>
>
> This means that a reset circuit operating from the only externally
> regulated 5 V input with a 4.4 V threshold voltage is likely to
> experience resets when connecting USB devices.
>
>
The current reset IC you're using is APX803-44SAG, right?
http://www.diodes.com/datasheets/APX803.pdf
Its reset threshold: min. 4.31V typ. 4.38V max. 4.45V
If using a 4.0V APX803-40SAG, then becomes
min. 3.94V typ. 4.00V max. 4.06V


> If we stick with the idea of monitoring only a single input, which
> would then have to be the 5 V rail, I would recommend using a reset
> chip with a threshold voltage of 4.0 V. This will still let the
> regulator of the 3.3 V rail produce a 3.0 V output under worst-case
> conditions, while providing a safety margin for USB devices with
> high inrush current and for power supplies providing a low "5 V"
> voltage.
>
> These experiments should be confirmed with other power supplies,
> including an official M1 power supply.
>

yes, needs to be confirmed when replacing a 4.0V one later.
-Adam
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