CAT24CXX1/XX2
remain active until VCC reaches the VTH threshold and will
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
continuedrivingtheoutputsforapproximately200ms(tPURST
)
WP:
WRITE PROTECT
after reaching VTH. After the tPURST timeout interval, the
device will cease to drive the reset outputs. At this point the
resetoutputswillbepulledupordownbytheirrespectivepull
up/down resistors. During power-down, the RESET outputs
will be active when VCC falls below VTH. The RESET outputs
will be valid so long as VCC is >1.0V (VRVALID).
If the pin is tied to VCC the entire memory array
becomes Write Protected (READ only). When the pin
is tied to GND or left floating normal read/write
operations are allowed to the device.
SCL: SERIAL CLOCK
If there is no transition on the WDI for more than 1.6
seconds, the watchdog timer times out.
The RESET pins are I/Os; therefore, the CAT24CXXX can
act as a signal conditioning circuit for an externally applied
reset.Theinputsareedgetriggered;thatis,theRESETinput
in the 24CXXX will initiate a reset timeout after detecting a
lowtohightransitionandtheRESETinputintheCAT24CXXX
will initiate a reset timeout after detecting a high to low
transition.
RESET/RESET: RESET I/O
These are open drain pins and can be used as reset
trigger inputs. By forcing a reset condition on the pins
the device will initiate and maintain a reset condition
for approximately 200ms. The RESET pin must be
connected through a pull-down resistor, and the
RESET pin must be connected through a pull-up
resistor.
Watchdog Timer
TheWatchdogTimerprovidesanindependentprotectionfor
microcontrollers. During a system failure, the CAT24CXXX
will respond with a reset signal after a time-out interval of
1.63 seconds for a lack of activity. The CAT24CXX1 is
designedwiththeWatchdogTimerfeatureontheSDAinput.
For the CAT24CXX1, if the microcontroller does not toggle
the SDA input pin within 1.6 sectonds, the Watchdog Timer
times out. This will generate a reset condition on reset
outputs. The Watchdog Timer is cleared by any transition on
WDI.
SDA: SERIAL DATA ADDRESS
The bidirectional serial data/address pin is used to
transfer all data into and out of the device. The SDA
pin is an open drain output and can be wire-ORed
with other open drain or open collector outputs.
DEVICE OPERATION
Reset Controller Description
As long as the reset signal is asserted, the Watchdog Timer
will not count and will stay cleared. The CAT24CXX2 does
not have a Watchdog.
The CAT24CXXX precision RESET controller ensures
correct system operation during brownout and power
up/down conditions. It is configured with open drain
RESET outputs. During power-up, the RESET outputs
t
Figure 1. RESET Output Timing
GLITCH
V
TH
V
RVALID
V
CC
t
RPD
t
t
PURST
PURST
RESET
t
RPD
RESET
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