SDAA247
January 2026
TPS2HCS10-Q1
1
Abstract
Trademarks
1
Introduction
2
Melting Fuse Performance
2.1
Current Rating
2.2
Rerating Curve
2.3
I2T Values
2.3.1
Melting I2T
2.3.2
Arcing I2T
2.3.3
Total Clearing I2T
2.3.4
Fuse I2T Considerations
2.4
Opening Time
2.5
Voltage Rating
3
TI Smart eFuse High-Side Switch Performance
3.1
Process/Voltage/Temperature Considerations
3.1.1
Max Operating Temperature
3.2
I2T Curve
3.2.1
Nominal Current Threshold (INOM)
3.2.2
I2T Fuse Threshold
3.2.3
Fixed-Delay Shutdown Threshold
3.2.4
Immediate Overcurrent Protection Threshold (IOCP)
3.3
Additional Protections and Diagnostics
3.3.1
Additional Protections
3.3.1.1
Short-to-Ground Protection
3.3.1.2
Capacitive Charging
3.3.1.3
Limp Home Mode/Watchdog/CRC
3.3.1.4
Reverse Battery Protection
3.3.1.5
Loss of Battery/Ground Protection
3.3.1.6
Integrated Inductive Discharge
3.3.2
Additional Diagnostics
4
Switching from Melting Fuse to TI Smart eFuse High-Side Switch
4.1
Melting Fuse Design
4.2
Current Rating
4.3
I2T Trip Times
5
Summary
6
References
Application Note
Replacing Melting Fuses with TI Smart eFuse High-Side Switches