19-3044; Rev 1; 4/04
Overvoltage Protection Controllers with
Status FLAG
General Description
Features
The MAX4838–MAX4842 are overvoltage protection ICs
that protect low-voltage systems against voltages of up
to 28V. If the input voltage exceeds the overvoltage trip
level, the MAX4838–MAX4842 turn off the low-cost
external n-channel FET(s) to prevent damage to the
protected components. An internal charge pump elimi-
nates the need for external capacitors and drives the
FET gate for a simple, robust solution.
♦ Overvoltage Protection Up to 28V
♦ Preset 7.4V, 5.8V, or 4.7V Overvoltage Trip Level
♦ Drive Low-Cost NMOS FET
♦ Internal 50ms Startup Delay
♦ Internal Charge Pump
♦ Undervoltage Lockout
The MAX4838/MAX4839 have a 7.4V overvoltage
threshold, and the MAX4840/MAX4841 have a 5.8V
overvoltage threshold. The MAX4842 has a 4.7V over-
voltage threshold. The MAX4838–MAX4841 have an
undervoltage lockout (UVLO) threshold of 3.25V while
the MAX4842 has a UVLO of 3.0V. In addition to the
single FET configuration, the devices can be config-
ured with back-to-back external FETs to prevent cur-
rents from being back-driven into the adapter.
♦ 15kV ESD-Protected Input
♦ Voltage Fault FLAG Indicator
♦ 6-Pin SC70 Package
Ordering Information
On power-up, the device waits for 50ms before driving
GATE high. FLAG is held low for an additional 50ms
after GATE goes high before deasserting. The
MAX4838/MAX4840/MAX4842 have an open-drain
FLAG output, and the MAX4839/MAX4841 have a push-
pull FLAG output. The FLAG output asserts immediately
to an overvoltage fault.
PIN-
PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX4838EXT-T
MAX4839EXT-T
MAX4840EXT-T
MAX4841EXT-T
MAX4842EXT-T
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
6 SC70-6
6 SC70-6
6 SC70-6
6 SC70-6
6 SC70-6
ABW
ABY
ABX
ABZ
ACE
Additional features include a 15kV ESD-protected input
(when bypassed with a 1µF capacitor) and a shutdown
pin (EN) to turn off the device (MAX4838/MAX4840/
MAX4842).
All devices are offered in a small 6-pin SC70 package
and are specified for operation from -40°C to +85°C.
Typical Operating Circuit
Applications
Cell Phones
INPUT
OUTPUT
NMOS
Digital Still Cameras
PDAs and Palmtop Devices
MP3 Players
+1.2V TO +28V
1
4
3
IN
GATE
V
IO
Selector Guide
1µF
MAX4838–
MAX4842
OV
UVLO
THRESHOLD
(V)
TRIP
LEVEL
(V)
EN
FLAG
PART
6
2
INPUT OUTPUT
EN
FLAG
NOTE: EN AND PULLUP
RESISTOR ON MAX4838/
MAX4840/MAX4842 ONLY.
GND
MAX4838EXT-T
MAX4839EXT-T
MAX4840EXT-T
MAX4841EXT-T
MAX4842EXT-T
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.00
7.4
7.4
5.8
5.8
4.7
Yes Open-Drain
No
Yes Open-Drain
No Push-Pull
Yes Open-Drain
Push-Pull
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
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