SLIS005C April   1993  – March 2025 TPIC6A595

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 Dissipation Rating Table
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Electrical Characteristics
    5. 5.5 Switching Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Thermal Resistance
    7. 5.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Parameter Measurement Information
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature description
      1. 7.3.1 Serial-In Interface
      2. 7.3.2 Clear Register
      3. 7.3.3 Output Control
      4. 7.3.4 Cascaded Application
      5. 7.3.5 Current Limit Function
  9. 8 Device Functional Modes
    1. 8.1 Operating with Vcc < 4.5V
    2. 8.2 Operating with 5.5V < Vcc ≤ 7V
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Documentation Support
      1. 9.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

7.3.5 Current Limit Function

Outputs are low-side, open-drain DMOS transistors with output ratings of 50V and a 350mA continuous sink current capability. Each open-drain DMOS transistor features an independent chopping current-limiting circuit to prevent damage in the case of a short circuit.