MAX16551
Description
The MAX16550/MAX16551 are protection ICs with an integrated low-resistance MOSFET and lossless currentsense circuitry featuring SMBus/PMBus™ control and reporting. The ICs are designed to provide the optimum solution for distribution, control, monitoring and protection of the system’s 12V power supply.
Key Features
- Two Options: MAX16550-30A Protection IC MAX16551-240VA Power Protection
- High-Density (4mm x 4.5mm for 30A): Less than 25% of the Board Area of Conventional Solutions
- Integrated Power MOSFET with 1.9mΩ Total Resistance in 12V Power Path (RDS(ON) Including Package)
- Integrated Lossless, Precise Current Sensing
- Integrated LDO Provides VDD Supply (1.8V Bias Suppy)
- Enables Advanced System Power Management- PMBus/SMBus Telemetry with Extensive Status Monitoring and Reporting
- Load Current Indicator (ILOAD) Pin Provides Analog Output Current Reporting with High Accuracy
- Programmable Soft-Start for Inrush Current Limiting
- Increases Power-Supply Reliability with IC SelfProtection Features
- Very Fast Fault Detection and Isolation
