Maxim Integrated's MAX6750AK46 - Low-Power, Voltage Monitor

The MAX6750AK46 from Maxim Integrated is a compact, highly reliable voltage monitor designed for systems that require precise voltage supervision to ensure proper operation. This device is particularly suited for battery-powered applications due to its low power consumption and small form factor.

Key Features

• Low Power Consumption: The MAX6750AK46 is optimized for power-sensitive applications, offering a quiescent current as low as 5.5µA, making it ideal for portable and battery-operated devices.
• Precision Voltage Monitoring: This voltage monitor ensures system reliability by providing accurate monitoring of the supply voltage, with a factory-set threshold voltage of 4.63V (±1.5% accuracy).
• Manual Reset Input: The inclusion of a manual reset input allows for an external signal to initiate a system reset, providing additional control and safety mechanisms for the user.
• Robust Output Stage: The active-low reset output is capable of sinking 5mA, ensuring a solid interface with subsequent stages, such as microcontrollers or other logic devices.
• Compact Package: Available in an 8-pin SOT23 package, the MAX6750AK46 is designed for space-constrained applications.

Applications

The MAX6750AK46 is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:

• Portable/Battery-Powered Equipment
• Computers and Servers
• Embedded Systems
• Industrial Control Systems
• Consumer Electronics

Operation

This voltage monitor operates over a wide temperature range of -40°C to +125°C, accommodating diverse environmental conditions. Its robust design ensures system stability by monitoring the voltage and asserting a reset signal until the voltage exceeds the threshold and maintains above it for a specified period, thereby allowing the system to recover from brown-out conditions.

For designers seeking a reliable voltage supervision solution, the MAX6750AK46 from Maxim Integrated offers a blend of precision, low power, and compactness, making it a go-to component for critical applications where voltage integrity is paramount.