MAXIM MAXQ305

MAXQ305
Low-Voltage Microcontroller with Infrared Module
General Description
The MAXQ305 is a reduced supply voltage, low-power,
16-bit MAXQM microcontroller designed for low-power
applications including universal remote controls,
consumer electronics, and white goods. The MAXQ305
combines a powerful 16-bit RISC microcontroller and
integrated peripherals including two USART ports and
a SPI master/slave communications port, along with an
IR module with carrier frequency generation and flexible
port I/O capable of multiplexed keypad control. The
MAXQ305 includes 80KB of flash program memory and
2KB of data SRAM.
The MAXQ305 can run from a low supply input voltage
of 0.9V, allowing the microcontroller to be powered by a
single alkaline AA battery. Code execution can run at up
to a 12MHz rate, or the execution speed may optionally
be decreased to 4MHz (Green Mode) to reduce power
consumption. In this mode, the IR timer and modulator
continue to run at 12MHz for maximum compatibility with
existing IR application code.
For the ultimate in low-power battery-operated
performance, the MAXQ305 includes an ultra-low-power
stop mode (0.4FA, typ). In this mode, the minimum
amount of circuitry is powered. Wake-up sources include
external interrupts, the power-fail interrupt, and the wakeup timer interrupt.
Applications
Features
SHigh-Performance, Low-Power 16-Bit RISC Core
S0.9V to 3.6V Operating Voltage Range
SDC to 12MHz for Code Execution in Performance Mode
S16-Bit Instruction Word, 16-Bit Data Bus
S16 x 16-Bit General-Purpose Working Registers
SSecure MMU for Application Partitioning and IP
Protection
SMemory Features

80KB Program Flash Memory

2KB Data SRAM
SAdditional Peripherals

Power-Fail Warning

Power-On Reset/Brownout Reset

Automatic IR Carrier Frequency Generation and
Modulation

One IR Diode Direct Drive Pin

Two High Current Visual LED Direct Drive Pins

Two 16-Bit, Programmable Timers/Counters

One SPI Port and Two USART Ports

Programmable Watchdog Timer

8kHz Nanopower Ring Oscillator Wake-Up Timer

Up to 32 General-Purpose I/Os
SLow Power Consumption

0.4µA (typ), 2.0µA (max) in Stop Mode, TA = +25°C

1.36mA (typ) in Green Mode (Code Execution at 4MHz)
Block Diagram
Remote Controls
Battery-Powered Portable Equipment
Consumer Electronics
Home Appliances
MAXQ305
White Goods
REGULATOR
Ordering Information/Selector Guide appears at end of data
sheet.
MAXQ is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
16-BIT MAXQ
RISC CPU
IR DRIVER
VOLTAGE
MONITOR
CLOCK
80KB FLASH
MEMORY
IR TIMER
GPIO
WATCHDOG
6KB
UTILITY ROM
SPI
16-BIT TIMER
X2
8kHz NANO
RING
2KB
DATA SRAM
USART
x2
Note: Some revisions of this device may incorporate deviations from published specifications known as errata. Multiple revisions of any device may
be simultaneously available through various sales channels. For information about device errata, go to: www.maximintegrated.com/errata.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part, refer to: www.maximintegrated.com/MAXQ305.related
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim Integrated’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
19-6488; Rev 0; 10/12
MAXQ305
Low-Voltage Microcontroller with Infrared Module
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Voltage Range of VDD with Respect to GND.......-0.3V to +3.6V
Voltage Range on Any Lead
with Respect to GND except VDD......... -0.3V to (VDD + 0.5V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC)
TQFN (derate 37mW/NC above +70NC).....................2963mW
Operating Temperature Range........................... -20NC to +70NC
Storage Temperature Range............................. -65NC to +150NC
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................+300NC
Soldering Temperature (TQFN only, reflow)....................+260NC
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (Note 1)
TQFN
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (BJA)...........27NC/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (BJC)..................1NC/W
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a fourlayer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
(VDD = VDD(MIN) to VDD(MAX), TA = -20NC to +70NC, typical TA = +25°C, VDD(TYP), unless otherwise noted. Specifications to
TA = -20°C are guaranteed by design and are not production tested.)
PARAMETER
Supply Voltage
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
VDD
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
VRST
1.5
3.6
V
Supply Voltage
(High Voltage Mode)
VDD_HV
HVREN = HVRMD = 1
1.2
V
Supply Voltage
(Performance Mode)
VDD_PFM
HVREN = HVRMD = PFMSEL = 1,
fSYSCLK = fHFXIN = 12MHz
1.2
V
Regulator Output
VREGOUT_1 HVRMD = 0
1.26
VREGOUT_2 HVRMD = 1
1.4
1.54
1.8
V
Power-Fail Warning Voltage
for Supply (Note 2)
VPFW
Monitors VDD
0.95
1.0
1.05
V
Power-Fail Reset Voltage
VRST
Monitors VDD
0.9
0.925
0.95
V
Power-On Reset Voltage
VPOR
Monitors VDD
RAM Data-Retention Voltage
VDRV
(Note 3)
Active Current
IDD_1
Source clock = 12MHz, Sysclk =
4MHz (green mode), HVREN =
HVRMD = PFMSEL = 0 (Note 4)
1.36
mA
Active Current
IDD_2
Source clock = 12MHz, Sysclk =
4MHz (green mode), HVREN =
HVRMD = PFMSEL = 0 (Note 4)
10
mA
Active Current During Flash
Programming
IDD_FP
VDD = VRST to 1.0V, fSYSCLK = 4MHz,
HVREN = HVRMD = PFMSEL = 0
10
mA
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0.8
0.7
V
V
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Low-Voltage Microcontroller with Infrared Module
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS (continued)
(VDD = VDD(MIN) to VDD(MAX), TA = -20NC to +70NC, typical TA = +25°C, VDD(TYP), unless otherwise noted. Specifications to
TA = -20°C are guaranteed by design and are not production tested.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
ISTOP1
Stop Mode Current
ISTOP2
TYP
MAX
Power-fail off, TA = +25NC
Power-fail off, TA = 0 to +70NC
CONDITIONS
MIN
0.4
3.5
0.4
12
Power-fail on, TA = +25NC
22
Power-fail on, TA = 0 to +70NC
22
Current Consumption During
Power-Fail
IPFR
(Note 5)
((3 x ISTOP2) + ((PCI – 3) x
(ISTOP1 + INANO)))/PCI
Power Consumption During
Power-On Reset
IPOR
(Note 6)
100
Stop-Mode Resume Time
(Note 7)
tON
VDD R 1.5V
375
VDD < 1.5V
550
Power-Fail Monitor Startup
Time
tPFM_ON
UNITS
FA
FA
nA
Fs
150
Fs
10
Fs
Power-Fail Warning Detection
Time
tPFW
Input Low Voltage for IRTX,
IRRX, HFXIN, RESET, and All
Port Pins
VIL
VGND
0.3 x VDD
V
Input High Voltage for IRTX,
IRRX, HFXIN, RESET, and All
Port Pins
VIH
0.7 x
VDD
VDD
V
Input Hysteresis (Schmitt)
VIHYS
IRRX Input Filter Pulse-Width
Reject
tIRRX_R
IRRX Input Filter Pulse-Width
Accept
tIRRX_A
Output Low Voltage for RESET
and All Port Pins (Note 9)
VOL
(Note 8)
VDD R 1.5V
300
VDD < 1.5V
50
50
300
ns
0.4
0.5
V
0.4
0.5
V
VDD = 1.85V, IOL = 4.5mA
VDD = 0.9V, IOL = 20FA
0.4
0.5
V
0.1
0.15
V
VDD = 1.62V to 3.6V, IOH = 2mA
VDD 0.5
VDD
VDD = 0.9V, IOH = 20FA
VDD 0.15
VDD
VOH
IRTX Reference Current
IIRTX
Constant used to calculate IRTX drive
ILED
Constant used to calculate LED[1:0]
drive
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ns
VDD = 3.6V, IOL = 11mA
VDD = 2.35V, IOL = 8mA
Output High Voltage for
RESET and All Port Pins
(Note 9)
LED Reference Current
mV
V
100
mA
5
mA
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Low-Voltage Microcontroller with Infrared Module
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS (continued)
(VDD = VDD(MIN) to VDD(MAX), TA = -20NC to +70NC, typical TA = +25°C, VDD(TYP), unless otherwise noted. Specifications to
TA = -20°C are guaranteed by design and are not production tested.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Input/Output Pin Capacitance
for All Port Pins
CIO
Input Leakage Current
Input Pullup Resistor for
RESET, IRRX, All Port Pins
Except P1.6, P1.7 (Note 3)
CONDITIONS
MIN
(Note 3)
TYP
MAX
15
-100
UNITS
pF
IL
Internal pullup disabled
28
kI
RPU
VDD = 3.0V, VOL = 0.4V
VDD = 2.0V, VOL = 0.4V
+100
nA
30
kI
VDD = 0.9V, VOL = 0.1V
50
kI
EXTERNAL CRYSTAL/RESONATOR
Crystal/Resonator Frequency
fHFXIN
Crystal/Resonator Period
tHFXIN
12
Crystal/Resonator Warm-Up
Time
tXTAL_RDY
Oscillator Feedback Resistor
ROSCF
0.5
External Clock Frequency
fXCLK
DC
External Clock Period
tXCLK
From initial oscillation
MHz
1/fHFXIN
ns
8192 x
tHFXIN
ms
1.0
1.5
MW
12
MHz
EXTERNAL CLOCK INPUT
External Clock Duty Cycle
1/fXCLK
tXCLK_DUTY
45
ns
55
fHFXIN/3
%
System Clock Frequency
(Green Mode)
fCK
System Clock Period
tCK
1/fCK
ns
fINTOSC
1
MHz
HFXOUT = GND
MHz
fXCLK/3
1MHZ RING
Nano-Ring Frequency
NANO RING
Nano-Ring Frequency
fNANO
TA = +25NC
Nano-Ring Current
INANO
VDD = 0.85V to 1.70V
3.0
8.0
20.0
250
kHz
nA
WAKE-UP TIMER
Wake-Up Timer Interval
tWAKEUP
1/fNANO
65535/fNANO
s
RECOMMENDED FLASH MEMORY PARAMETERS
System Clock During Flash
Programming/Erase
fFPSYSCLK
RGSL = 0
2
MHz
Flash Programming Voltage
VFPROG
(Note 10)
1.2
V
Flash Erase Time (Note 11)
Flash Programming Time Per
Word
tME
Mass erase
20
40
tERASE
Page erase
20
40
tPROG
(Notes 3, 11)
20
100
Write/Erase Cycles
Data Retention
Maxim Integrated
TA = +25NC
ms
Fs
20,000
Cycles
100
Years
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Low-Voltage Microcontroller with Infrared Module
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS (continued)
(VDD = VDD(MIN) to VDD(MAX), TA = -20NC to +70NC, typical TA = +25°C, VDD(TYP), unless otherwise noted. Specifications to
TA = -20°C are guaranteed by design and are not production tested.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
IR
Carrier Frequency
IR Transmission Rate
fIRX
External crystal
fHFXIN/2
fIRC
External clock
fXCLK/2
fIR_RATE
IRIOCN.IRRATE = 0
1
Hz
MHz
Note 2: The VPFW level can be programmed to one of a range of trip points as defined by PWCN.PFWARNCN[1:0]. The values
listed in the Recommended Operating Conditions table are for the default configuration of 1.0V (nominal) Q5%.
Note 3: Guaranteed by design, not production tested.
Note 4: Measured on the VDD pin with the device not in reset. All inputs are tied to GND or VDD. Outputs do not source/sink any
current. Part is executing code from flash memory.
Note 5: The power check interval (PCI) can be set to check once every 1024, 2048, or 4096 nano-ring clock cycles. If the PCI is
set to check every clock cycle, then this value will be equal to ISTOP The power check interval (PCI) can be set to always
on, 1024, 2048, or 4096 nano-ring clock cycles.
Note 6: Current consumption during POR when powering up while VDD is less than the POR release voltage.
Note 7: After typical startup time, and before the completion of an 8192 tHFXIN crystal warmup period, the microcontroller runs off
of a 1MHz ring oscillator.
Note 8: The minimum amount of time that VDD must be below VPFW before a power-fail event is detected; refer to the user’s
guide for detailed information.
Note 9: The maximum total current, IOH(MAX) and IOL(MAX), for all listed outputs combined, should not exceed 32mA to satisfy the
maximum specified voltage drop. This does not include the IRTX or LED outputs.
Note 10:Do not write to flash memory while VDD < VDD _HV(MIN). The flash memory write functions in the utility ROM attempt to
enable the high voltage mode if not already enabled, and return an error code if VDD < VDD _HV(MIN).
Note 11:Programming time does not include overhead associated with utility ROM interface.
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Pin Configuration
P0.1/INT1/RX0
P0.2/INT2/TX0
P0.3/INT3/RX1
P0.4/INT4/TX1
P0.5/INT5/TBA0/TBA1
P0.6/INT6/TBB0
P0.7/INT7/TBB1
P2.7/INT23/TDO
P2.6/INT22/TMS
P2.5/INT21/TDI
32
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
31
P0.0/INT0/IRTXM
33
TOP VIEW
P3.4/INT28
34
22
P2.4/INT20/TCK
P3.5/INT29
P3.6/INT30
35
21
P3.3/INT27
36
20
P3.2/INT26
P3.7/INT31
37
19
P3.1/INT25
IRRX
38
18
P3.0/INT24
IRTX
39
17
REGOUT
P1.7/INT15/LED1
40
16
VDCX2
P1.6/INT14/LED0
41
15
FC+
P1.5/INT13
42
14
P1.4/INT12
43
13
VDD
FC-
P1.3/INT11
44
12
GND
MAXQ305
EP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
P1.2/INT10
P1.1/INT9
P1.0/INT8
HFXOUT
HFXIN
RESET
P2.0/INT16/MOSI
P2.1/INT17/MISO
P2.2/INT18/SCLK
P2.3/INT19/SSEL
VDCX3
+
TQFN
Pin Description
PIN
BARE
TQFN
DIE
NAME
FUNCTION
POWER PINS
16
14
VDD
Supply Voltage.
14
12
GND
Ground. Connect directly to the ground plane.
5, 31
EP
GND
Ground–Exposed Pad. The exposed pad is found only on the TQFN packages. It should
be connected directly to the ground plane.
19
17
REGOUT
17
15
FC+
15
13
FC-
Maxim Integrated
Internal Regulator Output. This pin must be connected to ground through a 1.0FF
external ceramic chip capacitor. The capacitor must be placed as close to this pin as
possible. No devices other than the capacitor should be connected to this pin.
2x Charge-Pump Capacitor Pins. Connect a 270nF external capacitor between FC+
and FC-.
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Low-Voltage Microcontroller with Infrared Module
Pin Description (continued)
PIN
BARE
TQFN
DIE
NAME
FUNCTION
18
16
VDCX2
2x Charge-Pump Output. Connect a 4.7FF external capacitor between this pin and
ground. No devices other than the capacitor should be connected to this pin, except for
functional circuitry related to LED0, LED1, IRTX drive and IRRX input.
13
11
VDCX3
3x Charge-Pump Output. Connect a 2nF external capacitor between this pin and
ground. No devices other than the capacitor should be connected to this pin.
Digital, Active-Low, Reset Input/Output. The MAXQ305 remains in reset as long as
this pin is low and begins executing from the Utility ROM at address 8000h when this pin
returns to a high state. This pin includes a pullup current source; if this pin is driven by an
external device, it should be driven by an open-drain source capable of sinking in excess
of 4mA. This pin may be left unconnected if there is no need to place the MAXQ305 in a
reset state using an external signal. This pin is driven low as an output when an internal
reset condition occurs.
8
6
RESET
6
4
HFXOUT
7
5
HFXIN
44
38
IRRX
IR Receive Input. IR receiver pin.
45
39
IRTX
IR Transmit Output. Active-low IR transmit pin. This pin defaults to a high-impedance
input with the weak pullup disabled during all forms of reset. Software must configure this
pin after release from reset to remove the high-impedance input condition.
High-Frequency Crystal Input Pins. Connect an external crystal or resonator between
HFXIN and HFXOUT for use as the high-frequency system clock source. Alternatively,
connect HFXOUT to ground when an external, high-frequency clock source is connected
to the HFXIN pin.
IR FUNCTION PINS
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Pin Description (continued)
PIN
BARE
TQFN
DIE
NAME
FUNCTION
GENERAL-PURPOSE I/O AND SPECIAL FUNCTION PINS
Port 0 General-Purpose Digital I/O Pins. These port pins function as general-purpose
I/O pins with their input and output states controlled by the PD0, PO0, and PI0 registers.
All port pins default to high-impedance mode after a reset. Software must configure
these pins after release from reset to remove the high-impedance condition. All special
functions must be enabled from software before they can be used.
GPIO PORT PIN
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
39
33
P0.0/INT0/IRTXM
P0.0
INT0/IR Modulator Output
38
32
P0.1/INT1/RX0
P0.1
INT1/USART 0 Receive
37
31
P0.2/INT2/TX0
P0.2
INT2/USART 0 Transmit
35
30
P0.3/INT3/RX1
P0.3
INT3/USART 1 Receive
33
29
P0.4/INT4/TX1
P0.4
INT4/USART 1 Transmit
32
28
P0.5/INT5/TBA0/TBA1
P0.5
INT5/Type B Timer 0 Pin A or Type B Timer 1 Pin A
30
27
P0.6/INT6/TBB0
P0.6
INT6/Type B Timer 0 Pin B
29
26
P0.7/INT7/TBB1
P0.7
INT7/Type B Timer 1 Pin B
Port 1 General-Purpose Digital I/O Pins. These port pins function as general-purpose
I/O pins with their input and output states controlled by the PD1, PO1, and PI1 registers.
All port pins default to high-impedance mode after a reset. Software must configure
these pins after release from reset to remove the high-impedance condition. All special
functions must be enabled from software before they can be used (Note that P1.6 and
P1.7 do not support the weak pullup mode).
GPIO PORT PIN
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
1
44
P1.3/INT11
P1.3
INT11
2
1
P1.2/INT10
P1.2
INT10
3
2
P1.1/INT9
P1.1
INT9
INT8
4
3
P1.0/INT8
P1.0
46
40
P1.7/INT15/LED1
P1.7 (No weak pullup mode)
INT15/LED1 Output
47
41
P1.6/INT14/LED0
P1.6 (No weak pullup mode)
INT14/LED0 Output
48
42
P1.5/INT13
P1.5
INT13
49
43
P1.4 / INT12
P1.4
INT12
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Pin Description (continued)
PIN
BARE
TQFN
DIE
NAME
FUNCTION
Port 2 General-Purpose Digital I/O Pins. These port pins function as general-purpose
I/O pins with their input and output states controlled by the PD2, PO2 and PI2 registers.
All port pins default to high-impedance mode after a reset. Software must configure
these pins after release from reset to remove the high-impedance condition. All special
functions must be enabled from software before they can be used.
GPIO PORT PIN
SPECIAL FUNCTION
9
7
P2.0/INT16/MOSI
P2.0
INT16/SPI Master Out Slave In
10
8
P2.1/INT17/MISO
P2.1
INT17/SPI Master In Slave Out
11
9
P2.2/INT18/SCLK
P2.2
INT18/SPI Clock
12
10
P2.3/INT19/SSEL
P2.3
INT19/SPI Slave Select
24
22
P2.4/INT20/TCK
P2.4
INT20/JTAG Test Clock
25
23
P2.5/INT21/TDI
P2.5
INT21/JTAG Test Data In
27
24
P2.6/INT22/TMS
P2.6
INT22/JTAG Test Mode Select
28
25
P2.7/INT23/TDO
P2.7
INT23/JTAG Test Data Out
Port 3 General-Purpose Digital I/O Pins with Interrupt Capability. These port pins
function as general-purpose I/O pins with their input and output states controlled by the
PD3, PO3 and PI3 registers. All port pins default to high-impedance mode after a reset.
Software must configure these pins after release from reset to remove the high-impedance
condition. All external interrupts must be enabled from software before they can be used.
GPIO PORT PIN
EXTERNAL INTERRUPT
20
18
P3.0/INT24
P3.0
INT24
21
19
P3.1/INT25
P3.1
INT25
22
20
P3.2/INT26
P3.2
INT26
P3.3
INT27
23
21
P3.3/INT27
26, 34,
36
—
N.C.
40
34
P3.4/INT28
P3.4
INT28
41
35
P3.5/INT29
P3.5
INT29
42
36
P3.6/INT30
P3.6
INT30
43
37
P3.7/INT31
P3.7
INT31
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No Connection.
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Low-Voltage Microcontroller with Infrared Module
Detailed Description
The MAXQ305 microcontroller provides integrated,
low-cost solutions that simplify the design of IR
communications equipment such as universal remote
controls. Standard features include the highly optimized,
single-cycle, MAXQ 16-bit RISC core, 80KB of program
flash memory, 2KB of data RAM, a soft stack, 16
general-purpose registers, and three data pointers. The
MAXQ core offers the industry’s best MIPS/mA rating,
allowing developers to achieve the same performance
as competing microcontrollers at substantially lower
clock rates. Combining reduced active-mode current
with the MAXQ305 stop-mode current (0.4FA, typical)
results in increased battery life. Application-specific
peripherals include flexible timers for generating IR
carrier frequencies and modulation, a high-current IR
drive pin, two LED drive pins, general-purpose I/O
pins ideal for keypad matrix input, and a power-faildetection circuit to notify the application when the supply
voltage is nearing the minimum operating voltage of the
microcontroller.
At the heart of the MAXQ305 is the MAXQ 16-bit RISC
core. The MAXQ305 operates from DC to 12MHz (with an
internal system clock of 4MHz maximum in Green Mode)
and most instructions execute in a single clock cycle,
enabling nearly 1MIPS/MHz operation. When active
device operation is not required, an ultra-low-power stop
mode can be invoked from software, resulting in quiescent
current consumption of less than 0.4FA (typ) and 2.0FA
(max). The combination of high-performance instructions
and ultra-low stop-mode current increases battery life
over competing microcontrollers. An integrated POR
circuit with brownout support resets the device to a
known condition following a power-up cycle or brownout
condition. Additionally, a power-fail warning flag is
set and a power-fail interrupt can be generated when
the system voltage falls below the power-fail warning
voltage, VPFW. The power-fail warning feature allows the
application to notify the user that the system supply is low
and appropriate action should be taken.
Microprocessor
The MAXQ305 is based on Maxim’s low-power, 16-bit
MAXQ family of RISC cores. The core supports the Harvard
memory architecture with separate 16-bit program and
data address buses. A fixed 16-bit instruction word is
standard, but data can be arranged in 8 or 16 bits. The
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MAXQ core is implemented as a pipelined processor
with performance approaching 1MIPS/MHz. The 16-bit
data path is implemented around register modules, and
each register module contributes specific functions to the
core. The accumulator module consists of sixteen 16-bit
registers and is tightly coupled with the arithmetic logic
unit (ALU). A configurable soft stack supports program
flow.
Execution of instructions is triggered by data transfer
between functional register modules or between
a functional register module and memory. Because
data movement involves only source and destination
modules, circuit-switching activities are limited to active
modules only. For power-conscious applications, this
approach localizes power dissipation and minimizes
switching noise. The modular architecture also provides
a maximum of flexibility and reusability that is important
for a microprocessor used in embedded applications.
The MAXQ instruction set is highly orthogonal. All
arithmetical and logical operations can use any register
in conjunction with the accumulator. Data movement is
supported from any register to any other register. Memory
is accessed through specific data-pointer registers with
automatic increment/decrement support.
Power Conditioning
The MAXQ305 uses a power conditioning block to
provide the various voltage levels and current sources for
the micro core, peripherals and IR diode. To support this,
four additional pins are required to provide external caps
for the charge pump. Figure 1 illustrates the generalized
architecture of the power conditioning block.
To conserve power, the main charge pump is not
enabled at all times. Instead a 1.7V comparator enables
the charge pump only long enough to achieve the 1.7V
needed to drive the IR diode. This voltage level is then
FLASH
PROGRAM
VDD
CHARGE PUMP
DIGITAL CORE
REGULATOR
IR/LED
CURRENT DRIVER
Figure 1. Analog Power Conditioning Block
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used to derive the 1.6V minimum crystal oscillator voltage
and the 1.4V (Q0.2V) core voltage.
data memory must be shared between the soft stack
and general-purpose application data storage. However,
the location and size of the soft stack is determined by
the user, providing maximum flexibility when allocating
resources for a particular application. The stack is used
automatically by the processor when the CALL, RET, and
RETI instructions are executed and when an interrupt
is serviced. An application can also store and retrieve
values explicitly using the stack by means of the PUSH,
POP, and POPI instructions.
To support flash program and erase operations, the
power conditioning block bumps the main charge-pump
voltage output up slightly and muxes the analog LDO
output to the flash supply pins to provide adequate
voltage levels to the flash to support programming. The
IR diode should not be activated when programming the
flash as the current capacity supplied by the main charge
pump well capacitor is used to supply the flash with
sufficient current in this mode. This makes flash program/
erase and IR diode operation mutually exclusive.
The SP pointer indicates the current top of the stack,
which initializes by default to the top of the SRAM data
memory. As values are pushed onto the stack, the SP
pointer decrements, which means that the stack grows
downward towards the bottom (lowest address) of the
data memory. Popping values off the stack causes the
SP pointer value to increase.
Memory
The MAXQ305 incorporates several memory types that
include the following:
• 80KB program flash memory
Utility ROM
• 2KB SRAM data memory
The utility ROM is a 6KB block of internal ROM memory
located in program space beginning at address 8000h.
This ROM includes the following routines:
• 6KB utility ROM
• Soft stack
• In-system programming (bootstrap loader) using
JTAG interface
Memory Protection
The optional memory-protection feature separates code
memory into three areas: system, user loader, and
user application. Code in the system area can be kept
confidential. Code in the user areas can be prevented
from reading and writing system code. The user loader
can also be protected from user application code.
• In-circuit debugging routines using JTAG interface
• Production test routines (internal memory tests, memory loader, etc.) These are used for internal testing
only, and are generally of no use to the end-application developer.
Memory protection is implemented using privilege levels
for code. Each area has an associated privilege level.
RAM/ROM are assigned privilege levels as well. See
Table 1.
• User-callable routines for in-application flash programming, buffer copying and fast table lookup. More
information on these routines can be found in the
MAXQ305 User’s Guide.
Stack Memory
Following any reset, execution begins in the utility ROM
at address 8000h. At this point, unless loader mode or
test mode has been invoked (which requires special
programming via the JTAG interface), the utility ROM
always automatically jumps to location 0000h, which is
The soft stack stores program return addresses (for
subroutine calls and interrupt handling) and other
general-purpose data. This soft stack is located in the
2KB SRAM data memory, which means that the SRAM
Table 1. Memory Areas and Associated Maximum Privilege Levels
AREA
PAGE ADDRESS
System
0 to ULDR-1
High
User Loader
ULDR to UAPP-1
Medium
User Application
UAPP to top
Low
Utility ROM
N/A
High
Other (RAM)
N/A
Low
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the beginning of user application code in program flash
memory.
Some applications require protection against
unauthorized viewing of program code memory. For
these applications, access to in-system programming,
in-application programming or in-circuit debugging
functions is prohibited until a password has been
supplied. Three different password locks are provided,
each of which can be used to protect a different area
of memory (system memory, user loader and user
application). Each password lock is controlled by a
16-word area of flash memory; if the password is set to
all FFFFh values or all 0000h values, the password is
disabled. Otherwise, the password is active and must
be matched by the user of the bootloader or debugger
before access is granted to the corresponding area of
flash program memory. Refer to the MAXQ305 User’s
Guide for more details.
Watchdog Timer
The internal watchdog timer greatly increases system
reliability. The timer resets the device if software execution
is disturbed. The watchdog timer is a free-running counter
designed to be periodically reset by the application
software. If software is operating correctly, the counter
is periodically reset and never reaches its maximum
count. However, if software operation is interrupted,
the timer does not reset, triggering a system reset and
optionally a watchdog timer interrupt. This protects the
system against electrical noise or electrostatic discharge
(ESD) upsets that could cause uncontrolled processor
operation. The internal watchdog timer is an upgrade to
older designs with external watchdog devices, reducing
system cost and simultaneously increasing reliability.
The watchdog timer functions as the source of both the
watchdog timer timeout and the watchdog timer reset. The
timeout period can be programmed in a range of 215 to
224 system clock cycles. An interrupt is generated when
the timeout period expires if the interrupt is enabled. All
watchdog timer resets follow the programmed interrupt
timeouts by 512 system clock cycles. If the watchdog
timer is not restarted for another full interval in this time
period, a system reset occurs when the reset timeout
expires. See Table 2.
IR Carrier Generation and
Modulation Timer
The dedicated IR timer/counter module simplifies
low-speed infrared (IR) communication. The IR timer
implements two pins (IRTX and IRRX) for supporting
IR transmit and receive, respectively. The IRTX pin has
no corresponding port pin designation, so the standard
PD, PO, and PI port control status bits are not present.
However, the IRTX pin output can be manipulated high
or low using the PWCN.IRTXOUT and PWCN.IRTXOE bits
when the IR timer is not enabled (i.e., IREN = 0).
The IR timer is composed of a carrier generator and a
carrier modulator. The carrier generation module uses
the 16-bit IR carrier register (IRCA) to define the high
and low time of the carrier through the IR carrier high
byte (IRCAH) and IR carrier low byte (IRCAL). The
carrier modulator uses the IR data bit (IRDATA) and IR
modulator time register (IRMT) to determine whether the
carrier or the idle condition is present on IRTX.
The IR timer is enabled when the IR enable bit (IREN) is
set to 1. The IR Value register (IRV) defines the beginning
value for the carrier modulator. During transmission, the
IRV register is initially loaded with the IRMT value and
begins down counting towards 0000h, whereas in receive
mode it counts upward from the initial IRV register value.
During the receive operation, the IRV register can be
configured to reload with 0000h when capture occurs
on detection of selected edges or can be allowed to
continue free-running throughout the receive operation.
An overflow occurs when the IR timer value rolls over
from 0FFFFh to 0000h. The IR overflow flag (IROV) is set
to 1 and an interrupt is generated if enabled (IRIE = 1).
Table 2. Watchdog Interrupt Timeout
WATCHDOG INTERRUPT TIMEOUT
WATCHDOG RESET AFTER
WATCHDOG INTERRUPT (μs)
Sysclk/215
2.7ms
42.7
Sysclk/218
21.9ms
42.7
10
Sysclk/221
174.7ms
42.7
11
Sysclk/224
1.4s
42.7
WD[1:0]
WATCHDOG CLOCK
00
01
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Carrier Generation Module
During transmission, the IRCA register is latched for each
IRV down-count interval, and is sampled along with the
IRTXPOL and IRDATA bits at the beginning of each new
IRV down-count interval so that duty-cycle variation and
frequency shifting is possible from one interval to the
next, which is illustrated in Figure 2.
The IRCAH byte defines the carrier high time in terms of
the number of IR input clocks, whereas the IRCAL byte
defines the carrier low time.
U IR Input Clock (fIRCLK) = fSYS/2IRDIV[1:0]
U Carrier Frequency (fCARRIER) = fIRCLK/(IRCAH +
IRCAL + 2)
Figure 3 illustrates the basic carrier generation and its
path to the IRTX output pin. The IR transmit polarity bit
(IRTXPOL) defines the starting/idle state and the carrier
polarity of the IRTX pin when the IR timer is enabled.
U Carrier High Time = IRCAH + 1
U Carrier Low Time = IRCAL + 1
U Carrier Duty Cycle = (IRCAH + 1)/(IRCAH + IRCAL + 2)
IRCA
IRCA = 0202h
IRCA = 0002h
IRMT
IRMT = 3
IRMT = 5
IRCA, IRMT, IRDATA SAMPLED AT END OF IRV
DOWN-COUNT INTERVAL
3
2
1
0
5
4
3
2
1
0
CARRIER OUTPUT
(IRV)
IRDATA
0
1
0
IR INTERRUPT
IRTX
IRTXPOL = 1
IRTX
IRTXPOL = 0
Figure 2. IR Transmit Frequency Shifting Example (IRCFME=0)
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IR Transmission
with the IRDATA and IRTXPOL bits, are sampled at the
beginning of the transmit process and every time the IR
timer value reloads its value. When the IRV reaches 0000h
value, on the next carrier clock, it does the following:
During IR transmission (IRMODE = 1), the carrier
generator creates the appropriate carrier waveform,
while the carrier modulator performs the modulation. The
carrier modulation can be performed as a function of
carrier cycles or IRCLK cycles dependent on the setting
of the IRCFME bit. When IRCFME = 0, the IRV down
counter is clocked by the carrier frequency and thus the
modulation is a function of carrier cycles. When IRCFME
= 1, the IRV down counter is clocked by IRCLK, allowing
carrier modulation timing with IRCLK resolution.
1) Reloads IRV with IRMT.
2) Samples IRCA, IRDATA, and IRTXPOL.
3) Generates IRTX accordingly.
4) Sets IRIF to 1.
5) Generates an interrupt to the CPU if enabled (IRIE = 1).
To terminate the current transmission, the user can
switch to receive mode (IRMODE = 0) or clear IREN to 0.
The IRTXPOL bit defines the starting/idle state as well as
the carrier polarity for the IRTX pin. If IRTXPOL = 1, the
IRTX pin is set to a logic-high when the IR timer module is
enabled. If IRTXPOL = 0, the IRTX pin is set to a logic-low
when the IR timer is enabled.
Carrier Modulation Time = IRMT + 1 carrier cycles
IR Transmit—Independent External Carrier
and Modulator Outputs
A separate register bit, IR data (IRDATA), is used to
determine whether the carrier generator output is output
to the IRTX pin for the next IRMT carrier cycles. When
IRDATA = 1, the carrier waveform (or inversion of this
waveform if IRTXPOL = 1) is output on the IRTX pin
during the next IRMT cycles. When IRDATA = 0, the idle
condition, as defined by IRTXPOL, is output on the IRTX
pin during the next IRMT cycles.
The normal transmit mode modulates the carrier based
upon the IRDATA bit. However, the user has the option
to input the modulator (envelope) on an external pin if
desired. If the IRENV[1:0] bits are configured to 01b or
10b, the modulator/envelope is output to the IRTXM pin.
The IRDATA bit is output directly to the IRTXM pin (if
IRTXPOL = 0) on each IRV down-count interval boundary
just as if it were being used to internally modulate
the carrier frequency. If IRTXPOL = 1, the inverse of
the IRDATA bit is output to the IRTXM pin on the IRV
interval down-count boundaries. See Figure 4. When
the envelope mode is enabled, it is possible to output
either the modulated (IRENV[1:0] = 01b) or unmodulated
(INENV[1:0] = 10b) carrier to the IRTX pin.
The IR timer acts as a down counter in transmit mode. An
IR transmission starts when the IREN bit is set to 1 when
IRMODE = 1; when the IRMODE bit is set to 1 when IREN
= 1; or when IREN and IRMODE are both set to 1 in the
same instruction. The IRMT and IRCA registers, along
IRTXPOL
0
CARRIER GENERATION
IRCLK
IRTX PIN
1
CARRIER
IRCAH + 1
IRCAL + 1
IRCFME
0
1
IRDATA
IRMT
SAMPLE
IRDATA ON
IRV = 0000h
IR INTERRUPT
CARRIER MODULATION
Figure 3. IR Transmit Carrier Generation and Carrier Modulator Control
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CARRIER GENERATION
CARRIER MODULATION
IRCLK
IRCAH + 1
IRCAL + 1
0
IR TIMER OVERFLOW
1
INTERRUPT TO CPU
IRCFME
0000h
IRV
IR INTERRUPT
COPY IRV TO IRMT
ON EDGE DETECT
IRXRL
RESET IRV TO 0000h
IRRX PIN
EDGE DETECT
IRDATA
Figure 4. IR Capture
IRTXM
IRTXPOL = 1
IRTXM
IRTXPOL = 0
IRDATA
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
IR INTERRUPT
IRV INTERVAL
IRMT
IRMT
IRMT
IRMT
Figure 5. External IRTXM (Modulator) Output
IR Receive
When configured in receive mode (IRMODE = 0), the IR
hardware supports the IRRX capture function (Figure 5).
The IRRXSEL[1:0] bits define which edge(s) of the IRRX
pin should trigger the IR timer capture function.
The IR module starts operating in the receive mode when
IRMODE = 0 and IREN = 1. Once started, the IR timer
(IRV) starts up counting from 0000h when a qualified
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capture event as defined by IRRXSEL happens. The IRV
register is, by default, counting carrier cycles as defined
by the IRCA register. However, the IR carrier frequency
detect (IRCFME) bit can be set to 1 to allow clocking
of the IRV register directly with the IRCLK for finer
resolution. When IRCFME = 0, the IRCA defined carrier is
counted by IRV (Figure 6). When IRCFME = 1, the IRCLK
clocks the IRV register.
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IRMT = 3
CARRIER OUTPUT
(IRV)
3
2
1
0
3
2
1
0
IRDATA
0
1
0
IR INTERRUPT
IRTX
IRTXPOL = 1
IRTX
IRTXPOL = 0
Figure 6. IR Transmission Waveform (IRCFME = 0)
On the next qualified event, the IR module does the
following:
1) Captures the IRRX pin state and transfers its value to
IRDATA. If a falling edge occurs, IRDATA = 0. If a rising edge occurs, IRDATA = 1.
2) Transfers its current IRV value to the IRMT.
3) Resets IRV content to 0000h (if IRXRL = 1).
4) Continues counting again until the next qualified event.
If the IR timer value rolls over from 0FFFFh to 0000h
before a qualified event happens, the IR timer overflow
(IROV) flag is set to 1 and an interrupt is generated, if
enabled. The IR module continues to operate in receive
mode until it is stopped by switching into transmit mode
(IRMODE = 1) or clearing IREN = 0.
Carrier Burst-Count Mode
A special mode reduces the CPU processing burden
when performing IR learning functions. Typically, when
operating in an IR learning capacity, some number of
carrier cycles are examined for frequency determination.
Once the frequency has been determined, the IR receive
function can be reduced to counting the number of
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carrier pulses in the burst and the duration of the
combined mark-space time within the burst. To simplify
this process, the receive burst-count mode (as enabled
by the RXBCNT bit) can be used. When RXBCNT =
0, the standard IR receive capture functionality is in
place. When RXBCNT = 1, the IRV capture operation
is disabled and the interrupt flag associated with the
capture no longer denotes a capture. In the carrier burstcount mode, the IRMT register only counts qualified
edges. The IRIF interrupt flag (normally used to signal
a capture when RXBCNT = 0) now becomes set if two
IRCA cycles elapse without getting a qualified edge. The
IRIF interrupt flag thus denotes absence of the carrier
and the beginning of a space in the receive signal.
When the RXBCNT bit is changed from 0 to 1, the IRMT
register is set to 0001h. The IRCFME bit is still used to
define whether the IRV register is counting system IRCLK
clocks or IRCA-defined carrier cycles. The IRXRL bit
defines whether the IRV register is reloaded with 0000h
on detection of a qualified edge (per the IRXSEL[1:0]
bits). Figure 7 and the descriptive sequence embedded
in the figure illustrate the expected usage of the receive
burst-count mode.
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CARRIER FREQUENCY
CALCULATION
IRMT = PULSE COUNTING
IRV = CARRIER CYCLE COUNTING
IRMT = PULSE COUNTING
IRRX
IRV
IRMT
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
5
1 TO 4
9
CAPTURE INTERRUPT (IRIF = 1).
IRV ≥ IRMT.
IRV = 0 (IF IRXRL = 1).
5
SOFTWARE SETS IRCA = CARRIER FREQUENCY.
SOFTWARE SETS RXBCNT = 1 (WHICH CLEARS IRMT = 0001 IN HARDWARE).
SOFTWARE CLEARS IRCFME = 0 SO THAT IRV COUNTS CARRIER CYCLES. IRV IS RESET TO 0 ON QUALIFIED EDGE DETECTION IF IRXRL = 1.
SOFTWARE ADDS TO IRMT THE NUMBER OF PULSES USED FOR CARRIER MEASUREMENT.
IRCA x 2x COUNTER FOR SPACE CAN BEGIN IMMEDIATELY (QUALIFIED EDGE RESETS).
6
QUALIFIED EDGE DETECTED: IRMT++
IRV RESET TO 0 IF IRXRL = 1.
7
IRCA x 2 PERIOD ELAPSES: IRIF = 1; CARRIER ABSENCE = SPACE.
BURST MARK = IRMT PULSES.
SOFTWARE CLEARS RXBCNT = 0 SO THAT WE CAPTURE ON THE NEXT QUALIFIED EDGE.
8
9
QUALIFIED EDGE DETECTED: IRIF = 1, CAPTURE IRV IRMT AS THE BURST SPACE (PLUS UP TO ONE CARRIER CYCLE).
SOFTWARE SET RXBCNT = 1 AS IN (5).
CONTINUE (5) TO (8) UNTIL LEARNING SPACE EXCEEDS SOME DURATION. IRV ROLLOVERS CAN BE USED.
Figure 7. Receive Burst-Count Example
16-Bit Timers/Counters
The MAXQ305 provides two timers/counters that support
the following functions:
• 16-bit timer/counter
• Set/reset/toggle output state on comparator match
• Prescaler with 2n divider (for n = 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)
USARTS
• Counter function of external pulse
The MAXQ305 provides two Universal Synchronous/
Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) peripherals
that include the following features:
• 16-bit timer with capture
• 2-wire interface
• 16-bit timer with compare
• Full-duplex operation for asynchronous data transfers
• Input/output enhancements for pulse-width modulation
• Half-duplex operation for synchronous data transfers
• 16-bit up/down autoreload
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General-Purpose I/O
• Programmable interrupt when transmit or receive data
operation completes
• Independent programmable baud-rate generator
The port pins have the following features:
• Optional 9th bit parity support
• CMOS output drivers
• Start/stop bit support
• Schmitt trigger inputs
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Optional weak pullups to VDD when operating in input
mode (with the exception of P1.6 and P1.7)
The integrated SPI provides an independent serial
communication
channel
that
communicates
synchronously with peripheral devices in a multiple
master or multiple slave system. The interface allows
access to a 4-wire, full-duplex serial bus, and can be
operated in either master mode or slave mode. Collision
detection is provided when two or more masters attempt
a data transfer at the same time.
While the microcontroller is in a reset state, all port pins
become high impedance with weak pullups disabled,
unless otherwise noted. From a software perspective,
each port appears as a group of peripheral registers
with unique addresses. Special function pins can also
be used as general-purpose I/O pins when the special
functions are disabled. For a detailed description of
the special functions available for each pin, refer to the
MAXQ305 User’s Guide.
The maximum SPI master transfer rate is Sysclk/2. When
operating as an SPI slave, the MAXQ305 can support up
to a Sysclk/4 SPI transfer rate. Data is transferred as an
8-bit or 16-bit value, MSB first. In addition, the SPI module
supports configuration of active SSEL state (active-low or
active-high) through the slave active select.
VDD
HFXIN
CLOCK CIRCUIT
STOP
RF
On-Chip Oscillator
An external quartz crystal or a ceramic resonator can
be connected between HFXIN and HFXOUT on the
MAXQ305, as illustrated in Figure 8. Noise at HFXIN and
HFXOUT can adversely affect on-chip clock timing. It is
good design practice to place the crystal and capacitors
near the oscillator circuitry and connect HFXIN and
HFXOUT to ground with a direct short trace. The typical
values of external capacitors vary with the type of crystal
to be used and should be initially selected based on
the load capacitance as suggested by the crystal
manufacturer.
ROM Loader
HFXOUT
C1
C2
RF = 1MI Q50%
C1 = C2 = 12pF
The ROM loader denies access to the system, user
loader, or user-application memories unless an areaspecific password is provided. The ROM loader is not
available in ROM-only versions.
Figure 8. On-Chip Oscillator
Table 3. USART Mode Details
MODE
TYPE
START BITS
DATA BITS
STOP BITS
Mode 0
Synchronous
N/A
8
N/A
Mode 1
Asynchronous
1
8
1
Mode 2
Asynchronous
1
8+1
1
Mode 3
Asynchronous
1
8+1
1
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Loading Flash Memory
An internal bootstrap loader allows reloading over a
simple JTAG interface. As a result, software can be
upgraded in-system, eliminating the need for a costly
hardware retrofit when updates are required. Remote
software uploads are possible that enable physically
inaccessible applications to be frequently updated. The
interface hardware can be a JTAG connection to another
microcontroller, or a connection to a PC serial port using
a serial-to-JTAG converter such as the MAXQJTAG-001,
available from Maxim. If in-system programmability is not
required, a commercial gang programmer can be used
for mass programming. Activating the JTAG interface
and loading the test access port (TAP) with the system
programming instruction invokes the bootstrap loader.
Setting the SPE bit to one during reset through the JTAG
interface executes the bootstrap-loader mode program
that resides in the utility ROM. When programming is
complete, the bootstrap loader can clear the SPE bit and
reset the device, allowing the device to bypass the utility
ROM and begin execution of the application software.
In addition, the ROM loader also enforces the memoryprotection policies. Passwords that are 16 words are
required to access the ROM loader interface.
Do not drive the LED or IRTX outputs while programming
flash memory.
MAXQ305
DEBUG
SERVICE
ROUTINES
(UTILITY ROM)
CPU
DEBUG
ENGINE
TMS
TCK
TDI
TDO
TAP
CONTROLLER
CONTROL
BREAKPOINT
ADDRESS
DATA
Loading memory is not possible for ROM-only versions
of the device.
In-Circuit Debug and JTAG
Interface
Embedded debug hardware and software are developed
and integrated to provide full in-circuit debugging
capability in a user-application environment. These
hardware and software features include the following:
U Debug engine
U Set of registers providing the ability to set breakpoints
on register, code, or data using debug service routines stored in ROM
Collectively, these hardware and software features
support two modes of in-circuit debug functionality:
U Background mode:
CPU is executing the normal user program
Allows the host to configure and set up the in-circuit
debugger
U Debug mode:
Debugger takes over the control of the CPU
Read/write accesses to internal registers and memory
Single-step of the CPU for trace operation
The interface to the debug engine is the TAP controller, as
shown in Figure 9. The interface allows for communication
with a bus master that can either be automatic test
equipment or a component that interfaces to a higher
level test bus as part of a complete system. The
communication operates across a 4-wire serial interface
from a dedicated TAP that is compatible with the JTAG
IEEE Standard 1149. The TAP provides an independent
serial channel to communicate synchronously with the
host system.
To prevent unauthorized access of the protected memory
regions through the JTAG interface, the debug engine
prevents modification of the privilege registers and
disallows all access to system memory, unless memory
protection is disabled. In addition, all services (such as
register display or modification) are denied when code is
executing inside the system area. The debugger is not
available for ROM-only versions of the device.
Figure 9. In-Circuit Debugger
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Operating Modes
The microcontroller has five power operating modes:
U High performance
U High voltage
UGreen
UIdle
UStop
The device is operating in high-performance mode
when VDD > VDD_PFM, the internal voltage regulator
is enabled (HVREN = 1), the high-performance bit is
set (PFMSEL = 1), and fHXFIN = 12MHz. In this mode
fSYSCLK = 12MHz. The high-voltage regulator generates
the voltages needed for flash memory programming,
which is allowed in this mode.
The device is operating in high-voltage mode when
VDD > VDD_HV, HVREN = 1, PFMSEL = 0. In this mode
fSYSCLK = fHFXIN/3. The high -oltage regulator generates
the voltages needed for flash memory programming,
which is allowed in this mode.
Green mode is the lowest power mode that allows code
execution. In this mode HVREN = PFMSEL = 0. In this
mode fSYSCLK = fHFXIN/3. Flash programming is not
allowed in this mode.
Setting the IDLE bit in the CKCN register to 1 invokes
the idle mode. Once in idle mode, all resources are
preserved and all clocks remain active with the enabled
peripherals, and power monitor continues to work, so the
processor can exit the idle state using any of the interrupt
sources that are enabled. The IDLE bit is cleared
automatically once the idle state is exited; allowing the
processor to execute the instruction that immediately
follows the instruction that set the IDLE bit.
The lowest power mode of operation for the MAXQ305
is stop mode. The user software can enter stop mode
any time the microcontroller is in a state where code
does not need to be executed. In this mode, CPU state
and memories are preserved, but the CPU is not actively
running. Wake-up sources include external I/O interrupts,
the power-fail warning interrupt, or a power-fail reset.
The nanopower ring oscillator is an internal ultra-low-
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power (400nA) 8kHz ring oscillator that can be used to
drive a wake-up timer that exits stop mode. The wake-up
timer is programmable by software in steps of 125µs up
to approximately 8s.
The power-fail monitor is always on during normal
operation. However, it can be selectively disabled during
stop mode to minimize power consumption. This feature
is enabled using the power-fail monitor disable (PFD) bit
in the PWCN register. The reset default state for the PFD
bit is 1, which disables the power-fail monitor function
during stop mode. If power-fail monitoring is disabled
(PFD = 1) during stop mode, the circuitry responsible
for generating a power-fail warning or reset is shut down
and neither condition is detected. Thus, the VDD < VRST
condition does not invoke a reset state.
Power-Fail Detection
Figure 10, Figure 11, Figure 12, and Figure 13 show the
power-fail detection and response during normal and
stop mode operation. If a reset is caused by a power-fail,
the power-fail monitor can be set to one of the following
intervals:
U Always on—continuous monitoring
U211 nanopower ring oscillator clocks (~256ms)
U212 nanopower ring oscillator clocks (~512ms)
U213 nanopower ring oscillator clocks (~1.024s)
In the case where the power-fail circuitry is periodically
turned on, the power-fail detection is turned on for two
nanopower ring oscillator cycles. If VDD > VRST during
detection, VDD is monitored for an additional nanopower
ring oscillator period. If VDD remains above VRST for the
third nanopower ring period, the CPU exits the reset state
and resumes normal operation from utility ROM at 8000h
after satisfying the crystal warm-up period.
If a reset is generated by any other event, such as the
RESET pin being driven low externally or the watchdog
timer, then the power-fail, internal regulator, and crystal
remain on during the CPU reset. In these cases, the CPU
exits the reset state in less than 20 external clock cycles
after the reset source is removed.
RESET state in less than 20 crystal cycles after the reset
source is removed.
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E
VDD
VPFW
F
VRST
t > tPFW
t < tPFW
E
E
G
B
H
VPOR
I
A
VDCX3
5*
VVDCX3_OK
C
VDCX2
5*
VVDCX2_OK
5*
REGOUT
VREGOUT_OKH
VREGOUT_OKL
NANO-RING
D
INT. RESET
*NUMBER OF NANO-RING CLOCKS TO TIMEOUT (POWER-FAIL DETECT).
Figure 10. Power-Fail Detection During Normal Operation
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Table 4. Power-Fail Detection States During Normal Operation
STATE
POWER-FAIL
DETECTOR
REGOUT
LDO
BACKUP
REGULATOR
CRYSTAL
OSCILLATOR
SRAM DATA
RETENTION
A
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
—
VDD < VPOR
B
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
—
VPOR < VDD < VRST nano-ring clock
enabled
X3 charge pump enabled
C
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
—
VDCX3 < VDCX3_OK
Supply Voltage Monitor enabled
D
ON
ON
ON
ON
—
X2 charge pump enabled
LDO enabled
Crystal oscillator enabled
NOTES
E
ON
ON
OFF
ON
—
VDCX2 > VDCX2_OK
VREGOUT > VREGOUT_OK_L
Backup regulator disabled
CPU assume normal operation
F
ON
ON
OFF
ON
—
Power drop too short.
Power-fail not detected
G
ON
ON
OFF
ON
—
VRST < VDD < VPFW
PFI is set when VRST < VDD < VPFW and
maintains this state for at least tPFW,
at which time a power-fail interrupt is
generated (if enabled). CPU continues
normal operation.
H
ON
(periodically)
OFF
ON
OFF
YES
VPOR < VDD < VRST
Power-fail detected CPU goes into reset
Power-fail monitor turned on periodically
I
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
YES
VDD < VPOR
Device held in reset, no operation allowed
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VDD
VPFW
VRST
VPOR
VDCX3
5*
VVDCX3_OK
D
VDCX2
5*
VVDCX2_OK
3*
5*
REGOUT
VREGOUT_OKH
VREGOUT_OKL
A
A
VBACKUP
NANO-RING
E
STOP
B
C
H
F
HVREN
G
HVRMD
*NUMBER OF NANO-RING CLOCKS TO TIMEOUT.
Figure 11. Stop Mode and High Voltage Mode Transition
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Table 5. Stop Mode and High Voltage Mode Transition
STATE
POWER-FAIL
DETECTOR
A
ON
REGOUT
LDO
ON
BACKUP
REGULATOR
OFF
CRYSTAL
OSCILLATOR
ON
SRAM DATA
RETENTION
—
NOTES
VDCX2 > VDCX2_OK
VREGOUT_OK_L < VREGOUT < VREGOUT_
OK_H
CPU operates normally
Flash writes not allowed
B
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
YES
Stop mode requested
CPU stopped
X3 charge pump, X2 charge pump, LDO,
Power-fail detector and crystal oscillator
disabled
Backup regulator enabled
C
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
YES
Stop mode exit requested
nano-ring clock enabled
X3 charge pump enabled
D
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
YES
VDCX3 > VDCX3_OK
Supply Voltage Monitor enabled
E
ON
ON
ON
ON
YES
X2 charge pump enabled
LDO enabled
Crystal oscillator enabled
F
ON
ON
OFF
ON
—
High voltage mode requested
LDO output increased
Nano-ring enabled
G
ON
ON
OFF
ON
—
High voltage mode accepted
Flash writes allowed
H
ON
ON
OFF
ON
—
Low voltage mode requested
Flash writes not allowed
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VDD
t < tPFW
A
t ≥ tPFW
t ≥ tPFW
VPFW
D
VRST
B
C
E
VPOR
F
STOP
INTERNAL RESET
(ACTIVE HIGH)
Figure 12. Stop Mode Power-Fail Detection States with Power-Fail Monitor Enabled
Table 6. Stop Mode Power-Fail Detection States with Power-Fail Monitor Enabled
STATE
POWER-FAIL
INTERNAL
REGULATOR
CRYSTAL
OSCILLATOR
SRAM
RETENTION
A
On
Off
Off
Yes
Application enters stop mode.
VDD > VRST.
CPU in stop mode.
B
On
Off
Off
Yes
Power drop too short.
Power-fail not detected.
COMMENTS
C
On
On
On
Yes
VRST < VDD < VPFW.
Power-fail warning detected.
Turn on regulator and crystal.
Crystal warmup time, tXTAL_RDY.
Exit stop mode.
D
On
Off
Off
Yes
Application enters stop mode.
VDD > VRST.
CPU in stop mode.
E
On
(Periodically)
Off
Off
Yes
VPOR < VDD < VRST.
Power-fail detected.
CPU goes into reset.
Power-fail monitor turns on periodically.
F
Off
Off
Off
—
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Device held in reset. No operation allowed.
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VDD
A
D
VPFW
B
VRST
C
E
VPOR
F
STOP
INTERNAL RESET
(ACTIVE HIGH)
INTERRUPT
Figure 13. Stop Mode Power-Fail Detection States with Power-Fail Monitor Disabled
Table 7. Stop Mode Power-Fail Detection States with Power-Fail Monitor Disabled
STATE
POWER-FAIL
INTERNAL
REGULATOR
CRYSTAL
OSCILLATOR
SRAM
RETENTION
A
Off
Off
Off
Yes
Application enters stop mode.
VDD > VRST.
CPU in stop mode.
B
Off
Off
Off
Yes
VDD < VPFW.
Power-fail not detected because power-fail
monitor is disabled.
Yes
VRST < VDD < VPFW.
An interrupt occurs that causes the CPU to
exit stop mode.
Power-fail monitor is turned on, detects a
power-fail warning, and sets the power-fail
interrupt flag.
Turn on regulator and crystal.
Crystal warmup time, tXTAL_RDY.
On stop mode exit, CPU vectors to the
higher priority of power-fail and the
interrupt that causes stop mode exit.
C
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On
On
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Table 7. Stop Mode Power-Fail Detection States with Power-Fail Monitor Disabled (continued)
STATE
POWER-FAIL
INTERNAL
REGULATOR
CRYSTAL
OSCILLATOR
SRAM
RETENTION
D
Off
Off
Off
Yes
Application enters stop mode.
VDD > VRST.
CPU in stop mode.
COMMENTS
E
On
(Periodically)
Off
Off
Yes
VPOR < VDD < VRST.
An interrupt occurs that causes the CPU to
exit stop mode.
Power-fail monitor is turned on, detects a
power-fail, and puts CPU in reset.
Power-fail monitor is turned on periodically.
F
Off
Off
Off
—
VDD < VPOR.
Device held in reset. No operation allowed.
Applications Information
The low-power, high-performance RISC architecture of
this device makes it an excellent fit for many portable or
battery-powered applications. It is ideally suited for applications such as universal remote controls that require the
cost-effective integration of IR transmit/receive capability.
purpose I/O pins. Negative voltage spikes on power pins
are especially problematic as they directly couple to the
internal power buses. Devices such as keypads can conduct electrostatic discharges directly into the microcontroller and seriously damage the device. System designers must protect components against these transients
that can corrupt system memory.
Grounds and Bypassing
Additional Documentation
Careful PCB layout significantly minimizes system-level
digital noise that could interact with the microcontroller
or peripheral components. The use of multilayer boards
is essential to allow the use of dedicated power planes.
The area under any digital components should be a
continuous ground plane if possible. Keep bypass
capacitor leads short for best noise rejection and place
the capacitors as close to the leads of the devices as
possible.
CMOS design guidelines for any semiconductor require
that no pin be taken above VDD or below GND. Violation
of this guideline can result in a hard failure (damage to
the silicon inside the device) or a soft failure (unintentional
modification of memory contents). Voltage spikes above
or below the device’s absolute maximum ratings can
potentially cause a devastating IC latchup.
Microcontrollers commonly experience negative voltage spikes through either their power pins or general-
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Designers must have the following documents to fully use
all the features of this device. This data sheet contains
pin descriptions, feature overviews, and electrical
specifications. Errata sheets contain deviations from
published specifications. User guides contain detailed
descriptions of device features and peripherals from
a programming perspective. The following documents
can be downloaded from www.maximintegrated.com/
microcontrollers:
• This MAXQ305 data sheet, which contains electrical/
timing specifications, package information, and pin
descriptions.
• The MAXQ305 revision-specific errata
(www.maximintegrated.com/errata)
sheet
• The MAXQ305 User’s Guide, which contains detailed
information and programming guidelines for core features and peripherals.
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Development and Technical
Support
• Serial-to-JTAG and USB-to-JTAG interface boards for
programming and debugging (for microcontrollers
with rewriteable memory)
Maxim and third-party suppliers provide a variety of
highly versatile, affordably priced development tools,
including the following:
A partial list of development tool vendors can be found at
www.maximintegrated.com/MAXQ_tools.
Technical support is available at https://support.
maximintegrated.com/micro.
• Compilers
• Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
Ordering Information/Selector Guide
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
OPERATING
VOLTAGE (V)
PROGRAM
MEMORY (KB)
DATA
MEMORY (KB)
GPIO
MAXQ305J-0000+
0NC to +70NC
44 TQFN-EP*
0.9 to 3.6
80 flash
2
32
MAXQ305X-0000+**
0NC to +70NC
Bare die
0.9 to 3.6
80 flash
2
32
PART
Note: Contact factory for information about masked ROM devices.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
**Contact factory for availability.
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a
“+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the
drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE TYPE
PACKAGE CODE
OUTLINE NO.
LAND PATTERN NO.
44 TQFN-EP
T4477+2
21-0144
90-0127
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
10/12
DESCRIPTION
Initial release
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