The MAX690 family of supervisory circuits reduces the complexity and number of components required for power supply monitoring and battery control functions in microprocessor systems. These include µP reset and backup-battery switchover, watchdog timer, CMOS RAM write protection, and power-failure warning. The MAX690 family significantly improves system reliability and accu- racy compared to that obtainable with separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX690, MAX692, and MAX694 are supplied in 8-pin packages and provide four functions: A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.Battery backup switching for CMOS RAM, CMOS microprocessor or other low power logic.A Reset pulse if the optional watchdog timer has not been toggled within a specified time. A 1.3V threshold detector for power fail warning, low battery detection, or to monitor a power supply other than +5V.The MAX691, MAX693, and MAX695 are supplied in 16-pin packages and perform all MAX690, MAX692, MAX694 functions, plus: Write protection of CMOS RAM or EEPROM. Adjustable reset and watchdog timeout periods. Separate outputs for indicating a watchdog timeout, backup-battery switchover, and low VCC.ApplicationsAutomotive SystemsComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent Instruments

The MAX690 family of supervisory circuits reduces the complexity and number of components required for power supply monitoring and battery control functions in microprocessor systems. These include µP reset and backup-battery switchover, watchdog timer, CMOS RAM write protection, and power-failure warning. The MAX690 family significantly improves system reliability and accu- racy compared to that obtainable with separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX690, MAX692, and MAX694 are supplied in 8-pin packages and provide four functions: A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.Battery backup switching for CMOS RAM, CMOS microprocessor or other low power logic.A Reset pulse if the optional watchdog timer has not been toggled within a specified time. A 1.3V threshold detector for power fail warning, low battery detection, or to monitor a power supply other than +5V.The MAX691, MAX693, and MAX695 are supplied in 16-pin packages and perform all MAX690, MAX692, MAX694 functions, plus: Write protection of CMOS RAM or EEPROM. Adjustable reset and watchdog timeout periods. Separate outputs for indicating a watchdog timeout, backup-battery switchover, and low VCC.ApplicationsAutomotive SystemsComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent Instruments

The MAX690 family of supervisory circuits reduces the complexity and number of components required for power supply monitoring and battery control functions in microprocessor systems. These include µP reset and backup-battery switchover, watchdog timer, CMOS RAM write protection, and power-failure warning. The MAX690 family significantly improves system reliability and accu- racy compared to that obtainable with separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX690, MAX692, and MAX694 are supplied in 8-pin packages and provide four functions: A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.Battery backup switching for CMOS RAM, CMOS microprocessor or other low power logic.A Reset pulse if the optional watchdog timer has not been toggled within a specified time. A 1.3V threshold detector for power fail warning, low battery detection, or to monitor a power supply other than +5V.The MAX691, MAX693, and MAX695 are supplied in 16-pin packages and perform all MAX690, MAX692, MAX694 functions, plus: Write protection of CMOS RAM or EEPROM. Adjustable reset and watchdog timeout periods. Separate outputs for indicating a watchdog timeout, backup-battery switchover, and low VCC.ApplicationsAutomotive SystemsComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent Instruments

The MAX691A/MAX693A/MAX800L/MAX800M microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits are pin-compatible upgrades to the MAX691, MAX693, and MAX695. They improve performance with 30µA supply current, 200ms typ reset active delay on power-up, and 6ns chip-enable propagation delay. Features include write protection of CMOS RAM or EEPROM, separate watchdog outputs, backup-battery switchover, and an active-low RESET output that is valid with VCC down to 1V. The MAX691A/MAX800L have a 4.65V typical reset-threshold voltage, and the MAX693A/MAX800M's reset threshold is 4.4V typical. The MAX800L/MAX800M guarantee power-fail accuracies to ±2%.ApplicationsComputers: Desktop, Workstation, ServerControllersCritical µP MonitoringIntelligent Instruments

The MAX691A/MAX693A/MAX800L/MAX800M microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits are pin-compatible upgrades to the MAX691, MAX693, and MAX695. They improve performance with 30µA supply current, 200ms typ reset active delay on power-up, and 6ns chip-enable propagation delay. Features include write protection of CMOS RAM or EEPROM, separate watchdog outputs, backup-battery switchover, and an active-low RESET output that is valid with VCC down to 1V. The MAX691A/MAX800L have a 4.65V typical reset-threshold voltage, and the MAX693A/MAX800M's reset threshold is 4.4V typical. The MAX800L/MAX800M guarantee power-fail accuracies to ±2%.ApplicationsComputers: Desktop, Workstation, ServerControllersCritical µP MonitoringIntelligent Instruments

The MAX691A/MAX693A/MAX800L/MAX800M microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits are pin-compatible upgrades to the MAX691, MAX693, and MAX695. They improve performance with 30µA supply current, 200ms typ reset active delay on power-up, and 6ns chip-enable propagation delay. Features include write protection of CMOS RAM or EEPROM, separate watchdog outputs, backup-battery switchover, and an active-low RESET output that is valid with VCC down to 1V. The MAX691A/MAX800L have a 4.65V typical reset-threshold voltage, and the MAX693A/MAX800M's reset threshold is 4.4V typical. The MAX800L/MAX800M guarantee power-fail accuracies to ±2%.ApplicationsComputers: Desktop, Workstation, ServerControllersCritical µP MonitoringIntelligent Instruments

The MAX703/MAX704 microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required for power-supply monitoring and battery control functions in µP systems. These devices significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to that obtained with separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX703/MAX704 are available in 8-pin DIP and SO packages and provide four functions:An active-low reset during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.Battery-backup switching for CMOS RAM, CMOS µPs, or other low-power logic circuitry.A 1.25V threshold detector for power-fail warning, low-battery detection, or for monitoring a power supply other than +5V.An active-low manual reset input.The MAX703 and MAX704 differ only in their supply-voltage monitor levels. The MAX703 generates a reset when the supply drops below 4.65V, while the MAX704generates a reset below 4.40V.ApplicationsComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent Instruments

These microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required for power-supply monitoring and battery-control functions in µP systems. They significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.These devices are designed for use in systems powered by 3.0V or 3.3V supplies. See the selector guide in the back of this data sheet for similar devices designed for 5V systems. The suffixes denote different reset threshold voltages: 3.075V (T), 2.925V (S), and 2.625V (R) (see Reset Threshold section in the Detailed Description). All these parts are available in 8-pin DIP and SO packages. Functions offered in this series are as follows: Part Active-Low Reset Active-High Reset Watchdog Input Manual Reset Input Backup-Battery Switch Power-Fail Threshold Accuracy Power-Fail Comparator Reset Window MAX690 √   √   √ ±4% √ ±75mV MAX704 √     √ √ ±4% √ ±75mV MAX802 √   √   √ ±2% √ ±2% MAX804   √ √   √ ±2% √ ±2% MAX805   √ √   √ ±4% √ ±75mV MAX806 √     √ √ ±2% √ ±2% ApplicationsBattery-Powered Computers/ControllersCritical µP MonitoringEmbedded ControllersIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Equipment

These microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required for power-supply monitoring and battery-control functions in µP systems. They significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.These devices are designed for use in systems powered by 3.0V or 3.3V supplies. See the selector guide in the back of this data sheet for similar devices designed for 5V systems. The suffixes denote different reset threshold voltages: 3.075V (T), 2.925V (S), and 2.625V (R) (see Reset Threshold section in the Detailed Description). All these parts are available in 8-pin DIP and SO packages. Functions offered in this series are as follows: Part Active-Low Reset Active-High Reset Watchdog Input Manual Reset Input Backup-Battery Switch Power-Fail Threshold Accuracy Power-Fail Comparator Reset Window MAX690 √   √   √ ±4% √ ±75mV MAX704 √     √ √ ±4% √ ±75mV MAX802 √   √   √ ±2% √ ±2% MAX804   √ √   √ ±2% √ ±2% MAX805   √ √   √ ±4% √ ±75mV MAX806 √     √ √ ±2% √ ±2% ApplicationsBattery-Powered Computers/ControllersCritical µP MonitoringEmbedded ControllersIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Equipment

These microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required for power-supply monitoring and battery-control functions in µP systems. They significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.These devices are designed for use in systems powered by 3.0V or 3.3V supplies. See the selector guide in the back of this data sheet for similar devices designed for 5V systems. The suffixes denote different reset threshold voltages: 3.075V (T), 2.925V (S), and 2.625V (R) (see Reset Threshold section in the Detailed Description). All these parts are available in 8-pin DIP and SO packages. Functions offered in this series are as follows: Part Active-Low Reset Active-High Reset Watchdog Input Manual Reset Input Backup-Battery Switch Power-Fail Threshold Accuracy Power-Fail Comparator Reset Window MAX690 √   √   √ ±4% √ ±75mV MAX704 √     √ √ ±4% √ ±75mV MAX802 √   √   √ ±2% √ ±2% MAX804   √ √   √ ±2% √ ±2% MAX805   √ √   √ ±4% √ ±75mV MAX806 √     √ √ ±2% √ ±2% ApplicationsBattery-Powered Computers/ControllersCritical µP MonitoringEmbedded ControllersIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Equipment

The MAX706P/R/S/T, MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT, and MAX708R/S/T microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required to monitor +3V power-supply levels in +3V to +5V µP systems. These devices significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX706P/R/S/T and MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT supervisory circuits provide the following four functions:1) A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.2) An independent watchdog output that goes low if the watchdog input has not been toggled within 1.6s.3) A 1.25V threshold detector for power-fail warning, low-battery detection, or for monitoring a power supply other than the main supply.4) An active-low, manual-reset input.The only difference between the MAX706R/AR, MAX706S/AS, and MAX706T/AT is the reset-threshold voltage levels, which are 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively. All have active-low reset output signals. The MAX706P/AP are identical to the MAX706R/AR, except the reset output signal is active-high. The watchdog timer function for the MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT disables when the WDI input is left open or connected to a high-impedance state of a low-leakage tri-state output.The MAX708R/S/T provide the same functions as the MAX706R/S/T and MAX706AR/AS/AT except they do not have a watchdog timer. Instead, they provide both active-low RESET and RESET outputs. As with the MAX706, devices with R, S, and T suffixes have reset thresholds of 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively.These devices are available in 8-pin SO, DIP, and µMAX® packages and are fully specified over the operating temperature range.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Instruments

The MAX706P/R/S/T, MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT, and MAX708R/S/T microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required to monitor +3V power-supply levels in +3V to +5V µP systems. These devices significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX706P/R/S/T and MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT supervisory circuits provide the following four functions:1) A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.2) An independent watchdog output that goes low if the watchdog input has not been toggled within 1.6s.3) A 1.25V threshold detector for power-fail warning, low-battery detection, or for monitoring a power supply other than the main supply.4) An active-low, manual-reset input.The only difference between the MAX706R/AR, MAX706S/AS, and MAX706T/AT is the reset-threshold voltage levels, which are 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively. All have active-low reset output signals. The MAX706P/AP are identical to the MAX706R/AR, except the reset output signal is active-high. The watchdog timer function for the MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT disables when the WDI input is left open or connected to a high-impedance state of a low-leakage tri-state output.The MAX708R/S/T provide the same functions as the MAX706R/S/T and MAX706AR/AS/AT except they do not have a watchdog timer. Instead, they provide both active-low RESET and RESET outputs. As with the MAX706, devices with R, S, and T suffixes have reset thresholds of 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively.These devices are available in 8-pin SO, DIP, and µMAX® packages and are fully specified over the operating temperature range.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Instruments

The MAX706P/R/S/T, MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT, and MAX708R/S/T microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required to monitor +3V power-supply levels in +3V to +5V µP systems. These devices significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX706P/R/S/T and MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT supervisory circuits provide the following four functions:1) A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.2) An independent watchdog output that goes low if the watchdog input has not been toggled within 1.6s.3) A 1.25V threshold detector for power-fail warning, low-battery detection, or for monitoring a power supply other than the main supply.4) An active-low, manual-reset input.The only difference between the MAX706R/AR, MAX706S/AS, and MAX706T/AT is the reset-threshold voltage levels, which are 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively. All have active-low reset output signals. The MAX706P/AP are identical to the MAX706R/AR, except the reset output signal is active-high. The watchdog timer function for the MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT disables when the WDI input is left open or connected to a high-impedance state of a low-leakage tri-state output.The MAX708R/S/T provide the same functions as the MAX706R/S/T and MAX706AR/AS/AT except they do not have a watchdog timer. Instead, they provide both active-low RESET and RESET outputs. As with the MAX706, devices with R, S, and T suffixes have reset thresholds of 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively.These devices are available in 8-pin SO, DIP, and µMAX® packages and are fully specified over the operating temperature range.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Instruments

The MAX706P/R/S/T, MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT, and MAX708R/S/T microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required to monitor +3V power-supply levels in +3V to +5V µP systems. These devices significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX706P/R/S/T and MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT supervisory circuits provide the following four functions:1) A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.2) An independent watchdog output that goes low if the watchdog input has not been toggled within 1.6s.3) A 1.25V threshold detector for power-fail warning, low-battery detection, or for monitoring a power supply other than the main supply.4) An active-low, manual-reset input.The only difference between the MAX706R/AR, MAX706S/AS, and MAX706T/AT is the reset-threshold voltage levels, which are 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively. All have active-low reset output signals. The MAX706P/AP are identical to the MAX706R/AR, except the reset output signal is active-high. The watchdog timer function for the MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT disables when the WDI input is left open or connected to a high-impedance state of a low-leakage tri-state output.The MAX708R/S/T provide the same functions as the MAX706R/S/T and MAX706AR/AS/AT except they do not have a watchdog timer. Instead, they provide both active-low RESET and RESET outputs. As with the MAX706, devices with R, S, and T suffixes have reset thresholds of 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively.These devices are available in 8-pin SO, DIP, and µMAX® packages and are fully specified over the operating temperature range.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Instruments

The MAX706P/R/S/T, MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT, and MAX708R/S/T microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required to monitor +3V power-supply levels in +3V to +5V µP systems. These devices significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX706P/R/S/T and MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT supervisory circuits provide the following four functions:1) A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.2) An independent watchdog output that goes low if the watchdog input has not been toggled within 1.6s.3) A 1.25V threshold detector for power-fail warning, low-battery detection, or for monitoring a power supply other than the main supply.4) An active-low, manual-reset input.The only difference between the MAX706R/AR, MAX706S/AS, and MAX706T/AT is the reset-threshold voltage levels, which are 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively. All have active-low reset output signals. The MAX706P/AP are identical to the MAX706R/AR, except the reset output signal is active-high. The watchdog timer function for the MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT disables when the WDI input is left open or connected to a high-impedance state of a low-leakage tri-state output.The MAX708R/S/T provide the same functions as the MAX706R/S/T and MAX706AR/AS/AT except they do not have a watchdog timer. Instead, they provide both active-low RESET and RESET outputs. As with the MAX706, devices with R, S, and T suffixes have reset thresholds of 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively.These devices are available in 8-pin SO, DIP, and µMAX® packages and are fully specified over the operating temperature range.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Instruments

The MAX706P/R/S/T, MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT, and MAX708R/S/T microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required to monitor +3V power-supply levels in +3V to +5V µP systems. These devices significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX706P/R/S/T and MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT supervisory circuits provide the following four functions:1) A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.2) An independent watchdog output that goes low if the watchdog input has not been toggled within 1.6s.3) A 1.25V threshold detector for power-fail warning, low-battery detection, or for monitoring a power supply other than the main supply.4) An active-low, manual-reset input.The only difference between the MAX706R/AR, MAX706S/AS, and MAX706T/AT is the reset-threshold voltage levels, which are 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively. All have active-low reset output signals. The MAX706P/AP are identical to the MAX706R/AR, except the reset output signal is active-high. The watchdog timer function for the MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT disables when the WDI input is left open or connected to a high-impedance state of a low-leakage tri-state output.The MAX708R/S/T provide the same functions as the MAX706R/S/T and MAX706AR/AS/AT except they do not have a watchdog timer. Instead, they provide both active-low RESET and RESET outputs. As with the MAX706, devices with R, S, and T suffixes have reset thresholds of 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively.These devices are available in 8-pin SO, DIP, and µMAX® packages and are fully specified over the operating temperature range.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Instruments

The MAX706P/R/S/T, MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT, and MAX708R/S/T microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required to monitor +3V power-supply levels in +3V to +5V µP systems. These devices significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX706P/R/S/T and MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT supervisory circuits provide the following four functions:1) A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.2) An independent watchdog output that goes low if the watchdog input has not been toggled within 1.6s.3) A 1.25V threshold detector for power-fail warning, low-battery detection, or for monitoring a power supply other than the main supply.4) An active-low, manual-reset input.The only difference between the MAX706R/AR, MAX706S/AS, and MAX706T/AT is the reset-threshold voltage levels, which are 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively. All have active-low reset output signals. The MAX706P/AP are identical to the MAX706R/AR, except the reset output signal is active-high. The watchdog timer function for the MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT disables when the WDI input is left open or connected to a high-impedance state of a low-leakage tri-state output.The MAX708R/S/T provide the same functions as the MAX706R/S/T and MAX706AR/AS/AT except they do not have a watchdog timer. Instead, they provide both active-low RESET and RESET outputs. As with the MAX706, devices with R, S, and T suffixes have reset thresholds of 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively.These devices are available in 8-pin SO, DIP, and µMAX® packages and are fully specified over the operating temperature range.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Instruments

The MAX706P/R/S/T, MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT, and MAX708R/S/T microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required to monitor +3V power-supply levels in +3V to +5V µP systems. These devices significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX706P/R/S/T and MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT supervisory circuits provide the following four functions:1) A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.2) An independent watchdog output that goes low if the watchdog input has not been toggled within 1.6s.3) A 1.25V threshold detector for power-fail warning, low-battery detection, or for monitoring a power supply other than the main supply.4) An active-low, manual-reset input.The only difference between the MAX706R/AR, MAX706S/AS, and MAX706T/AT is the reset-threshold voltage levels, which are 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively. All have active-low reset output signals. The MAX706P/AP are identical to the MAX706R/AR, except the reset output signal is active-high. The watchdog timer function for the MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT disables when the WDI input is left open or connected to a high-impedance state of a low-leakage tri-state output.The MAX708R/S/T provide the same functions as the MAX706R/S/T and MAX706AR/AS/AT except they do not have a watchdog timer. Instead, they provide both active-low RESET and RESET outputs. As with the MAX706, devices with R, S, and T suffixes have reset thresholds of 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively.These devices are available in 8-pin SO, DIP, and µMAX® packages and are fully specified over the operating temperature range.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Instruments

The MAX706P/R/S/T, MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT, and MAX708R/S/T microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required to monitor +3V power-supply levels in +3V to +5V µP systems. These devices significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX706P/R/S/T and MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT supervisory circuits provide the following four functions:1) A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.2) An independent watchdog output that goes low if the watchdog input has not been toggled within 1.6s.3) A 1.25V threshold detector for power-fail warning, low-battery detection, or for monitoring a power supply other than the main supply.4) An active-low, manual-reset input.The only difference between the MAX706R/AR, MAX706S/AS, and MAX706T/AT is the reset-threshold voltage levels, which are 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively. All have active-low reset output signals. The MAX706P/AP are identical to the MAX706R/AR, except the reset output signal is active-high. The watchdog timer function for the MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT disables when the WDI input is left open or connected to a high-impedance state of a low-leakage tri-state output.The MAX708R/S/T provide the same functions as the MAX706R/S/T and MAX706AR/AS/AT except they do not have a watchdog timer. Instead, they provide both active-low RESET and RESET outputs. As with the MAX706, devices with R, S, and T suffixes have reset thresholds of 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively.These devices are available in 8-pin SO, DIP, and µMAX® packages and are fully specified over the operating temperature range.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Instruments

The MAX706P/R/S/T, MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT, and MAX708R/S/T microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuits reduce the complexity and number of components required to monitor +3V power-supply levels in +3V to +5V µP systems. These devices significantly improve system reliability and accuracy compared to separate ICs or discrete components.The MAX706P/R/S/T and MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT supervisory circuits provide the following four functions:1) A reset output during power-up, power-down, and brownout conditions.2) An independent watchdog output that goes low if the watchdog input has not been toggled within 1.6s.3) A 1.25V threshold detector for power-fail warning, low-battery detection, or for monitoring a power supply other than the main supply.4) An active-low, manual-reset input.The only difference between the MAX706R/AR, MAX706S/AS, and MAX706T/AT is the reset-threshold voltage levels, which are 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively. All have active-low reset output signals. The MAX706P/AP are identical to the MAX706R/AR, except the reset output signal is active-high. The watchdog timer function for the MAX706AP/AR/AS/AT disables when the WDI input is left open or connected to a high-impedance state of a low-leakage tri-state output.The MAX708R/S/T provide the same functions as the MAX706R/S/T and MAX706AR/AS/AT except they do not have a watchdog timer. Instead, they provide both active-low RESET and RESET outputs. As with the MAX706, devices with R, S, and T suffixes have reset thresholds of 2.63V, 2.93V, and 3.08V, respectively.These devices are available in 8-pin SO, DIP, and µMAX® packages and are fully specified over the operating temperature range.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentComputersControllersCritical µP Power MonitoringIntelligent InstrumentsPortable Instruments