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FEATURES
§ Automatically restarts microprocessor after
power failure
§ Monitors pushbutton for external override
§ Internal circuitry debounces pushbutton
switch
§ Maintains reset for 350ms after V
CC
returns to
an in-tolerance condition or pushbutton
released
§ Accurate 5%, 10%, or 15% microprocessor
5V power supply monitoring
§ Reduces need for discrete components
§ Precision temperature-compensated voltage
reference and voltage sensor
§ Low-cost TO-92 package or surface-mount
SOT-223 package
§ Internal 5kW pull-up resistor
§ Operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C
PIN ASSIGNMENT
PIN DESCRIPTION
PIN 1 GROUND
PIN 2 RESET
PIN 3 V
CC
PIN 4 GROUND (SOT-223 ONLY)
DESCRIPTION
The DS1233 EconoReset monitors two vital conditions for a microprocessor: power supply and external
override. A precision temperature-compensated reference and comparator circuit are used to monitor the
status of the power supply (V
CC
). When an out-of-tolerance condition is detected, an internal power-fail
signal is generated which forces reset to the active state. When V
CC
returns to an in-tolerance condition,
the reset signal is kept in the active state for approximately 350ms to allow the power supply and
processor to stabilize. The second function of the DS1233 is pushbutton reset control. The DS1233
debounces a pushbutton closure and will generate a 350ms reset pulse upon release.
OPERATION — POWER MONITOR
The DS1233 provides the functions of detecting out-of-tolerance power supply conditions and warning a
processor-based system of impending power failure. When V
CC
is detected as out-of-tolerance, as
defined by the tolerance of the part selected, the
RST signal is asserted. On power-up, RST is kept active
for approximately 350ms after the power supply has reached the selected tolerance. This allows the power
supply and microprocessor to stabilize before RST is released.
DS1233
5V EconoReset
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BOTTOM VIEW
TO-92 PACKAGE
See Mech.
Drawings Section
on Website
2
4
TOP VIEW
SOT-223 PACKAGE
See Mech.
Drawings Section
on Website
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DALLAS
DS1233
Econo
Reset
