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MAX6369–MAX6374
Pin-Selectable Watchdog Timers
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX6369–MAX6374 are pin-selectable watchdog
timers that supervise microprocessor (μP) activity and
signal when a system is operating improperly. During
normal operation, the microprocessor should repeatedly
toggle the watchdog input (WDI) before the selected
watchdog timeout period elapses to demonstrate that
the system is processing code properly. If the μP does
not provide a valid watchdog input transition before the
timeout period expires, the supervisor asserts a watchdog
(WDO) output to signal that the system is not executing
the desired instructions within the expected time frame.
The watchdog output pulse can be used to reset the μP or
interrupt the system to warn of processing errors.
● Precision Watchdog Timer for Critical μP Applications
● Pin-Selectable Watchdog Timeout Periods
● Pin-Selectable Watchdog Startup Delay Periods
● Ability to Change Watchdog Timing Characteristics
Without Power Cycling
● Open-Drain or Push-Pull Pulsed Active-Low
Watchdog Output
● Watchdog Timer Disable Feature
● +2.5V to +5.5V Operating Voltage
● 8μA Low Supply Current
● No External Components Required
● Miniature 8-Pin SOT23 Package
The MAX6369–MAX6374 are flexible watchdog timer
supervisors that can increase system reliability through
notification of code execution errors. The family offers
several pin-selectable watchdog timing options to match
a wide range of system timing applications:
● AEC-Q100 Qualified (MAX6369KA/V+ and
MAX6374KA/V+ Only)
Applications
● Watchdog startup delay: provides an initial delay
before the watchdog timer is started.
● Embedded Control Systems
● Industrial Controllers
● Critical μP and Microcontroller (μC) Monitoring
● Automotive
● Watchdog timeout period: normal operating watchdog
timeout period after the initial startup delay.
● Watchdog output/timing options: open drain (100ms)
or push-pull (1ms).
● Telecommunications
● Networking
The MAX6369–MAX6374 operate over a +2.5V to +5.5V
supply range and are available in miniature 8-pin SOT23
packages.
Functional Diagram
WDI
V
CC
MAX6369–MAX6374
TRANSITION
DETECTOR
EN
SET 2
SET 1
SET 0
CLEAR
CONTROL
LOGIC
ENABLE
SET WATCHDOG TIMEOUT
SET STARTUP DELAY
WDO
OUT
OUTPUT
WATCHDOG
TIMER CIRCUITRY
GND
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