The SP2526A device is a dual +3.0V to +5.5V USB Supervisory Power Control Switch ideal
for self-powered and bus-powered Universal Serial Bus (USB) applications. Each switch has
low on-resistance (110mΩ typical) and can supply 500mA minimum. The fault currents are
limited to 1.0A typical and the flag output pin for each switch is available to indicate fault
conditions to the USB controller. The thermal shutdown feature will prevent damage to the
device when subjected to excessive current loads. The undervoltage lockout feature will
ensure that the device will remain off unless there is a valid input voltage present.
These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at these ratings or any other above those indicated
in the operation sections of the specifications below is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions
for extended periods of time may affect reliability.
An open-drained output of an N-channel
MOSFET, the FLG output is pulled low to
signal the following fault conditions: input
undervoltage, output current limit, and thermal
shutdown.
Current Limit
The current limit threshold is preset internally.
It protects the output MOSFET switches from
damage resulting from undesirable short circuit
conditions or excess inrush current, which is
often encountered during hot plug-in. The low
limit of the current limit threshold of the
SP2526A allows a minimum current of 0.6A
through the MOSFET switches. A current limit
condition will signal the error flag.
Thermal Shutdown
When the chip temperature exceeds 135ºC for
any reason other than overcurrent fault of either
one of the two MOSFETs, the thermal shutdown function turns off both MOSFET switches
and signals the error flag. A hysteresis of 10ºC
prevents the MOSFETs from turning back on
until the chip temperature drops below 125ºC.
However, if thermal shutdown is triggered by
chip temperature rise resulting from overcurrent
fault condition of either one of the MOSFET
switches, the thermal shutdown function will
only turn off the switch that is in overcurrent
condition and the other switch can still remain
its normal operation. In other words, the thermal shutdown function of the two switches is
independent of each other in the case of
overcurrent fault.
Supply Filtering
A 0.1µF to 1µF bypass capacitor from IN to
GND, located near the device, is strongly recommended to control supply transients. Without a
bypass capacitor, an output short may cause
sufficient ringing on the input (from supply lead
inductance) to damage internal control circuitry.
Transient Requirements
USB supports dynamic attachment (hot plug-in)
of peripherals. A current surge is caused by the
input capacitance of downstream device. Ferrite
beads are recommended in series with all power
and ground connector pins. Ferrite beads reduce
EMI and limit the inrush current during hotattachment by filtering high-frequency signals.
Short Circuit Transient
Bulk capacitance provides the short-term transient current needed during a hot-attachment event.
A 33 µF,16V tantalum or a 100µF,10V electrolytic capacitor mounted close to downstream connector each port should provide transient drop
protection
Printed Circuit Layout
The Power circuitry of USB printed circuit boards
requires a customized layout to maximize thermal dissipation and to minimize voltage drop and
EMI.
SP2526A-1EN ................................................. -40°C to +85°C ................................................... 8-pin NSOIC
SP2526A-1EN/TR ........................................... -40°C to +85°C .................................................. 8-pin NSOIC
SP2526A-2EN ................................................. -40°C to +85°C ................................................... 8-pin NSOIC
SP2526A-2EN/TR ........................................... -40°C to +85°C .................................................. 8-pin NSOIC
Available in lead free packaging. To order add “-L” suffix to part number.
Example: SP2526A-1EN/TR = standard; SP2526A-1EN-L/TR = lead free.
/TR = Tape and Reel
Pack quantity is 2,500 for NSOIC.
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