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MAX15090B/MAX15090C
2.7V to 18V, 12A, Hot-Swap Solution
with Current Report Output
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX15090B/MAX15090C ICs are integrated
solutions for hot-swap applications requiring the safe
insertion and removal of circuit line cards from a live
backplane. The devices integrate a hot-swap controller,
6mΩ power MOSFET, and an electronic circuit-breaker
protection in a single package.
● Integration Reduces Solution Size for Blade Servers
and Other Space-Constrained Designs
• Integrated 6mΩ (typ) Internal Power MOSFET
Overvoltage Protection
• Power-Good and Fault Outputs
• Programmable Undervoltage Lockout
• Current Reporting Without Need for External
The devices integrate an accurate current-sense
circuitry and provide 220µA/A of proportional output
current. The devices are designed for protection of 2.7V
to 18V supply voltages.
R
SENSE
• Thermal Protection
● Flexibility Enables Use in Many Unique Designs
• 2.7V to 18V Operating Voltage Range
• Adjustable Circuit-Breaker Current/Current-Limit
Threshold
These devices implement a foldback current limit during
startup to control inrush current lowering di/dt and keep
the MOSFET operating under safe operating area (SOA)
conditions. After the startup cycle is complete, on-chip
comparators provide VariableSpeed/BiLevel™ protection
against short-circuit and overcurrent faults, and immunity
against system noise and load transients. The load is
disconnected in the event of a fault condition. The devices
are factory calibrated to deliver accurate overcurrent
protection with ±10% accuracy. During a fault condition,
the MAX15090B latches off, while the MAX15090C enters
autoretry mode.
• Programmable Slew-Rate Control
• Variable-Speed Circuit-Breaker Response
• Latchoff or Automatic Retry Options
● Safety Features Ensure Accurate, Robust Protection
• 12A (max) Load Current Capability
• ±10% Circuit-Breaker Threshold Accuracy
• Inrush Current Regulated at Startup with Foldback
• Implementation for di/dt Control
• IN-to-OUT Short-Circuit Detection
The devices feature an IN-to-OUT short-circuit detection
before startup. The devices provide a power-MOSFET
GATE pin to program the slew rate during startup by
adding an external capacitor. The devices have overvolt-
age/undervoltage input pins that can detect an overvolt-
age/undervoltage fault and disconnect the IN from the
OUT. Additional features include internal overtemperature
protection, power-good output, and fault-indicator output.
Ordering Information and Recommended Application
Circuit for Hot-Swap Applications appear at end of
data sheet.
Typical Application Circuit
12V
IN
OUT
6 x 10µF
100kΩ
The MAX15090B/MAX15090C ICs are available in a
28-bump, 2.07mm x 3.53mm, power wafer-level package
(WLP) and are rated over the -40°C to +85°C extended
temperature range.
TVS
1µF
GATE
10Ω
V
5600pF
12V
CC
178kΩ
DC-DC
REGULATOR
3.3V OUTPUT
MAX15090B
MAX15090C
UV
100kΩ
CB
PG
Applications
REG
FAULT
ISENSE
5.23kΩ
17.8kΩ
40.2kΩ
● RAID Systems
● Storage Bridge Bay
● Disk Drive Power
● Server I/O Cards
● Industrial
1µF
A/D
CONVERTER
1kΩ
OV
EN
CDLY
GND
VariableSpeed/BiLevel is a trademark of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
19-7643; Rev 2; 5/20