The TPS20xxB power-distribution
switches are intended for applications which encounter heavy capacitive loads and
short circuits. These devices incorporates 70mΩ N-channel MOSFET power switches for
power-distribution systems that require multiple power switches in one package. A
logic enable input controls each switch. Gate drive is provided by an internal
charge pump designed to control the power-switch rise times and fall times to
minimize current surges during switching. The charge pump requires no external
components and allows operation from supplies as low as 2.7V.
When the output load exceeds the
current-limit threshold or a short is present, the device limits the output current
to a safe level by switching into a constant-current mode, pulling the overcurrent
(OCx) logic output low. When continuous heavy overloads and
short circuits increase the power dissipation in the switch, causing the junction
temperature to rise, a thermal protection circuit shuts off the switch to prevent
damage. Recovery from a thermal shutdown is automatic once the device has cooled
sufficiently. Internal circuitry establishes that the switch remains off until valid
input voltage is present. This power-distribution switch is designed to set current
limit at 1A (typical).
The TPS20xxB power-distribution
switches are intended for applications which encounter heavy capacitive loads and
short circuits. These devices incorporates 70mΩ N-channel MOSFET power switches for
power-distribution systems that require multiple power switches in one package. A
logic enable input controls each switch. Gate drive is provided by an internal
charge pump designed to control the power-switch rise times and fall times to
minimize current surges during switching. The charge pump requires no external
components and allows operation from supplies as low as 2.7V.
When the output load exceeds the
current-limit threshold or a short is present, the device limits the output current
to a safe level by switching into a constant-current mode, pulling the overcurrent
(OCx) logic output low. When continuous heavy overloads and
short circuits increase the power dissipation in the switch, causing the junction
temperature to rise, a thermal protection circuit shuts off the switch to prevent
damage. Recovery from a thermal shutdown is automatic once the device has cooled
sufficiently. Internal circuitry establishes that the switch remains off until valid
input voltage is present. This power-distribution switch is designed to set current
limit at 1A (typical).