MIC2755
General Description
The MIC1232 is a multifunction circuit which monitors mi-
croprocessor activity, external reset and power supplies in
microprocessor based systems. The circuit functions include
a watchdog time, power supply monitor, microprocessor reset,
and manual pushbutton reset input.
The power supply line is monitored with a comparator and
an internal voltage reference. /RST is forced low when an
out-of-tolerance condition exists and remains asserted for
at least 250ms after V
rises above the threshold voltage
CC
(4.5V or 4.75V). The /RST pin will remain logic low with V
as low as 1.4V.
The Watchdog input (/ST) monitors µP activity and will as-
sert /RST if no µP activity has occurred with in the watchdog
timeout period. The watchdog timeout period is selectable
with nominal period of 150, 600, 1200 milliseconds.
Typical Application
Micrel, Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
January 2006
MIC1232
µP Supervisory Circuit
Features
• Power OK/Reset time delay, 250ms min.
• Watchdog timer, 150ms, 600ms, or 1.2s typical
• Precision supply voltage monitor, select between 5% or
10% of supply voltage
• Available in 8-pin surface mount (SO)
• Debounced External reset input
• Low supply current, <18µA typical
Applications
• Automotive systems
CC
• Intelligent systems
• Critical microprocessor power monitoring
• Battery powered computers
• Controllers
Ordering Information
Part Number
Standard
Pb-Free
MIC1232N
MIC1232NY
MIC1232M
MIC1232MY
V CC
V CC
TD
V CC
MIC1232
µP
PBRST
ST
I/O
RST
RESET
TOL GND
1
Micrel, Inc.
Temperature Range
Package
–40ºC to +85ºC
8-Pin PDIP
–40ºC to +85ºC
8-Pin SOIC
MIC1232