19-2532; Rev 6; 2/11
300mA LDO Linear Regulators with
Internal Microprocessor Reset Circuit
9–MAX684
General Description
Features
o 3 ꢀ 3 UCSP, 6-Pin SOT23, and 8-Pin TDFN
The MAX6469–MAX6484 are low-dropout linear regula-
tors with a fully integrated microprocessor reset circuit.
Each is available with preset output voltages from +1.5V
to +3.3V in 100mV increments and delivers up to 300mA
of load current. These devices consume only 82µA of
supply current. The low supply current, low dropout volt-
age, and integrated reset functionality make these
devices ideal for battery-powered portable equipment.
Packages
o Preset +1.5V to +3.3V Output (100mV Increments)
o SET Pin for Adjustable Output Voltage
o 75µV
LDO Output Voltage Noise
RMS
(MAX6477–MAX6484)
o
2.0% Accuracy Over Temperature
o Guaranteed 300mA Output Current
o Low Dropout Voltage
The MAX6469–MAX6484 include a reset output that indi-
cates when the regulator output drops below standard
microprocessor supply tolerances (-7.5% or -12.5% of
nominal output voltage). This eliminates the need for an
external microprocessor supervisor, while ensuring that
supply voltages and clock oscillators have stabilized
before processor activity is enabled. Push-pull and open-
drain active-low reset outputs are available, with reset
timeout periods of 2.5ms, 20ms, 150ms, or 1200ms (min).
55mV at 150mA
114mV at 300mA
o 82µA Supply Current, 0.1µA Shutdown Current
o Input Reverse Current, Thermal and Short-Circuit
Protection
o Microprocessor Reset with Four Timeout Options
o Push-Pull or Open-Drain RESET
o Manual Reset Input
The MAX6469/MAX6470/MAX6473–MAX6478/MAX6481–
MAX6484 also have a shutdown feature that reduces the
supply current to 0.1µA (typ). The MAX6471–MAX6474/
MAX6479–MAX6482 offer a manual reset input to assert a
microprocessor reset while the regulator output is within
specification. The MAX6475/MAX6476/MAX6483/
MAX6484 feature a remote feedback sense pin for use
with an external NPN transistor for higher-current applica-
tions. The MAX6469–MAX6476 are available in 6-pin
SOT23 and 8-pin TDFN packages. The MAX6477–
MAX6484 are available in a 3 × 3 chip-scale package
(UCSP™). All devices are specified for operation from
-40°C to +85°C.
o Remote Feedback Sense
Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
PART*
TEMP RANGE
MAX6469UT_ _ _D_-T
MAX6469TA_ _ _D_-T**
MAX6470UT_ _ _D_-T
MAX6470TA_ _ _D_-T**
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
6 SOT23-6
8 TDFN-EP***
6 SOT23-6
8 TDFN-EP***
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
*Devices are also available in a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant
packages. Specify lead(Pb)-free by substituting a +T instead of
a -T when ordering.
**Future product—contact factory for availability.
***EP = Exposed pad.
Applications
Handheld Instruments (PDAs, Palmtops)
PCMCIA Cards/USB Devices
Cellular/Cordless Telephones
CD/DVD Drives
Note: The first “_ _” are placeholders for the output voltage lev-
els of the devices. Desired output voltages are set by the suffix
found in the Output Voltage Suffix Guide (Table 1). The third “_”
is a placeholder for the reset threshold accuracy. Desired reset
threshold accuracy is set by the suffix found in the Reset
Threshold Accuracy Guide (Table 2). The “_” following the D is
a placeholder for the reset timeout delay time. Desired reset
timeout delay time is set by the suffix found in the Reset
Timeout Delay Guide (Table 3). For example, the
Notebook Computers
Digital Cameras
Bluetooth Modules/Wireless LAN
MAX6481BL30BD4-T has a 3.0V output voltage, 12.5% reset
threshold tolerance, and a 1200ms (min) reset timeout delay.
Sample stock is generally available on standard versions only
(Table 4). Standard versions require a minimum order incre-
ment of 2.5k units. Nonstandard versions must be ordered in
10k-unit increments. Contact factory for availability.
UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.
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