MAX5976A:2.7V to 18V, 7A, Hot-Swap Solutions

Industry's First Fully Integrated, 7A, Hot-Swap Solutions

The MAX5976A/MAX5976B are integrated solutions for hot-swap applications requiring the safe insertion and removal of circuit line cards from a live backplane. The devices integrate a hot-swap controller, 24mΩ power MOSFET, and electronic circuit-breaker protection in a single package. The ICs are designed for protection of 2.7V to 18V supply voltages. The devices provide inrush current control and short-circuit detection during startup. During normal operation, the devices provide circuit-breaker protection against overload and short-circuit conditions. The circuit-breaker function disconnects the power to the load if the load current exceeds the circuit-breaker limit. The devices are factory-calibrated to deliver accurate overcurrent protection with ±10% accuracy. During a fault condition, the MAX5976A enters an autoretry mode while the MAX5976B latches off. Both versions feature a resistor-adjustable variable speed circuit-breaker threshold and overtemperature protection. Additional features include power-good and fault indicator outputs. The ICs are available in a 16-pin, 5mm x 5mm, TQFN-EP package and fully specified over the -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.

Key Features
  • 2.7V to 18V Operating Voltage Range
  • 24mΩ Internal Power MOSFET
  • 7A Load Current Capability
  • No Sense Resistor Required
  • ±10% Circuit-Breaker Threshold Accuracy
  • Adjustable Circuit-Breaker Current
  • Variable Speed Circuit-Breaker Response
  • Thermal Protection
  • Power-Good and Fault Outputs
  • Latch-Off or Automatic Retry Options
  • Drive-Present Signal Input
  • Active-Low and Active-High Enables
MAX5976A, MAX5976B: Typical Application Circuit
MAX5976A, MAX5976B: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Disk Drive Power
  • Industrial
  • RAID Systems
  • Server I/O Cards
  • Storage Bridge Bay
DataSheet
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MAX5976A-MAX5976B Data SheetMAX5976A-MAX5976B.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberVIN
(V)
VIN
(V)
Circuit Breaker/ Current LimitCircuit Breaker/Current Limit Threshold
(mV)
Fault Condition ControlChannelsPositive/Negative RailFeaturesPackage/PinsBudgetary
Price
minmaxSee Notes
MAX5976A2.718Circuit BreakerAdjustablePeriodic Retry1PositiveIntegrated MOSFET
Requires No RSENSE
TQFN/16$2.12 @1k
MAX5976BLatched OffTQFN/16
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5976AETE+ActiveTQFN,;16 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5976AETE+TActiveTQFN,;16 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5976A-MAX5976B.pdf MAX5976B
MAX5976A-MAX5976B_cn.pdf MAX5976B
Protect Your Integrated-FET Power Switches with Automatic Current-Limit Adjustment MAX5434
MAX5976A.pdf MAX5976A
MAX5976A-MAX5976B_cn.pdf MAX5976A