ZXCT1032
High-side inrush controller and electronic fuse
Description
The ZXCT1032 is a high-side current monitor While in this mode the internal current monitor
that drives a PMOS or PNP transistor to continually checks the output current and
provide in-rush current limit and over-current compares it to the trip-current level determined
protection. The ZXCT1032 includes a high by V
accuracy high-side current monitor, a start-up
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ISET
Over-current disconnect/fuse
timer and a re-try inhibit timer.
If the trip current limit is exceeded at any time the
ZXCT1032 enters its Over-current disconnect
mode. The drive pin is driven high, turning the
pass MOSFET off; the flag output goes low
indicating a fault.
The ZXCT1032 takes the voltage developed
across a current shunt resistor and compares
this with an externally set trip point. It works
in three modes:
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Linear soft-start
The drive and flag outputs are latched in these
states for a period determined by C , V
Over-current detector
Over-current disconnect/fuse
and the
T
ISET
internally set discharge current (3µA typical). After
has discharged to 80mV the ZXCT1032 will
C
Linear soft-start
T
restart into its linear soft-start mode.
Upon power up the ZXCT1032 enters a linear
soft-start mode. During which the output
current ramps up from zero to a maximum
user defined trip point. The trip point is set by
The C charge and discharge times have been
T
ratioed to so that the power dissipation in the
pass MOSFET should allow indefinite operation
in the event of a continuous load failure.
the voltage on I
pin and R
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SET
SENSE
The ramp rate is determined by capacitor C .
T
Pin 3 description:
The soft start ensures that capacitive loads are
smoothly charged without causing excessive
power supply startup transients.
Determines the load current trip level or
constant current level. ISET can be left open
circuit (internal 2.1V reference) or driven via a
DC voltage or µC PWM output. Its source
Over-current detectior
When external capacitor CT has charged up impedance is 50k⍀.
above the V
the ZXCT1032 switches from its
ISET
soft-start mode to its over-current detection
mode. During this mode the external MOSFET
will be fully enhanced reducing the its voltage
drop and power dissipation.
Features
Applications
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Accurate high-side current sensing
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Electronic fuse
User defined and dynamically adjustable
trip current
Short circuit protected supply feed
Hot swap
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Load switch control
Fault flag logic output
User defined ramp and inhibit timers
SO8 package
Temperature range -40 to 85°C
Power over twisted pair
Ordering information
Order code
Pack
Part mark
Reel size
Tape width
Quantity per reel
ZXCT1032N8TA
SO8
1032
7”
12mm
500
Issue 3 - April 2007
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