19-3649; Rev 0; 4/05
Overvoltage Protection Controllers with
Low Standby Current
General Description
Features
The MAX4843–MAX4846 overvoltage protection con-
trollers protect low-voltage systems against high-voltage
faults of up to 28V. When the input voltage exceeds the
overvoltage threshold, these devices turn off a low-cost,
external n-channel FET(s) to prevent damage to the pro-
tected components. An internal charge pump eliminates
the need for external capacitors and drives the FET gate
for a simple, robust solution.
ꢀ Overvoltage Protection Up to 28V
ꢀ Preset 7.4V, 6.35V, 5.8V, or 4.65V Overvoltage Trip
Level
ꢀ Low (10µA) Undervoltage Lockout Standby
Current
ꢀ Drives Low-Cost n MOSFET
ꢀ Internal 50ms Startup Delay
ꢀ Internal Charge Pump
The overvoltage trip level is set to 7.4V (MAX4843),
6.35V (MAX4844), 5.8V (MAX4845), or 4.65V
(MAX4846). When the input voltage drops below the
undervoltage lockout (UVLO) threshold, the devices
enter a low standby current mode (10µA). The
MAX4843/MAX4844/ MAX4845 have a UVLO threshold
of 4.15V, and the MAX4846 has a UVLO threshold of
2.5V. In addition to the single FET configuration, the
devices can be configured with back-to-back external
FETs to prevent currents from being back-driven into the
adapter.
ꢀ Overvoltage Fault FLAG Indicator
ꢀ 6-Pin (1.5mm x 1.0mm) µDFN Package
Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
UVLO
(V)
OVLO
(V)
TOP
MARK
PART*
MAX4843ELT
MAX4844ELT
MAX4845ELT
MAX4846ELT
6 µDFN
6 µDFN
6 µDFN
6 µDFN
4.15
4.15
4.15
2.50
7.40
6.35
5.80
4.65
BE
BF
An additional feature includes a 15kV EꢀS-protected
input when bypassed with a 1µF capacitor to ground. All
devices are offered in a small (1.5mm x 1.0mm) 6-pin
µSFN package and are specified for operation over the
-40°C to +85°C temperature range.
BG
BH
*All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C temperature
range.
Applications
Cell Phones
Sigital ꢀtill Cameras
PSAs and Palmtop Sevices
MP3 Players
Pin Configuration
Typical Operating Circuit
INPUT
+1.2V TO +28V
TOP VIEW
OUTPUT
N
IN
GND
1
2
3
6
5
4
N.C.
N.C.
GATE
1
2
4
3
MAX4843–
MAX4846
IN
GATE
1µF
V
IO
MAX4843–
MAX4846
FLAG
GND
FLAG
µDFN
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