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300mA LDO Linear Regulators with Internal
Microprocessor Reset Circuit
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Detailed Description
The MAX6469
–
MAX6484 are ultra-low, quiescent cur-
rent, low-dropout linear regulators with an integrated
microprocessor reset circuit. These devices guarantee
300mA (min) drive capabilities and are available with
preset output voltages in 100mV increments between
+1.5V and +3.3V. The internal reset circuit monitors the
regulator output voltage and asserts the reset output
when the regulator output is below the microprocessor
supply tolerance.
Regulator
The regulator core operates with +2.5V to +5.5V input
voltage range. The output voltage is offered in 100mV
increments between +1.5V and +3.3V (contact factory
for other output voltage options). The MAX6469
–
MAX6472/MAX6477
–
MAX6480 offer an adjustable out-
put voltage implemented with an external resistor-
divider network between OUT, SET, and GND (Figure
1). SET must be connected to either GND for fixed
V
OUT
or to an external divider for adjustable V
OUT
. The
MAX6469
–
MAX6472/MAX6477
–
MAX6480 automatically
determine the feedback path depending on the con-
nection of SET. The
Typical Operating Circuit
shows a
typical connection for the MAX6469. OUT is an internal-
ly regulated low-dropout (LDO) linear regulator that
powers a microprocessor.
Reset Circuit
The reset supervisor circuit is fully integrated in the
MAX6469
–
MAX6484 and uses the same reference volt-
age as the regulator. Two supply tolerance reset
thresholds, -7.5% and -12.5%, are provided for each
type of device.
-7.5% Reset:
Reset does not assert until the regulator
output voltage is at least -5% out of tolerance and
always asserts before the regulator output voltage is
-10% out of tolerance.
-12.5% Reset:
Reset does not assert until the regulator
output voltage is at least -10% out of tolerance and
always asserts before the regulator output voltage is
-15% out of tolerance.
RESET
Output
A μP
’
s reset input starts the μP in a known state. The
MAX6469
–
MAX6484 μP supervisory circuits assert
RESET
during power-up, power-down, and brownout
conditions.
RESET
asserts when the input voltage is
below the undervoltage lockout threshold.
RESET
asserts when V
OUT
is below the reset threshold and
remains asserted for at least the minimum selected reset
timeout period (t
RP
, Table 3) after V
IN
rises above the
undervoltage lockout threshold and V
OUT
rises above
the reset threshold.
RESET
asserts when
MR
is pulled
low (MAX6471
–
MAX6474/MAX6479
–
MAX6482).
RESET
asserts when
SHDN
is pulled low (MAX6469/
MAX6470/MAX6473
–
MAX6478/MAX6481
–
MAX6484).
Shutdown
(MAX6469/MAX6470/MAX6473–MAX6478/MAX6481–
MAX6484 only)
SHDN
allows the regulator to shut down, thereby reduc-
ing the total I
IN
consumption of the device.
SHDN
pro-
vides a digitally controlled active-low shutdown. In
reference turn off to reduce the supply current to below
0.1μA. Connect
SHDN
to IN for normal operation.
Manual Reset Input
(MAX6471–MAX6474/MAX6479–MAX6482 only)
Many μP-based products require manual reset capabil-
ity, allowing the operator, a test technician, or external
logic circuitry to initiate a reset. A logic low on
MR
asserts reset while the regulator output voltage is still
within tolerance.
Reset remains asserted while
MR
is low and for the
reset timeout period (t
RP
) after
MR
returns high. The
MR
input has an internal pullup of 40k
(typ) to OUT.
MR
can be driven with TTL/CMOS logic levels or with
open-drain/collector outputs. Connect a normally open
switch from
MR
to GND to create a manual reset func-
tion; external debounce circuitry is not required. If
MR
is driven from long cables or the device is used in a
noisy environment, connect a 0.1μF capacitor from
MR
to GND to provide additional noise immunity.
Feedback Input
(MAX6475/MAX6476/MAX6483/MAX6484 only)
The feedback input (FB) connects to an internal resistor-
divider network (
Functional Diagram
). FB is not internally
connected to V
OUT
, and as a result can be used to
MAX6469–MAX6472
MAX6477–MAX6480
R1
R2
C
OUT
MANUAL
RESET
GND
IN
OUT
SET
2.5V TO 5.5V
(MR)
( ) ARE FOR MAX6471/MAX6472/MAX6479/MAX6480 ONLY
Figure 1. Adjustable Output Voltage Configuration