??? 09/01/06 21:28 Read: times |
#123553 - digital design practice Responding to: ???'s previous message |
OK, so let's calculate.
A 5% regulator on 5V that means 4.75V min. 10% tolerant chips (including the mcu), that's 4.5V min. I need a reset chip, which certainly kicks in sooner than the mcu dies. That's above 4.5V. But, it shouldn't kick in with "normal" supply, that's 4.75V. Add some margin, for noise and voltage drop. What about 100mV, that's really not too much in 5V digital circuits. That leaves us a tolerance for reset of 4.6V-4.65V. Now, show me that reset chip. Now, get real. And, be honest, how do YOU solve this puzzle. Do you stay absolutely on the safe side, always? Jan Waclawek |