Analog Microelectronics, Inc.
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AME8500 / 8501 Micropower µµ
µµ
µP Reset Family
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n Features
lSmall packages: SOT-23, SOT-89
l1 1 voltage threshold options
lTight voltage threshold tolerance ---±1.50%
l4 reset interval options
l4 output configuration options
lWide temperature range -------- -40oC to 85oC
lLow temperature coefficient --- 100ppm/oC (max)
lLow quiescent current < 3.0µA
lThermal shutdown option (AME8501)
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n General Description
The AME8500 family allows the user to customize the
CPU reset function without any external components.
The user has a large choice of reset voltage thresh-
olds, reset time intervals, and output driver configura-
tions, all of which are preset at the factory. Each
wafer is trimmed to the customer's specifications.
These circuits monitor the power supply voltage of µP
based systems. When the power supply voltage drops
below the voltage threshold a reset is asserted immedi-
ately (within an interval TD1). The reset remains asserted
after the supply voltage rises above the voltage threshold
for a time interval, TD2 . The reset output may be either
active high (RESET) or active low (RESETB). The reset
output may be configured as either push/pull or open
drain. The state of the reset output is guaranteed to be
correct for supply voltages greater than 1V .
The AME8501 includes all the above functionality plus
an overtemperature shutdown function. When the ambi-
ent temperature exceeds 800C a reset is asserted and
remains asserted until the temperature falls below 600C.
Space saving SOT23 packages and micropower quies-
cent current (<3.0µA) make this family a natural for por-
table battery powered equipment.
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n Applications
lPortable electronics
lPower supplies
lComputer peripherals
lData acquisition systems
lApplications using CPUs
lConsumer electronics