DS1238A
DS1238A
MicroManager
FEATURES
PIN ASSIGNMENT
VBAT
16
RST
RST
• Holds microprocessor in check during power
1
transients
15
VCCO
VCC
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
• Halts and restarts an out-of-control microprocessor
• Warns microprocessor of an impending power failure
• Converts CMOS SRAM into nonvolatile memory
14
13
12
WDS
16
15
VBAT
VCCO
VCC
GND
PF
1
2
3
RST
GND
CEI
RST
14
13
WDS
CEO
PF
RVT
4
5
CEI
CEO
ST
ST
12
11
• Unconditionally write protects memory when power
supply is out of tolerance
6
7
RVT
11
10
OSCIN
OSCSEL
NMI
10
9
OSCIN
NMI
IN
9
• Delays write protection until completion of the current
memory cycle
IN
8
OSCSEL
16-Pin SOIC (300 Mil.)
See Mech. Drawings
Section
16-Pin DIP (300 Mil.)
See Mech. Drawings
Section
• Consumes less than 200 nA of battery current
PIN DESCRIPTION
• Controls external power switch for high current
V
BAT
V
CCO
V
CC
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
+3 Volt Battery Input
Switched SRAM Supply Output
+5 Volt Power Supply Input
Ground
applications
• Debounces pushbutton reset
GND
PF
• Accurate 10% power supply monitoring
Power Fail
• Optional 5% power supply monitoring designated
DS1238A-5
RVT
OSCIN
OSCSEL
IN
NMI
ST
Reset Voltage Threshold
Oscillator In
Oscillator Select
Early Warning Input
Non–Maskable Interrupt
Strobe Input
• Provides orderly shutdown in microprocessor appli-
cations
• Pin-for-pin compatible with MAX691
CEO
CEI
WDS
RST
RST
Chip Enable Output
Chip Enable Input
Watchdog Status
Reset Output (active low)
Reset Output (active high)
• Standard 16-pin DIP or space-saving 16-pin SOIC
• Optionalindustrial temperature range -40°C to +85°C
DESCRIPTION
The DS1238A MicroManager provides all the neces-
sary functions for power supply monitoring, reset con-
trol, and memory backup in microprocessor-based sys-
byapushbuttonresetdebouncecircuitconnectedtothe
RST pin. An internal watchdog timer can also force the
reset outputs to the active state if the strobe input is not
driven low prior to watchdog timeout. Oscillator control
pins OSCSEL and OSCIN provide either external or in-
ternal clock timing for both the reset pulse width and the
watchdog timeout period. The Watchdog Status and
Reset Voltage Threshold are provided via WDS and
RVT, respectively. A block diagram of the DS1238A is
shown in NO TAG.
tems.
A precise internal voltage reference and
comparator circuit monitor power supply status. When
an out-of-tolerance condition occurs, the microproces-
sor reset and power fail outputs are forced active, and
static RAM control unconditionally write protects exter-
nal memory. The DS1238A also provides early warning
detection of a user-defined threshold by driving a non-
maskable interrupt. External reset control is provided
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