What this supervisor does on the board
The Maxim Integrated MAX6845UKD3+T is a single-channel voltage supervisor in a SOT-23-5 package. It monitors a single supply rail and asserts a reset signal when the voltage drops below a threshold, holding the reset active for a minimum of 140 ms after the supply recovers. The open-drain output lets you wire-OR it with other reset sources or pull it up to a different logic voltage.
Package and rework considerations
The SOT-23-5 package is straightforward to hand-solder and rework. The small footprint and low thermal mass mean it reflows cleanly with a standard hot-air profile.
Lifecycle and sourcing
The MAX6845UKD3+T is listed as Active on the manufacturer's lifecycle status, with ROHS3 compliance. There is no end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window, so it remains a safe choice for production builds.
