GENERAL DESCRIPTION
An integrated MOSFET provides PD isolation during detection and classification. All devices guarantee a leakage current offset of less than 10µA during the detection phase. A programmable current limit prevents high inrush current during power-on. The devices feature power-mode undervoltage lockout (UVLO) with wide hysteresis and long deglitch time to compensate for twisted-pair-cable resistive drop and to assure glitch-free transition between detection, classification, and power-on/-off phases. The MAX5953A/MAX5953C have an adjustable UVLO threshold with the default value compliant to the 802.3af standard, while the MAX5953B/MAX5953D have a lower and fixed UVLO threshold compatible with some legacy pre-802.3af power-sourcing equipment (PSE) devices. The DC-DC converters are operable in either forward or flyback configurations with a wide input voltage range from 11V to 76V and up to 15W of output power. The voltage-clamped power topology enables full recovery of stored magnetizing and leakage inductive energy for enhanced efficiency and reliability.