LTC2910

Octal Positive/Negative
Voltage Monitor
FEATURES DESCRIPTION
■ 8 Low Voltage Adjustable Inputs (0.5V) The LTC®2910 is an octal input voltage monitor intended
■ Guaranteed Threshold Accuracy: ±1.5% for monitoring multiple voltages in a variety of applica-
■ Input Glitch Rejection tions. Each input has a nominal 0.5V threshold, featuring
■ Pin Selectable Input Polarity Allows 1.5% tight threshold accuracy over the entire operating
Negative and OV Monitoring temperature range. Glitch filtering ensures reliable reset
■ Buffered 1V Reference Output operation without false or noisy triggering.
■ Adjustable Reset Timeout with Timeout Disable
Polarity selection and a buffered reference allow monitor-
■ 50μA Quiescent Current
ing up to two separate negative voltages. A three state
■ Open Drain RST and RST Outputs
input pin allows setting the polarity of two inputs without
■ Guaranteed RST and RST for VCC ≥ 1V
requiring any external components.
■ Available in 16-Lead SSOP and 16-Lead
(5mm × 3mm) DFN Packages The LTC2910 provides a precise, versatile, space-con-
scious, micropower solution for voltage monitoring.

APPLICATIONS , LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

■ Desktop and Notebook Computers

■ Network Servers
■ Core, I/O Voltage Monitors

TYPICAL APPLICATION
Octal Supply Monitor, 10% Tolerance, 12V, 5V (x2), 3.3V (x2), 2.5V, 1.8V, 1.2V Typical Transient Duration
vs Comparator Overdrive
12V
700
5V
TYPICAL TRANSIENT DURATION (μs)

3.3V 600
2.5V
POWER 500
SUPPLIES 1.8V RESET OCCURS
ABOVE CURVE
1.2V 400
5V
300
3.3V
200
54.9k 88.7k 12.7k 24.9k 39.2k 54.9k 88.7k 226k SYSTEM VCC = 6V
11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 100
VCC = 2.3V
0
0.1 1 10 100
V8 V7 V6 V5 V4 V3 V2 V1
COMPARATOR OVERDRIVE PAST THRESHOLD (%)
0.1μF 2910 TA01b
LTC2910 VCC

GND TMR DIS RST RST SEL

1nF
TIMEOUT = 8.5ms

2910 TA01

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Note 1, 2)
Terminal Voltages Operating Temperature Range
VCC (Note 3)............................................. –0.3V to 6V LTC2910C ................................................ 0°C to 70°C
RST, RST ................................................ –0.3V to 16V LTC2910I.............................................. –40°C to 85°C
TMR ..........................................–0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) LTC2910H .......................................... –40°C to 125°C
Vn, DIS, SEL ......................................... –0.3V to 7.5V Storage Temperature Range
Terminal Current SSOP, DFN.......................................... –65°C to 150°C
IVCC ....................................................................10mA Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
Reference Load Current (IREF) ...........................±1mA SSOP ................................................................ 300°C
IRST/RST..............................................................10mA

PACKAGE/ORDER INFORMATION
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
V1 1 16 VCC
V1 1 16 VCC
V2 2 15 TMR
V2 2 15 TMR
V3 3 14 SEL
V3 3 14 SEL
V4 4 13 DIS
17 V4 4 13 DIS
V5 5 12 RST
V5 5 12 RST
V6 6 11 RST
V6 6 11 RST
V7 7 10 REF
V7 7 10 REF
V8 8 9 GND
V8 8 9 GND

DHC16 PACKAGE GN16 PACKAGE

16-LEAD (5mm × 3mm) PLASTIC DFN 16-LEAD PLASTIC SSOP
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 43.5°C/W TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 110°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 17) PCB GND CONNECTION OPTIONAL

ORDER PART NUMBER DHC16 PART MARKING* ORDER PART NUMBER GN16 PART MARKING*
LTC2910CDHC 2910 LTC2910CGN 2910
LTC2910IDHC 2910 LTC2910IGN 2910I
LTC2910HDHC 2910 LTC2910HGN 2910H
Order Options Tape and Reel: Add #TR
Lead Free: Add #PBF Lead Free Tape and Reel: Add #TRPBF
Lead Free Part Marking: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
*The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VCC = 3.3V, Vn = 0.55V, SEL = VCC, DIS = OPEN unless otherwise noted.
(Note 2)
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VSHUNT VCC Shunt Regulator Voltage ICC = 5mA ● 6.2 6.6 6.9 V
–40°C < TA <125°C ● 6.2 6.6 7.0 V
ΔVSHUNT VCC Shunt Regulator Load Regulation ICC = 2mA to 10mA ● 200 300 mV
VCC Supply Voltage ● 2.3 VSHUNT V
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VCC = 3.3V, Vn = 0.55V, SEL = VCC, DIS = OPEN unless otherwise noted.
(Note 2)
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VCC(MIN) Minimum VCC Output Valid DIS = 0V ● 1 V
VCC(UVLO) Supply Undervoltage Lockout VCC Rising, DIS = 0V ● 1.9 2 2.1 V
ΔVCC(UVHYST) Supply Undervoltage Lockout Hysteresis DIS = 0V ● 5 25 50 mV
ICC Supply Current VCC = 2.3V to 6V ● 50 100 μA
VREF Reference Output Voltage IVREF = ±1mA ● 0.985 1 1.015 V
–40°C < TA < 125°C ● 0.985 1 1.020 V
VRT Vn Input Voltage Threshold ● 492 500 508 mV
tPROP Vn Input Threshold to Output Delay Vn = VRT – 5mV ● 50 125 500 μs
IVN Vn Input Current ● ±15 nA
–40°C < TA < 125°C ● ±30 nA
tRST Reset Timeout Period CTMR = 1nF ● 6 8.5 12.5 ms
–40°C < TA < 125°C ● 6 8.5 14 ms
VDIS(VIH) DIS Input Threshold Voltage High ● 1.2 V
VDIS(VIL) DIS Input Threshold Voltage Low ● 0.8 V
IDIS DIS Input Current VDIS > 0.5V ● 1 2 3 μA
ITMR(UP) TMR Pull-Up Current VTMR = 0V ● –1.3 –2.1 –2.8 μA
–40°C < TA < 125°C ● –1.2 –2.1 –2.8 μA
ITMR(DOWN) TMR Pull-Down Current VTMR = 1.6V ● 1.3 2.1 2.8 μA
–40°C < TA < 125°C ● 1.2 2.1 2.8 μA
VTMR(DIS) Timer Disable Voltage Referenced to VCC ● –180 –270 mV
VOH Output Voltage High RST/RST VCC = 2.3V, IRST/RST = –1μA ● 1 V
VOL Output Voltage Low RST/RST VCC = 2.3V, IRST/RST = 2.5mA ● 0.1 0.3 V
VCC = 1V, IRST = 100μA 0.01 0.15 V
Three-State Input SEL
VIL Low Level Input Voltage ● 0.4 V
VIH High Level Input Voltage ● 1.4 V
VZ Pin Voltage when Left in Hi-Z State ISEL = ±10μA ● 0.6 0.9 1.1 V
–40°C < TA < 125°C ● 0.6 0.9 1.2 V
ISEL SEL High, Low Input Current ● ±25 μA
ISEL(MAX) Maximum SEL Input Current SEL tied to either VCC or GND ● ±30 μA

Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 3: VCC maximum pin voltage is limited by input current. Since the
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute VCC pin has an internal 6.5V shunt regulator, a low impedance supply that
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device exceeds 6V may exceed the rated terminal current. Operation from higher
reliability and lifetime. voltage supplies requires a series dropping resistor. See Applications
Note 2: All currents into pins are positive; all voltages are referenced to Information.
GND unless otherwise noted.

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TIMING DIAGRAM
Vn Positive Monitor Timing

Vn VRT
tRST
tPROP

RST 1V

RST 1V

2910 TD01

Vn Positive Monitor Timing (TMR strapped to VCC)

Vn VRT

tPROP tPROP

RST 1V

RST 1V

2910 TD03

Vn Negative Monitor Timing

Vn VRT
tRST
tPROP

RST 1V

RST 1V

2910 TD02

Vn Negative Monitor Timing (TMR strapped to VCC)

Vn VRT

tPROP tPROP

RST 1V

RST 1V

2910 TD04

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Specifications are at TA = 25°C and VCC = 3.3V
unless otherwise noted. (Note 2)

Input Threshold Voltage vs VCC Shunt Voltage vs

Temperature Supply Current vs Temperature Temperature
0.505 65 6.8
0.504
60 6.7 10mA
THRESHOLD VOLTAGE, VRT (V)

0.503 VCC = 5V
0.502
55 6.6 5mA
0.501

ICC (μA)

VCC (V)
VCC = 3.3V
0.500 50 6.5 2mA
0.499 1mA
45 6.4
0.498
0.497 VCC = 2.3V 200μA
40 6.3
0.496
0.495 35 6.2
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)
2910 G01 2910 G02 2910 G03

Buffered Reference Voltage vs Transient Duration vs Comparator

VCC Shunt Voltage vs ICC Temperature Overdrive
6.75 1.005 700
1.004

TYPICAL TRANSIENT DURATION (μs)

600
REFERENCE VOLTAGE, VREF (V)

6.65 1.003
1.002 500
RESET OCCURS
6.55 1.001 ABOVE CURVE
400
VCC (V)

25°C 1.000
6.45 0.999 300
–40°C
0.998 200
85°C
6.35 0.997 VCC = 6V
100
0.996 VCC = 2.3V
6.25 0.995 0
–2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 0.1 1 10 100
ICC (mA) TEMPERATURE (°C) COMPARATOR OVERDRIVE PAST THRESHOLD (%)
2910 G04 2910 G05 2910 G06

Reset Time-Out Period vs

Temperature RST Output Voltage vs VCC RST Output Voltage vs VCC
12 0.8 5
CTMR = 1nF Vn = 0.55V
RST/RST TIMEOUT PERIOD, tRST (ms)

VCC SEL = VCC

11
4
0.6
RST VOLTAGE (V)

RST VOLTAGE (V)

10
3
9 0.4
RST WITH 2
10k PULL-UP
8
0.2
7 RST WITHOUT 1
10k PULL-UP

6 0 0
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5
TEMPERATURE (°C) SUPPLY VOLTAGE, VCC (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE, VCC (V)
2910 G07 2910 G08
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Specifications are at TA = 25°C and VCC = 3.3V
unless otherwise noted. (Note 2)

RST/RST Voltage Output Low vs Reset Timeout Period vs

RST, ISINK vs VCC Output Sink Current Capacitance
5 1.0 10000
Vn = 0.45V
SEL = VCC

RST/RST TIMEOUT PERIOD, tRST (ms)

85°C
PULL-DOWN CURRENT, IRST (mA)

4 0.8
25°C 1000
RST AT 150mV –40°C

RST/RST, VOL (V)

3 0.6
100
2 0.4
RST AT 50mV
10
1 0.2

0 0 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0.1 1 10 100 1000
SUPPLY VOLTAGE, VCC (V) IRST/RST (mA) TMR PIN CAPACITANCE, CTMR (nF)
2910 G10 2910 G11 2910 G12

PIN FUNCTIONS
DIS (Pin 13): Output Disable Input. Disables the RST and RST (Pin 12): Open-Drain Inverted Reset Logic Output.
RST output pins. When DIS is pulled high, the RST and Asserts low when any positive polarity input voltage is
RST pins are not asserted except during a UVLO condition. below threshold or any negative polarity input voltage is
Pin has a weak (2μA) internal pull-down to GND. Leave above threshold. Held low for an adjustable delay time after
pin open if unused. all voltage inputs are valid. Pin has a weak pull-up to VCC
and may be pulled above VCC using an external pull-up.
Exposed Pad (Pin 17, DFN Package): Exposed pad may
Leave pin open if unused.
be left open or connected to device ground.
SEL (Pin 14): Input Polarity Select Three-State Input.
GND (Pin 9): Device Ground
Connect to VCC, GND or leave unconnected in open state
REF (Pin 10): Buffered Reference Output. 1V reference to select one of three possible input polarity combinations
used for the offset of negative-monitoring applications. (refer to Table 1).
The buffered reference sources and sinks up to 1mA. The
TMR (Pin 15): Reset Delay Timer. Attach an external ca-
reference drives capacitive loads up to 1nF. Larger capacitive
pacitor (CTMR) of at least 10pF to GND to set a reset delay
loads may cause instability. Leave pin open if unused.
time of 9ms/nF. A 1nF capacitor will generate an 8.5ms
RST (Pin 11): Open-Drain Reset Logic Output. Asserts reset delay time. Tie pin to VCC to bypass timer.
high when any positive polarity input voltage is below
V1-V6 (Pin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6): Voltage Inputs 1 through 6.
threshold or any negative polarity input voltage is above
When the voltage on this pin is below 0.5V, a reset condi-
threshold. Held high for an adjustable delay time after all
tion is triggered. Tie pin to VCC if unused.
voltage inputs are valid. Pin has a weak pull-up to VCC and
may be pulled above VCC using an external pull-up. Leave V7-V8 (Pin 7 & 8): Voltage Inputs 7 and 8. The polarity
pin open if unused. of the input is selected by the state of the SEL pin (refer

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to Table 1). When the monitored input is configured as a VCC (Pin 16): Supply Voltage. Bypass this pin to GND with
positive voltage, a reset condition is triggered when the a 0.1μF (or greater) capacitor. Operates as a direct supply
pin is below 0.5V. When the monitored input is config- input for voltages up to 6V. Operates as a shunt regulator for
ured as a negative voltage, a reset condition is triggered supply voltages greater than 6V and must have a resistance
when the pin is above 0.5V. Tie pin to VCC if unused and between the pin and the supply to limit input current to no
configured as a positive supply. Tie pin to GND if unused greater than 10mA. When used without a current-limiting
and configured as a negative supply. resistance, pin voltage must not exceed 6V.

BLOCK DIAGRAM
VCC TMR
16 15

V1 – VCC
1
+
OSCILLATOR 400k

V2 –
2 RST
RESET DELAY 12
+ TIMER
DISABLE

V3 –
3
+
+ VCC
2V
UVLO
V4 – VCC 400k
–
4
+
RST
11
V5 –
5
+

V6
6 –
+

V7 –
7
+ DIS
+ 13
– 1V
V8 2μA
–
8
+

0.5V

REF THREE-STATE GND

10 1V POLARITY 9
DECODER

BUFFER

14 2910 BD

SEL
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Voltage Monitoring Table 1. Voltage Polarity Programming (VRT = 0.5V Typical)
The LTC2910 is a low power octal voltage monitoring SEL V7 INPUT V8 INPUT
circuit with eight individual undervoltage monitor inputs. VCC Positive Positive
V7 < VRT → UV V8 < VRT → UV
A timeout period that holds a reset after all faults have
Open Positive Negative
cleared is adjustable using an external capacitor and is V7 < VRT → UV V8 > VRT → UV
disabled, by tying TMR to VCC. GND Negative Negative
V7 > VRT → UV V8 > VRT → UV
Each voltage monitor is compared to a fixed 0.5V reference
for detecting undervoltage conditions. When configured 2-Step Design Procedure
to monitor a positive voltage Vm, the application is con-
nected as shown in Figure 1. For negative inputs Vm is The following 2-step design procedure allows selecting
connected as shown in Figure 2. RA is now connected to appropriate resistances to obtain the desired UV trip point
the REF pin and RB remains connected to the monitored for the positive voltage monitor circuit in Figure 1 and the
voltage Vm. negative voltage monitor circuit in Figure 2.
Using the configurations in Figures 1 and 2, a UV condi- For positive supply monitoring, Vm is the desired nominal
tion will result when the magnitude of the voltage at Vm operating voltage, Im is the desired nominal current through
is less than its designed threshold. the resistive divider, and VUV is the desired undervoltage
trip point.
Polarity Selection For negative supply monitoring, to compensate for the 1V
The three-state polarity-select pin (SEL) selects one of three reference, 1V must be subtracted from Vm and VUV before
possible polarity combinations for the input thresholds, using each in the following equations.
as described in Table 1. When an input is configured for
negative supply monitoring, a reset condition occurs when 1. Choose RA to obtain the desired UV trip point
the supply voltage is less negative than the configured RA is chosen to set the desired trip point for the
threshold. undervoltage monitor.
The three-state input pin SEL is connected to GND, VCC, or
left unconnected during normal operation. When the pin 0.5V Vm
RA = • (1)
is left unconnected, the maximum leakage allowed from Im VUV
the pin is ±10μA to ensure it remains in the open state.
Table 1 shows the three possible selections of polarity
LTC2910
based on the SEL pin connection.
REF +
– + 1V
Vm –

RB RA
LTC2910
Vn – Vn –
+ UVn UVn
+
RA RB
+ 0.5V + 0.5V
– –
Vm
2910 F01 2910 F02

Figure 1. Positive UV Monitoring Configuration Figure 2. Negative UV Monitoring Configuration

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2. Choose RB to complete the design current in the resistive divider is 10μA. For the negative
Once RA is known, RB is determined by: case, 1V is subtracted from Vm and VUV.
1. Find RA to set the UV trip point of the monitor.
V
RB = m − RA (2) 0.5V –5V − 1V
Im RA = • ≈ 54.9k
10µA –4.5V − 1V
If any of the variables Vm, Im, or VUV change, then both
steps must be recalculated. 2. Determine RB to complete the design.

Positive Voltage Monitor Example –5V − 1V

RB = − 57.6k ≈ 549k
10µA
A positive voltage monitor application is shown in Figure
3. The monitored voltage is a 5V ±10% supply. Nominal
current in the resistive divider is 10μA. Power-Up/Down

1. Find RA to set the UV trip point of the monitor. As soon as VCC reaches 1V during power up, the RST output
asserts low and the RST output weakly pulls to VCC.
0.5V 5V The LTC2910 is guaranteed to assert RST low and RST high
RA = • ≈ 56.2k
10µA 4.5V under conditions of low VCC, down to VCC = 1V. Above VCC
= 2V (2.1V maximum) the Vn inputs take control.
2. Determine RB to complete the design.
Once all inputs and VCC become valid, an internal timer is
5V started. After an adjustable delay time, RST pulls low and
RB = − 56.2k ≈ 499k
10µA RST weakly pulls high.

Threshold Accuracy
Negative Voltage Monitor Example
Reset threshold accuracy is important in a supply sensitive
A negative voltage monitor application is shown in Figure
system. Ideally, such a system would reset only if supply
4. The monitored voltage is a –5V ±10% supply. Nominal
5V 5V

VCC VCC
5V ± 10% RST RST
REF

RB RST RA RST
449k LTC2910 54.9k LTC2910

V7 V7

RA SEL RB SEL
56.2k 549k

GND –5V ± 10% GND

2910 F03 2910 F04

Figure 3. Positive Supply Monitor Figure 4. Negative Supply Monitor

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voltages fell below the exact threshold for a specified mar- Glitch Immunity
gin. All LTC2910 inputs have a relative threshold accuracy In any supervisory application, noise riding on the moni-
of ±1.5% over the full operating temperature range. tored DC voltage causes spurious resets. To solve this
For example, when the LTC2910 is programmed to moni- problem without adding hysteresis, which causes a new
tor a 5V input with a 10% tolerance, the desired UV trip error term in the trip voltage, the LTC2910 lowpass filters
point is 4.5V. Because of the ±1.5% relative accuracy of the output of the first stage comparator at each input.
the LTC2910, the UV trip point is between 4.433V and This filter integrates the output of the comparator before
4.567V which is 4.5V ±1.5%. asserting the reset output logic. A transient at the input
of the comparator of sufficient magnitude and duration
The accuracy of the resistances chosen for RA and RB affect
the UV trip point as well. Using the example just given, triggers the output logic. The Typical Performance Char-
if the resistances used to set the UV trip point have 1% acteristics section shows a graph of the Transient Duration
accuracy, the UV trip range is between 4.354V and 4.650V. vs. Comparator Overdrive.
This is illustrated in the following calculations.
RST/RST Timing
The UV trip point is given as
The LTC2910 has an adjustable timeout period (tRST) that

R  holds RST and RST asserted after all faults have cleared.
VUV = 0.5V •  1+ B  This assures a minimum reset pulse width allowing a
 RA  settling time delay for the monitored voltage after it has
entered the valid region of operation.
The two extreme conditions, with a relative accuracy of
1.5% and resistance accuracy of 1%, result in When any input drops below its designed threshold, the
RST pin asserts low and the RST pin asserts high. When

R • 0.99  all inputs recover above their designed thresholds, the
VUV(MIN) = 0.5V • 0.985 •  1+ B
 RA • 1.01 reset delay timer starts. If all inputs remain above their
and designed thresholds when the timer finishes, the RST
pin weakly pulls high and the RST pin strongly pulls low.

R • 1.01  However, if any input falls below its designed threshold
VUV(MAX) = 0.5V • 1.015 •  1+ B
 RA • 0.99  during this timeout period, the timer resets and restarts
when all inputs are above the designed thresholds.
RB
For a desired trip point of 4.5V, =8 Selecting the Reset Timing Capacitor
RA
Therefore, The reset timeout period (tRST) for the LTC2910 is adjust-
able to accommodate a variety of applications. Connecting

0.99  a capacitor, CTMR, between the TMR pin and ground sets
VUV(MIN) = 0.5V • 0.985 •  1+ 8 • = 4.354V
 1.01  the timeout period. The value of capacitor needed for a
and particular timeout period is:

1.01  CTMR = tRST • 115 • 10–9 (F/s)
VUV(MAX) = 0.5V • 1.015 •  1+ 8 • = 4.650V
 0.99  The Reset Timeout Period vs. Capacitance graph found
in the Typical Performance Characteristics section shows

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the desired delay time as a function of the value of the At VCC = 1V, the weak pull-up current on RST is barely
timer capacitor. The TMR pin must have a minimum of turned on. Therefore, an external pull-up resistor of no more
10pF or be tied to VCC. For long timeout periods, the only than 100k is recommended on the RST pin if the state and
limitation is the availability of a large value capacitor with pull-up strength of the RST pin is crucial at very low VCC.
low leakage. Capacitor leakage current must not exceed Note however, by adding an external pull-up resistor, the
the minimum TMR charging current of 1.3μA. Tying the pull-up strength on the RST pin is increased. Therefore,
TMR pin to VCC bypasses the timeout period. if it is connected in a wired-OR connection, the pull-down
strength of any single device must accommodate this ad-
Undervoltage Lockout ditional pull-up strength.
When VCC falls below 2V, the LTC2910 asserts an
undervoltage lockout (UVLO) condition. During UVLO, RST Output Rise and Fall Time Estimation
is asserted and pulled low and RST is pulled high. When The RST and RST outputs have strong pull-down capabil-
VCC rises above 2V, RST and RST follow the same timing ity. The following formula estimates the output fall time
procedure as an undervoltage condition on any input. (90% to 10%) for a particular external load capacitance
(CLOAD):
Shunt Regulator
tFALL ≈ 2.2 • RPD • CLOAD
The LTC2910 has an internal shunt regulator. The VCC pin
where RPD is the on-resistance of the internal pull-down
operates as a direct supply input for voltages up to 6V.
transistor, typically 50Ω at VCC > 1V, and at room tem-
In this range, the quiescent current of the device remains
perature (25°C). CLOAD is the external load capacitance
below a maximum of 100μA. For VCC voltages higher than
on the pin. Assuming a 150pF load capacitance, the fall
6V, the pin functions as a shunt regulator and must have a
time is 16.5ns.
resistance RZ between the supply and the VCC pin to limit
the current to no greater than 10mA. The rise time on the RST and RST pins is limited by a
When selecting this resistance value, choose an appropriate 400k internal pull-up resistance to VCC. A similar formula
estimates the output rise time (10% to 90%) at the RST
location on the I-V curve shown in the Typical Performance
and RST pins:
Characteristics to accommodate any variations in VCC due
to changes in current through RZ. tRISE ≈ 2.2 • RPU • CLOAD
where RPU is the pull-up resistance.
RST/RST Output Characteristics
The DC characteristics of the RST and RST pull-up and Disable
pull-down strength are shown in the Typical Performance The LTC2910 allows disabling the RST and RST outputs
Characteristics. Each has a weak internal pull-up to VCC and via the DIS pin. Pulling DIS high forces both outputs to
a strong pull-down to ground. This arrangement allows
remain unasserted, regardless of any faults that occur
each pin to have open-drain behavior while possessing
on the inputs. However, if a UVLO condition occurs, RST
several other beneficial characteristics. The weak pull-up
asserts and pulls low, RST asserts and pulls high, but the
eliminates the need for an external pull-up resistor when
timeout function is bypassed. RST pulls high and RST pulls
the rise time on this pin is not critical. On the other hand,
low as soon as the UVLO condition is cleared.
the open drain configuration allows for wired-OR connec-
tions and is useful when more than one signal needs to DIS has a weak 2μA (typical) internal pull-down current
pull down on the RST or RST lines. VCC of 1V guarantees guaranteeing normal operation with the pin left open.
a maximum VOL = 0.15V.

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Eight UV Supply Monitor, 10% Tolerance, 12V, 5V (x2), 3.3V (x2), 2.5V, 1.8V, 1.2V
12V
5V
3.3V
2.5V
POWER
SUPPLIES 1.8V
1.2V
5V
3.3V

RB8 RB7 RB6 RB5 RB4 RB3 RB2 RB1

54.9k 88.7k 12.7k 24.9k 39.2k 54.9k 88.7k 226k
SYSTEM
RA8 RA7 RA6 RA5 RA4 RA3 RA2 RA1
11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
V8 V7 V6 V5 V4 V3 V2 V1
CBYP
16 0.1μF
LTC2910 VCC

GND TMR DIS RST RST SEL

9 15 13 12 11 14
CTMR
1nF
TIMEOUT = 8.5ms
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Six Positive and Two Negative UV Supply Monitor, 10% Tolerance,

12V, 5V, 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V, 1.2V, –5V, –3.3V
12V
5V
3.3V
POWER
SUPPLIES 2.5V
1.8V
1.2V
RB8 RB7 RB6 RB5 RB4 RB3 RB2 RB1
54.9k 11k 12.7k 24.9k 39.2k 54.9k 88.7k 226k
RA8 RA7 RA6 RA5 RA4 RA3 RA2 RA1
107k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k

SYSTEM
8 7 10 6 5 4 3 2 1
V8 V7 REF V6 V5 V4 V3 V2 V1
16
LTC2910 VCC
CBYP
GND TMR DIS RST RST SEL 0.1μF

9 15 13 12 11 14
CTMR
22nF
–3.3V TIMEOUT = 200ms

–5V
2910 TA03

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 LTC2910
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Six UV and One OV/UV Supply Monitor, 10% Tolerance,
12V, 5V, 3.3V (x2), 2.5V, 1.8V, 1.2V
12V
5V
3.3V
POWER 2.5V
SUPPLIES 1.8V

1.2V
3.3V

RB7 RB6 RB5 RB4 RB3 RB2 RB1

27.4k 12.7k 24.9k 39.2k 54.9k 88.7k 226k
RA8 RA7 RA6 RA5 RA4 RA3 RA2 RA1
4.53k 1k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k SYSTEM

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
V8 V7 V6 V5 V4 V3 V2 V1
16
LTC2910 VCC
CBYP
GND TMR DIS RST RST SEL 0.1μF
9 15 13 12 11 14
CTMR
1nF
TIMEOUT = 8.5ms
2910 TA04

Six UV Supply Monitor Powered from 48V, 10% Tolerance,

48V, 5V, 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V, 1.2V
48V
5V
3.3V
POWER
2.5V
SUPPLIES
1.8V
1.2V

RB6 RB5 RB4 RB3 RB2 RB1

12.7k 24.9k 39.2k 54.9k 88.7k 953k
RA6 RA5 RA4 RA3 RA2 RA1
11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k
RZ SYSTEM
8.25k
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
V8 V7 V6 V5 V4 V3 V2 V1
16
LTC2910 VCC
CBYP
GND TMR DIS RST RST SEL 0.1μF

9 15 13 12 11 14

VCC

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LTC2910
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Eight UV Supply Monitor with Manual Reset Button, 10% Tolerance,
12V, 5V (x2), 3.3V (x2), 2.5V, 1.8V, 1.2V
12V
5V
3.3V
2.5V
POWER
1.8V
SUPPLIES
1.2V
5V
3.3V

RB8 RB7 RB6 RB5 RB4 RB3 RB2 RB1

RPB 549k 88.7k 12.7k 24.9k 39.2k 54.9k 88.7k 226k
MANUAL 10k
RESET BUTTON SYSTEM
(NORMALLY OPEN)
RA8 RA7 RA6 RA5 RA4 RA3 RA2 RA1
110k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
V8 V7 V6 V5 V4 V3 V2 V1
CBYP
16 0.1μF
LTC2910 VCC

GND TMR DIS RST RST SEL

9 15 13 12 11 14
CTMR
22nF
TIMEOUT = 200ms
2910 TA06

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 LTC2910
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
DHC Package
16-Lead Plastic DFN (5mm × 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1706)
R = 0.115 0.40 ± 0.10
5.00 ±0.10
TYP
(2 SIDES)
9 16
R = 0.20
0.65 ±0.05
TYP
3.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
3.50 ±0.05
1.65 ±0.05 1.65 ± 0.10
(2 SIDES) PACKAGE (2 SIDES)
2.20 ±0.05 OUTLINE PIN 1 PIN 1
TOP MARK NOTCH
(SEE NOTE 6)
(DHC16) DFN 1103

8 1
0.25 ± 0.05 0.200 REF 0.75 ±0.05 0.25 ± 0.05
0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC
4.40 ±0.05 4.40 ±0.10
(2 SIDES) (2 SIDES)
0.00 – 0.05
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
NOTE:
1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE MADE VARIATION OF VERSION (WJED-1) IN JEDEC 4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
PACKAGE OUTLINE MO-229 MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE 5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS 6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE
TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE

GN Package
16-Lead Plastic SSOP (Narrow .150 Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1641)
.189 – .196*
(4.801 – 4.978)
.009
.015 ± .004 (0.229)
× 45° .0532 – .0688 .004 – .0098 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 REF .045 ±.005
(0.38 ± 0.10)
0° – 8° (1.35 – 1.75) (0.102 – 0.249)
.007 – .0098 TYP
(0.178 – 0.249)

.016 – .050 .0250 .229 – .244 .150 – .157**

.008 – .012 .254 MIN .150 – .165
(0.406 – 1.270) (0.635) (5.817 – 6.198) (3.810 – 3.988)
(0.203 – 0.305)
TYP BSC

NOTE:
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCHES 3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
INCHES *DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .0165 ± .0015 .0250 BSC
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN
(MILLIMETERS) SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
**DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD
FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010" (0.254mm) PER SIDE GN16 (SSOP) 0204

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Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representa-
tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
LTC2910
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Eight UV Supply Monitor with LED Indicator, 10% Tolerance,
12V, 5V (x2), 3.3V (x2), 2.5V, 1.8V, 1.2V
12V
5V
3.3V
2.5V
POWER 1.8V
SUPPLIES
1.2V
5V
3.3V

54.9k 88.7k 12.7k 24.9k 39.2k 54.9k 88.7k 226k

11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k 11k SYSTEM

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
V8 V7 V6 V5 V4 V3 V2 V1
16 0.1μF
LTC2910 VCC

GND TMR DIS RST RST SEL

9 15 13 12 11 14
1nF
TIMEOUT = 8.5ms

2910 TA07

510μΩ

VCC

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