MAX17525:High-Accuracy, Adjustable Power Limiter

Industry's First Dynamic Power Limiter with Thermal Controlled Current Foldback with Fast & Slow Comparator

The MAX17525 adjustable overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent protection device guards systems against overcurrent faults in addition to positive overvoltage and reverse-voltage faults. When used with an optional external pMOSFET, the device also protects downstream circuitry from voltage faults up to ±60V (for -60V external pFET rating. The device features 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 MAX17525 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 +60V
    • -60V Negative Input Tolerance with External pFET (for -(60 + VOUT) 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
  • 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
MAX17525: Functional Diagram
MAX17525: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Control and Automation
  • High-Power Applications
  • Human Machine Interfaces
  • Industrial Power Systems
  • Motion System Drives
DataSheet
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MAX17525 Data SheetMAX17525.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
MAX1752515.560NMOS310.6610LatchoffYesYes-40 to +125TQFN-CU/20$1.99 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX17525ATP+ActiveTQFN-CU,;20 pin;TQFN-C;-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX17525ATP+TActiveTQFN-CU,;20 pin;TQFN-C;-40°C to +125°CLead Free
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