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MAX15068
Dual ORing, Single Hot-Swap Controller with
Accurate Current Monitoring
General Description
Benefits and Features
● 2.9V to 18V Operating Voltage Range (ORing and
The MAX15068 offers ORing function and hot-swap
features for two input-supply-rail applications requiring the
safe insertion and removal of circuit line cards from a live
backplane. The device integrates dual ORing MOSFET
controllers, a single hot-swap controller, electronic circuit-
breaker protection, and power monitoring in a single
package. The device operates on 2.9V to 18V supply
voltages.
Hot Swap)
● Seamless Power Transition of Redundant Supplies
● Controls n-Channel MOSFETs
● < 0.5µs Reverse Turn-Off Time
● Precision Current Monitoring
● Adjustable Slew-Rate Control
The device regulates the forward voltage drop across the
ORing MOSFETs to ensure smooth current transfer from
one supply to the other without oscillation. The ORing
MOSFET turns on quickly to reduce the load voltage
drop during supply switchover. If the input supply fails
or is shorted, a fast turn-off minimizes reverse-current
transients.
● Adjustable Current-Limit Fault Delay
● Adjustable Circuit-Breaker Current Threshold
● Inrush Current Regulated at Startup
● Adjustable Undervoltage Lockout
● Small (4mm x 5mm) TQFN Package
The device implements a foldback current limit during hot-
swap startup in order to control inrush current, thereby
keeping the hot-swap MOSFET under safe operating area
(SOA). After the hot-swap startup cycle is completed, on-
chip comparators provide active current-limit protection
against short-circuit and overcurrent faults. The load is
disconnected from the input quickly in the event of a fault
condition.
Applications
● Baseband Station
● Redundant Power Supplies
● Supply Holdup
● Computer Systems and Servers
● Telecom Networks
● Storage Bridge Bay
The device provides a current-sense amplifier output. A
voltage proportional to the current delivered to the system
can be read directly at the IPMON pin.
The device is factory-calibrated to deliver accurate
overcurrent protection with ±5% accuracy. During an
overcurrent-fault condition, the device enters an autoretry
mode. The device features an adjustable slew-rate control
during startup. Additional features include power-good
and fault-indicator outputs.
The MAX15068 is available in a 20-pin, (4mm x 5mm)
TQFN package and is specified from a -40°C to +125°C
operating temperature range.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
19-6872; Rev 3; 10/19