Impala Linear Corporation
ILC1232
mP Supervisory Circuit
General Description
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
The ILC1232 is a multifunction circuit which monitors micro-
processor activity, external reset and power supplies in
microprocessor based systems. The circuit functions
include a watchdog timer, power supply monitor, micro-
processor reset, and manual pushbutton reset input.
• 18µA Supply Current
• Debounced External Reset Input
• 8-Pin SO Package
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 VCC rises above the threshold voltage
Applications
• Computers
• Controllers
(4.5V or 4.75V). The RST pin will remain logic low with VCC
as low as 1.4V.
• Critical Microprocessor Power Monitoring
• Intelligent Instruments
• Portable Equipment
The Watchdog input (ST) monitors mP activity and will
assert RST if no mP activity has occurred within the watch-
dog timeout period. The watchdog timeout period is selec-
table with nominal periods of 150, 600, or 1200 milliseconds.
Ordering Information
Part
Package
Temp. Range
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
ILC1232N
ILC1232M
8-Lead PDIP
8-Lead SOIC
Typical Circuit
Pin Package Configurations
VCC
Top View
VCC
TD
VCC
PBRST
TD
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VCC
ILC1232
µP
ST
ILC1232
I/O
RESET
TOL
GND
RST
RST
PBRST
TOL
ST
RST
GND
ETC1232N - 8 Lead Plastic DIP Package
ETC1232M - 8 Lead Plastic SOIC Package
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Impala Linear Corporation
ILC1232 1.1
(408) 574-3939
Sept 1999
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