DALLAS DS1238A

DS1238A
MicroManager
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FEATURES
PIN ASSIGNMENT
Holds microprocessor in check during power
transients
Halts and restarts an out-of-control
microprocessor
Warns microprocessor of an impending power
failure
Converts CMOS SRAM into nonvolatile
memory
Unconditionally write protects memory when
power supply is out of tolerance
Delays write protection until completion of
the current memory cycle
Consumes less than 200 nA of battery current
Controls external power switch for high
current applications
Debounces pushbutton reset
Accurate 10% power supply monitoring
Optional 5% power supply monitoring
designated DS1238A-5
Provides orderly shutdown in microprocessor
applications
Pin-for-pin compatible with MAX691
Standard 16-pin DIP or space-saving 16-pin
SOIC
Optional industrial temperature range -40°C
to +85°C
VBAT
1
16
RST
VCCO
2
15
RST
VCC
3
14
WDS
GND
4
13
CEI
PF
5
12
CEO
RVT
6
11
ST
OSCIN
7
10
NMI
OSCSEL
8
9
IN
VBAT
VCCO
VCC
GND
PF
RVT
OSCIN
OSCSEL
16-Pin DIP (300-mil)
See Mech. Drawings Section
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
RST
RST
WDS
CEI
CEO
ST
NMI
IN
16-Pin SOIC (300-mil)
See Mech. Drawings Section
PIN DESCRIPTION
VBAT
VCCO
VCC
GND
PF
RVT
OSCIN
OSCSEL
IN
NMI
ST
CEO
CEI
WDS
RST
RST
- +3-Volt Battery Input
- Switched SRAM Supply Output
- +5-Volt Power Supply Input
- Ground
- Power-Fail
- Reset Voltage Threshold
- Oscillator In
- Oscillator Select
- Early Warning Input
- Non-Maskable Interrupt
- Strobe Input
- Chip Enable Output
- Chip Enable Input
- Watchdog Status
- Reset Output (active low)
- Reset Output (active high)
DESCRIPTION
The DS1238A MicroManager provides all the necessary functions for power supply monitoring, reset
control, and memory backup in microprocessor-based systems. A precise internal voltage reference and
comparator circuit monitor power supply status. When an out-of-tolerance condition occurs, the
microprocessor reset and power-fail outputs are forced active, and static RAM control unconditionally
write protects external memory. The DS1238A also provides early warning detection of a user-defined
threshold by driving a non-maskable interrupt. External reset control is provided by a pushbutton reset
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debounce circuit connected to the RST pin. An internal watchdog timer can also force the reset outputs to
the active state if the strobe input is not driven low prior to watchdog timeout. Oscillator control pins
OSCSEL and OSCIN provide either external or internal clock timing for both the reset pulse width and
the watchdog timeout period. The Watchdog Status and Reset Voltage Threshold are provided via WDS
and RVT , respectively. A block diagram of the DS1238A is shown in NO TAG.
PIN DESCRIPTION
PIN NAME
VBAT
DESCRIPTION
+3V battery input provides nonvolatile operation of control functions.
VCCO
VCC output for nonvolatile SRAM applications.
VCC
+5V primary power input.
PF
Power-fail indicator, active high, used for external power switching as shown in NO
TAG.
RVT
Reset Voltage Threshold. Indicates that VCC is below the reset voltage threshold.
OSCIN
Oscillator input or timing capacitor. See NO TAG.
OSCSEL
Oscillator Select. Selects internal or external clock functions. See NO TAG.
IN
Early warning power-fail input. This voltage sense point can be tied (via resistor
divider) to a user-selected voltage.
NMI
Non-maskable interrupt. Used in conjunction with the IN pin to indicate an impending
power failure.
ST
Strobe input. A high-to-low transition will reset the watchdog timer, indicating that
software is still in control.
CEO
Chip enable output. Used with nonvolatile SRAM applications.
CEI
Chip enable input.
WDS
Watchdog Status. Indicates that a watchdog timeout has occurred.
RST
Active low reset output.
RST
Active high reset output.
POWER MONITOR
The DS1238A employs a bandgap voltage reference and a precision comparator to monitor the 5-volt
supply (VCC) in microprocessor-based systems. When an out-of-tolerance condition occurs, the RVT ,
RST, and RST outputs are driven to the active state. The VCC trip point (VCCTP) is set for 10% operation
so that the RVT , RST and RST outputs will become active as VCC falls below 4.5 volts (4.37 typical).
The VCCTP for the 5% operation option (DS1238A-5) is set for 4.75 volts (4.62 typical). The RST and
RST signals are excellent for microprocessor reset control, as processing is stopped at the last possible
moment of in-tolerance VCC. On power-up, RVT will become inactive as soon as VCC rises above VCCTP.
However, the RST and RST signals remain active for a minimum of 50 ms (100 ms typical) after VCCTP is
reached to allow the power supply and microprocessor to stabilize.
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DS1238A FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM Figure 1
WATCHDOG TIMER
The DS1238A provides a watchdog timer function which forces the WDS , RST, and RST signals to the
active state when the strobe input ( ST ) is not stimulated for a predetermined time period. This time period
is described below in NO TAG. The watchdog timeout period begins as soon as RST and RST are
inactive. If a high-to-low transition occurs at the ST input prior to timeout, the watchdog timer is reset
and begins to timeout again. The ST input timing is shown in NO TAG. In order to guarantee that the
watchdog timer does not timeout, a high-to-low transition on ST must occur at or less than the minimum
timeout of the watchdog as described in the AC Electrical Characteristics. If the watchdog timer is
allowed to time out, the WDS , RST, and RST outputs are driven to the active state. WDS is a latched
signal which indicates the watchdog status, and is activated as soon as the watchdog timer completes a
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full period as outlined in NO TAG. The WDS pin will remain low until one of three operations occurs.
The first is to strobe the ST pin with a falling edge, which will both set the WDS as well as the watchdog
timer count. The second is to leave the ST pin open, which disables the watchdog. Lastly, the WDS pin is
active low whenever VCC falls below VCCTP and activates the RVT signal. The ST input can be derived
from microprocessor address, data, or control signals, as well as microcontroller port pins. Under normal
operating conditions, these signals would routinely reset the watchdog timer prior to timeout. The
watchdog is disabled by leaving the ST input open, or as soon as VCC falls to VCCTP.
NON-MASKABLE INTERRUPT
The DS1238A generates a non-maskable interrupt ( NMI ) for early warning of a power failure to the
microprocessor. A precision comparator monitors the voltage level at the IN pin relative to an on-chip
reference generated by an internal band gap. The IN pin is a high-impedance input allowing for a userdefined sense point. An external resistor voltage divider network (NO TAG) is used to interface with high
voltage signals. This sense point may be derived from the regulated 5-volt supply, or from a higher DC
voltage level closer to the main system power input. Since the IN trip point VTP is 1.27 volts, the proper
values for R1 and R2 can be determined by the equation as shown in NO TAG. Proper operation of the
DS1238A requires that the voltage at the IN pin be limited to VIH. Therefore, the maximum allowable
voltage at the supply being monitored (VMAX) can also be derived as shown in NO TAG. A simple
approach to solving this equation is to select a value for R2 of high enough value to keep power
consumption low, and solve for R1. The flexibility of the IN input pin allows for detection of power loss
at the earliest point in a power supply system, maximizing the amount of time for microprocessor
shutdown between NMI and RST or RST .
When the supply being monitored decays to the voltage sense point, the DS1238A will force the NMI
output to an active state. Noise is removed from the NMI power-fail detection circuitry using built-in
time domain hysteresis. That is, the monitored supply is sampled periodically at a rate determined by an
internal ring oscillator running at approximately 30 kHz (33 µs/cycle). Three consecutive samplings of
out-of-tolerance supply (below VSENSE) must occur at the IN pin to active NMI . Therefore, the supply
must be below the voltage sense point for approximately 100 µs or the comparator will reset. In this way,
power supply noise is removed from the monitoring function preventing false trips. During a power-up,
any IN pin levels below VTP detected by the comparator are disabled from reaching the NMI pin until
VCC rises to VCCTP. As a result, any potential active NMI will not be initiated until VCC reaches VCCTP.
Removal of an active low level on the NMI pin is controlled by the subsequent rise of the IN pin above
VTP. The initiation and removal of the NMI signal during power up depends on the relative voltage
relationship between VCC and the IN pin voltage. Note that a fast-slewing power supply may cause the
NMI to be virtually nonexistent on power-up. This is of no consequence, however, since an RST will be
active. The NMI voltage will follow VCC down until VCC decays to VBAT. Once VCC decays to V BAT , the
NMI pin will enter a tri-state mode.
ST INPUT TIMING Figure 2
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OSCILLATOR CONTROLS Table 1
Watchdog Timeout Period (typ)
External
Internal
OSCIN
OSCSEL
First Period
Following a Reset
Other Timeout
Reset Active
Duration
Ext Clk
Low
20480 Clks
5120 Clocks
641 Clks
Ext Cap
Low
Low
Hi/Open
2.7 sec
170 ms
85 ms
Hi/Open
Hi/Open
2.7 sec
2.7 sec
85 ms
≅
2.2 sec
X Cpf
47 pf
≅
550 ms
X Cpf
47 pf
≅
69 ms
X Cpf
47 pf
Note that the OSCIN and OSCSEL pins are tri-stated when VCC is below VBAT.
POWER MONITOR, WATCHDOG TIMER, AND PUSHBUTTON RESET Figure 3
PUSHBUTTON RESET TIMING Figure 4
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NON-MASKABLE INTERRUPT Figure 5
VSENSE =
R1 +R2
x 1.27
R2
MAXVOLTAGE =
VSENSE
x 5.0 = VMAX
1.27
Example 2: 12-Volt Supply, R2 = 10k Ohms,
VSENSE = 9.0 Volts
Example 1: 5-Volt Supply, R2 = 10k Ohms,
VSENSE = 4.8 Volts
4.8 =
R1 + 10k
x 1.27 ≥ R1 = 27.8k Ohm
10k
9.0 =
R1 + 10k
x 1.27 ≥ R1 = 60.9k Ohm
10k
VMAX =
NMI FROM IN INPUT Figure 6
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9.00
x 5.0 = 35.4 Volts
1.27
DS1238A
MEMORY BACKUP
The DS1238A provides all of the necessary functions required to battery back a static RAM. First, an
internal switch is provided to supply SRAM power from the primary 5-volt supply (VCC) or from an
external battery (VBAT), whichever is greater. Second, the same power-fail detection described in the
power monitor section is used to hold the chip enable output ( CEO ) to within 0.3 volts of VCC or to within
0.7 volts of VBAT. The output voltage diode drop from VBAT (0.7V) is necessary to prevent charging of the
battery in violation of UL standards. Write protection occurs as VCC falls below VCCTP as specified. If
CEI is low at the time power-fail detection occurs, CEO is held in its present state until CEI is returned
high, or the period tCE expires. This delay of write protection until the current memory cycle is completed
prevents the corruption of data. If CEO is in an inactive state at the time of VCC fail detection, CEO will
be unconditionally disabled within tCF. During nominal supply conditions CEO will follow CEI with a
maximum propagation delay of 20 ns. NO TAG shows a typical nonvolatile SRAM application.
FRESHNESS SEAL
In order to conserve battery capacity during initial construction of an end system, the DS1238A provides
a freshness seal that electrically disconnects the battery. This means that upon battery attachment, the
VCCO output will remain inactive until VCC is applied. This prevents VCCO from powering other devices
when the battery is first attached, and VCC is not present. Once VCC is applied, the freshness seal is broken
and cannot be invoked again without subsequent removal and reattachment of the battery.
POWER SWITCHING
When larger operating currents are required in a battery-backed system, the internal switching devices of
the DS1238A may be too small to support the required load through VCCO with a reasonable voltage drop.
For these applications, the PF output is provided to gate external power switching devices. As shown in
Figure 8, power to the load is switched from VCC to battery on power-down, and from battery to VCC on
power-up. The DS1336 is designed to use the PF output to switch between VBAT and VCC. It provides
better leakage and switchover performance than currently available discrete components. The transition
threshold for PF is set to the external battery voltage VBAT, allowing a smooth transition between sources.
Any load applied to the PF pin by an external switch will be supplied by the battery. Therefore, if a
discrete switch is used, this load should be taken into consideration when sizing the battery.
NONVOLATILE SRAM Figure 7
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POWER SWITCHING Figure 8
Note: If freshness on the DS1238A is not used,
and VBAT01 for system use.
PF
on the DS1336 may be tied to OUT1. This will free IN4, OUT4,
TIMING DIAGRAMS
This section provides a description of the timing diagrams shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10. Figure 9
illustrates the relationship for power down. As VCC falls, the IN pin voltage drops below VTP. As a result,
the processor is notified of an impending power failure via an active NMI . This gives the processor time
to save critical data in nonvolatile SRAM. As the power falls further, VCC crosses VCCTP, the power
monitor trip point. When VCC reaches VCCTP, and active RST and RST are given. At this time, CEO is
brought high to write-protect the RAM. When the VCC reaches VBAT, a power-fail is issued via the PF
pin.
Figure 10 shows the power-up sequence. As VCC slews above VBAT, the PF pin is deactivated. An active
reset occurs as well as an NMI . Although the NMI may be short due to slew rates, reset will be
maintained for the standard tRPU timeout period . At a later time, if the IN pin falls below VTP, a new NMI
will occur. If the processor does not issue an ST , a watchdog reset will also occur. The second NMI and
RST are provided to illustrate these possibilities.
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POWER-DOWN TIMING Figure 9
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POWER-UP TIMING Figure 10
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*
Voltage on VCC Pin Relative to Ground
Voltage on I/O Relative to Ground
Operating Temperature
Operating Temperature (Industrial Version)
Storage Temperature
Soldering Temperature
-0.5V to +7.0V
-0.5V to VCC + 0.5V
0°C to 70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-55°C to +125°C
260°C for 10 seconds
* This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions
above those indicated in the operation sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect reliability.
RECOMMENDED DC OPERATING CONDITIONS
(0°C to 70°C)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
NOTES
Supply Voltage
VCC
4.5
5.0
5.5
V
1
Supply Voltage (5% Option)
VCC
4.75
5.0
5.5
V
1
Input High Level
VIH
2.0
VCC+0.3
V
1
Input Low Level
VIL
-0.3
+0.8
V
1
IN Input Pin
VIN
0
VCC
V
1
Battery Input
VBAT
0
4.0
V
1
(0°C to 70°C; VDD= 5V ± 10%)
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Supply Current
ICC
Battery Current
IBAT
Supply Output Current
(VCCO = VCC - 0.3V)
MAX
UNITS
NOTES
4
mA
2
200
nA
2, 12
ICC01
100
mA
3
Supply Out Current (VCC < VBAT)
ICC02
1
mA
4
Supply Output Voltage
VCCO
V
1
Battery Back Voltage
VCCO
V
6
Low Level @ RST
VOL
V
1
Output Voltage @ -500 µA
VOH
VCC-0.5V VCC-0.1V
V
1
VOHL
VBAT-0.8
V
6
CEO
and PF Output
MIN
TYP
0
VCC-0.3
VBAT-0.8
0.4
Input Leakage Current
ILI
-1.0
+1.0
µA
2
Output Leakage Current
ILO
-1.0
+1.0
µA
11
Output Current @ 0.4V
IOL
4.0
mA
9
Output Current @ 2.4V
IOH
-1.0
mA
10
Power Sup. Trip Point
VCCTP
4.25
4.37
4.50
V
1
Power Supply Trip (5% Option)
VCCTP
4.50
4.62
4.75
V
IN Input Pin Current
ICCIN
-1.0
+1.0
µA
IN Input Trip Point
VTP
1.15
1.35
V
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1.27
1
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(0°C to 70°C; VCC= 5V ± 10%)
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
tRPD
MIN
40
TYP
100
MAX
175
UNITS
VTP to NMI
tIPD
40
100
175
µs
RESET Active OSCSEL=high
tRST
40
85
150
ms
tST
20
ns
PBRST @ VIL
tPB
30
ms
VCC Slew Rate 4.75 to 4.25
tF
300
µs
Chip Enable Prop Delay
tPD
VCC Fail to Chip Enable High
tCF
VCC Valid to RST (RC=1)
tFPU
VCC Valid to RST
tRPU
40
VCC Slew to 4.25 to VBAT
tFB1
10
µs
Chip Enable Output Recovery
Time
tREC
0.1
µs
VCC Slew 4.25 to 4.75
tR
0
µs
Chip Enable Pulse Width
tCE
Watchdog Time Delay Int Clock
Long period
tTD
VCC Fail Detect to RST, RST
ST
Pulse Width
Short period
Watchdog Time Delay, Ext
Clock, after Reset
7
OSC IN Frequency
fOSC
ns
144
µs
100
ns
150
ms
Input Capacitance
Output Capacitance
11
5
7
µs
8
2.7
s
110
170
ms
20480
clocks
5120
clocks
0
2
µs
250
kHz
CAPACITANCE
PARAMETER
13
1.7
Normal
tPPF
100
µs
20
5
tTD
VBAT Detect to PF
12
NOTES
(tA=25°C)
SYMBOL
MIN
MAX
UNITS
CIN
5
pF
COUT
7
pF
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TYP
NOTES
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NOTES:
1. All voltages referenced to ground.
2. Measured with VCCO, CEO , PF, ST , RST, RST , and NMI pin open.
3. ICCO1 is the maximum average load which the DS1238A can supply at VCC-.3V through the VCCO pin
during normal 5-volt operation.
4. ICCO2 is the maximum average load which the DS1238A can supply through the VCCO pin during data
retention battery supply operation, with a maximum drop of 0.8 volts for commercial, 1.0V for
industrial.
5. With tR = 5 µs.
6. VCCO is approximately VBAT-0.5V at 1 µA load.
7. tREC is the minimum time required before CEI / CEO memory access is allowed.
8. tCE maximum must be met to insure data integrity on power loss.
9. All outputs except RST which is 25 µA max.
10. All outputs except RST , RTV , and NMI which is 25 µA min.
11. The ST pin will sink ±50 µA in normal operation. The OSCIN pin will sink ±5 µA in normal
operation. The OSCSEL pin will sink ±10 µA in normal operation.
12. IBAT is measured with VBAT=3.0V.
13. ST should be active low before the watchdog is disabled (i.e., before the ST input is tristated).
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