[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Micrel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in high-performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, today announced the MIC826 +/-0.5 percent accuracy voltage supervisor, with manual reset input, watchdog timer and dual outputs in space saving 1.6mm x 1.6mm thin DFN package. The device is aimed at portable applications which require small size, high integration, and low current consumption. The MIC826 is currently available in volume quantities, with 1,000 quantity pricing starting at $0.32. Samples can be ordered at:

“The MIC826 features a precision voltage monitor, manual reset, watchdog timer and dual outputs in a small package. This provides the designer with high integration while reducing solution size up to 70 percent compared to competing solutions,” noted Brian Hedayati, marketing vice president for high-performance linear and power solutions at Micrel. “The device also improves the accuracy of the power supply monitor by 1 to 2 percent versus the competition over the -40degC to +125degC temperature range. This makes it an ideal solution for portable, as well as industrial and automotive applications which require tighter accuracy over a wider temperature range.”