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MAX16173
Ideal Diode Controller with Active Rectifier
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX16173 is an ideal diode controller that provides
system protection against input transients and reverse-
current conditions. The wide operating voltage range of 3V
to 50V, combined with 3μA of shutdown current, make the
MAX16173 ideal for automotive applications.
● -42V to +65V Protection Voltage Range
● 3V to 50V Operating Voltage Range
● MOSFET Diagnostic Test
● 3μA (Typ) Shutdown Current
● Active Rectifier
● Open-Drain FETOK Output
The MAX16173 features an integrated boost converter
that is capable of driving the gate of the external n-channel
power MOSFET 11V above the source during high load
operation. Fast pull up and pull down current sources al-
low rectification of 50kHz to 250kHz AC components rid-
ing on the main supply input. A fast-acting comparator al-
lows the MAX16173 to block reverse-current flow by short-
ing the gate to the source when the input is driven 10mV
(typ) lower than the output. In light load applications, the
MAX16173 regulates the voltage between the source and
drain of the external n-channel MOSFET to 20mV(typ).
For high load applications, the gate is driven high to en-
hance operation mode to minimize power dissipation and
to increase system's power efficiency.
● Open-Drain Power Good Output
● -40°C to +125°C Temperature Range
● 3mm x 3mm Side Wettable TDFN
During normal operation, the boost converter regulates
the gate voltage by monitoring the voltage across CD and
DRN. When the voltage across V
drops below the
CD-DRN
11V(typ) regulated voltage, the boost converter is enabled
to maintain the regulation voltage.
The MAX16173 features a diagnostic procedure to check
the health of the power MOSFET. An open-drain active-
high output (FETOK) deasserts low when the power MOS-
FET is either open or short. A power good output (PG) as-
serts high after the completion of power up to indicate the
good power-up condition.
The MAX16173 is available in a 3mm x 3mm, 10-pin
TDFN package and operates over the automotive temper-
ature range of -40°C to +125°C.
Applications
● Automotive Power Systems
● Network Telecom Power Systems
● RAID Systems
● Servers
19-101198; Rev 0; 5/22
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
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