The TCM812TERCTR is a highly reliable, low-power voltage supervisor device designed and manufactured by Microchip Technology, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions. This compact component is essential for monitoring the system voltage in microcontroller, microprocessor, and other programmable devices, ensuring that systems operate within their specified voltage ranges for optimal performance.
Key Features
- Voltage Monitoring: The TCM812TERCTR is capable of precise monitoring of the system supply voltage, providing a reset output during power-up, power-down, and brown-out conditions.
- Low Power Consumption: Designed for power-sensitive applications, it consumes a minimal amount of power, making it suitable for battery-operated devices.
- Reset Timeout: It features a 140 ms minimum reset timeout delay, which ensures that the system has sufficient time to stabilize before normal operation resumes.
- High Accuracy: The device offers a high threshold accuracy of ±1.5%, allowing for precise voltage monitoring that is critical for sensitive electronic systems.
- Operating Temperature Range: It operates over a wide temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, making it versatile for various environmental conditions.
- Small Footprint: The TCM812TERCTR comes in a 4-pin SOT-143 package, which is ideal for space-constrained applications.
Applications
The TCM812TERCTR is suitable for a wide range of applications where voltage monitoring and system reliability are of paramount importance. These include:
- Portable/Battery-Powered Devices
- Embedded Systems
- Microcontrollers and Microprocessor Systems
- Industrial Equipment
- Networking Equipment
- Consumer Electronics
With its precise voltage monitoring capabilities and low power consumption, the TCM812TERCTR from Microchip Technology provides designers with a robust solution for enhancing system reliability and protecting against power-related anomalies in a wide array of electronic products.