Circuit Protection Misc Power Limiter

The MAX14691–MAX14693 adjustable overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent protection devices guard systems against overcurrent faults in addition to positive overvoltage and reverse-voltage faults. When used with an optional external pMOSFET, the devices also protect downstream circuitry from voltage faults up to +58V, -60V (for -60V external pFET rating). The devices feature a low, 31mO, on-resistance integrated FET. During startup, the devices are designed to charge large capacitances on the output in a continuous mode for applications where large reservoir capacitors are used on the inputs to downstream devices. Additionally, the devices feature a dual-stage, current-limit mode in which the current is continuously limited to 1x, 1.5x, and 2x the programmed limit, respectively, for a short time after startup. This enables faster charging of large loads during startup. The MAX14691–MAX14693 also feature reverse-current and overtemperature protection. The devices are available in a 20-pin (5mm x 5mm) TQFN package and operate over the -40°C to 125°C temperature range.

• Robust, High-Power Protection Reduces System Downtime
  • Wide Operating Input Range: +5.5V to +58V
  • -60V Negative Input Tolerance (for -60V External pFET Rating)
  • Low 31mO (typ) R_ON
  • Reverse Current-Blocking Protection with External pFET

Enables Fast Startup and Brownout Recovery

• Thermal Foldback Current-Limit Protection
• Dual-Stage Current Limiting
  • 1.0x Startup Current (MAX14691)
  • 1.5x Startup Current (MAX14692)
  • 2.0x Startup Current (MAX14693)

Flexible Design Enables Reuse and Less Requalification

• Adjustable OVLO and UVLO Thresholds
• Programmable Forward Current Limit From 0.6A to 6A with ±15% Accuracy Over Full Temperature Range
• Normal and High-Voltage Enable Inputs (EN and Active-Low HVEN)
• Protected External pFET Gate Drive

Saves Board Space and Reduces External BOM Count

• 20-Pin 5mm x 5mm TQFN Package
• Integrated nFET