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MAX14523A/MAX14523AL/
MAX14523B/MAX14523C
250mA to 1.5A, Adjustable
Current-Limit Switches
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX14523A/MAX14523AL/MAX14523B/MAX14523C
programmable current-limit switches feature internal cur-
rent limiting to prevent damage to host devices due
to faulty load conditions. These current-limit switches
feature a low 70mΩ on-resistance and operate from a
+1.7V to +5.5V input voltage range. The current limit is
adjustable from 250mA to 1.5A, making these devices
ideal for SDIO (secure digital input/output) and other load-
switching applications.
● Accurate (±10%) Overload Current Limit
● Adjustable Current-Limit Threshold
● Low-Dropout Voltage (70mV at 1A Load Current)
● Short-Circuit Protection
● Thermal-Shutdown Protection
● Reverse-Current Protection
● 170μA (typ) Supply Current
● Shutdown Reverse Current, 0.6μA (max)
● +1.7V to +5.5V Supply Voltage Range
● Tiny 8-Pin, 3mm x 3mm, TDFN Package
Each device in the family handles an overcurrent
event differently depending on the option selected. The
MAX14523A/MAX14523AL go into an autoretry mode, the
MAX14523B latches off the switch, and the MAX14523C
features a continuous current-limit mode. Additional safe-
ty features include thermal shutdown to prevent overheat-
ing and reverse-current blocking to prevent current from
being driven back into the source.
Typical Operating Circuit
BIAS
VOLTAGE
The MAX14523A/MAX14523AL/MAX14523B/MAX14523C
are available in a tiny 8-pin, 3mm x 3mm, TDFN package
and operate over the -40°C to +125°C automotive tem-
perature range.
IN
OUT
LOAD
POWER
SUPPLY
1µF
1µF
CHARGE
PUMP
R
SETI
Applications
● SDIO Ports
CURRENT
REFERENCE
CONTROL
LOGIC
V
PULLUP
µP
● USB Ports
10kΩ
● Notebook VGA Ports
● GPS
FLAG
N.C.
ON(ON)*
● Cell Phones
● MP3 Players
● UTCA/ATCA Platforms
MAX14523A
MAX14523AL
MAX14523B
MAX14523C
GND
*ON FOR THE MAX14523AL ONLY.
Ordering Information/Selector Guide appears at end of data
sheet.
19-4814; Rev 2; 5/19