MAX1232:Microprocessor Monitor

Improved MAX1232 Cuts Power Consumption by 10X

The MAX1232 microprocessor (µP) supervisory circuit provides µP housekeeping and power-supply supervision functions while consuming only 1/10th the power of the DS1232. The MAX1232 enhances circuit reliability in µP systems by monitoring the power supply, monitoring the software execution, and providing a debounced manual reset input. The MAX1232 is a plug-in upgrade of the Dallas DS1232. A reset pulse of at least 250ms duration is supplied on power-up, power-down, and low-voltage brownout conditions (5% or 10% supply tolerances can be selected digitally). Also featured is a debounced manual reset input that forces the reset outputs to their active states for a minimum of 250ms. A digitally programmable watchdog timer monitors software execution and can be programmed for timeout settings of 150ms, 600ms, or 1.2s. The MAX1232 requires no external components.

Key Features
  • Consumes 1/10th the Power of the DS1232
  • Precision Voltage Monitor—Adjustable +4.5V or +4.75V
  • Power-OK/Reset Pulse Width—250ms Min
  • No External Components
  • Adjustable Watchdog Timer—150ms, 600ms, or 1.2s
  • Debounced Manual Reset Input for External Override
  • Available in 8-Pin PDIP/SO and 16-Pin Wide SO Packages
MAX1232: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX1232: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Computers
  • Controllers
  • Critical µP Power Monitoring
  • Intelligent Instruments
DataSheet
titleDownload file
MAX1232 Data SheetMAX1232.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberReset Thresh.
(V)
Reset OuttRESETWatchdog FeatureWatchdog TimeoutSupervisor FeaturesReset Thresh. Accur.
(%)
ICC
(µA)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
min@ +25°CmaxSee Notes
MAX12323.3 to 5.5Active High
Active Low
Open Drain
85ms to 300msInput (WDI)1s to 2s
<1s
Adjustable
Manual Reset2.5200CDIP(N)/8
LCC/20
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
SOIC(W)/16
$1.77 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Related Products
  • MAX6358:Dual/Triple-Voltage µP Supervisory Circuits
  • MAX6359:Dual/Triple-Voltage µP Supervisory Circuits
  • MAX6360:Dual/Triple-Voltage µP Supervisory Circuits
  • MAX6318:5-Pin µP Supervisory Circuits with Watchdog and Manual Reset
  • MAX6319:5-Pin µP Supervisory Circuits with Watchdog and Manual Reset
  • MAX6317:5-Pin µP Supervisory Circuits with Watchdog and Manual Reset
  • MAX6320:5-Pin µP Supervisory Circuits with Watchdog and Manual Reset
  • MAX6316:5-Pin µP Supervisory Circuits with Watchdog and Manual Reset
  • MAX6321:5-Pin µP Supervisory Circuits with Watchdog and Manual Reset
  • MAX6322:5-Pin µP Supervisory Circuits with Watchdog and Manual Reset
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1232C/DNo Longer AvailableDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX1232CPANo Longer AvailableMAX1232CPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1232CPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1232CSANo Longer AvailableMAX1232CSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1232CSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1232CSA+G126ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1232CSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1232CSA+TG126ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1232CSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1232CSA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1232CWENo Longer AvailableMAX1232CWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1232CWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1232CWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX1232CWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1232CWE+TSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX1232EPANo Longer AvailableMAX1232EPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1232EPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1232ESANo Longer AvailableMAX1232ESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1232ESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1232ESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1232ESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1232ESA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1232EWENo Longer AvailableMAX1232EWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1232EWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1232EWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1232EWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1232EWE+TSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1232MJAActiveCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX1232MJA/883BActiveCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX1232MLP/883BActiveLCC,;20 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX1232.pdf MAX1232
MAX1232.pdf MAX1232
MAX1232.pdf MAX1232
MAX1232.pdf MAX1232
MAX1232.pdf MAX1232