Clock operation
M41ST84W
3.8
Reset input (RSTIN)
The M41ST84W provides an independent input which can generate an output reset. The
duration and function of this reset is identical to a reset generated by a power cycle. Table 6
and Figure 16 illustrate the AC reset characteristics of this function. Pulses shorter than
tRLRH will not generate a reset condition. RSTIN is internally pulled up to VCC through a 100
kΩ resistor.
Figure 16. RSTIN timing waveform
RSTIN
tRLRH
Note:
3.9
RST (1)
tRHRSH
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With pull-up resistor
Table 6. Reset AC characteristics
Symbol
Parameter(1)
Min
Max
Unit
tRLRH(2)
tRHRSH(3)
RSTIN low to RSTIN high
RSTIN high to RST high
200
ns
40
200
ms
1. Valid for ambient operating temperature: TA = –40 to 85°C; VCC = 2.7 to 3.6 V (except where noted).
2. Pulse width less than 50 ns will result in no RESET (for noise immunity).
3. Programmable (see Table 8 on page 26)
Power-fail INPUT/OUTPUT
The power-fail input (PFI) is compared to an internal reference voltage (1.25 V). 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 under-voltage detector to signal a failing power supply. Typically PFI
is connected through an external voltage divider (see Figure 4 on page 9) 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 M41ST84W or the microprocessor drops
below the minimum operating voltage.
During battery backup, 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
follows PFI. If the comparator is unused, PFI should be connected to VSS and PFO left
unconnected.
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