MAX1607
USB Current-Limited Switch
in Pin-Compatible Package
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Detailed Description
The MAX1607 P-channel MOSFET power switch limits
output current to 0.7A min and 1.0A max. When the output current is increased beyond the current limit (I
LIMIT
),
the current also increases through the replica switch
(I
OUT
/ 6500). The current-limit error amplifier compares
the voltage to the internal 1.24V reference and regulates the current back to the I
LIMIT
(Figure 1).
These switches are not bidirectional; therefore, the
input voltage must be higher than the output voltage.
Continuous Short-Circuit Protection
The MAX1607 is a short-circuit-protected switch. In the
event of an output short-circuit condition, the current
through the switch is foldback-current-limited to 500mA
continuous.
Thermal Shutdown
The MAX1607 has a thermal shutdown feature. The
switch turns off and the OC output goes low immediately (no overcurrent blanking) when the junction temperature exceeds +165°C. When the MAX1607 cools 20°C,
the switch turns back on. If the fault short-circuit condition is not removed, the switch will cycle on and off,
resulting in a pulsed output.
OC
Indicator
The MAX1607 provides an overcurrent output (OC). A
100kΩ pull-up resistor from OC to IN provides a logic
control signal. This open-drain output goes low when
any of the following conditions occur:
• The input voltage is below the 2.4V undervoltage-
lockout (UVLO) threshold.
• The die temperature exceeds the thermal shutdown
temperature limit of +165°C.
• The device is in current limit for greater than 10ms.
OC
Blanking
The MAX1607 features 10ms overcurrent blanking.
Blanking allows brief current-limit faults, including
momentary short-circuit faults that occur when hotswapping a capacitive load, and also ensures that no
OC is issued during power-up. When a load transient
causes the device to enter current limit, an internal
counter starts. If the load fault persists beyond the
10ms overcurrent-blanking timeout, the OC output
asserts low. Ensure that the MAX1607 input is adequately bypassed to prevent input glitches from triggering spurious OC outputs. Input voltage glitches less
NAME FUNCTION
1 GND Ground
2, 3 IN Input. P-channel MOSFET source—connect all IN pins together and bypass with a 1µF capacitor to ground.
PIN
4
EN
Active-Low Switch Enable Input. A logic low turns on the switch.
5
OC
Overcurrent-Indicator Output. This open-drain output goes low when the device is in thermal shutdown or
undervoltage lockout, or during a sustained (>10ms) current-limit condition.
6, 7, 8 OUT
Switch Output. P-channel MOSFET drain—connect all OUT pins together and bypass with a 0.1µF
capacitor to ground.
Pin Description