Reset & watchdog ICs

Reset and watchdog ICs for MCUs, MPUs, FPGAs and SoCs

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Our comprehensive portfolio of reset and watchdog integrated circuits (ICs) keep microcontrollers (MCUs), microprocessors (MPUs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) reliable and safe. These devices monitor supply voltages and system conditions to ensure that processors always start or recover to a known state. By generating reset signals during faults and providing watchdog timers, reset and watchdog ICs help prevent unexpected failures, protect critical circuits, and maintain dependable system performance for a range of applications.

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Single-channel

Monitors a single voltage rail for undervoltage or overvoltage detection.

Multichannel

Monitors multiple voltage rails with high precision.

Watchdog timer

Prevents freezes or hangs in an MCU and continuously monitors the voltage supply for undervoltage conditions.

TI Functional Safety-Compliant

Monitors critical rails to comply with functional safety requirements.

Push-button reset IC

Monitors user presses and resets if users hold the button for a given time period.

Featured reset & watchdog ICs

TPS7H3024-SP
Reset & watchdog ICs

Radiation-hardened, QMLV, 3V to 14V, 4-channel supervisor with watchdog timer

TPS3424
Reset & watchdog ICs

Nanopower push-button controller with programmable delay

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 0.863

TPS388C0-Q1
Reset & watchdog ICs

Automotive multichannel overvoltage and undervoltage supervisor with I²C and window watchdog

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 2.307

TPS38800
Reset & watchdog ICs

Multichannel overvoltage and undervoltage I²C programmable voltage supervisor

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.955

TPS3423
Reset & watchdog ICs

Nano-power dual push-button controller with short and long press differentiation

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 0.886

TPS388R0-Q1
Reset & watchdog ICs

Automotive, multichannel overvoltage and undervoltage voltage supervisor with I²C and timeout reset

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.955

Power trends

High precision

Our high-accuracy supervisors and reset ICs enable better regulation in power supplies and safer operation in critical grid infrastructure, motor drive and industrial automation systems.

Video series
Voltage supervisors 101
This training series covers a wide range of topics including the introduction to supervisors and also understanding the key specifications and features that a supervisor can bring to your subsystem.
Functional safety information
Streamlining Functional Safety Certification in Automotive and Industrial
This white paper explains how TI’s approach to designing integrated circuits (ICs) provides you with the resources needed to streamline your functional safety design.
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Technical article
What is a watchdog timer and why is it important?
 A watchdog timer is a device that asserts a reset output if it has not received a periodic pulse signal from a processor within a specific time frame. Learn more about why a watchdog timer is important.
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Featured products for high precision
TPS3703-Q1 ACTIVE Automotive high-accuracy window supervisor with reset time delay
TPS3704-Q1 ACTIVE Automotive multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor
TPS3435 ACTIVE Nano-quiescent-current precision timeout watchdog timer

Low quiescent current (IQ)

Achieve ultra-low quiescent current (IQ) without giving up system performance with our wide portfolio of voltage supervisors and reset integrated circuits (ICs). Our low-IQ supervisors provide continuous voltage and power-rail monitoring while operating at low standby power, enabling longer battery run times, faster dynamic response times and a small form factor, all while maintaining ultra-low quiescent power consumption.

Featured products for low quiescent current (IQ)
TPS3899 ACTIVE Nanopower supervisor with programmable sense and reset delay
TLV841 ACTIVE Ultra-low-voltage nanopower supervisor with adjustable release delay in wafer chip-scale package
TLV803E ACTIVE Low-power voltage supervisor (reset IC) with active-low open-drain output

Technical resources

E-book
E-book
Voltage Supervisor and Reset ICs: Tips, Tricks and Basics
This e-book provides an in-depth overview of voltage supervisors and their applications. Learn about watchdog timers which are a feature included in some voltage supervisors. 
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Selection guide
Selection guide
Voltage Supervisors (Reset ICs) Quick Reference Guide (Rev. H)
Learn more about why a voltage supervisor is necessary and the various benefits. 
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Application note
Application note
Voltage Supervisors (Reset ICs): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (Rev. A)
Questions about voltage supervisors? Read answers for the most common questions about voltage supervisors and reset ICs, voltage detectors, watchdog timers, and related monitoring devices.
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Discover featured applications

Factory automation & control
Ensure system reliability in factory automation by adding a flexible supply-voltage supervisor with an integrated watchdog timer
ADAS
Enable functional safety for ADAS applications with our precision multichannel voltage supervisors
Motor Drives
Design reliable motor drives with wide-VIN multichannel supervisors
Energy Storage Systems
Optimize energy storage system designs using voltage supervisors and watchdog timers
Hybrid, electric & powertrain systems
Enhance system stability in EVs and comply with functional safety requirements using flexible, high-precision voltage supervisors
Body Electronics and Lighting
Advance power efficiency for body control modules with compact, wide-VIN supervisors

Ensure system reliability in factory automation by adding a flexible supply-voltage supervisor with an integrated watchdog timer

For programmable logic controller field transmitters or industrial PC designs, microcontroller power rails need voltage monitoring to ensure power within regulation specifications, ensuring system safety.

Benefits:

  • Programmable sense-and-reset delay for high-voltage rails
  • Manual reset capability to force system resets
  • Separate VDD and SENSE pins add redundancy to high-reliability systems
  • Functional safety ratings up to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 and SIL 4

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDA-010049 – TUV-assessed digital input reference design for IEC 61508 (SIL-2)
  • TIDEP0020 – AM437x Discrete Power Reference Design
  • TIDEP0050 – EnDat 2.2 System Reference Design
PRODUCTS
  • TPS37 – 65-V window supervisor with ultra-low quiescent current and time-delay function
  • TPS3704 – Multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor
  • TPS3435 – Nano-quiescent-current precision timeout watchdog timer

Enable functional safety for ADAS applications with our precision multichannel voltage supervisors

In integrated ADAS, monitoring power rails for processors and microcontrollers (MCU) helps prevent brownout from irregular voltage-output conditions. Our portfolio of low-power supervisors help ensure system safety by alerting the MCU during an over- or undervoltage event.

Benefits:

  • Multichannel monitoring allows for precise power control on complex designs
  • Window detection for systems requiring over- and undervoltage monitoring
  • Watchdog feature prevents processing glitches and ensures continuous device functionality
  • Support for functional safety requirements up to ASIL D

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDA-050008 – ADAS power reference design with improved voltage supervision
  • TIDA-00530 – Automotive Power Reference Design for Low Power TDA3x Based Systems
PRODUCTS
  • TPS3704-Q1 – Automotive multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor
  • TPS38700-Q1 – Automotive power-supply sequencer with I²C support for up to 12 channels
  • TPS389006-Q1 – Automotive multichannel overvoltage and undervoltage I²C programmable voltage supervisor and monitor

Design reliable motor drives with wide-VIN multichannel supervisors

Motor drives require proper regulation for their power supplies as well as precise sensing for accurate position and torque control. Use our low-current voltage supervisors to monitor core voltage rails and reliable operation without draining power.

Benefits: 

  • VIN options up to 65 V with the TPS37 and TPS38
  • Multichannel monitoring available
  • Adjustable and fixed-sense inputs for high-voltage rails
  • Programmable time delay for sequencing flexibility

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDEP0020 – AM437x Discrete Power Reference Design
  • TIDM-SERVODRIVE – Industrial Servo Drive and AC Inverter Drive Reference Design
PRODUCTS
  • TPS37 – 65-V window supervisor with ultra-low quiescent current and time-delay function
  • TPS3704 – Multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor
  • TPS3899 – Nanopower supervisor with programmable sense and reset delay

Optimize energy storage system designs using voltage supervisors and watchdog timers

Energy storage systems rely on voltage supervisors to monitor power rails and assert reset signals when necessary. Our voltage supervisors include low quiescent current (IQ), high precision and exceptional programmability.

Benefits:

  • Watchdog timers increase system reliability in the event of an microcontroller malfunction
  • Window voltage monitoring for systems requiring over- and undervoltage monitoring
  • Minimize power consumption by maintaining ultra-low IQ on up to four channels

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDA-01214 – Isolated, High-Accuracy Analog Input Module Reference Design Using 16-Bit ADC and Digital Isolator
  • TIDA-010041 – Nano power, wide VIN (12 V max) supervisor reference design used as comparator or power sequencer
  • TIDA-010052 – Safety power supply for motor drives reference design
PRODUCTS
  • TPS3704 – Multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor
  • TPS3435 – Nano-quiescent-current precision timeout watchdog timer
  • TPS3899 – Nanopower supervisor with programmable sense and reset delay

Enhance system stability in EVs and comply with functional safety requirements using flexible, high-precision voltage supervisors

Voltage supervisors are imperative when monitoring system health in high-reliability automotive systems where functional safety is paramount. Our voltage supervisors include low quiescent current (IQ), high precision and high programmability.

Benefits:

  • Window voltage monitoring for systems requiring over- and undervoltage monitoring
  • Minimize power consumption by maintaining ultra-low IQ on up to four channels
  • Programmable reset delays and window watchdog timing options enable customization
  • Support for functional safety requirements up to Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) D

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDA-01168 – Bidirectional DC/DC Converter Reference Design for 12-V/48-V Automotive Systems
  • TIDA-020014 – HEV/EV traction inverter power stage with 3 types of IGBT/SiC bias-supply solutions reference design
  • PMP22650 – GaN-based, 6.6-kW, bidirectional, onboard charger reference design
PRODUCTS
  • TPS3850-Q1 – Automotive, window supervisor for OV & UV monitoring with window watchdog timer & programmable delay
  • TPS3704-Q1 – Automotive multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor
  • TPS37-Q1 – Automotive 65-V window supervisor with ultra-low quiescent current and time-delay function

Advance power efficiency for body control modules with compact, wide-VIN supervisors

In body control modules and automotive gateways, reset integrated circuits (ICs) ensure power efficiency and early detection for irregular voltage output conditions. Our supervisors help meet your system needs at some of the industry's fastest detection speeds.

 

Benefits:

  • VIN options up to 65 V with the TPS37-Q1
  • Window voltage monitoring for systems requiring over- and undervoltage monitoring
  • Programmable reset and sense delay timing for more configurability
  • Separate VDD and sense pins enable the monitoring of voltages higher and lower than VDD

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDA-01168 – Bidirectional DC/DC Converter Reference Design for 12-V/48-V Automotive Systems
  • TIDA-00699 – Front End Power Supply Reference Design with Cold Crank Operation, Transient Protection, EMI Filter
PRODUCTS
  • TPS37-Q1 – Automotive 65-V window supervisor with ultra-low quiescent current and time-delay function
  • TPS389006-Q1 – Automotive multichannel overvoltage and undervoltage I²C programmable voltage supervisor and monitor
  • TPS3704-Q1 – Automotive multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor

Design & development resources

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TPS38900x threshold voltage tool
Download the multichannel threshold voltage, PEC, telemetry, time stamp tool.

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