TPS2043BD

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Use: Power Distribution Switches

Characteristics: - High-side power switches - Overcurrent protection - Thermal shutdown protection - Reverse current blocking - Controlled rise time and fall time - Low quiescent current

Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)

Essence: TPS2043BD is a power distribution switch designed to provide overcurrent protection and thermal shutdown protection in various applications.

Packaging/Quantity: The TPS2043BD is available in a 16-pin SOIC package. It is typically sold in reels of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Maximum Continuous Current: 500mA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Quiescent Current: 20µA (typical)
• Rise Time: 1µs (typical)
• Fall Time: 1µs (typical)

Pin Configuration

The TPS2043BD has the following pin configuration:

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| | --| EN OUT |-- V+ --| GND IN |-- V- --| FLT FB | |___________| ```

• EN: Enable pin for controlling the power switch
• OUT: Output pin connected to the load
• GND: Ground reference pin
• IN: Input voltage pin
• FLT: Fault output pin indicating overcurrent or thermal shutdown condition
• FB: Feedback pin for adjusting the current limit threshold

Functional Features

1. Overcurrent Protection: The TPS2043BD incorporates an overcurrent protection feature that limits the output current to a safe level when a fault condition occurs.
2. Thermal Shutdown Protection: In case of excessive temperature, the TPS2043BD automatically shuts down to prevent damage to the device and connected components.
3. Reverse Current Blocking: The power switch prevents reverse current flow from the output to the input, protecting the circuit from potential damage.
4. Controlled Rise and Fall Time: The TPS2043BD ensures controlled rise and fall times, minimizing voltage spikes and reducing stress on the load.
5. Low Quiescent Current: The device has a low quiescent current, resulting in minimal power consumption when in standby mode.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Provides overcurrent and thermal shutdown protection - Reverse current blocking feature - Controlled rise and fall times for reduced voltage spikes - Low power consumption in standby mode

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum continuous current (500mA) - Requires external feedback resistor for current limit adjustment

Working Principles

The TPS2043BD is designed as a high-side power switch that controls the distribution of power to a load. It operates by monitoring the input current and comparing it with a preset threshold. If the current exceeds the threshold, indicating an overcurrent condition, the device limits the output current to protect the load and the circuit. Additionally, the TPS2043BD incorporates thermal shutdown protection, which activates when the temperature exceeds a specified limit, preventing overheating and potential damage.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The TPS2043BD can be used in various applications where power distribution and protection are required. Some potential application fields include:

1. Portable Devices: The TPS2043BD can be utilized in smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices to control power supply to different components, ensuring safe operation and protection against faults.
2. Industrial Automation: In industrial automation systems, the TPS2043BD can be employed to control power distribution to various modules, protecting them from overcurrent and thermal damage.
3. Automotive Electronics: The device can be used in automotive electronics to manage power supply to different components, preventing damage due to faults or excessive temperature.
4. Computer Peripherals: The TPS2043BD can be integrated into computer peripherals such as USB hubs, ensuring safe power distribution and protection against overcurrent conditions.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. TPS2041BD: Similar to TPS2043BD but with a lower maximum continuous current rating of 300mA.
2. TPS2044BD: Similar to TPS2043BD but with a higher maximum continuous current rating of 700mA.
3. TPS2065BD: Power distribution switch with additional features like adjustable current limit and reverse voltage protection.

These alternative models offer similar functionality to the TPS2043BD but may have different specifications and package options to suit specific application requirements.

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