TPS2420
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SLUS903D –JANUARY 2009–REVISED SEPTEMBER 2011
3-V to 20-V INTEGRATED FET HOT SWAP CONTROLLER
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The TPS2420 provides highly integrated load
protection for 3-V to 20-V applications. The TPS2420
protects loads, minimizes inrush current, and safely
shuts down in the event of a fault. The programmable
fault current threshold starts the fault timer while
allowing the current to pass to the load uninhibited.
The programmable current limit threshold sets the
maximum current allowed into the load, for both
inrush and severe load faults. Both events use the
programmable timer which inhibits all current to the
load when it expires.
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Integrated 30-mΩ Pass MOSFET
3.0-V to 20-V Bus Operation
Programmable Fault Current
Programmable Hard Current Limit
Programmable Fault Timer
Internal MOSFET Power Limiting Foldback
Latching and Auto-Retry Operation
Analog Current Monitor Output
Powergood Output
The dual protection thresholds are useful in
applications such as disk drives. The start-up and
seek currents are typically higher than the nominal
current and during this time the load needs a low
impedance path to deliver the power. If a failure at
the load occurs, the current limit does not allow the
current to exceed the programmed threshold. This
protects both the load and the integrity of the power
supply. The internal MOSFET is protected by power
limit circuitry which ensures that the MOSFET
remains within its safe operating area (SOA) during
all operating states.
Fault Output Indicator
4 mm × 4 mm QFN
–40°C to 125°C Junction Temperature Range
UL Listed - File Number E169910
APPLICATIONS
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RAID Arrays
Telecommunications
Plug-In Circuit Boards
Disk Drives
The TPS2420 also allows the system to monitor load
currents with no need for a shunt in the power path.
The gain of the current monitor can be scaled to the
application. Fault and power good outputs are
provided for improved system management and
sequencing control.
This device can be programmed to either latch-off or
retry in the event of a fault. All of this functionality is
packed into a 16-pin 4 × 4 mm QFN package.
3.0 V to 20.0 V
VOUT
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FLT
PG
Optional:
to system
monitor
CLOAD
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15-V
SMAJ15A
TPS2420
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IMON
LTCH GND IMAX
IFLT
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63.4 kW
40.2 kW
49.9 kW
0.1 mF
UDG-09017
(A) Required only in systems with lead and/or load inductance.
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