What the MAX6328XR31+T is and where it fits
The Maxim Integrated MAX6328XR31+T is a single-channel voltage supervisor that monitors a 3.08 V threshold rail and asserts a reset signal when the supply drops below that level. It is a Simple Reset/Power-On Reset IC — no watchdog timer, no manual reset input, just a clean reset pulse on power-up or brownout. The open-drain, active-low output lets you pull the reset line low to a microcontroller or FPGA reset pin, and the 100 ms minimum reset timeout gives the downstream device time to stabilize before release. With an industrial temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, this part suits outdoor telecom, factory automation, and engine-bay environments where temperature swings are routine. The SC-70-3 package (SOT-323 footprint) keeps board area small — useful for space-constrained designs like sensor nodes or compact PLC modules.
Lifecycle and sourcing
This is a standard, non-obsolete part suitable for new designs and production ramps. ROHS3 compliant.
