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MAX691A

Manufacturer: MAX, MAXIM

Microprocessor Supervisory Circuits

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
MAX691A MAX, MAXIM 872 In Stock

Description and Introduction

Microprocessor Supervisory Circuits The **MAX691A** is a microprocessor (μP) supervisory circuit manufactured by **Maxim Integrated**. Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:

### **Specifications:**
- **Supply Voltage Range:** 1.2V to 5.5V  
- **Backup Supply Voltage Range:** 1.2V to 5.5V  
- **Quiescent Current:** 35μA (typical)  
- **Backup Current:** 200nA (typical)  
- **Reset Threshold Accuracy:** ±1.5%  
- **Reset Timeout Period:** Adjustable (200ms min)  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Package Options:** 8-pin DIP, SO  

### **Descriptions:**
- The **MAX691A** monitors system power supply voltages and provides reset signals to μPs during power failures or brownouts.  
- It includes a **battery backup switchover** circuit for maintaining power to critical components.  
- Features an **adjustable watchdog timer** to detect software lockups.  
- Designed for **low-power applications**, making it suitable for battery-powered systems.  

### **Features:**
- **Power-Fail Comparator:** Detects impending power failure.  
- **Manual Reset Input:** Allows external reset triggering.  
- **Watchdog Timer:** Prevents system lockups (1.6s timeout default).  
- **Battery Backup Switchover:** Seamlessly switches to backup supply.  
- **Low-Power Operation:** Minimizes current draw in backup mode.  
- **Reset Output:** Active-low or active-high options (varies by variant).  

The **MAX691A** is commonly used in **embedded systems, industrial controls, and portable electronics** for reliable power management.  

For exact pin configurations and application circuits, refer to the **Maxim Integrated datasheet**.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

Microprocessor Supervisory Circuits

Alternative Part Number

  • ADM691A --: Pin-compatible microprocessor supervisory circuit with reset and watchdog functions, direct functional equivalent to the MAX691A.
  • LTC691 --: Similar microprocessor supervisory IC offering reset, watchdog, and backup battery switching, suitable as a drop-in functional replacement.
  • DS1232 --: Microprocessor supervisor with reset and watchdog timing, widely used alternative when full pin compatibility is not mandatory.
  • TL7705A --: Supply voltage supervisor with reset output, suitable alternative for power-on reset and monitoring functions in similar circuits.

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