit debugging functions is prohibited until a password has been supplied.
The password is defined as the 16 words of physical
program memory at addresses 0010h to 001Fh.
Three password locks are provided for protection of up
to three different program memory segments. When the
PWL is set to 1 (POR default) and the contents of the
memory at addresses 0010h to 001Fh are any value
other than FFh or 00h, the password is required to
access the utility ROM, including in-circuit debug and
in-system programming routines that allow reading or
writing of internal memory. When PWL is cleared to 0,
these utilities are fully accessible without password.
The password is automatically set to all ones following
a mass erase.
Watchdog Timer
An internal watchdog timer greatly increases system
reliability. The timer resets the device if software execution is disturbed. The watchdog timer is a free-running
counter designed to be periodically reset by the application software. If software is operating correctly, the
counter is periodically reset and never reaches its maximum count. However, if software operation is interrupted, the timer does not reset, triggering a system reset
and optionally a watchdog timer interrupt. This protects
the system against electrical noise or ESD upsets that
could cause uncontrolled processor operation. The
internal watchdog timer is an upgrade to older designs
with external watchdog devices, reducing system cost
and simultaneously increasing reliability.
Table 1. Memory Areas and Associated Maximum Privilege Levels
The watchdog timer functions as the source of both the
watchdog-timer timeout and the watchdog-timer reset.
The timeout period can be programmed in a range of
215to 224system clock cycles. An interrupt is generated when the timeout period expires if the interrupt is
enabled. All watchdog-timer resets follow the programmed interrupt timeouts by 512 system clock
cycles. If the watchdog timer is not restarted for another
full interval in this time period, a system reset occurs
when the reset timeout expires. See Table 2.
IR Carrier Generation and
Modulation Timer
The dedicated IR timer/counter module simplifies lowspeed IR communication. The IR timer implements two
pins (IRTX and IRRX) for supporting IR transmit and
receive, respectively. The IRTX pin has no corresponding port pin designation, so the standard PD, PO, and
PI port control status bits are not present. However, the
IRTX pin output can be manipulated high or low using
the PWCN.IRTXOUT and PWCN.IRTXOE bits when the
IR timer is not enabled (i.e., IREN = 0).
The IR timer is composed of two separate timing entities: a carrier generator and a carrier modulator. The
carrier generation module uses the 16-bit IR Carrier
register (IRCA) to define the high and low time of the
carrier through the IR carrier high byte (IRCAH) and IR
carrier low byte (IRCAL). The carrier modulator uses the
IR data bit (IRDATA) and IR Modulator Time register
(IRMT) to determine whether the carrier or the idle condition is present on IRTX.
The IR timer is enabled when the IR enable bit (IREN) is
set to 1. The IR Value register (IRV) defines the beginning value for the carrier modulator. During transmission, the IRV register is initially loaded with the IRMT
value and begins down counting towards 0000h,
whereas in receive mode it counts upward from the initial IRV register value. During the receive operation, the
IRV register can be configured to reload with 0000h
when capture occurs on detection of selected edges or
can be allowed to continue free-running throughout the
receive operation. An overflow occurs when the IR timer
value rolls over from 0FFFFh to 0000h. The IR overflow
flag (IROV) is set to 1 and an interrupt is generated if
enabled (IRIE = 1).
Carrier Generation Module
The IRCAH byte defines the carrier high time in terms of
the number of IR input clocks, whereas the IRCAL byte
defines the carrier low time.
During transmission, the IRCA register is latched for
each IRV downcount interval and is sampled along with
the IRTXPOL and IRDATA bits at the beginning of each
new IRV downcount interval so that duty-cycle variation
and frequency shifting is possible from one interval to
the next, which is illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 2 illustrates the basic carrier generation and its
path to the IRTX output pin. The IR transmit polarity bit
(IRTXPOL) defines the starting/idle state and the carrier
polarity of the IRTX pin when the IR timer is enabled.
IR Transmission
During IR transmission (IRMODE = 1), the carrier generator creates the appropriate carrier waveform, while the
carrier modulator performs the modulation. The carrier
modulation can be performed as a function of carrier
cycles or IRCLK cycles dependent on the setting of the
IRCFME bit. When IRCFME = 0, the IRV downcounter is
clocked by the carrier frequency and thus the modulation is a function of carrier cycles. When IRCFME = 1,
the IRV downcounter is clocked by IRCLK, allowing carrier modulation timing with IRCLK resolution.
The IRTXPOL bit defines the starting/idle state as well
as the carrier polarity for the IRTX pin. If IRTXPOL = 1,
the IRTX pin is set to a logic-high when the IR timer
module is enabled. If IRTXPOL = 0, the IRTX pin is set
to a logic-low when the IR timer is enabled.
A separate register bit, IR data (IRDATA), is used to
determine whether the carrier generator output is output to the IRTX pin for the next IRMT carrier cycles.
When IRDATA = 1, the carrier waveform (or inversion of
this waveform if IRTXPOL = 1) is output on the IRTX pin
during the next IRMT cycles. When IRDATA = 0, the
idle condition, as defined by IRTXPOL, is output on the
IRTX pin during the next IRMT cycles.
The IR timer acts as a downcounter in transmit mode.
An IR transmission starts when 1) the IREN bit is set to
1 when IRMODE = 1, 2) the IRMODE bit is set to 1
when IREN = 1, or 3) when IREN and IRMODE are both
set to 1 in the same instruction. The IRMT and IRCA
registers, along with the IRDATA and IRTXPOL bits, are
sampled at the beginning of the transmit process and
every time the IR timer value reloads its value. When
the IRV reaches 0000h value, on the next carrier clock,
it does the following:
1) Reloads IRV with IRMT.
2) Samples IRCA, IRDATA, and IRTXPOL.
3) Generates IRTX accordingly.
4) Sets IRIF to 1.
5) Generates an interrupt to the CPU if enabled (IRIE = 1).
To terminate the current transmission, the user can
switch to receive mode (IRMODE = 0) or clear IREN to 0.
Carrier Modulation Time = IRMT + 1 carrier cycles
IR Transmit—Independent External Carrier
and Modulator Outputs
The normal transmit mode modulates the carrier based
upon the IRDATA bit. However, the user has the option
to input the modulator (envelope) on an external pin if
desired. If the IRENV[1:0] bits are configured to 01b or
10b, the modulator/envelope is output to the IRTXM pin.
The IRDATA bit is output directly to the IRTXM pin (if
IRTXPOL = 0) on each IRV downcount interval boundary just as if it were being used to internally modulate
the carrier frequency. If IRTXPOL = 1, the inverse of the
IRDATA bit is output to the IRTXM pin on the IRV interval downcount boundaries. The envelope output is illustrated in Figure 4. When the envelope mode is enabled,
it is possible to output either the modulated (IRENV[1:0]
= 01b) or unmodulated (IRENV[1:0] = 10b) carrier to
the IRTX pin.
When configured in receive mode (IRMODE = 0), the IR
hardware supports the IRRX capture function. The
IRRXSEL[1:0] bits define which edge(s) of the IRRX pin
should trigger IR timer capture function.
The IR module starts operating in the receive mode
when IRMODE = 0 and IREN = 1. Once started, the IR
timer (IRV) starts up counting from 0000h when a quali-
fied capture event as defined by IRRXSEL happens.
The IRV register is, by default, counting carrier cycles
as defined by the IRCA register. However, the IR carrier
frequency detect (IRCFME) bit can be set to 1 to allow
clocking of the IRV register directly with the IRCLK for
finer resolution. When IRCFME = 0, the IRCA defined
carrier is counted by IRV. When IRCFME = 1, the
IRCLK clocks the IRV register.
On the next qualified event, the IR module does the
following:
1) Captures the IRRX pin state and transfers its value to
IRDATA. If a falling edge occurs, IRDATA = 0. If a
rising edge occurs, IRDATA = 1.
2) Transfers its current IRV value to the IRMT.
3) Resets IRV content to 0000h (if IRXRL = 1).
4) Continues counting again until the next qualified
event.
If the IR timer value rolls over from 0FFFFh to 0000h
before a qualified event happens, the IR timer overflow
(IROV) flag is set to 1 and an interrupt generated if
enabled. The IR module continues to operate in receive
mode until it is stopped by switching into transmit mode
(IRMODE = 1) or clearing IREN = 0.
Carrier Burst-Count Mode
A special mode reduces the CPU processing burden
when performing IR learning functions. Typically, when
operating in an IR learning capacity, some number of
carrier cycles are examined for frequency determination. Once the frequency has been determined, the IR
receive function can be reduced to counting the number
of carrier pulses in the burst and the duration of the
combined mark-space time within the burst. To simplify
this process, the receive burst-count mode (as enabled
by the RXBCNT bit) can be used. When RXBCNT = 0,
the standard IR receive capture functionality is in place.
SOFTWARE SETS IRCA = CARRIER FREQUENCY.
SOFTWARE SETS RXBCNT = 1 (WHICH CLEARS IRMT = 0001 IN HARDWARE).
SOFTWARE CLEARS IRCFME = 0 SO THAT IRV COUNTS CARRIER CYCLES. IRV IS RESET TO 0 ON QUALIFIED EDGE DETECTION IF IRXRL = 1.
SOFTWARE ADDS TO IRMT THE NUMBER OF PULSES USED FOR CARRIER MEASUREMENT.
IRCA x 2x COUNTER FOR SPACE CAN BEGIN IMMEDIATELY (QUALIFIED EDGE RESETS).
QUALIFIED EDGE DETECTED: IRMT++
IRV RESET TO 0 IF IRXRL = 1.
IRCA x 2 PERIOD ELAPSES: IRIF = 1; CARRIER ABSENCE = SPACE.
BURST MARK = IRMT PULSES.
SOFTWARE CLEARS RXBCNT = 0 SO THAT WE CAPTURE ON THE NEXT QUALIFIED EDGE.
QUALIFIED EDGE DETECTED: IRIF = 1, CAPTURE IRV ≥ IRMT AS THE BURST SPACE (PLUS UP TO ONE CARRIER CYCLE).
SOFTWARE SET RXBCNT = 1 AS IN (5).
CONTINUE (5) TO (8) UNTIL LEARNING SPACE EXCEEDS SOME DURATION. IRV ROLLOVERS CAN BE USED.
When RXBCNT = 1, the IRV capture operation is disabled and the interrupt flag associated with the capture
no longer denotes a capture. In the carrier burst-count
mode, the IRMT register is now used only to count qualified edges. The IRIF interrupt flag (normally used to signal a capture when RXBCNT = 0) now becomes set if
ever two IRCA cycles elapse without getting a qualified
edge. The IRIF interrupt flag thus denotes absence of
the carrier and the beginning of a space in the receive
signal. When the RXBCNT bit is changed from 0 to 1,
the IRMT register is set to 0001h. The IRCFME bit is still
used to define whether the IRV register is counting system IRCLK clocks or IRCA-defined carrier cycles. The
IRXRL bit is still used to define whether the IRV register
is reloaded with 0000h on detection of a qualified edge
(per the IRXSEL[1:0] bits). Figure 6 and the descriptive
sequence embedded in the figure illustrate the expected usage of the receive burst-count mode.
16-Bit Timers/Counters
The MAXQ610 provides two timers/counters that support the following functions:
• 16-bit timer/counter
• 16-bit up/down autoreload
• Counter function of external pulse
• 16-bit timer with capture
• 16-bit timer with compare
• Input/output enhancements for pulse-width modulation
• Set/reset/toggle output state on comparator match
• Prescaler with 2ndivider (for n = 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)
General-Purpose I/O
The MAXQ610 provides port pins for general-purpose
I/Os that have the following features:
• CMOS output drivers
• Schmitt trigger inputs
• Optional weak pullup to VDDwhen operating in input
mode
While the microcontroller is in a reset state, all port pins
become high impedance with weak pullups disabled,
unless otherwise noted.
From a software perspective, each port appears as a
group of peripheral registers with unique addresses.
Special function pins can also be used as general-purpose I/O pins when the special functions are disabled.
For a detailed description of the special functions available for each pin, refer to the part-specific user manual.
The
MAXQ610 User’s Guide
describes all special func-
tions available on the MAXQ610.
USART
The USART units are implemented with the following
characteristics:
• 2-wire interface
• Full-duplex operation for asynchronous data transfers
• Half-duplex operation for synchronous data transfers
• Programmable interrupt for receive and transmit
• Independent baud-rate generator
• Programmable 9th bit parity support
• Start/stop bit support
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
The integrated SPI provides an independent serial
communication channel that communicates synchronously with peripheral devices in a multiple master or
multiple slave system. The interface allows access to a
4-wire, full-duplex serial bus, and can be operated in
either master mode or slave mode. Collision detection
is provided when two or more masters attempt a data
transfer at the same time.
The maximum SPI master transfer rate is Sysclk/2.
When operating as an SPI slave, the MAXQ610 can
support up to a Sysclk/4 SPI transfer rate. Data is transferred as an 8-bit or 16-bit value, MSB first. In addition,
the SPI module supports configuration of active SSEL
state through the slave active select.
An external quartz crystal or a ceramic resonator can
be connected between HFXIN and HFXOUT on the
MAXQ610, as illustrated in Figure 9.
Noise at HFXIN and HFXOUT can adversely affect onchip clock timing. It is good design practice to place
the crystal and capacitors near the oscillator circuitry
and connect HFXIN and HFXOUT to ground with a
direct short trace. The typical values of external capacitors vary with the type of crystal to be used and should
be initially selected based on the load capacitance as
suggested by the crystal manufacturer.
ROM Loader
The MAXQ610 includes a ROM loader. The loader
denies access to the system, user loader, or user-application memories unless an area-specific password is
provided. The ROM loader is not available in ROM-only
versions of the MAXQ610.
Loading Flash Memory
An internal bootstrap loader allows the device to be
reloaded over a simple JTAG interface. As a result,
software can be upgraded in-system, eliminating the
need for a costly hardware retrofit when updates are
required. Remote software uploads are possible that
enable physically inaccessible applications to be frequently updated. The interface hardware can be a
JTAG connection to another microcontroller, or a connection to a PC serial port using a serial-to-JTAG converter, such as the MAXQJTAG-001 available from
Maxim Integrated Products. If in-system programmabili-
ty is not required, a commercial gang programmer can
be used for mass programming. Activating the JTAG
interface and loading the test access port (TAP) with
the system programming instruction invokes the bootstrap loader. Setting the SPE bit to 1 during reset
through the JTAG interface executes the bootstraploader-mode program that resides in the utility ROM.
When programming is complete, the bootstrap loader
can clear the SPE bit and reset the device, allowing the
device to bypass the utility ROM and begin execution
of the application software.
In addition, the ROM loader also enforces the memoryprotection policies. 16-word passwords are required to
access the ROM loader interface.
Loading memory is not possible for ROM-only versions
of the MAXQ610 family.
In-Application Flash
Programming
From user-application code, flash can be programmed
using the ROM utility functions from either C or assembly language. The function declarations that follow
show examples of some of the ROM utility functions
provided for in-application flash programming.
The in-application flash programming must call ROM
utility functions to erase and program any of the flash
memory. Memory protection is enforced by the ROM
utilty functions.
In-application programming is not available in ROMonly versions of the MAXQ610 family.
In-Circuit Debug and JTAG
Interface
Embedded debug hardware and software are developed and integrated into the MAXQ610 to provide full
in-circuit debugging capability in a user application
environment. These hardware and software features
include:
• A debug engine.
• A set of registers providing the ability to set breakpoints on register, code, or data using debug service
routines stored in ROM.
Collectively, these hardware and software features support two modes of in-circuit debug functionality:
1) Background Mode
• CPU is executing the normal user program.
• Allows the host to configure and set up the in-circuit debugger.
2) Debug Mode
• The debugger takes over the control of the CPU.
• Read/write accesses to internal registers and
memory.
• Single-step of the CPU for trace operation.
The interface to the debug engine is the TAP controller.
The interface allows for communication with a bus master that can either be automatic test equipment or a
component that interfaces to a higher level test bus as
part of a complete system. The communication operates across a 4-wire serial interface from a dedicated
TAP that is compatible to the JTAG IEEE Std 1149. The
TAP provides an independent serial channel to communicate synchronously with the host system.
To prevent unauthorized access of the protected memory regions through the JTAG interface, the debug
engine prevents modification of the privilege registers
and disallows all access to system memory, unless
memory protection is disabled. In addition, all services
(such as register display or modification) are denied
when code is executing inside the system area.
The debugger is not available for ROM-only versions of
the MAXQ610 family.
The lowest power mode of operation for the MAXQ610
is stop mode. In this mode, CPU state and memories
are preserved, but the CPU is not actively running.
Wake-up sources include external I/O interrupts, the
power-fail warning interrupt, or a power-fail reset. Any
time the microcontroller is in a state where code does
not need to be executed, the user software can put the
MAXQ610 into stop mode. The nanopower ring oscillator is an internal ultra-low-power (400nA), 8kHz ring
oscillator that can be used to drive a wake-up timer that
exits stop mode. The wake-up timer is programmable
by software in steps of 125µs up to approximately 8s.
The power-fail monitor is always on during normal operation. However, it can be selectively disabled during
stop mode to minimize power consumption. This feature is enabled using the power-fail monitor disable
(PFD) bit in the PWCN register. The reset default state
for the PFD bit is 1, which disables the power-fail monitor function during stop mode. If power-fail monitoring
is disabled (PFD = 1) during stop mode, the circuitry
responsible for generating a power-fail warning or reset
is shut down and neither condition is detected. Thus,
the V
DD
< V
RST
condition does not invoke a reset state.
However, in the event that VDDfalls below the POR
level, a POR is generated. The power-fail monitor is
enabled prior to stop mode exit and before code execution begins. If a power-fail warning condition (V
DD
<
V
PFW
) is then detected, the power-fail interrupt flag is
set on stop mode exit. If a power-fail condition is
detected (VDD< V
RST
), the CPU goes into reset.
Power-Fail Detection
Figures 11, 12, and 13 show the power-fail detection
and response during normal and stop mode operation.
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
I
E
V
DD
V
PFW
V
RST
V
POR
INTERNAL RESET
(ACTIVE HIGH)
t < t
PFW
t ≥ t
PFW
t ≥ t
PFW
t ≥ t
PFW
Figure 11. Power-Fail Detection During Normal Operation
If a reset is caused by a power-fail, the power-fail monitor can be set to one of the following intervals:
• Always on—continuous monitoring
•211nanopower ring oscillator clocks (~256ms)
•212nanopower ring oscillator clocks (~512ms)
•213nanopower ring oscillator clocks (~1.024s)
In the case where the power-fail circuitry is periodically
turned on, the power-fail detection is turned on for two
nanopower ring oscillator cycles. If V
DD
> V
RST
during
detection, V
DD
is monitored for an additional nanopow-
er ring oscillator period. If VDDremains above V
RST
for
the third nanopower ring period, the CPU exits the reset
state and resumes normal operation from utility ROM at
8000h after satisfying the crystal warmup period.
If a reset is generated by any other event, such as the
RESET pin being driven low externally or the watchdog
timer, the power-fail, internal regulator, and crystal
remain on during the CPU reset. In these cases, the
CPU exits the reset state in less than 20 crystal cycles
after the reset source is removed.
Table 4. Power-Fail Detection States During Normal Operation
STATEPOWER-FAIL
A On Off Off — VDD < V
B On On On —
C On On On —
D On On On —
E On On On —
F
G On On On —
H
I Off Off Off —
On
(Periodically)
On
(Periodically)
INTERNAL
REGULATOR
Off Off Yes
Off Off Yes
CRYSTAL
OSCILLATOR
SRAM
RETENTION
POR.
< VDD < V
V
POR
Crystal warmup time, t
CPU held in reset.
V
> V
DD
< VDD < V
RST
< VDD < V
POR
> V
DD
< VDD < V
POR
< V
DD
RST
RST.
POR.
CPU normal operation.
Power drop too short.
Power-fail not detected.
V
PFI is set when V
this state for at least t
fail interrupt is generated (if enabled).
CPU continues normal operation.
V
Power-fail detected.
CPU goes into reset.
Power-fail monitor turns on periodical ly.
V
Crystal warmup time, t
CPU resumes normal operation from 8000h.
V
Power-fail detected.
CPU goes into reset.
Power-fail monitor is turned on periodica lly.
Table 6. Stop Mode Power-Fail Detection States with Power-Fail Monitor Disabled
V
PFW
V
RST
V
POR
V
DD
A
B
C
D
E
F
STOP
INTERNAL RESET
(ACTIVE HIGH)
INTERRUPT
Figure 13. Stop Mode Power-Fail Detection with Power-Fail Monitor Disabled
STATEPOWER-FAIL
INTERNAL
REGULATOR
CRYSTAL
OSCILLATOR
SRAM
RETENTION
COMM ENTS
Application enter s stop mode.
A Off Off Off Yes
B Off Off Off Yes
VDD > V
RST
.
CPU in stop mode.
< V
V
DD
PFW
.
Power-fail not detected because power-fail
monitor is disabled.
C On On On Yes
V
< VDD < V
RST
An interrupt occurs that causes the CPU to exit
stop mode.
Power-fail monitor is turned on, detects a powerfail warning, and sets the power-fail interrupt flag.
Turn on regulator and crystal.
Crystal warmup time, t
PFW
.
XTAL_RDY
On stop mode ex it, CPU vectors to the higher
priority of power-fail and the interrupt that causes
stop mode exit.
The low-power, high-performance RISC architecture of
this device makes it an excellent fit for many portable or
battery-powered applications. It is ideally suited for
applications such as universal remote controls that
require the cost-effective integration of IR transmit/
receive capability.
Grounds and Bypassing
Careful PCB layout significantly minimizes system-level
digital noise that could interact with the microcontroller
or peripheral components. The area under any digital
components should be a continuous ground plane if
possible. Keep any bypass capacitor leads short for
best noise rejection and place the capacitors as close
to the leads of the devices as possible.
CMOS design guidelines for any semiconductor require
that no pin be taken above V
DD
or below GND.
Violation of this guideline can result in a hard failure
(damage to the silicon inside the device) or a soft failure (unintentional modification of memory contents).
Voltage spikes above or below the device’s absolute
maximum ratings can potentially cause a devastating
IC latchup.
Microcontrollers commonly experience negative voltage spikes through either their power pins or generalpurpose I/O pins. Negative voltage spikes on power
pins are especially problematic as they directly couple
to the internal power buses. Devices such as keypads
can conduct electrostatic discharges directly into the
microcontroller and seriously damage the device.
System designers must protect components against
these transients that can corrupt system memory.
Differences for ROM Versions
The ROM-only versions of the MAXQ610 family devices
operate in the same manner as their flash counterparts
with the following exceptions:
• The ROM loader is not available in the ROM version.
• Loading memory and in-application programming
are not supported.
• The debugger is not available in the ROM version.
Additional Documentation
Designers must have the following documents to fully
use all the features of this device. This data sheet contains pin descriptions, feature overviews, and electrical
specifications. Errata sheets contain deviations from
published specifications. The user’s guides offer
detailed information about device features and operation. The following documents can be downloaded from
www.maxim-ic.com/microcontrollers.
• This MAXQ610 data sheet, which contains electrical/
timing specifications and pin descriptions.
• The MAXQ610 revision-specific errata sheet
(www.maxim-ic.com/errata).
• The
MAXQ610 User's Guide
, which contains detailed
information on core features and operation, including
programming.
Table 6. Stop Mode Power-Fail Detection States with Power-Fail Monitor Disabled (continued)
STATEPOWER-FAIL
D Off Off Off Yes
E
F Off Off Off —
On
(Periodically)
INTERNAL
REGULATOR
Off Off Yes
CRYSTAL
OSCILLATOR
SRAM
RETENTION
Application enter s stop mode.
> V
V
DD
< VDD < V
POR
< V
DD
RST
POR
CPU in stop mode.
V
An interrupt occurs that causes the CPU to exit
stop mode.
Power-fail monitor is turned on, detects a powerfail, put s CPU in reset.
Power-fail monitor is turned on periodica lly.
Maxim and third-party suppliers provide a variety of
highly versatile, affordably priced development tools for
this microcontroller, including the following:
• Compilers
• In-circuit emulators
• Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
• JTAG-to-serial converters for programming and
debugging
A partial list of development tool vendors can be found
at www.maxim-ic.com/MAXQ_tools
.
Technical support is available at https://support.maxim-
ic.com/micro.
THIN QFN
(5mm × 5mm)
TOP VIEW
29
30
28
27
12
11
13
P0.1/RX0
P0.3/RX1
P0.4/TX1
P0.5/TBA0/TBA1
P0.6/TBB0
14
P0.0/IRTXM
N.C.
P1.7/INT7
P1.6/INT6
P2.4/TCK
HXFOUT
HFXIN
12 4567
23242220 19 18
V
DD
GND
REGOUT
GND
P1.3/INT3
P1.2/INT2
P0.2/TX0
GND
3
21
31
10
IRTX
P1.1/INT1
32
9
IRRX
P1.0/INT0
P2.7/TDO
26
15
V
DD
P2.6/TMS
25
16
P1.4/INT4
P0.7/TBB1
P1.5/INT5
8
17
P2.5/TDI
MAXQ610
RESET
*EP
*EXPOSED PAD = GND.
+
THIN QFN
(6mm
× 6mm)
TOP VIEW
35
36
34
33
12
11
13
P3.0/INT8
P3.1/INT9
P0.2/TX0
P0.3/RX1
P0.4/TX1
14
P0.0/IRTXM
P3.4/INT12
P2.0/MOSI
P1.7/INT7
P3.5/INT13
P2.2/SCLK
P2.3/SSEL
P1.6/INT6
HFXOUT
12
P3.7/INT15
4567
272829302624 23 22
P2.6/TMS
P2.7/TDO
V
DD
REGOUT
P3.3/INT11
P3.2/INT10
P0.1/RX0
P2.1/MISO
3
25
37
RESET
P1.3/INT3
38
39
40
V
DD
IRTX
IRRX
P1.2/INT2
P1.1/INT1
P1.0/INT0
P3.6/INT14
32
15
P1.4/INT4
P2.5/TDI
31
16
17
18
19
20
P1.5/INT5
P0.5/TBA0/TBA1
P0.6/TBB0
P0.7/TBB1
HFXIN
8910
21
P2.4/TCK
*EP
*EXPOSED PAD = GND.
MAXQ610
+
Pin Configurations
PART
OPERATING VOLTAGE
(V)
PROGRAM MEMORY
(KB)
DATA MEMORY
(KB)
PIN-PACKAGE
MAXQ610A-0000+ 1.70 to 3.6 64 Flash 2 32 TQFN-EP
MAXQ610B-0000+ 1.70 to 3.6 64 Flash 2 40 TQFN-EP
MAXQ610J-0000+ 1.70 to 3.6 64 F lash 2 44 TQFN-EP
MAXQ610X-0000+ 1.70 to 3.6 64 F la sh 2 Bare die
Selector Guide
Note: Contact factory for information about masked ROM devices.
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”, or
“-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains
to the package regardless of RoHS status.
Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are
implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time.
Maxim Integrated Products, 120 San Gabriel Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-737-7600 ____________________
Removed the Sysclk = 1MH z cond ition for the Active Current parameter, changed
min values from 18k and 19k to 16k and 17k, and changed the f
the R
PU
TA = +25°C min and max values from 4.2kH z and 14.0kHz to 3.0kHz and 20.0kHz,
respectively, in the Recommended DC Operating Condition s table
Added the sentence “Software must configure this pin after release from reset to
remove the high-impedance input condition.” to the IRRX, P0.x, P1.x, P2.x, and P3.x
descriptions in the Pin Description table
Added future status to the 32 TQFN package in the Ordering Information table 1
Changed the REGOUT pin series resistance from 1 to 2 to 10 in the Pin Description table
Changed the t
Operating Condition s table
Removed the statement about the use of multi la yer boards from the Grounds and Bypassing section
Adju sted the minimum resonator frequency from DCMHz to 1MHz and the minimum
programming frequency from 5MHz to 6MH z in the Recommended DC Operating Conditions table
Removed future status from the MAXQ610A-0000+ in the Ordering Information table;
added the continuous power dissipation, lead temperature, and soldering
temperature information to the Absolute Maximum Ratings section
minimum spec from 200ns to 300ns in the Recommended DC
IRRX_A
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