MAXIM MAX6846KAWD3

19-2947; Rev 0; 7/03
Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
The MAX6846–MAX6849 are ideal for single-cell lithiumion (Li+) or multicell alkaline/NiCd/NiMH applications.
When the battery voltage drops below each adjusted low
threshold, the low-battery outputs are asserted to alert
the system. When the voltage rises above the adjusted
high thresholds, the outputs are deasserted after a
150ms minimum timeout period, ensuring the voltages
have stabilized before power circuitry is activated or providing microprocessor reset timing.
These devices have user-adjustable battery threshold
voltages, providing a wide hysteresis range to prevent
chattering that can result due to battery recovery after
load removal. Single low-battery outputs are supplied
by the MAX6846/MAX6847 and dual low-battery outputs are supplied by the MAX6848/MAX6849. All battery monitors have open-drain low-battery outputs.
The MAX6846–MAX6849 monitor system voltages
(VCC) from 1.8V to 3.3V with seven fixed reset threshold
options. Each device is offered with two minimum reset
timeout periods of 150ms or 1200ms. The MAX6846/
MAX6848 are offered with an open-drain RESET output
and the MAX6847/MAX6849 are offered with a pushpull RESET output.
The MAX6846–MAX6849 are offered in a SOT23 package and are fully specified over a -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Features
♦ User-Adjustable Thresholds for Monitoring
Single-Cell Li+ or Multicell Alkaline/NiCd/NiMH
Applications
♦ Single and Dual Low-Battery Output Options
♦ Independent µP Reset with Manual Reset
♦ Factory-Set Reset Thresholds for Monitoring 1.8V
to 3.3V Systems
♦ Available with 150ms (min) or 1.2s (min) VCC
Reset Timeout Period Options
♦ 150ms (min) LBO Timeout Period
♦ Immune to Short-Battery Voltage Transients
♦ Low Current (2.5µA, typ at 3.6V)
♦ -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature Range
♦ Small 8-Pin SOT23 Packages
Ordering Information
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX6846KA_D_-T
PART
-40°C to +85°C
8 SOT23-8
MAX6847KA_D_-T
-40°C to +85°C
8 SOT23-8
MAX6848KA_D_-T
-40°C to +85°C
8 SOT23-8
MAX6849KA_D_-T
-40°C to +85°C
8 SOT23-8
Note: The first “_” is the VCC reset threshold level, suffix found
in Table 1. The “_” after the D is a placeholder for the reset
timeout period suffix found in Table 2. All devices are available
in tape-and-reel only. There is a 2500 piece minimum order
increment for standard versions (see Standard Versions table).
Sample stock is typically held on standard versions only. Nonstandard versions require a minimum order increment of
10,000 pieces. Contact factory for availability.
Applications
Battery-Powered Systems (Single-Cell Li+ or
Multicell NiMH, NiCd, Alkaline)
Cell Phones/Cordless Phones
Portable Medical Devices
Digital Cameras
Pagers
PDAs
MP3 Players
Electronic Toys
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
VDD
1
GND
2
LTHIN
3
MAX6846
MAX6847
LBO 4
SOT23
8
VCC
VDD
1
7
HTHIN
GND
2
6
MR
LTHIN
3
5
RESET
LBOL 4
MAX6848
MAX6849
8
VCC
7
HTHIN
6
LBOH
5
RESET
SOT23
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MAX6846–MAX6849
General Description
The MAX6846–MAX6849 are a family of ultra-low-power
battery monitors with integrated microprocessor (µP)
supervisors. The user-adjustable battery monitors are
offered with single or dual low-battery output options that
can be used to signal when the battery is OK (enabling
full system operation), when the battery is low (for lowpower system operation), and when the battery is dead
(to disable system operation). These devices also have
an independent µP supervisor that monitors VCC and
provides an active-low reset output. A manual reset
function is available to reset the µP with a pushbutton.
MAX6846–MAX6849
Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VDD, VCC to GND....................................................-0.3V to +6V*
Open-Drain LBO, LBOH, LBOL to GND .................-0.3V to +6V*
Open-Drain RESET to GND ....................................-0.3V to +6V*
Push-Pull RESET to GND............................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
HTHIN, LTHIN to GND................................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
MR to GND .................................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Input/Output Current, All Pins .............................................20mA
*Applying 7V for a duration of 1ms does not damage the device.
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
8-Pin SOT23 (derate 8.9mW/°C above +70°C)............714mW
Operating Temperature Range .......................... -40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
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.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = 1.6V to 5.5V, VCC = 1.2V to 5.5V, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
VDD Operating Voltage Range
VDD
VCC Operating Voltage Range
VCC
VCC + VDD Supply Current
ICC + IDD
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
1.6
MAX
UNITS
5.5
V
TA = 0°C to +85°C
1.0
5.5
TA = -40°C to +85°C
1.2
5.5
VDD = 3.6V, VCC = 3.3V, no load (Note 2)
V
2.5
7
µA
MAX6846/MAX6847 VDD THRESHOLDS
HTHIN Threshold
VHTH
HTHIN rising, LBO is deasserted when
HTHIN rises above VHTH
600
615
630
mV
LTHIN Threshold
VLTH
LTHIN falling, LBO is asserted when LTHIN
falls below VLTH
600
615
630
mV
MAX6848/MAX6849 VDD THRESHOLDS
HTHIN+ Threshold
VHTH+
HTHIN rising, LBOH is deasserted when
HTHIN rises above VHTH+
600
615
630
mV
HTHIN- Threshold
VHTH-
HTHIN falling, LBOH is asserted when
HTHIN falls below VHTH-
567
582
597
mV
LTHIN+ Threshold
VLTH+
LTHIN rising, LBOL is deasserted when
LTHIN rises above VLTH+
600
615
630
mV
LTHIN- Threshold
VLTH-
LTHIN falling, LBOL is asserted when
LTHIN falls below VLTH-
567
582
597
mV
ILKG
VHTHIN or VLTHIN ≥ 400mV
20
nA
LBO, LBOL, LBOH Timeout Period
tLBOP
HTHIN/LTHIN rising above threshold
300
ms
LBO, LBOL, LBOH Delay Time
tLBOD
HTHIN/LTHIN falling below threshold
MAX6846–MAX6849
HTHIN/LTHIN Leakage Current
LBO, LBOL, LBOH Output Low
2
VOL
150
225
100
µs
(VDD or VCC) ≥ 1.2V, ISINK = 50µA, asserted
low
0.3
(VDD or VCC) ≥ 1.6V, ISINK = 100µA,
asserted low
0.3
(VDD or VCC) ≥ 2.7V, ISINK = 1.2mA,
asserted low
0.3
(VDD or VCC) ≥ 4.5V, ISINK = 3.2mA,
asserted low
0.3
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Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
MAX6846–MAX6849
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = 1.6V to 5.5V, VCC = 1.2V to 5.5V, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
LBO, LBOL, LBOH Output
Open-Drain Leakage Current
VCC Reset Threshold
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
Output deasserted
VTH
tRD
VCC to RESET Timeout Period
tRP
nA
3.075
3.150
MAX68_ _ _ _ S
2.850
2.925
3.000
MAX68_ _ _ _ R
2.550
2.625
2.700
MAX68_ _ _ _ Z
2.250
2.313
2.375
MAX68_ _ _ _ Y
2.125
2.188
2.250
MAX68_ _ _ _ W
1.620
1.665
1.710
MAX68_ _ _ _ V
1.530
1.575
1.620
VCC falling at 10mV/µs from (VTH + 100mV)
to (VTH - 100mV)
%
50
µs
150
225
300
MAX68_ _ _ _ _ D7
1200
1800
2400
0.3 x VCC
0.7 x VCC
tMPW
V
0.3
MAX68_ _ _ _ _ D3
VIH
MR Minimum Pulse Width
500
3.000
VIL
MR Input Voltage
UNITS
MAX68_ _ _ _ T
VCC Reset Hysteresis
VCC to RESET Delay
MAX
1
ms
V
µs
MR Glitch Rejection
100
ns
MR to RESET Delay
200
ns
MR Reset Timeout Period
tMRP
MR Pullup Resistance
MR Rising Debounce Period
RESET Output High
(Push-Pull)
tDEB
VOH
RESET Output Low
VOL
RESET Output Leakage Current
(Open Drain)
150
225
300
MR to VCC
750
1500
2250
Ω
(Note 3)
150
225
300
ms
VCC ≥ 1.53V, ISOURCE = 100µA, RESET
deasserted
0.8 x VCC
VCC ≥ 2.55V, ISOURCE = 500µA, RESET
deasserted
0.8 x VCC
ms
V
VCC ≥ 1.0V, ISINK = 50µA, RESET asserted
0.3
VCC ≥ 1.2V, ISINK = 100µA, RESET asserted
0.3
VCC ≥ 2.12V, ISINK = 1.2mA, RESET
asserted
0.3
RESET deasserted
500
V
nA
Note 1: Production testing done at TA = +25°C; limits over temperature guaranteed by design only.
Note 2: The device is powered up by the highest voltage between VDD and VCC.
Note 3: MR input ignores falling input pulses, which occur within the MR debounce period (tDEB) after a valid MR reset assertion.
This prevents invalid reset assertion due to switch bounce.
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Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = 3.6V, VCC = 3.3V, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
IDD
ICC
1
0
-40
-20
0
20
40
80
60
1.05
1.00
0.95
-40
-20
0
20
40
0.950
-40
80
60
-20
LBO ASSERTS ABOVE THIS LINE
100
90
80
70
60
20
40
MAXIMUM VCC TRANSIENT DURATION
vs. THRESHOLD OVERDRIVE
100
MAXIMUM VCC TRANSIENT DURATION (µs)
110
MAX6846-49 toc04
120
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MAXIMUM VLTH/VHTH TRANSIENT DURATION
vs. THRESHOLD OVERDRIVE
MAXIMUM VLTH/VHTH TRANSIENT DURATION (µs)
1.000
0.900
0.90
TEMPERATURE (°C)
90
80
RESET OCCURS ABOVE THIS LINE
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
100
THRESHOLD OVERDRIVE (mV)
4
1.050
MAX6846-49 toc05
TOTAL
1.100
NORMALIZED RESET TIMEOUT PERIOD
3
1.10
MAX6846-49 toc02
VCC = 3.3V, VDD = 3.6V
NORMALIZED LBO TIMEOUT PERIOD
MAX6846-49 toc01
4
2
NORMALIZED RESET TIMEOUT PERIOD
vs. TEMPERATURE
NORMALIZED LBO TIMEOUT PERIOD
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX6846-49 toc03
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
MAX6846–MAX6849
Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
1000
10
100
THRESHOLD OVERDRIVE (mV)
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1000
60
80
Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
0.975
0.950
MAX6846-49 toc07
120
1.025
VCC = VDD = 3.3V
100
LBO OUTPUT (mV)
1.000
LBO OUTPUT
vs. SINK CURRENT
1.050
NORMALIZED RESET THRESHOLD
MAX6846-49 toc06
1.025
1.000
0
20
40
60
80
60
40
20
0
-40
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-20
0
20
40
60
80
0
2
TEMPERATURE (°C)
4
6
8
10
ISINK (mA)
RESET OUTPUT
vs. SOURCE CURRENT
RESET OUTPUT
vs. SINK CURRENT
3.50
MAX6846-49 toc09
140
VCC = 2.1V, VDD = 3.6V
120
VCC = 3.3V, VDD = 3.6V
3.25
RESET OUTPUT (V)
100
80
60
40
MAX6846-49 toc10
-20
80
0.975
0.950
-40
RESET OUTPUT (mV)
NORMALIZED LBO TRIP VOLTAGES
1.050
NORMALIZED RESET THRESHOLD
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX6846-49 toc08
NORMALIZED UPPER AND LOWER LBO TRIP
VOLTAGES vs. TEMPERATURE
3.00
2.75
20
0
2.50
0
2
4
6
ISINK (mA)
8
10
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
ISOURCE (mA)
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MAX6846–MAX6849
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 3.6V, VCC = 3.3V, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
MAX6846–MAX6849
Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
Pin Description
PIN
MAX6846/MAX6847 MAX6848/MAX6849
NAME
FUNCTION
1
1
VDD
VDD Supply. Device power supply if VDD is greater than VCC.
2
2
GND
Ground
3
3
LTHIN
4
—
LBO
Low-Battery Output, Active-Low, Open-Drain. LBO is asserted when LTHIN
drops below the VLTH specification and remains asserted until HTHIN rises
above the VHTH specification for at least 150ms.
RESET
Reset Output, Active-Low, Push-Pull, or Open-Drain. RESET goes from high
to low when the VCC input drops below the selected reset threshold and
remains low for the VCC reset timeout period after VCC exceeds the reset
threshold. RESET is one-shot edge-trigger pulsed low for the MR reset
timeout period when the MR input is pulled low. RESET is an open-drain
output for the MAX6846/MAX6848, and a push-pull output for the
MAX6847/MAX6849. The push-pull outputs are referenced to VCC. RESET
is guaranteed to be in the correct logic state for VDD or VCC ≥ 10V.
5
5
LTH Threshold Monitor Input. A resistor-divider network sets the low
threshold associated with LBOL and LBO.
Manual Reset Input, Active-Low, Internal 1.5kΩ Pullup to VCC. Pull MR low
to assert a one-shot reset output pulse for the MR reset timeout period.
Leave unconnected or connect to VCC if unused. The MR input is
debounced for MR rising edges to prevent false reset events.
6
—
MR
7
7
HTHIN
8
8
VCC
VCC Voltage Input. Input for VCC reset threshold monitor and device power
supply if VCC is greater than VDD.
—
6
LBOH
Low-Battery Output High, Active-Low, Open-Drain. LBOH is asserted when
HTHIN drops below the VHTH- specification. LBOH is deasserted when
HTHIN rises above the VHTH+ specification for at least 150ms.
—
4
LBOL
Low-Battery Output Low, Active-Low, Open-Drain. LBOL is asserted when
LTHIN drops below the VLTH- specification. LBOL is deasserted when
LTHIN rises above the VLTH+ specification for at least 150ms.
HTH Threshold Monitor Input. A resistor-divider network sets the high
threshold associated with LBOH and LBO.
Detailed Description
The MAX6846–MAX6849 family is available with several
monitoring options. The MAX6846/MAX6847 have single
low-battery outputs and the MAX6848/MAX6849 have
dual low-battery outputs (see Figures 1a and 1b).
The MAX6846–MAX6849 combine a 615mV reference
with two comparators, logic, and timing circuitry to provide the user with information about the charge state of
the power-supply batteries. The MAX6848/MAX6849
monitor separate high-voltage and low-voltage thresholds to determine battery status. The output(s) can be
used to signal when the battery is charged, when the
battery is low, and when the battery is empty. User6
adjustable thresholds are ideal for monitoring singlecell Li+ or multicell alkaline/NiCd/NiMH power supplies.
When the power-supply voltage drops below the specified low threshold, the low-battery output asserts. When
the voltage rises above the specified high threshold following a 150ms (min) timeout period, the low-battery
output is deasserted. This ensures the supply voltage
has stabilized before power-converter or microprocessor activity is enabled.
These devices also have an independent µP supervisor
that monitors VCC and provides an active-low reset output. A manual reset function is available to allow the
user to reset the µP with a pushbutton.
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Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
VDD
MAX6847
MAX6848
LTHIN
LTH
DETECT
LTH
DETECT
HTHIN
R
Q
S
Q
HTHIN
LBO
TIMEOUT
PERIOD
LBO
HTH
DETECT
LBOL
5%
HYST
LBO TIMEOUT
PERIOD
LBOH
HTH
DETECT
5%
HYST
615mV
615mV
VCC
VCC
VTH
DETECT
VCC
RESET
RESET
TIMEOUT
PERIOD
RESET
VTH
DETECT
RESET
TIMEOUT
PERIOD
VCC
1.23V
1.23V
MR
Figure 1a. MAX6847 Functional Diagram
Low-Battery Output
The low-battery outputs are available in active-low
(LBO, LBOL, LBOH), open-drain configurations. The
low-battery outputs can be pulled to a voltage independent of VCC or VDD, up to 5.5V. This allows the device
to monitor and operate from direct battery voltage while
interfacing to higher voltage microprocessors.
The MAX6846/MAX6847 single-output voltage monitors
provide a single low-battery output, LBO. LBO asserts
when LTHIN drops below VLTH and remains asserted
for at least 150ms after HTHIN rises above VHTH (see
Figure 2). The MAX6848/MAX6849 dual-output voltage
monitors provide two low-battery outputs: LBOH and
LBOL. LBOH asserts when HTHIN drops below VHTHand remains asserted for at least 150ms after HTHIN
Figure 1b. MAX6848 Functional Diagram
rises above VHTH+. LBOL asserts when LTHIN drops
below VLTH- and remains asserted for at least 150ms
after LTHIN rises above VLTH+ (see Figure 3). For fastrising VDD input, the LBOL timeout period must complete before the LBOH timeout period begins.
Reset Output
The MAX6846–MAX6849 provide an active-low reset
output (RESET). RESET is asserted when the voltage at
VCC falls below the reset threshold level. Reset remains
asserted for the reset timeout period after VCC exceeds
the threshold. If VCC goes below the reset threshold
before the reset timeout period is completed, the internal timer restarts (see Figure 4). The MAX6846/
MAX6848 have open-drain reset outputs, while the
MAX6847/MAX6849 have push-pull reset outputs.
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MAX6846–MAX6849
VDD
LTHIN
MAX6846–MAX6849
Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
VMONITORED
HTHIN = 615mV
VTRIPHIGH HTH
VHYST
LTHIN = 615mV
VTRIPLOW LTH
tLBOP
LBO
tLBOD
tLBOP
VHYST = HYSTERESIS
Figure 2. Single Low-Battery Output Timing
(VTRIPHIGH +5%) HTH+
HTHVTRIPHIGH
VMONITORED
HTHIN = 615mV
VHYST = 5%
HTHIN = 582mV
LTHIN = 615mV
(VTRIPLOW +5%) LTH+
LTHVTRIPLOW
VHYST = 5%
LTHIN = 582mV
LBOL
tLBOD
tLBOP
LBOH
tLBOP
tLBOP
tLBOD
tLBOP
VHYST = HYSTERESIS
Figure 3. Dual Low-Battery Output Timing
VCC
VTH
GND
SWITCH
BOUNCE
MR
SWITCH
BOUNCE
SWITCH
BOUNCE
SWITCH
BOUNCE
GND
RESET
tRP
tMRP
tMRP
GND
tDEB
tMPW
tDEB
tMPW
Figure 4. RESET Timing Diagram
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Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
Hysteresis
Hysteresis increases the comparator’s noise margin by
increasing the upper threshold or decreasing the lower
threshold. The hysteresis prevents the output from
oscillating (chattering) when monitor input is near the
low-battery threshold. This is especially important for
applications where the load on the battery creates significant fluctuations in battery voltages (see Figures 2
and 3).
For the MAX6846/MAX6847, hysteresis is set using three
external resistors (see Figure 5). The MAX6848/MAX6849
have dual, low-battery input levels. Each input level has a
5% (typ) hysteresis.
Applications Information
Resistor-Value Selection (Programming
the Adjustable Thresholds)
MAX6846/MAX6847
VLTH = VHTH = 615mV
 R1 + R2 + R3 
VTRIPLOW = VLTH × 

 R2 + R3 
 R1 + R2 + R3 
VTRIPHIGH = VHTH × 



R3
RTOTAL = R1 + R2 + R3
Use the following steps to determine values for R1, R2,
and R3 of Figure 5.
1) Choose a value for RTOTAL, the sum of R1, R2, and
R3. Because the MAX6846/MAX6847 have very high
input impedance, RTOTAL can be up to 500kΩ.
VDD
MAX6846–MAX6849
Manual Reset
Many microprocessor-based products require manual
reset capability, allowing the operator, a test technician,
or external logic circuitry to initiate a reset while the
monitored supplies remain above their reset thresholds.
These devices have a dedicated active-low MR pin.
When MR is pulled low, RESET asserts a one-shot low
pulse for the MR reset timeout period. The MR input has
an internal 1.5kΩ pullup resistor to VCC and can be left
unconnected if not used. MR can be driven with CMOSlogic levels, open-drain/open-collector outputs, or a
momentary pushbutton switch to GND (the MR function
is internally debounced for the tDEB timeout period) to
create a manual reset function. If MR is driven from long
cables, or if the device is used in a noisy environment,
connect a 0.1µF capacitor from MR to GND to provide
additional noise immunity (see Figure 4).
LBO*
VDD
R1
LTHIN
MAX6846
MAX6847
MAX6848
MAX6849
(LBOH)
(LBOL)
R2
HTHIN
GND
R3
* FOR THE MAX6846/MAX6847.
( ) FOR THE MAX6848/MAX6849.
Figure 5. Adjustable Threshold Selection
2) Calculate R3 based on R TOTAL and the desired
upper trip point:
R3 =
615mV × RTOTAL
VTRIPHIGH
3) Calculate R2 based on RTOTAL, R3, and the desired
lower trip point:
 615mV × RTOTAL 
R2 = 
 - R3
VTRIPLOW


4) Calculate R1 based on RTOTAL, R3, and R2:
R1 = RTOTAL - R2 - R3
MAX6848/MAX6849
VLTH- = VHTH- = 582mV
LBOL low-trip level:
 R1 + R2 + R3 
VTRIPLOW = VLTH- × 

 R2 + R3 
LBOH low-trip level:
 R1 + R2 + R3 
VTRIPHIGH = VHTH- × 



R3
RTOTAL = R1 + R2 + R3
Use the following steps to determine values for R1, R2,
and R3 of Figure 5.
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MAX6846–MAX6849
Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
1) Choose a value for RTOTAL, the sum of R1, R2, and
R3. Because the MAX6848/MAX6849 have very high
input impedance, RTOTAL can be up to 500kΩ.
2) Calculate R3 based on R TOTAL and the desired
upper trip point:
R3 =
582mV × RTOTAL
VTRIPHIGH
3) Calculate R2 based on RTOTAL, R3, and the desired
lower trip point:
to three alkaline/NiCd/NiMH cells. The LBOH output
indicates that the battery voltage is weak, and is used
to warn the microprocessor of potential problems.
Armed with this information, the microprocessor can
reduce system power consumption. The LBOL output
indicates the battery is empty and system power should
be disabled. By connecting LBOL to the SHDN pin of the
DC-DC converter, power to the microprocessor is
removed. Microprocessor power does not return until the
battery has recharged to a voltage greater than VLTH+
(see Figure 7).
Table 1. Factory-Trimmed VCC Reset
Threshold Levels
 582mV × RTOTAL 
R2 = 
 - R3
VTRIPLOW


PART NO.
SUFFIX
(_)
VCC NOMINAL
RESET
THRESHOLD (V)
T
3.075
5) LBOL high-trip level:
S
2.925
VTRIPLOW ✕ 1.05
6) LBOH high-trip level:
R
2.625
Z
2.313
VTRIPHIGH ✕ 1.05
Y
2.188
4) Calculate R1 based on RTOTAL, R3, and R2:
R1 = RTOTAL - R2 - R3
Monitoring Multicell Battery Applications
For monitoring multicell Li+ (or a higher number of alkaline/NiCd/NiMH cells), connect VDD to a supply voltage
between 1.6V to 5.5V. Figure 6 shows VDD connected
directly to VCC. To calculate the values of R1, R2, and
R3, see the Resistor-Value Selection section.
DC-DC Converter Application
VMONITORED
LBO*
R1
LTHIN
R2
MAX6846
MAX6847
MAX6848
MAX6849
1.575
ACTIVE TIMEOUT PERIOD (ms)
TIMEOUT
PERIOD SUFFIX
VCC
VCC
1.665
V
Table 2. VCC Reset Timeout Period Suffix
Guide
The MAX6848/MAX6849 dual battery monitors can be
used in conjunction with a DC-DC converter to power
microprocessor systems using a single Li+ cell or two
VDD
W
MIN
MAX
D3
150
300
D7
1200
2400
IN
DC-DC
SHDN
OUT
VDD
LBOL
VCC
Li+
3.6V
LBOH
NMI
(LBOL)
LTHIN
µP
(LBOH)
HTHIN
VCC
GND
MAX6848
MAX6849
RESET
HTHIN
RESET
R3
GND
* FOR THE MAX6846/MAX6847.
( ) FOR THE MAX6848/MAX6849.
Figure 6. Monitoring Multicell Li+ Applications
10
Figure 7. DC-DC Converter Application
______________________________________________________________________________________
GND
Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
OPEN-DRAIN
RESET
PUSH-PULL RESET
SINGLE LOWBATTERY OUTPUT
DUAL LOW-BATTERY
OUTPUT
MAX6846
X
—
X
—
MAX6847
—
X
X
—
MAX6848
X
—
—
X
MAX6849
—
X
—
X
PART
Typical Application Circuit
Standard Versions Table
PART
TOP MARK
MAX6846KARD3
AEJI
MAX6846KASD3
AEJD
MAX6846KAWD3
AEJK
MAX6846KAZD3
AEJJ
MAX6847KARD3
AEJE
MAX6847KASD3
AEJL
MAX6847KAWD3
AEJN
MAX6847KAZD3
AEJM
MAX6848KARD3
AEJP
MAX6848KASD3
AEJO
MAX6848KAWD3
AEJR
MAX6848KAZD3
AEJQ
MAX6849KARD3
AEJT
MAX6849KASD3
AEJS
MAX6849KAWD3
AEJV
MAX6849KAZD3
AEJU
DC-DC
Li+
3.6V
VCC
VCC
LBO
MR
VDD MAX6846
MAX6847
RESET
LTHIN
NMI
µP
RESET
HTHIN
GND
GND
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1478
PROCESS: BiCMOS
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11
MAX6846–MAX6849
Selector Guide
Package Information
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
SEE DETAIL "A"
CL
CL
E
MIN
MAX
A
A1
A2
0.90
0.00
0.90
1.45
0.15
1.30
b
0.28
0.45
C
D
E
0.09
2.80
2.60
0.20
3.00
3.00
SYMBOL
e
b
CL
E1
E1
1.50
L
0.30
L2
e
PIN 1
I.D. DOT
(SEE NOTE 6)
SOT23, 8L .EPS
MAX6846–MAX6849
Low-Power, Adjustable Battery Monitors with
Hysteresis and Integrated µP Reset
1.75
0.60
0.25 BSC.
0.65 BSC.
1.95 REF.
e1
0
0
8
e1
D
C
CL
L2
A
A2
GAUGE PLANE
A1
SEATING PLANE C
0
L
NOTE:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
2. FOOT LENGTH MEASURED FROM LEAD TIP TO UPPER RADIUS OF
HEEL OF THE LEAD PARALLEL TO SEATING PLANE C.
3. PACKAGE OUTLINE EXCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH & METAL BURR.
4. PACKAGE OUTLINE INCLUSIVE OF SOLDER PLATING.
DETAIL "A"
5. COPLANARITY 4 MILS. MAX.
6. PIN 1 I.D. DOT IS 0.3 MM MIN. LOCATED ABOVE PIN 1.
7. SOLDER THICKNESS MEASURED AT FLAT SECTION OF LEAD
BETWEEN 0.08mm AND 0.15mm FROM LEAD TIP.
8. MEETS JEDEC MO178.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TITLE:
PACKAGE OUTLINE, SOT-23, 8L BODY
APPROVAL
DOCUMENT CONTROL NO.
21-0078
REV.
D
1
1
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