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19-2533; Rev 1; 1/03
Ultra-Low-Power Voltage Detectors and µP Supervisory Circuits
General Description
The MAX6461–MAX6466 family of ultra-low-power voltage detectors and µP reset supervisory circuits monitors battery, power-supply, and system voltages. Each circuit includes a precision bandgap reference, a comparator, internally trimmed resistor networks that set specified trip thresholds, and an internal 5% threshold hysteresis circuit (see the Functional Diagram). Output is asserted when VCC falls below the internal VTH- and remains asserted until VCC rises above VTH+ (VTH+ = VTH- × 1.05). These devices provide excellent circuit reliability and low cost by eliminating external components and adjustments when monitoring nominal system voltages from +1.6V to +5.5V.