Maxim Integrated Announces Industry's First Glitch-Free Supervisor in Essential Analog Family to Deliver Robust Protection for Low-Voltage IoT Applications

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Maxim Integrated has launched the MAX16162, a nanoPower supervisor designed to enhance reliability in low-voltage IoT applications. This supervisor IC is the first in the industry to ensure a glitch-free power-up by asserting a consistent system reset throughout the power supply ramp, thereby eliminating low-voltage glitches. It operates efficiently at just 825nA and is 23% smaller than competitors, making it ideal for various applications including medical devices and automation controls. Priced at $1.19 per unit, it represents a significant advancement in robust protection technology.

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• First industry glitch-free supervisor for low-voltage applications, enhancing reliability.
• Low power consumption: Operates at only 825nA.
• Compact design: 23% smaller than the nearest competitor.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Designers can now enhance system reliability in low-voltage IoT applications with the Essential Analog MAX16162 nanoPower supervisor with glitch-free power-up from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). This supervisor IC is the industry's first to fully assert a system reset through the entire system power supply ramp; thereby eliminating low-voltage glitches during power-up and delivering higher system reliability.

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• For details about Maxim Integrated's portfolio of Essential Analog solutions, visit http://bit.ly/Essential-Analog-ICs

More IoT system designers are switching to microcontrollers with core voltages of 1V and below, and traditional supervisory ICs show unreliable outputs at these lower input voltages. This leaves systems vulnerable to faulty power-up, causing the MCU to wake up in an undefined state with incorrect I/O outputs, wrong data reads or other errors. The MAX16162, part of Maxim Integrated's Essential Analog family of robust protection ICs, eliminates glitches until the input voltage achieves the appropriate voltage threshold. Eliminating glitches improves reliability not only for IoT systems, but also portable medical monitoring devices, wearables, base stations, programmable logic controllers and automation controls.

The MAX16162 draws only 825nA, so that it provides robust protection without exacting a toll on limited power budgets. With a package size of 1.06mm x 0.73mm, this Essential Analog supervisory IC is 23 percent smaller than the closest competitive solution and helps developers save board space.

Essential Analog ICs deliver Maxim Integrated's advances in low-power, high-performance, single-function products to enable next-generation innovation in multiple applications and markets.

Key Advantages

• Glitch Free at Low Voltages: Eliminates system errors by asserting a consistent, glitch-free reset during power-up, even for inputs below 0.6V
• nanoPower: Draws only 825nA
• Smallest Size: 23 percent smaller than closest competition

Commentary

• "ICs operating under 1V offer tremendous advantages for power savings and IoT proliferation but come with unacceptable reliability risks when not designed properly," said Elnaz Shayesteh, business manager for the Core Products Group at Maxim Integrated. "We developed the industry's first low-voltage glitch-free supervisory IC so system developers may eliminate the errors observed during power-up. No other company offers glitch-free capability at these voltages, further solidifying Maxim Integrated's innovation leadership in robust protection technology."

Availability and Pricing

• The MAX16162 is available at Maxim Integrated's website for $1.19 (1000-up, FOB USA); also available from authorized distributors
• EE-Sim^® models are available; For details, visit http://bit.ly/EE_Sim_Maxim

About Maxim Integrated

Maxim Integrated, an engineer's engineering company, exists to solve the designer's toughest problems in order to empower design innovation. Our broad portfolio of high-performance semiconductors, combined with world-class tools and support, delivers essential analog solutions including efficient power, precision measurement, reliable connectivity and robust protection along with intelligent processing. Designers in application areas such as automotive, communications, consumer, data center, healthcare, industrial and IoT trust Maxim to help them quickly develop smaller, smarter and more secure designs. Learn more at https://www.maximintegrated.com. 

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FAQ

What is the MAX16162 and its purpose?

The MAX16162 is a nanoPower supervisor IC from Maxim Integrated designed to ensure glitch-free power-up and enhance reliability in low-voltage IoT applications.

When was the MAX16162 announced?

The MAX16162 was announced on June 21, 2021.

How much does the MAX16162 cost?

The MAX16162 is priced at $1.19 when ordered in quantities of 1,000.

What power consumption does the MAX16162 have?

The MAX16162 draws only 825nA, making it highly efficient for low-power applications.

What applications is the MAX16162 suitable for?

The MAX16162 is suitable for IoT systems, portable medical devices, wearables, and automation controls.