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).
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MAX16126-MAX16127 Data Sheet | MAX16126-MAX16127.pdf |
Part Number | Channels | VIN (V) | VIN (V) | Over Voltage Trip Level (V) | Under Voltage Lockout (V) | VGATE (V) | Over Volt. Flag | Oper. Temp. (°C) | Package/Pins | Budgetary Price |
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MAX16126 | 1 | 3 | 90 | Adjustable | 2.8 Adjustable | 9 | Open-Drain | -40 to +125 | TQFN/12 | $1.07 @1k |
MAX16127 | 1.2 Adjustable | TQFN/12 | $2.43 @1k | |||||||
Part Number | Status | Recommended Replacement | Package | Temp | RoHS |
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MAX16127TC+ | Active | TQFN,;12 pin;9.6 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free | |
MAX16127TC+T | Active | TQFN,;12 pin;9.6 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free |