19-2631; Rev 2; 2/10
Programmable 4A USB Current-Limited
Switches with Autoreset and Fault Blanking
2H/MAX1563
General Description
Features
The MAX1562/MAX1562H/MAX1563 single current-
limited switches provide up to 4A to power up to eight
USB ports. They operate from a 4V to 5.5V input
supply and consume only 40µA of quiescent current
when operating and only 3µA in shutdown.
o Programmable Current Limit (1A to 4A) with
Resistor
o Autoreset Feature Saves System Power
o 20ms Fault-Blanking Circuitry
o Active-High/Low Control Logic
o Fault-Indicator Output
o Thermal-Overload Protection
o Smaller 4mm x 4mm Thin QFN Package (MAX1563)
o 3µA Shutdown Current
The MAX1562/MAX1562H/MAX1563s’ autoreset feature
latches the switch off if the output is shorted, thereby
saving system power. When the short is removed, the
switch is reactivated. A fault-blanking feature enables the
circuit to ignore momentary faults, such as those caused
when hot swapping a capacitive load, preventing false
alarms to the host system. Fault blanking also prevents
fault signals from being issued when the device powers
up the load.
The MAX1562/MAX1562H/MAX1563 provide several
safety features to protect the USB port. Built-in thermal-
overload protection turns off the switch when the die
temperature exceeds +160°C. Accurate internal cur-
rent-limiting circuitry protects the input supply against
both overload and short-circuit conditions. An open-
drain fault signal (FAULT) notifies the microprocessor
when a thermal-overload, current-limit, undervoltage
lockout (UVLO), or short-circuit fault occurs.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
8 SO
MAX1562ESA+
MAX1562HESA+
MAX1563ETC+
8 SO
12 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
The MAX1562 has an active-low ON, and the
MAX1562H has an active-high ON enable input. The
MAX1563 has a selectable active-high or active-low
logic-controlled enable. The current limit is pro-
grammed from 1A to 4A using a resistor.
The MAX1562/MAX1562H are available in 8-pin SO
packages and are pin-compatible upgrades to the
MIC2545A/MIC2549A. The MAX1563 provides the
same features and higher current performance in a
smaller 12-pin (4mm x 4mm) Thin QFN package. These
devices operate over an extended temperature range
(-40°C to +85°C). An evaluation kit is available to speed
designs.
Typical Operating Circuit
IN
FAULT
INPUT
IN
4V TO 5.5V
Applications
MAX1562
MAX1562H
MAX1563
Notebook Computers
Desktop Computers
USB Ports and Hubs
PDAs and Palmtop Computers
Docking Stations
ON
ACTIVE-HIGH/ACTIVE-LOW
SELECTABLE
USB
PORT
MAX1563
ONLY
OUT
OUT
SEL
ISET
GND
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
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