MAX16127:Load-Dump/Reverse-Voltage Protection Circuits

Protect Power-Supply Inputs from Automotive Voltage Transients, Including Load Dump

The MAX16126/MAX16127 load-dump/reverse-voltage protection circuits protect power supplies from damaging input voltage conditions, including overvoltage, reverse-voltage, and high-voltage transient pulses. Using a built-in charge pump, the devices control two external back-to-back n-channel MOSFETs that turn off and isolate downstream power supplies during damaging input conditions, such as an automotive load-dump pulse or a reverse-battery condition. Operation is guaranteed down to 3V to ensure proper operation during automotive cold-crank conditions. These devices feature a flag output (active-low FLAG) that asserts during fault conditions. For reverse-voltage protection, external back-to-back MOSFETs outperform the traditional reverse-battery diode, minimizing the voltage drop and power dissipation during normal operation. The MAX16126/MAX16127 use external resistors to adjust the overvoltage and undervoltage comparator thresholds for maximum flexibility. The MAX16127 provides limiter-mode fault management for overvoltage and thermal shutdown conditions; whereas the MAX16126 provides switch-mode fault management for overvoltage and thermal shutdown conditions. In the limiter mode, the output voltage is limited and active-low FLAG is asserted low during a fault. In the switch mode, the external MOSFETs are switched off and active-low FLAG is asserted low after a fault. The switch mode is available in four options: latch mode, 1 autoretry mode, 3 autoretry mode, and always autoretry mode. The MAX16126/MAX16127 are available in 12-pin TQFN packages. These devices operate over the automotive temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).

Key Features
  • Increases Protection of Sensitive Electronic Components in Harsh Environments
    • -36V to +90V Wide Input-Voltage Protection Range
    • Fast Gate Shutoff During Fault Conditions with Complete Load Isolation
    • Thermal-Shutdown Protection
    • Active-Low FLAG Output Identifies Fault Condition
  • Automotive Qualified
    • Operates Down to +3V, Riding Out Cold-Crank Conditions
    • -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
  • Integration Reduces Solution Size
    • Internal Charge-Pump Circuit Enhances External n-Channel MOSFETs
    • Adjustable Undervoltage/Overvoltage Thresholds
    • 3mm x 3mm, 12-Pin TQFN Package
  • Reduced Power Dissipation Compared to Discrete Solutions
    • Minimal Operating Voltage Drop for Reverse- Voltage Protection
    • 350µA (max) Supply Current and 100µA (max) Shutdown Current at 30V Input
MAX16126, MAX16127: Functional Diagram
MAX16126, MAX16127: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Automotive
  • Avionics
  • Industrial
  • Telecom/Server/Networking
DataSheet
titleDownload file
MAX16126-MAX16127 Data SheetMAX16126-MAX16127.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberChannelsVIN
(V)
VIN
(V)
Over Voltage Trip Level
(V)
Under Voltage Lockout
(V)
VGATE
(V)
Over Volt. FlagOper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
minmaxSee Notes
MAX161261390Adjustable2.8
Adjustable
9Open-Drain-40 to +125TQFN/12$1.07 @1k
MAX161271.2
Adjustable
TQFN/12$2.43 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX16127TC+ActiveTQFN,;12 pin;9.6 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX16127TC+TActiveTQFN,;12 pin;9.6 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX16126-MAX16127.pdf MAX16127
MAX16126-MAX16127_cn.pdf MAX16127
Take the Edge Off High dV/dt Supplies MAX16127
MAX16127.pdf MAX16127
MAX16126-MAX16127_cn.pdf MAX16127