The MAX4838–MAX4842 are overvoltage protection ICs that protect low-voltage systems against voltages of up to 28V. If the input voltage exceeds the overvoltage trip level, the MAX4838–MAX4842 turn off the low-cost external n-channel FET(s) to prevent damage to the protected components. An internal charge pump eliminates the need for external capacitors and drives the FET gate for a simple, robust solution. The MAX4838/MAX4839 have a 7.4V overvoltage threshold, and the MAX4840/MAX4841 have a 5.8V overvoltage threshold. The MAX4842 has a 4.7V overvoltage threshold. The MAX4838–MAX4841 have an undervoltage lockout (UVLO) threshold of 3.25V while the MAX4842 has a UVLO of 3.0V. In addition to the single FET configuration, the devices can be configured with back-to-back external FETs to prevent currents from being back-driven into the adapter. On power-up, the device waits for 50ms before driving GATE high. Active-low FLAG is held low for an additional 50ms after GATE goes high before deasserting. The MAX4838/MAX4840/MAX4842 have an open-drain active-low FLAG output, and the MAX4839/MAX4841 have a pushpull FLAG output. The active-low FLAG output asserts immediately to an overvoltage fault. Additional features include a 15kV ESD-protected input (when bypassed with a 1µF capacitor) and a shutdown pin (active-low EN) to turn off the device (MAX4838/MAX4840/MAX4842). All devices are offered in a small 6-pin SC70 package and are specified for operation from -40°C to +85°C.
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MAX4838-MAX4842 Data Sheet | MAX4838-MAX4842.pdf |
Part Number | Channels | VIN (V) | VIN (V) | Over Voltage Trip Level (V) | Under Voltage Lockout (V) | VGATE (V) | Over Volt. Flag | tGATE (On) (ms) | tGATE (Off) (µs) | Package/Pins | Budgetary Price |
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MAX4838 | 1 | 1.2 | 28 | 7.4 | 3.25 | 10 | Open-Drain | 10 | 6 | SC-70/6 | - |
MAX4840 | 5.8 | Open-Drain | SC-70/6 | $1.05 @1k | |||||||
MAX4841 | 5.8 | Push-Pull | SC-70/6 | $1.05 @1k | |||||||
Part Number | Status | Recommended Replacement | Package | Temp | RoHS |
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MAX4840EXT+ | Active | SC-70,;6 pin;5.3 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
MAX4840EXT+T | Active | SC-70,;6 pin;5.3 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
MAX4840EXT-T | No Longer Available | MAX4840EXT+T | SC-70,;6 pin;5.3 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | No |