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1.2A, Current-Limited, High-Side
P-Channel Switch with Thermal Shutdown
MAX893L
General Description
____________________________Features
The MAX893L smart, low-voltage, P-channel, MOSFET
power switch is intended for high-side load-switching
applications. This switch operates with inputs from
+2.7V to +5.5V, making it ideal for both +3V and +5V
systems. Internal current-limiting circuitry protects the
input supply against overload. Thermal overload pro-
tection limits power dissipation and junction tempera-
ture.
♦ +2.7V to +5.5V Input Range
♦ Programmable Current Limit
0.2A to 1.2A Range
±20% Accuracy
♦ 1.2A Continuous Load Current
♦ 1.8A Short-Circuit Current
♦ Low Quiescent Current
The MAX893L’s maximum programmed current limit is
1.2A. The typical short-circuit current is 1.5 times the
programmed current; therefore, a 1.2A programmed
limit will result in a 1.8A short-circuit current limit. The
current limit through the switch is programmed with a
resistor from SET to ground. The quiescent supply cur-
rent is a low 13µA. When the switch is off, the supply
current decreases to 0.1µA.
13µA at V = 3.3V
IN
0.1µA with Switch Off
♦ Thermal Shutdown
♦ FAULT Indicator Output
♦ 0.07Ω On-Resistance
The MAX893L is available in an 8-pin SO package.
________________________Applications
Ordering Information
USB Ports
PART
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
USB Hubs
MAX893LESA
-40°C to +85°C
8 SO
PCMCIA Slots
Access Bus Slots
Portable Equipment
Typical Operating Circuit
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
INPUT
IN
OUT
OUT
ON
OUTPUT
0.1µF*
IN
IN
IN
FAULT
8
1
2
3
4
MAX893L
100k
OUT
7
FAULT
GND
ON/OFF
MAX893L
OUT
SET
ON
6
5
1µF
SET
GND
R
SET
SO
*USB SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRE HIGHER CAPACITANCE.
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