MICREL MIC2755_05

MIC2755
Micrel, Inc.
MIC2755
Battery System Supervisor
Features
General Description
• Optimized for PDAs, pagers and
other hand-held devices.
• Detects multiple battery states:
- battery OK
- low battery
- dead battery
• Adjustable voltage thresholds
• High accuracy ±2% voltage thresholds
• Reset generation at power-on (700ms min.)
• Debounced manual reset function
• Internal logic prevents chatter if battery voltage
fluctuates
• Extremely low 2µA typical supply current
• I/Os can be pulled above VDD (7V absolute maximum)
• Immune to brief power supply transients
• Low cost
• 8-pin MSOP
The MIC2755 is composed of multiple comparators, a reset
pulse generator, and logic. It is designed for monitoring the
battery supply of portable digital systems, including PDAs
and pagers.
The MIC2755 detects three different battery states: battery
OK, low battery, and dead battery. The reset (/RST) output is
asserted for at least 700ms when a fresh battery is inserted.
The nonmaskable interrupt output (/NMI) is asserted when
the battery voltage is below the NTH threshold, indicating that
high-power system operations should not occur. If and when
battery voltage falls below the power-off threshold (PTH),
the reset output is asserted and latched, inhibiting system
operation until the battery is replaced or recharged.
All three voltage thresholds are set using external resistors.
A manual reset function can be implemented by connecting
a switch directly to the power on reset/manual reset [RTH(/
MR)] input. Internal circuitry detects switch activation and
generates a minimum 175ms debounced reset signal. The
MIC2755’s power supply input is separate from the detector
inputs to allow it to be powered from a down-stream voltage,
such as the output of a boost converter.
Inputs and outputs can be pulled above VDD (up to 7V
absolute maximum) without adverse effects or excessive
current draw.
Supply current is typically a low 2µA. Hysteresis is included
on all voltage detectors to prevent chattering due to noise.
The MIC2755 is available in the tiny 8-pin micro-small-outline
package.
Typical Application
Boost or Buck
Converter
VBAT
VBAT(OK) = 3.6V
VBAT(low) = 3.1V
VBAT(dead) = 2.9V 656k
344k
IN
576k
26.7k
SW
RESET
100k
EN
µController or
µProcessor
SUPPLY
OUT
100k 100k
MIC2755
VDD
/POF
PTH
NTH
/NMI
/RST
/NMI
/RST
RTH(/MR) GND
400k
GND
Supervised Boost Converter and Microcontroller or Microprocessor
Micrel, Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
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Pin Configuration
Part Number
Standard
Pb-Free
MIC2755BMM
MIC2755YMM
Junction Temp. Range
Package
–40ºC to +185ºC
8-Pin MSOP
Pin Configuration
RTH(/MR) 1
8 VDD
NTH 2
7 /RST
PTH 3
6 /NMI
GND 4
5 /POF
8-Pin MSOP (MM)
Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
Pin Function
1
RTH(/MR)
Power-On Reset Threshold (Analog Input): Comparator input assigned to
battery-OK condition detection. When the level on this pin first exceeds
VREF, the reset generator cycles. The /RST output is held low for a minimum
of 700ms and the /POF threshold output is deasserted.
2
NTH
3
PTH
Nonmaskable Interrupt Threshold (Analog Input): Voltage monitor input assigned to “low battery” condition detection. When the level on this pin falls
below VREF, the /NMI output is asserted.
MIC2755
Power-Off Threshold (Analog Input): Voltage monitor input assigned to
“dead battery” condition detection. When the level on this pin falls below
VREF, the /RST and /POF outputs are asserted. The condition is latched until
a reset cycle occurs (VRTH > VREF).
4
GND
5
/POF
Power-off (Output): Active-low, open-drain output. Asserted and latched
when VPTH < VREF, which is a “dead battery” condition. The system is held in
reset until the battery is replaced and a power-on reset cycle occurs.
6
/NMI
Nonmaskable Interrupt (Output): Active-low, open-drain output. Asserted
when VNTH < VREF, which is a “low battery” condition. This indicates highpower system operation should not be allowed.
7
/RST
Reset (Output): Active-low, open-drain output. Asserted for a minimum of
700ms at power-on or anytime VPTH drops below VREF. Also asserted for
175ms minimum when RTH (/MR) is externally pulled low (manual reset).
8
VDD
(Analog Input): Power supply input.
Ground: Power and signal return for all IC functions.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
Operating Ratings (Note 2)
Supply Voltage (VDD).......................................–0.3V to +7V
Input Voltage (VRTH), (VNTH), (VPTH)...............–0.3V to +7V
Output Voltage (V/RST), (V/NMI), (V/POF) ..........–0.3V to +7V
/RST Output Current (I/RST)........................................ 20mA
Storage Temperature (TS) ........................ –65°C to +150°C
ESD Rating, Note 3 ...................................................... 2kV
Supply Voltage (VDD)................................... +1.5V to +5.5V
Input Voltage (VRTH), (VNTH), (VPTH)...............–0.3V to +6V
Output Voltage (V/RST), (V/NMI), (V/POF) ..........–0.3V to +6V
Ambient Temperature Range (TA) .............. –40°C to +85°C
Package Thermal Resistance
1-layer PCB (θJA)........................................................... 206°C/W
4-layer PCB (θJA)........................................................... 113°C/W
Electrical Characteristics
VDD = 3.3V; TA = 25°C, bold values indicate –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C; unless noted
Symbol
Parameter
Condition
IDD
Operating Supply Current
outputs open, VRTH, VNTH, VPTH > 1.24V
IRTH(/MR),
INTH, IPTH,
I/RST, I/NMI,
I/POF
Leakage Current
VREF2
Min
outputs open, VRTH, VNTH, VPTH < 1.24V
Typ
Max
Units
2.0
4.0
µA
1.7
5
µA
10
pA
nA
VREF1
Threshold Voltage
for RTH(/MR) and PTH inputs
1.215
1.240
1.265
V
Threshold Voltage
for NTH inputs
1.215
1.240
1.265
V
VHYST
Hysteresis Voltage on NTH
Comparator
20
mV
Reset Output (/RST)
t/RST
Reset Pulse Width
V/RST
/RST Output Voltage Low, Note 4
t/MR
Manual Reset Pulse Width
Reset Input [RTH(/MR)]
V/MRTV
Debounce Time
tPROP
Propogation Delay
1200
ms
175
300
ms
0.3
V
0.4
V
345
mV
38
ms
/RST asserted, ISINK = 1.6mA, VDD ≥ 1.6V
/RST asserted, ISINK = 100µA, VDD ≥ 1.2V
275
Manual Reset Trip Voltage
tDBNC
700
V/MRTV(min) < VRTH < V/MRTV(max), Note 5
310
22
from (V/MR < VRTH(/MR)(min) – 100mV)
to RST Asserted
9
µs
9
µs
Nonmaskable Interrupt Output (/NMI)
tPROP
Propagation Delay
(VREF(max) + 100mV) < VNTH < (VREF(min)
– 100mV)
V/NMI
/NMI Output Voltage Low
/NMI asserted, ISINK = 1.6mA, VDD ≥ 1.6V
Power-Off Output (/POF)
tPROP
Propagation Delay
V/POF
/POF Output Voltage Low
/NMI asserted, ISINK = 100µA, VDD ≥ 1.2V
(VREF(max) + 100mV) < VPTH < (VREF(min)
– 100mV)
/POF asserted, ISINK = 1.6mA, VDD ≥ 1.6V
/POF 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, 100pF in series with 1.5k .
Note 4.
VDD operating range is 1.5V to 5.5V. Output is guaranteed to be held low down to VDD = 1.2V.
t
t
tDBNC = /RST = /MR
32
8 . These relationships are guaranteed by design.
Note 5.
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0.3
V
0.4
V
9
µs
0.3
V
0.4
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Timing Diagram
Propagation delays not shown for clarity.
The MIC2755 ignores very brief transients. See “Application
Information” for details.
Block Diagram
VDD
NTH
/NMI
20mV
Hysteresis
1.24V
Ref2
/RST
Logic-State
Machine
PTH
RTH(/MR)
/POF
310mV
Oscillator
1.24V
Ref1
GND
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Functional Description
Power-Off Output
This output and the /RST output are asserted and latched
when VPTH < VREF, indicating a “dead battery.” The system
is held in reset until the battery is replaced or recharged
and a power-on reset cycle occurs; that is, VRTH > VREF1.
The /POF output may be used to control a linear or switching regulator, shutting down the regulator when the battery
reaches it end-of-life voltage.
/POF is an active-low, open-drain digital output and may
be wire-ORed with other open-drain logic signals. Most applications will require a pull-up resistor on this output. /POF
may be pulled up to any voltage not exceeding V/POF(max)
even if this voltage is higher than VDD (see “Electrical Characteristics”).
Power-On Reset
The RTH(/MR) and PTH inputs work together to provide
predictable battery monitoring with user-programmable hysteresis and without chatter. The /RST output is asserted for a
minimum of 700ms at power-on. Power-on is determined by
RTH(/MR) exceeding VREF1. Once this event has occurred,
the internal logic ignores further transitions on the RTH(/
MR) input, instead monitoring for a low voltage on PTH or
the manual reset condition. If VPTH drops below VREF1, the
/POF and /RST outputs are asserted and latched, holding
the system in its reset state.
Manual Reset
An internal circuit monitors RTH(/MR), comparing it to an
internal 310mV reference, V/MRTV. When RTH(/MR) is pulled
below V/MRTV, and VPTH is still above VREF1, the internal
circuitry initiates a manual reset cycle and asserts /RST for
at least 175ms. A momentary push-button switch is typically
connected such that RTH(/MR) is forced to ground when the
switch contacts close. This switch is internally debounced.
Each closure of the switch longer than tDBNC results in a single
output pulse of no less than 175ms and no more than 300ms
being generated. (The manual reset pulse is derived from
the same oscillator and counter as t/RST. The length of t/MR
is always equal to one fourth of t/RST.) This prevents a user
who may hold the switch closed from keeping the system in
reset for an extended period of time.
Typically the MIC2755 is used to monitor the battery supply
of intelligent circuits such as microcontrollers and microprocessors. By connecting the reset output of a MIC2755 to the
reset input of a µC or µP, the processor will be properly reset
at power-on and during power-down and low battery conditions. The /NMI output provides low-battery warnings to the
system. In addition, a system whose battery voltage declines
below the PTH threshold is held in reset to prevent spurious
operation. Thus the MIC2755 effectively detects three battery
states: “battery OK,” “low battery,” and “dead battery.”
Reset Output
/RST is an active-low, open-drain digital output. This output
is asserted for a minimum of 700ms at power-on and for a
minimum of 175ms when RTH(/MR) is externally pulled low,
indicating that a manual reset should be initiated. /RST is an
active-low, open-drain digital output and may be wire-ORed
with other open-drain logic signals. Most applications will
require a pull-up resistor on this pin. /RST may be pulled up
to any voltage not exceeding V/RST(max) even if this voltage
is higher than VDD (see “Electrical Characteristics”).
Nonmaskable Interrupt Output
/NMI is the output of a comparator that constantly compares
the level on the NTH pin with the internal voltage reference,
VREF2. This output is asserted when VNTH < VREF2, indicating high-power system operation should not occur; that is,
the battery is low but not dead. Effectively, this function is an
uncommitted comparator with its inverting input connected
to the internal reference, VREF2, its noninverting input connected to NTH, and its output on /NMI. This comparator does
not affect any other MIC2755 functions and may be used
independently.
/NMI is an active-low, open-drain digital output and may be
wire-ORed with other open-drain logic signals. Most applications will require a pull-up resistor on this pin. /NMI may
be pulled up to any voltage not exceeding V/NMI(max) even
if this voltage is higher than VDD (see “Electrical Characteristics”).
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Applications Information
To determine the resistor values for VBAT(low) threshold, set
R4 = 344kΩ and solve for R3.
Outputs
Since the MIC2755 outputs are open-drain MOSFETs, most
applications will require pull-up resistors. The value of the
resistors should not be too large or leakage effects may
dominate.
Programming Thresholds
There are separate resistive-divider configurations for circuits
that require or do not require manual reset capability.
 1MΩ 
VBAT(low) = 3.1V = 1.24V 

 R3 +R4 
R3 = 56k
Once R3 and R4 are determined, the equation for VBAT(dead)
can be used to determine R2. A single lithium-ion cell should
not be discharged below 2.5V. Many applications limit the
drain to 2.9V. Using 2.9V for the VBAT(dead) threshold allows
calculating the following resistor values.
Configuration Without Manual Reset

1MΩ

VBAT(dead) = 2.9V = 1.24V 

 R2 + 55.6k + 344k 
See Figure 1. The battery-OK threshold is calculated using:
 R1 + R2 + R3 + R4 
VBAT(OK) = VREF 



R4
R2 = 27.4k
R1 = 1MΩ – R2 – R3 – R4 = 572k
The low-battery threshold is calculated using:
 R1 + R2 + R3 + R4 
VBAT(low) = VREF 



R3 + R4
Configuration With Manual Reset
See Figure 2. To use manual reset, the MIC2755 requires
a separate resistor ladder for the switch and fresh-battery
threshold. The remaining two thresholds are set by the threeresistor ladder.
The dead-battery threshold is calculated using:
 R1 + R2 + R3 + R4 
VBAT(dead) = VREF 

 R2 + R3 + R4 
VBAT
where, for all equations:
VREF = 1.24V
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 + R4 =
Rtotal. A value such as 1MΩ for Rtotal is a reasonable value
because it draws minimum battery current per resistor ladder
but has no significant effect on system 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.
VBAT
R3
55.6k
/POF
POF
/NMI
/RST
NMI
RST
R7
344k
R9�
26.7k
R10�
400k
100k 100k 100k
MIC2755
VDD
/POF
POF
PTH
/NMI
NMI
NTH
/RST
RST
RTH(/MR) GND
 R8 +R9 +R10 
VBAT(low) = VREF 



R10
 R8 +R9 +R10 
VBAT(dead) = VREF 

 R9 + R10 
MIC2755
PTH
NTH
R8
573k
 R6 + R7 
VBAT(OK) = VREF 

 R7 
100k 100k 100k
VDD
R6
656k
Figure 2. Example Circuit with Manual Reset
VBAT
R1
572k
R2
28k
SW
VBAT
where, for all equations:
VREF = 1.24V
Once the desired trip points are determined, set R6 + R7 =
1MΩ and solve for R7.
RTH(/MR) GND
R4
344k
 1MΩ 
VBAT(fresh) = 3.6V = 1.24V 

 R7 
Figure 1. Example Circuit without Manual Reset
R7 = 344k
R6 = 1MΩ – 344k = 656k
The remaining resistor values are solved in a similar manner
as the above.
1MΩ = R8 + R9 + R10
Once the desired trip points are determined, set the VBAT(OK)
threshold first.
For a typical single-cell lithium ion battery, 3.6V is a reasonable “OK threshold” because at 3.6V the battery is moderately
charged. Solving for R4:
 1MΩ 
VBAT(OK) = 3.6V = 1.24V 

 R4 
 1MΩ 
VBAT(low) = 3.1V = 1.24V 

 R10 
R4 = 344kΩ
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MAX. TRANSIENT DURATION (µs)
R10 = 400k
1MΩ = R10+R11
 1MΩ 
VBAT(dead) = 2.9V = 1.24V 

 R9 + 400k 
R9 = 27k
R8 = 1MΩ – R9 – R10 = 573k
The accuracy of the resistors can be chosen based upon the
accuracy required by the system.
Input Transients
The MIC2755 is inherently immune to very short negativegoing “glitches.” Very brief transients may cross the VBAT(lo)
or VBAT(dead) thresholds without tripping the output(s).
As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the narrower the transient, the
deeper the threshold overdrive that will be ignored by the
MIC2755. The graph represents the typical allowable transient
duration for a given amount of threshold overdrive that will
not cause the corresponding output to change state.
Alternate Configurations
The MIC2755 can be used in a variety of ways. It is especially
flexible due to the fact that the NMI comparator is completely
independent. There are other useful configuration besides
a three-state battery monitor. The NMI comparator can be
used to provide power-fail indication (PFI/PFI), monitor an
auxiliary battery (LBI/LBO), or detect the presence of an ac
adapter.
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
RESET COMP. OVERDRIVE, VREF –VPTH (mV)
MAX. TRANSIENT DURATION (µs)
Figure 3. Input Transient Response
Input Transient
Response (VNMI)
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
RESET COMP. OVERDRIVE, VREF –VNTH (mV)
Voltage Supervisor and Backup Battery Monitor
Figure 5 illustrates the MIC2755 being used as a voltage supervisor and a battery monitor in a 3.3V system with a Lithium
coin-cell backup. The primary voltage monitor is configured
as a voltage supervisor with a nominal trip point of 3.034V
and 33mV of hysteresis as set by R1, R2, and R3. The NMI
comparator is used to detect a low-battery condition so the
system is aware that the backup battery is discharged. In
this example, the /NMI output will be asserted if battery voltage falls below 2.2V. Manual reset capability can be added
as discussed in the Manual Reset and Configuration With
Manual Reset sections.
This same configuration can be used to detect the presence
of an auxiliary power source such as an ac adapter instead
of monitoring a battery. R4 and R5 would be selected such
that the /NMI output is deasserted when the proper input
voltage is applied.
Figure 4. Input Transient Response
set by R1, R2, and R3. The NMI comparator is used to detect
an impending power failure such as a low-battery condition
or ac power outage. The /NMI output will be asserted if the
input voltage to the LDO regulator falls below 3.55V. (The
MIC5245 has a specified maximum dropout of 250mV at
150mA output current. If the input voltage falls below 3.55V,
the output may droop.)
By monitoring the input of the LDO regulator, the system receives the earliest warning of an impending power loss. Manual
reset capability can be added as discussed in the Manual
Reset and Configuration With Manual Reset sections.
Supervised Boost Converter and Microcontroller or Microprocessor
In Figures 7 and 8, the MIC2755 is used to monitor the battery
and the MIC3172 is used to maintain the output voltage at
3.3V by boosting the input voltage. When the Li-ion battery
voltage drops to 3.1V, the MIC2755 alerts the microcontroller
or the microprocessor. When the battery voltage drops to
2.9V, the MIC2755 turns off the MIC3172.
Voltage Supervisor with Power Fail Warning
Figure 6 illustrates the MIC2755 being used as a voltage
supervisor and a power-fail detector in a 3.3V system. The
primary voltage monitor is configured as a voltage supervisor
with a nominal trip point of 3.034V and 33mV of hysteresis as
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Response (VPOF)
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MIC2755
MIC2755
8
R3
1.21M
/POF
/NMI
NTH
/RST
RTH(/MR) GND
VDD
PTH
MIC2755
RPULLUP
EN
IN
GND
OUT
MIC5205-3.3
RPULLUP
R2
13.2k
R5
349k
/RST
NTH
RTH(/MR) GND
/POF
/NMI
VDD
PTH
MIC2755
RPULLUP
EN
GND
OUT
RPULLUP
System
Reset
Power Fail
Warning Flag
RPULLUP
3.3V
Power Rail
Figure 6. Voltage Supervisor With Power Fail Warning
R3
1.21M
R1
1.77M
IN
MIC5245-3.3
System
Reset
Power Fail
Warning Flag
RPULLUP
3.3V
Power Rail
Figure 5. Voltage Supervisor and Backup Battery Monitor
R5
564k
R2
13.2k
R1
1.77M
R4
651k
VBAT
Lithium
Coin
Cell
R4
436k
VMAIN
Backup
Power
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Li-Ion
Cell
R4
344k
R3
55.6k
R2
28k
R2
26.7k
R5
344k
R3
400k
R1
576k
R4
656k
VBAT(OK) = 3.6V
VBAT(low) = 3.1V
VBAT(dead) = 2.9V
Li-Ion
Cell
R1
569k
VBAT(OK) = 3.6V
VBAT(low) = 3.1V
VBAT(dead) = 2.9V
/RST
NTH
RTH(/MR) GND
1
2
/NMI
PTH
3
8
4
7
6
5
MIC2755
/POF
VDD
RTH(/MR) GND
1
/NMI
/RST
PTH
NTH
2
3
8
MIC2755
/POF
VDD
4
7
6
5
MIC3172
FB
SW
C6
3300pF
SGND PGND1 PGND2
COMP
IN
EN
L1b
33µH
C7 10µF 16V
C2
220µF
10V
MIC3172
FB
SW
C6
3300pF
SGND PGND1 PGND2
EN
COMP
IN
L1b
33µH
C2 10µF 16V
Figure 8. Typical Application With Manual Reset
R8
4.75k
C5
0.01µF
R7
100k
C1
10µF
16V
L1a
33µH
C4
220µF
10V
R12
1.82k
R11
3.01k
R9 R10
100k 100k
R8
R9
100k 100k
C5
0.1µF
R11
1.82k
R10
3.01k
C4
0.1µF
3.3V @ 200mA
C3
220µF
10V
3.3V @ 200mA
C3
220µF
10V
Figure 7. Typical Application Without Manual Reset
R7
4.75k
C5
0.01µF
R6
100k
C1
10µF
16V
L1a
33µH
GND
NMI
RST
SUPPLY
µController or
µProcessor
GND
RST
NMI
SUPPLY
µController or
µProcessor
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Package Information
0.122 (3.10)
0.112 (2.84)
0.199 (5.05)
0.187 (4.74)
DIMENSIONS:
INCH (MM)
0.120 (3.05)
0.116 (2.95)
0.036 (0.90)
0.032 (0.81)
0.043 (1.09)
0.038 (0.97)
0.012 (0.30) R
0.012 (0.03)
0.0256 (0.65) TYP
0.008 (0.20)
0.004 (0.10)
5° MAX
0° MIN
0.007 (0.18)
0.005 (0.13)
0.012 (0.03) R
0.039 (0.99)
0.035 (0.89)
0.021 (0.53)
8-Pin MSOP (MM)
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