Tool/software:
We have an issue with this reset generator.
Below you can see the TPS3840 is always powered at a constant 3.3V. The 12V is always on, thus the 3.3V zener always works.
The MCU is at 3.3V and commands the /MR pin. When the MCU sets a high level, the N-MOSFET conducts and /MR is low for about 275 microseconds.
I have a CT capacitor of 10uF to fix the delay time at 6 seconds, but it does not work as I expect because the /RESET level is only low during 275 us like the /MR. Seems the Delay Time is not assured.
The ON_3.3V signal powers down the LDO that supplies the MCU.
It's curious because the first time I power up the 12V and the Zener at 3.3V. the /RESET is low and takes 6 seconds to high level before powering up the LDO at 3.3V and the MCU.
But once the MCU commands the /MR then the /RESET just stays low during 275 microsecs. in spite of the CT capacitor of 10 uF. I would expect the 6 seconds.
I tried to use a CT capacitor smaller of 2.2uF, but same result.
Could you give me any clue?
Thanks.
Jose