Maxim NanoPower Glitch-Free Supervisor IC
Ensures system reset throughout the entire power supply process
Glitch blocking until appropriate voltage threshold is achieved


Recently, IoT systems are transitioning to MCUs with core voltages below 1V. However, with existing supervisor ICs, output reliability declines as voltage drops, leading to power supply weaknesses, malfunctioning I/O outputs, and data read errors, resulting in MCU operation in an undefined state.

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. today announced the launch of the MAX16162, an essential analog nanopower supervisor IC that enhances system reliability in low-voltage IoT applications with its glitch-free power supply. The MAX16162 blocks glitches until the input voltage reaches the appropriate voltage threshold, increasing system availability.

By ensuring system reset throughout the entire power supply process, it prevents errors even at power levels below 0.6V. This enhances reliability in IoT systems, portable medical monitoring devices and wearables, base stations, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and automation control. With a current consumption of 825nA, it reduces the burden on limited power budgets and provides robust protection. The package size is 1.06 × 0.73 mm, 23% smaller than the nearest competing solution.

“While ICs that operate below 1V can help save power, improper design can compromise reliability,” said Elnaz Shayesteh, manager of the Core Product Group at Maxim Integrated. “As demonstrated by the introduction of this supervisor IC, Maxim is the only company that offers glitch-free functionality at these low voltage levels.”