MAX14691:High-Accuracy, Adjustable Power Limiter

Industry's First Dynamic Power Limiter with Thermal Controlled Current Foldback

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, 31mΩ, 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.

Key Features
  • 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 31mΩ (typ) RON
    • 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
MAX14691, MAX14692, MAX14693: Typical Application Circuit
MAX14691, MAX14692, MAX14693: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Control and Automation
  • High-Power Applications
  • Human Machine Interfaces
  • Industrial Power Systems
  • Motion System Drives
DataSheet
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MAX14691-MAX14693 Data SheetMAX14691-MAX14693.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberChannelsVIN
(V)
VIN
(V)
Internal Pwr. MOSFETsRON
(mΩ)
Current Limit
(A)
Current Limit
(A)
Current Limit Accuracy
(%)
Fault ResponseReverse Current Protect.Fault IndicatorOper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
minmaxtypminmaxSee Notes
MAX1469115.558NMOS310.6610LatchoffYesYes-40 to +125TQFN-CU/20-
MAX14692TQFN-CU/20-
MAX14693TQFN-CU/20$2.29 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX14691ATP+ActiveTQFN-CU,;20 pin;TQFN-C;-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX14691ATP+TActiveTQFN-CU,;20 pin;TQFN-C;-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX14691DEMBD#No Longer AvailableEVKIT;-40°C to +125°CSee data sheet
MAX14691ETP+No Longer AvailableMAX14691ATP+TQFN-CU,;20 pin;TQFN-C;-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX14691ETP+TNo Longer AvailableMAX14691ATP+TTQFN-CU,;20 pin;TQFN-C;-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX14691-MAX14693.pdf MAX14693
MAX14691-MAX14693_cn.pdf MAX14693
MAX14691.pdf MAX14691
MAX14691-MAX14693_cn.pdf MAX14692