19-1676; Rev 1; 7/00 Pin-Selectable Watchdog TimersMAX6369–MAX6374General DescriptionFeatures The MAX6369–MAX6374 are pin-selectable watchdog ♦ Precision Watchdog Timer for Critical timers that supervise microprocessor (µP) activity and µP Applications signal when a system is operating improperly. During normal operation, the microprocessor should repeated- ♦ Pin-Selectable Watchdog Timeout Periods ly toggle the watchdog input (WDI) before the selected ♦ Pin-Selectable Watchdog Startup Delay Periods watchdog timeout period elapses to demonstrate that the system is processing code properly. If the µP does ♦ Ability to Change Watchdog Timing Characteristics not provide a valid watchdog input transition before the Without Power Cycling timeout period expires, the supervisor asserts a watch- ♦ Open-Drain or Push-Pull Pulsed Active-Low dog (WDO) output to signal that the system is not exe- cuting the desired instructions within the expected time Watchdog Output frame. The watchdog output pulse can be used to reset ♦ Watchdog Timer Disable Feature the µP or interrupt the system to warn of processing ♦ +2.5V to +5.5V Operating Voltage errors. The MAX6369–MAX6374 are flexible watchdog timer ♦ 8µA Low Supply Current supervisors that can increase system reliability through ♦ No External Components Required notification of code execution errors. The family offers several pin-selectable watchdog timing options to ♦ Miniature 8-Pin SOT23 Package match a wide range of system timing applications: • Watchdog startup delay: provides an initial delay before the watchdog timer is started. • Watchdog timeout period: normal operating watch- Ordering Information dog timeout period after the initial startup delay. TEMP.PIN-TOP • Watchdog output/timing options: open drain (100ms) PARTRANGEPACKAGEMARKS or push-pull (1ms). MAX6369 KA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23-8 AADC The MAX6369–MAX6374 operate over a +2.5V to +5.5V MAX6370 KA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23-8 AADD supply range and are available in miniature 8-pin SOT23 packages. MAX6371 KA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23-8 AADE MAX6372 KA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23-8 AADF ________________________ApplicationsMAX6373 KA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23-8 AADG Embedded Control Systems MAX6374 KA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23-8 AADH Industrial Controllers Note: All devices are available in tape-and-reel only. Required Critical µP and Microcontroller (µC) Monitoring order increment is 2,500 pieces. Automotive Telecommunications Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet. Networking Selector GuideWDO PULSEPARTOUTPUTMINIMUM STARTUP DELAYMINIMUM WATCHDOG TIMEOUTWIDTH (ms) MAX6369 Open Drain 100 Selectable: 1ms to 60s S el ectab le: 1ms to 60s MAX6370 Push-Pull 1 Selectable: 1ms to 60s S el ectab le: 1ms to 60s MAX6371 Open Drain 100 60s S el ectab le: 1ms to 60s MAX6372 Push-Pull 1 60s S el ectab le: 1ms to 60s MAX6373 Open Drain 100 S el ectab le: 200µs to 60s or fi rst ed ge S el ectab le: 30µs to 10s MAX6374 Push-Pull 1 S el ectab le: 200µs to 60s or fi rst ed ge S el ectab le: 30µs to 10s ________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products1For free samples and the latest literature, visit www.maxim-ic.com or phone 1-800-998-8800. For small orders, phone 1-800-835-8769.