| ??? 10/02/07 22:58 Read: times |
#145272 - we really don't disagree ... at least on this Responding to: ???'s previous message |
I looked at that app-note, and have, several times read that datasheet you mention. Here the latter is.
Maxim datasheet said:
Note 3: The user should note that this part is tested and guaranteed to operate down to 4.5V (10%) and that VRST (min) is specified below that point. This indicates that there is a range of voltages [(VMIN to VRST (min)] where the processor's operation is not guaranteed, but the reset trip point has not been reached. This should not be an issue in most applications, but should be considered when proper operation must be maintained at all times. For these applications, it may be desirable to use a more accurate external reset. I'd first point out that they don't say that there's any RESET IC that will work, and, in fact, there isn't. The DS1232 and MAX1232, along with the several tripods they sell all have active outputs, hence, can't deal with the DS89C4x0-series' bidirectional reset. Using an active reset circuit to drive the RESET pin will cause it to latch in RESET. I agree, entirely, with that note. I've frequently pointed out that "there is a range of voltages [(VMIN to VRST (min)] where the processor's operation is not guaranteed, but the reset trip point has not been reached." No supervisor deals with this matter. RE |



