Clock operation
M41ST85W
3.8
Reset inputs (RSTIN1 & RSTIN2)
The M41ST85W provides two independent inputs which can generate an output reset. The
duration and function of these resets is identical to a reset generated by a power cycle.
Table 5 and Figure 17 illustrate the AC reset characteristics of this function. Pulses shorter
than tRLRH1 and tRLRH2 will not generate a reset condition. RSTIN1 and RSTIN2 are each
internally pulled up to VCC through a 100kΩ resistor.
Figure 17. RSTIN1 & RSTIN2 timing waveforms
RSTIN1
RSTIN2
RST (1)
tRLRH1
tRLRH2
tR1HRH
tR2HRH
Note:
With pull-up resistor
Table 5. Reset AC characteristics
Symbol
Parameter(1)
Min
Max
tRLRH1(2)
tRLRH2(3)
tR1HRH(4)
tR2HRH(4)
RSTIN1 Low to RSTIN1 High
RSTIN2 Low to RSTIN2 High
RSTIN1 High to RST High
RSTIN2 High to RST High
200
100
40
200
40
200
1. Valid for Ambient Operating Temperature: TA = –40 to 85°C; VCC = 2.7 to 3.6V (except where noted).
2. Pulse width less than 50ns will result in no RESET (for noise immunity).
3. Pulse width less than 20ms will result in no RESET (for noise immunity).
4. Programmable (see Table 6 on page 28).
AI03665
Unit
ns
ms
ms
ms
3.9
Power-fail input/output
The Power-Fail Input (PFI) is compared to an internal reference voltage (1.25V). If PFI is
less than the power-fail threshold (VPFI), the Power-Fail Output (PFO) will go low. This
function is intended for use as an undervoltage detector to signal a failing power supply.
Typically PFI is connected through an external voltage divider (see Figure 5 on page 11) to
either the unregulated DC input (if it is available) or the regulated output of the VCC
regulator. The voltage divider can be set up such that the voltage at PFI falls below VPFI
several milliseconds before the regulated VCC input to the M41ST85W or the
microprocessor drops below the minimum operating voltage.
During battery back-up, the power-fail comparator turns off and PFO goes (or remains) low.
This occurs after VCC drops below VPFD(min). When power returns, PFO is forced high,
irrespective of VPFI for the write protect time (trec), which is the time from VPFD(max) until the
inputs are recognized. At the end of this time, the power-fail comparator is enabled and PFO
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