Availability is limited to independent distribution and surplus inventory — sealed reels with consistent date-codes are the preferred sourcing grade. The SOT-23-5 package and AEC-Q100 qualification mean any replacement candidate must match the footprint and automotive temperature grade.
Reset timeout and output drive — what the 120ms buys you
The 120ms minimum reset timeout gives the 5V rail time to settle after a brown-out or power-up event before the processor is released from reset.
