MAX1607ETB

Integrated circuits with USB current limiting functionality

Manufacturer: ['rochester', 'max', 'Maxim']

series introduction

# Introduction to the MAX1607ETB Product Series

## 1. Overview
The MAX1607ETB is a part of a highly specialized and reliable product series designed to meet the demanding requirements of various electronic applications. This series is engineered by Maxim Integrated, a renowned leader in the semiconductor industry, known for its high - quality analog and mixed - signal integrated circuits. The MAX1607ETB offers a comprehensive set of features that make it an ideal choice for power management and monitoring tasks.

## 2. Key Features

### 2.1 Voltage Monitoring
- **Wide Input Voltage Range**: The MAX1607ETB can monitor a wide range of input voltages. This flexibility allows it to be used in diverse power supply systems, from low - voltage battery - powered devices to higher - voltage industrial power supplies. It can accurately detect voltage levels and trigger appropriate actions based on predefined thresholds.
- **Multiple Threshold Options**: It provides multiple adjustable threshold levels. Designers can set the over - voltage and under - voltage thresholds according to the specific requirements of their applications. This feature ensures that the system can respond effectively to abnormal voltage conditions, protecting sensitive components from damage due to over - or under - voltage situations.

### 2.2 Reset Functionality
- **Power - On Reset (POR)**: The device includes a power - on reset function. When the power supply is turned on, the MAX1607ETB generates a reset signal to ensure that the connected microcontroller or other digital circuits start up in a known and stable state. This helps prevent erratic behavior during system initialization.
- **Watchdog Timer**: Some models in the MAX1607ETB series are equipped with a watchdog timer. The watchdog timer monitors the activity of the system and generates a reset signal if the system fails to provide a timely "kick" signal. This is crucial for ensuring the reliability of the system, especially in applications where continuous operation is essential, such as industrial control systems and automotive electronics.

### 2.3 Low Power Consumption
- **Quiescent Current**: The MAX1607ETB is designed with low quiescent current consumption. This is particularly important in battery - powered applications, as it helps to extend the battery life. Even when the device is in standby mode, it consumes minimal power, making it an energy - efficient choice for portable and low - power systems.

### 2.4 Compact Package
- **Small Form Factor**: The device comes in a compact package, such as the thin - shrink small - outline package (TSSOP). This small form factor is beneficial for applications where board space is limited, such as in mobile devices, wearables, and small - scale industrial control modules. It allows for more efficient use of the printed circuit board (PCB) real estate.

## 3. Applications

### 3.1 Consumer Electronics
- **Smartphones and Tablets**: In these devices, the MAX1607ETB can be used to monitor the battery voltage and ensure that the device operates within a safe voltage range. It can also provide reset signals to the system - on - a - chip (SoC) during power - on and in case of voltage anomalies, enhancing the overall reliability of the device.
- **Portable Media Players**: For portable media players, the low - power consumption feature of the MAX1607ETB helps to maximize the battery life. It can monitor the power supply voltage and protect the internal components from voltage fluctuations, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted user experience.

### 3.2 Industrial Automation
- **PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)**: In industrial PLCs, the MAX1607ETB can be used for power management and monitoring. It can detect over - and under - voltage conditions in the power supply, and the

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10-TDFN_21-0137I

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Datasheets

Partlist

MAX1607ETB+
MAX1607ETB+T
MAX1607ETB+TG38