MICREL MIC2778

MIC2778
Micrel
MIC2778
Voltage Monitor with Adjustable Hysteresis
General Description
Features
The MIC2778 is a voltage monitor—uniquely designed to
detect two separate voltage thresholds—combined with a
delay generator and logic. It is designed for monitoring the
battery supply of portable digital systems, particularly PDAs,
pagers, and cellular telephones.
High- and low-voltage thresholds can be adjusted independently, allowing for wide hysteresis. Voltage detection
thresholds are accurate to 2%.
If the battery voltage falls below the low-voltage threshold,
the output (RST) is asserted and latched, preventing system
operation until the battery is replaced or recharged. Internal
logic prevents the output from chattering due to battery
recovery or load removal. The output is asserted for 140ms
(minimum) when a fresh battery is inserted. For applications
not requiring built-in delay, see MIC841.
The IC’s power supply input is separate from the detector
inputs, allowing the MIC2778 to be powered from a downstream supply, such a boost converter. Supply current is
extremely low (1µA, typical), making it ideal for portable
applications.
A high-precision 1% grade is available. The MIC2778 is supplied in Micrel’s IttyBitty™ 5-lead SOT-23-5 package.
• Optimized for PDAs, cellular telephones, pagers,
and other battery-powered devices
• Independently adjustable high- and
low-voltage thresholds
• Internal logic prevents battery-voltage-fluctuation chatter
• High ±2% voltage threshold accuracy; 1% available
• Built in 140ms (minimum) delay deglitches output
• Extremely low 1µA typical supply current
• For applications not requiring built-in delay, see MIC841
• Immune to brief power supply transients
• 5-lead SOT-23 package
Applications
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PDAs
Pagers
Cordless phones
Consumer electronics
Embedded controllers
Personal electronics
Ordering Information
Part Number
Accurary
Temperature Range
Package
UFB*
2%
-40°C to +85°C
SOT-23-5
UFA*
1%
-40°C to +85°C
SOT-23-5
MIC5207-3.0BM5
V OUT
3.0V
Standard
Marking
Pb-Free
Marking
MIC2778-2BM5
UFB
MIC2778-2YM5
MIC2778-1BM5
UFA
MIC2778-1YM5
* Underscore indicates a Pb-Free part.
Typical Application
Li-Ion
Cell
604k
1%
56k
1%
340k
1%
MIC2778
VDD
LTH
R ST
HTH
GND
IN
OUT
BYP
100k
EN
470pF
4.7µF
GND
V BAT(hi) = 3.6V
V BAT(lo) = 3.1V
Cellular Telephone Battery Monitor
IttyBitty™ is a trademark of Micrel, Inc.
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Pin Configuration
LTH GND HTH
3
2
1
4
5
R ST
VDD
SOT-23-5 (M5)
Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
1
HTH
2
GND
Ground
3
LTH
4
RST
Low-Voltage Threshold (Input): Analog input to a comparator. This is the
voltage monitor input assigned to detect a low voltage condition. When
the level on this pin falls below VREF, RST is asserted and the condition is
latched until VHTH > VREF.
5
VDD
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High-Voltage Theshold (Input): Analog input to a comparator. When the level
on this pin initially rises above VREF, the delay generator cycles and the RST
remains low for a minimum of 140ms.
Reset (Output): Active-low, open-drain output. This output is asserted and
latched when VLTH <VREF, indicating a low voltage condition. This state
remains latched until VHTH > VREF.
Power Supply (Input): Independent supply input for internal circuitry.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
Operating Ratings (Note 2)
Supply Voltage (VDD).......................................–0.3V to +7V
Input Voltages (VHI, VLO) .................................–0.3V to +7V
RST Output Current (IRST) ......................................... 20mA
Storage Temperature (TS) ........................ –65°C to +150°C
ESD Rating, Note 3 ....................................................... 2kV
Supply Voltage (VDD) .................................. +1.5V to +5.5V
Input Voltages (VRST, VLTH, VHTH)................–0.3V to +6.0V
Ambient Temperature Range (TA) .............. –40°C to +85°C
Package Thermal Resistance................................ 256°C/W
Electrical Characteristics
1.5V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V; TA = +25°C, bold values indicate –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C; unless noted
Symbol
Parameter
Condition
IDD
Supply Current
RST not asserted
ILTH, IHTH
Input Leakage Current
VREF
Reference Voltage
tD
Propagation Delay
tRESET
Typ
Max
Units
1
2
µA
5
pA
10
1.240
MIC2778-2
1.215
MIC2778-1
1.228
VLTH = VREF(max) +100mV to
VREF(min) – 100mV
Reset Pulse Width
VRST
Min
Voltage-Low Reset
V
1.265
1.252
5
140
RST asserted, ISINK = 1.6mA, VDD ≥ 1.6V
RST asserted, ISINK = 100µA, VDD ≥ 1.2V,
Note 1.
Exceeding the absolute maximum rating may damage the device.
Note 2.
The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating rating.
Note 3.
Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions recommended. Human body model, 1.5k in series with 100pF.
Note 4.
VDD operating range is 1.5V to 5.5V. Output is guaranteed to be held low down to VDD = 1.2V.
nA
V
V
µs
420
ms
0.3
V
0.4
V
Timing Diagram
VBATT
VLTH
A
0V
VRST
A
VHTH
tRST
tRST
VRSTH
VRSTL
Propagation delays not shown for clarity.
Note A.
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The MIC2778 ignores very brief transients.
See “Applications Information” for details.
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Functional Diagram
V BATT
Low-Voltage
Detect
V LO
V HI
LTH
R Q
HTH
High-Voltage
Detect
RST
S Q
Delay
Line
1.24V
Bandgap
Reference
MIC2778
GND
Functional Description
Trip Points
Battery voltage is monitored by a comparator via a voltage
divider network. The divided voltage is compared to an internal reference voltage. When the voltage at the LTH input
pin drops below the internal reference voltage, the output
pulls low. At this point, the voltage at HTH is assumed to be
below the reference voltage.
Delay
At power-on or when the battery is replaced or recharged,
and the voltage at HTH exceeds the reference voltage, the
output goes high after a minimum delay of 140ms.
The MIC2778 monitors the voltage of a battery and detects
when it is discharged below a programmed level. Upon being replaced, or being recharged above a second higher
programmed trip point, the output remains low for a minimum
of 140ms and then sends a reset signal to a microprocessor
or other downstream component.
Voltage Low Output
The voltage-low output (RST) is an active-low, open-drain
output which sinks current when the MIC2778 detects a low
input voltage.
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Applications Information
of the two remaining resistor values.
 1M Ω 
VBAT(lo) = 3.1V = 1.24 

 R2 + 344k 
Output
Since the MIC2778 output is an open-drain MOSFET, most
applications will require a pull-up resistor. The value of the
resistor should not be too large or leakage effects may dominate. 470kΩ is the maximum recommended value.
Programming the Thresholds
The low-voltage threshold is calculated using:
 R1 + R2 + R3 
VBAT(lo) = VREF 

 R2 + R3 
R2 = 56k Ω
R1 = 1M Ω − R2 − R3
R1 = 600k Ω
The accuracy of the resistors can be chosen based upon the
accuracy required by the system.
Input Transients
The MIC2778 is inherently immune to very short negativegoing “glitches.” Very brief transients may exceed the VBAT(lo)
threshold without tripping the output.
As shown in Figure 2, the narrower the transient, the deeper
the threshold overdrive that will be ignored by the MIC2778.
The graph represents the typical allowable transient duration for a given amount of threshold overdrive that will not
generate a reset.
The high-voltage threshold is calculated using:
 R1 + R2 + R3 
VBAT(hi) = VREF 



R3
where, for both equations:
VREF = 1.240V
In order to provide the additional criteria needed to solve
for the resistor values, the resistors can be selected such
that they have a given total value, that is, R1 + R2 + R3 =
RTOTAL. A value such as 1MΩ for RTOTAL is a reasonable
value because it draws minimum battery current but has no
significant effect on accuracy.
When working with large resistors, a small amount of leakage current can cause voltage offsets that degrade system
accuracy. The maximum recommended total resistance from
VBAT to ground is 3MΩ.
MAX. TRANSIENT DURATION (µs)
140
V BATT
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
R1
604k
1%
R2
56k
1%
R3
340k
1%
MIC2778
VDD
LTH
R ST
HTH
GND
Input T rans ient
R es pons e
470k
1
10
100
1000
RESET COMP. OVERDRIVE, V REF –V LTH (mV)
Figure 2. Input Transient Response
Interfacing to Processors
With Bidirectional Reset Pins
Some microprocessors have reset signal pins that are bidirectional, rather than input only. The Motorola 68HC11 family
is one example. Because the MIC2778’s output is open drain,
it can be connected directly to the processor’s reset pin using
only the pull-up resistor normally required. See Figure 3.
Figure 1. Example Circuit
Once the desired trip points are determined, set the VBAT(hi)
threshold first.
For example, use a total of 1MΩ = R1 + R2 + R3. For a typical
single-cell lithium ion battery, 3.6V is a good “high threshold”
because at 3.6V the battery is moderately charged. Solving
for R3:
 1M Ω 
VBAT(hi) = 1.24 

 R3 
V BATT
R1
604k
1%
R2
56k
1%
R3
340k
1%
Microprocessor
MIC2778
Supply In
100k
VDD
R ST
Reset In
LTH
HTH
GND
GND
R3 = 344k Ω
Once R3 is determined, the equation for VBAT(lo) can be
used to determine R2. A single lithium-ion cell should not be
discharged below 2.5V. Many applications limit the drain to
3.1V. Using 3.1V for the VBAT(lo) threshold allows calculation
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Figure 3. Interfacing to Bidirectional Reset Pin
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Package Information
SOT-23-5 (M5)
MICREL INC.
TEL
2180 FORTUNE DRIVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
USA
+ 1 (408) 944-0800 FAX + 1 (408) 474-1000 WEB http://www.micrel.com
This information furnished by Micrel in this data sheet is believed to be accurate and reliable. However no responsibility is assumed by Micrel for its use.
Micrel reserves the right to change circuitry and specifications at any time without notification to the customer.
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