SLYT857 August   2024 TPS1200-Q1 , TPS1211-Q1

 

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  2. 1Introduction
  3. 2Output-voltage slew-rate control
  4. 3Parallel precharge path
  5. 4Automatic PWM-based capacitor charging
  6. 5Design considerations and test results
  7. 6Conclusion
  8. 7References
  9. 8Related Websites

6 Conclusion

Semiconductor-based smart fuse solutions are gaining popularity over traditional melting fuses in automotive power distribution given their significantly improved fuse time-current characteristics and resettability through software. These benefits enable a reduction in overall cable harness weight because the cables are thinner and shorter.

One of the system design challenges with semiconductor-based smart fuse solutions is whether the capacitor load charging can meet the system startup time requirements. TI’s high-side switch controller devices offer various techniques to address the challenges of capacitive load driving.