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- STMicroelectronics
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- M40Z300W
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- Other Electronics
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- 2
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- Last added
- 2012-08-06
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STMicroelectronics AN1000 Reduced Footprint Supervisor Application Note
The document introduces the ZEROPOWER and TIMEKEEPER supervisors from STMicroelectronics, specifically models M40Z300W and M48T201V/Y. These devices are designed for surface-mount technology and automatic assembly-line processes, interfacing directly with commodity SRAM and using a commercially available cell for the internal battery.
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How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the combined footprint of an ST supervisor connected to a low power SRAM chip?
The combined footprint measures 0.916 by 0.787 inches.
From: STMicroelectronics AN1000 Reduced Footprint Supervisor Application Note
What is the footprint of a competitor's single chip solution compared to the ST devices?
A competitor's single chip solution might have a footprint of 0.965 by 0.930 inches.
From: STMicroelectronics AN1000 Reduced Footprint Supervisor Application Note
What happens to the SRAM devices when the supply voltage falls below the threshold?
The device switches the SRAMs to battery power, write-protects them, and drives the reset line low.
From: STMicroelectronics AN1021 Application Note Using M40Z300W Supervisor for NVRAM Functionality
How is the internal battery voltage monitored?
The system checks the battery voltage during every power-up and every 24-hour interval while Vcc is valid.
From: STMicroelectronics AN1021 Application Note Using M40Z300W Supervisor for NVRAM Functionality
