What this reset monitor does
The Maxim Integrated MAX6315US30D2+T is a simple reset/power-on reset IC that monitors a single supply rail and asserts a reset signal when the voltage drops below a 3V threshold. The reset output is active-low, open-drain — meaning it pulls low when triggered and requires an external pull-up resistor to hold the line high during normal operation.
The 3V threshold is set for a 3.0V nominal supply rail, not a 3.3V rail. If your system runs on 3.3V, this part will assert reset at 3V.
Open-drain output — wiring note
Because the output is open-drain, you must add a pull-up resistor to hold the RST line high during normal operation. The SOT-143-4 package is a compact surface-mount footprint.
