Product Overview: TPS3850G12DRCT by Texas Instruments
The TPS3850G12DRCT is a high-precision voltage supervisor with an integrated window watchdog timer, designed and manufactured by Texas Instruments. This advanced supervisory circuit is engineered to monitor system voltages and provide essential protection features for reliable system operation.
Key Features
- Voltage Threshold Accuracy: The device offers a tight 0.8% voltage threshold accuracy over the full temperature range, ensuring precise monitoring and control of system voltages.
- Integrated Window Watchdog Timer: The built-in watchdog timer enhances system reliability by ensuring that the system microcontroller is operating correctly. If the microcontroller fails to refresh the watchdog within a preset window period, the TPS3850G12DRCT can initiate a system reset.
- Wide Supply Voltage Range: It supports a broad supply voltage range from 1.5V to 6.5V, making the device suitable for a variety of applications, including those with lower supply voltages.
- Adjustable Delay Time: The reset delay time is externally adjustable, allowing designers to customize the monitoring system to meet specific application requirements.
- Low Quiescent Current: With a low quiescent current of 12 µA (typical), the TPS3850G12DRCT is an energy-efficient solution for power-sensitive designs.
- Multiple Reset Timeouts: The device offers selectable reset timeout periods, giving additional flexibility to system designers.
Applications
The TPS3850G12DRCT is ideally suited for a wide range of applications, including:
- Industrial and Automotive Systems
- Telecommunication and Networking Equipment
- Enterprise Servers and Storage Systems
- Portable and Battery-Powered Devices
Package and Availability
The device is available in a compact VSON-10 package, offering a space-saving solution for modern electronic designs. The TPS3850G12DRCT is part of Texas Instruments' commitment to providing high-quality, reliable integrated circuits for advanced electronic systems.