SLVSE16E May 2019 – September 2026 TPS1HB08-Q1
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In the reverse battery condition, the switch automatically enables regardless of the state of EN to prevent excess power dissipation inside the MOSFET body diode. In many applications (for example, resistive loads), the full load current can be present during reverse battery. To activate the automatic switch on feature, SEL must have a path to ground from either from the MCU or it must be tied to ground through RPROT if unused.
There are two options for blocking reverse current in the system. The first option is to place a blocking device (FET or diode) in series with the battery supply, blocking all current paths. The second option is to place a blocking diode in series with the GND node of the high-side switch. This method protects the controller portion of the switch (path 2), but it does not prevent current from flowing through the load (path 3). The diode used for the second option can be shared amongst multiple high-side switches.
Path 1 shown in Figure 8-4 is blocked inside of the device.
Figure 8-4 Current Path During Reverse BatteryFor more information on reverse battery protection, refer to TI's Reverse Battery Protection for High Side Switches application note.