Supervisors
Voltage supervisor ICs monitor power supply rails and generate reset signals, power-good outputs, or interrupt flags when voltages fall outside specified thresholds — ensuring clean processor startup and orderly shutdown. With 17,600+ supervisor ICs indexed from TI (TPS, TLV), ADI (MAX, LTC), onsemi, Microchip (MCP), and ROHM, Octatronics supports selection by threshold voltage, number of monitored channels, reset active polarity, watchdog timer, and package.
Product Series & Base Models
147 model families directly associated with Supervisors. Browse the full catalog with search and filters.
Browse Supervisors Products
| PART NUMBER | MANUFACTURER | DESCRIPTION | STOCK | QTY / ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC2913HMS-2#PBF | Analog Devices | — | 10,161 | |
| BD5330G-2MTR | ROHM | — | 1,650 | |
| MAX6316LUK29CX | Analog Devices | — | 5,000 | |
| ADM706PAR | Analog Devices | — | 20 | |
| MAX6718UKSHD3 | Analog Devices | — | 3,139 | |
| MAX6363PUT26 | Analog Devices | — | 1,884 | |
| MAX6355SVUT | Analog Devices | — | 1,855 | |
| UCD90910RGCT | Texas Instruments | — | 1,924 |
Top Supervisors Manufacturers
onsemi
onsemi Supervisors products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
28,226 productsROHM
ROHM Supervisors products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
3,980 productsRenesas
Renesas Supervisors products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
74,605 productsTorex Semiconductor
Torex Semiconductor Supervisors products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
52 productsNisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc. Supervisors products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
122 products
Infineon Technologies
Infineon Technologies Supervisors products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
20,310 products
NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors Supervisors products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
20,288 products
Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Supervisors products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
67,462 products
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Supervisors products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
84,045 products
Diodes Incorporated
Diodes Incorporated Supervisors products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
16,703 productsAbout Supervisors
Voltage Supervisor ICs (commonly known as Reset ICs or Power Monitors) are ultra-low-power safety devices designed to continuously monitor power supply rails in digital electronic boards. When a monitored voltage falls below a factory-set or resistor-programmed threshold, or when a processor watchdog timer times out, the supervisor asserts a system reset signal, preventing digital processors from executing erroneous code during power-up brownouts or power-down transients.
Supervisors ensure clean processor boot-up cycles by delaying the release of the reset signal for a fixed time (reset timeout period, typically tens of milliseconds) to allow power rails to stabilize. Key selection parameters include monitored channel count (single to octal rails), threshold voltage accuracy (typically within 1%), supply current (microamps to nanoamps), watchdog timer integration, manual reset input, and output type (open-drain, push-pull, active-low/high). AEC-Q100 variants are critical for automotive ECUs.
On Octatronics, source high-reliability voltage supervisors from leading semiconductor manufacturers including Texas Instruments (TPS series), Analog Devices (Maxim and LT series), onsemi, Microchip Technology, and ROHM. Compare products, view datasheets, and submit online RFQs easily.
Related Applications
Discover industry applications that commonly use Supervisors components.
Battery Management Systems
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
Energy Storage
Battery management systems for home and grid storage.
PLC & Industrial Controllers
Programmable logic controllers, PACs, and industrial control modules for factory automation and process control.
EV & Powertrain
Battery management ICs, cell balancing circuits, and high-voltage isolation components for electric vehicles.
Automotive Power Management
Solar Inverters
High-efficiency power conversion for photovoltaic systems.
Drones & UAVs
Flight controllers, ESC drivers, IMU sensors, and GPS modules for commercial and industrial drones.
Aerospace & Defense
Frequently Asked Questions
Octatronics can help source a wide range of Supervisors from major manufacturers worldwide, including active production parts, long-lead-time items, and hard-to-find components.
Yes. You can submit a single part number or upload a BOM with multiple parts. Our team will check stock, date code, lead time, and pricing for each item.
Availability depends on the specific part number and supplier source. For important orders, buyers can request packaging photos, labels, date code information, and traceability documents.
Yes. Octatronics supports sourcing for active, end-of-life, obsolete, and hard-to-find components through our global supplier network.
Please provide the part number, manufacturer, quantity, required date code, target price, delivery country, and whether original packaging or COC is required.
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