MAX4840A:Overvoltage-Protection Controllers with Status Flag

Prevent Damage to Electronic Components if a Wrong Adapter Is Plugged In

The MAX4838A/MAX4840A/MAX4842A 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 MAX4838A/MAX4840A/MAX4842A 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 MAX4838A has a 7.4V overvoltage threshold, and the MAX4840A has a 5.8V overvoltage threshold. The MAX4842A has a 4.7V overvoltage threshold. The MAX4838A/MAX4840A have an undervoltage lockout (UVLO) threshold of 3.25V while the MAX4842A has a UVLO of 2.5V. 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 MAX4838A/MAX4840A/MAX4842A have an open-drain active-low FLAG output. Active-low FLAG output asserts immediately to an overvoltage fault. Additional features include a ±15kV (HBM) ESD-protected input (when bypassed with a 1µF capacitor) and a shutdown pin (active-low EN) to turn off the device. All devices are offered in a small 6-pin SC70 package and 6-pin 1.5mm x 1.0mm µDFN packages and are specified over the extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Key Features
  • Overvoltage Protection Up to +28V
  • Preset 7.4V or 5.8V Overvoltage Trip Level
  • Drives Low-Cost nMOS FET
  • Internal 50ms Startup Delay
  • Internal Charge Pump
  • Undervoltage Lockout
  • ±15kV ESD-Protected Input
  • Voltage Fault Active-Low FLAG Indicator
  • 6-Pin SC70 Package and µDFN packages
  • Lead-Free
MAX4838A, MAX4840A, MAX4842A: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX4838A, MAX4840A, MAX4842A: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Cell Phones
  • Digital Still Cameras
  • MP3 Players
  • PDAs and Palmtop Devices
DataSheet
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MAX4838A-MAX4842A Data SheetMAX4838A-MAX4842A.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberChannelsVIN
(V)
VIN
(V)
Over Voltage Trip Level
(V)
Under Voltage Lockout
(V)
VGATE
(V)
Over Volt. FlagtGATE (On)
(ms)
tGATE (Off)
(µs)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
minmaxSee Notes
MAX4838A11.2287.43.2510Open-Drain106µDFN/6
SC-70/6
-
MAX4840A5.83.25µDFN/6
SC-70/6
$1.05 @1k
MAX4842A4.72.5µDFN/6
SC-70/6
-
Quality and Environmental Data
Related Products
  • MAX4840:Overvoltage Protection Controllers with Status FLAG
  • MAX4838:Overvoltage Protection Controllers with Status FLAG
  • MAX4842:Overvoltage Protection Controllers with Status FLAG
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX4840AELT+TActiveµDFN,;6 pin;1.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4840AEXT+ActiveSC-70,;6 pin;5.3 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4840AEXT+TActiveSC-70,;6 pin;5.3 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4838A-MAX4842A.pdf MAX4842A
MAX4838A-MAX4842A_cn.pdf MAX4842A
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MAX4838A-MAX4842A_cn.pdf MAX4842A