MAX6303 (6)
The MAX6303 is available from Analog Devices at Xecor. Designed for low-power microprocessor supervisory functions, the MAX6303 offers adjustable reset and watchdog timeouts, a 500x watchdog timeout multiplier, and a supply current of just 4µA. Available in 8-SOIC packages, it is ideal for battery-powered computers, embedded controllers, medical equipment, and portable devices. Whether used in critical µP monitoring or intelligent instruments, this series ensures reliable performance, power efficiency, and flexibility for demanding applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Analog Devices. Please view our extensive selection of the MAX6303 series below.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Inventory | Add To Bom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX6303ESA+ | Small outline integrated circuit package | SOIC-8 | 6,703 | |
| MAX6303CSA+ | This supervisory circuit ensures reliable system operation, reducing errors and downtime | SOIC-8 | 7,877 | |
| MAX6303CSA+T | Secure your equipment with the 1.24V processor supervisor MAX6303CSA+T | SOIC-8 | 4,716 | |
| MAX6303CPA+ | Processor Supervisor 1.24V 1 Active Low/Push-Pull Medical 8-Pin PDIP N Tube | PDIP N-8 | 6,236 | |
| MAX6303EPA+ | +5V, Low-Power, µP Supervisory Circuits with Adjustable Reset/Watchdog | 8-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) | 2,863 | |
| MAX6303ESA+T | Lead-free supervisor circuit for safety | SOIC-8 | 3,280 |
Key Featrues
Adjustable Reset Threshold: The MAX6303ESA+ allows users to set the reset threshold voltage above 1.22V using external resistors. This flexibility ensures compatibility with a wide range of microprocessors and power supplies, enhancing system reliability and adaptability in various applications.
Adjustable Watchdog Timeout: The watchdog timeout period can be customized using external capacitors, with an option to extend it up to 500x using a watchdog select pin. This feature is critical for ensuring system stability in applications requiring precise timing and fault recovery, such as embedded controllers and medical equipment.
Low Power Consumption: With a supply current of just 4µA, the MAX6303ESA+ is ideal for battery-powered and portable devices. Its low power consumption extends battery life and improves energy efficiency, making it suitable for applications like portable equipment and intelligent instruments.
Power-Supply Transient Immunity: The reset function is designed to be immune to power-supply transients, ensuring reliable operation even in noisy environments. This feature is particularly beneficial in industrial and automotive applications where voltage fluctuations are common.
Push-Pull Output Options: The device offers push-pull or open-drain output configurations, providing design flexibility for interfacing with different logic levels and external circuitry. This versatility simplifies integration into diverse systems, from set-top boxes to critical µP monitoring applications.
Adjustable Watchdog Timeout: The watchdog timeout period can be customized using external capacitors, with an option to extend it up to 500x using a watchdog select pin. This feature is critical for ensuring system stability in applications requiring precise timing and fault recovery, such as embedded controllers and medical equipment.
Low Power Consumption: With a supply current of just 4µA, the MAX6303ESA+ is ideal for battery-powered and portable devices. Its low power consumption extends battery life and improves energy efficiency, making it suitable for applications like portable equipment and intelligent instruments.
Power-Supply Transient Immunity: The reset function is designed to be immune to power-supply transients, ensuring reliable operation even in noisy environments. This feature is particularly beneficial in industrial and automotive applications where voltage fluctuations are common.
Push-Pull Output Options: The device offers push-pull or open-drain output configurations, providing design flexibility for interfacing with different logic levels and external circuitry. This versatility simplifies integration into diverse systems, from set-top boxes to critical µP monitoring applications.
Applications
Critical µP Monitoring in Medical Equipment: The MAX6303ESA+ is ideal for monitoring critical microprocessor (µP) operations in medical devices, such as patient monitors or infusion pumps. Its adjustable reset and watchdog functions ensure reliable operation, while its low-power design and transient immunity make it suitable for sensitive medical environments where precision and reliability are paramount.
Battery-Powered Portable Equipment: The MAX6303ESA+ is well-suited for battery-powered portable devices, such as handheld meters or wireless sensors. Its low supply current (4µA) and adjustable reset threshold ensure efficient power management, while the watchdog timer enhances system reliability in applications where power fluctuations or interruptions may occur.
Embedded Controllers in Industrial Systems: The MAX6303ESA+ is an excellent choice for embedded controllers in industrial automation systems. Its adjustable reset and watchdog timeouts, combined with push-pull output, provide robust supervision for µP-based control systems, ensuring stable operation in harsh industrial environments with varying power conditions.
Set-Top Boxes and Consumer Electronics: The MAX6303ESA+ is ideal for use in set-top boxes and other consumer electronics, where reliable µP supervision is critical. Its adjustable features and transient immunity ensure stable performance during power-up and operation, while its compact SOIC-8 package makes it suitable for space-constrained designs.
Battery-Powered Portable Equipment: The MAX6303ESA+ is well-suited for battery-powered portable devices, such as handheld meters or wireless sensors. Its low supply current (4µA) and adjustable reset threshold ensure efficient power management, while the watchdog timer enhances system reliability in applications where power fluctuations or interruptions may occur.
Embedded Controllers in Industrial Systems: The MAX6303ESA+ is an excellent choice for embedded controllers in industrial automation systems. Its adjustable reset and watchdog timeouts, combined with push-pull output, provide robust supervision for µP-based control systems, ensuring stable operation in harsh industrial environments with varying power conditions.
Set-Top Boxes and Consumer Electronics: The MAX6303ESA+ is ideal for use in set-top boxes and other consumer electronics, where reliable µP supervision is critical. Its adjustable features and transient immunity ensure stable performance during power-up and operation, while its compact SOIC-8 package makes it suitable for space-constrained designs.
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