19-3655; Rev 1; 3/06
High-Voltage, Overvoltage/Undervoltage,
Protection Switch Controller
General Description
Features
The MAX6399 is a small overvoltage and undervoltage
protection circuit. The device can monitor a DC-DC out-
put voltage and quickly disconnect the power source
from the DC-DC input load when an overvoltage condi-
tion occurs. A power-OK output signals when the
DC-DC input voltage falls below an adjustable thresh-
old. This controller architecture provides the ability to
size the external n-channel MOSFET to meet specific
load current requirements.
♦ Wide Supply Voltage Range (5.75V to 72V)
♦ Internal Charge Pump Ensures n-Channel
MOSFET is Fully Enhanced During Normal
Operation (V
= 10V)
GS
♦ Fast GATE Shutoff During Overvoltage with 20mA
Sink Capability
♦ Latches Off External n-Channel MOSFET During
High-Voltage Transients
When the DC-DC monitored output voltage is below the
user-adjustable overvoltage threshold, the GATE output
of the MAX6399 goes high to enhance the n-channel
MOSFET. The MAX6399 offers internal charge-pump
circuitry that allows the GATE voltage to be 10V above
♦ Adjustable DC-DC Input Undervoltage Threshold
Power-OK Output
♦ Adjustable DC-DC Output Overvoltage
the input voltage (V
= 10V) to fully enhance the
Thresholds
GS
external n-channel MOSFET, thus minimizing the drain-
to-source resistance.
♦ Overtemperature Shutdown Protection
♦ Fully Specified from -40°C to +125°C
When the monitored output voltage rises above the
user-adjusted overvoltage threshold, the GATE output
rapidly pulls low to shut off the MOSFET. The MOSFET
remains latched off until either the MAX6399 input
power or SHDN input is cycled. The MAX6399 includes
a logic-low shutdown input that disables the GATE. An
internal overtemperature detector also disables the
gate when the MAX6399 temperature reaches the ther-
mal-shutdown threshold.
Ordering Information
TOP
MARK
PKG
CODE
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX6399ATA-T 8 TDFN-8
ANE
T833-2
The device operates over a wide supply voltage range
(5.75V to 72V) and is offered in a small TDFN package,
fully specified from -40°C to +125°C.
Applications
Networking
Server
Telecom
Typical Operating Circuit
RAID
DC-DC
CONVERTER
Pin Configuration
OUT
IN
TOP VIEW
EN GND
LOAD
8
7
6
5
GATE
12V
IN
OUT
MAX6399
SHDN
SET
MAX6399
OUT_SET
GND
*EP
4
3.3V
1
2
3
POK
TDFN
*EXPOSED PAD. CONNECT TO GND.
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