Datasheet

General Description
The MAX15068 offers ORing function and hot-swap
features for two input-supply-rail applications requiring the
safe insertion and removal of circuit line cards from a live
backplane. The device integrates dual ORing MOSFET
controllers, a single hot-swap controller, electronic circuit-
breaker protection, and power monitoring in a single
package. The device is designed to operate from 3.7V to
18V supply voltages.
The device regulates the forward voltage drop across the
ORing MOSFETs to ensure smooth current transfer from
one supply to the other without oscillation. The ORing
MOSFET turns on quickly to reduce the load voltage droop
during supply switchover. If the input supply fails or is short-
ed, a fast turn-off minimizes reverse-current transients.
The device implements a foldback current limit during hot-
swap startup in order to control inrush current, thereby
lowering di/dt and keeping the operation of the hot-swap
MOSFET under safe operating area (SOA). An internal
70ms timer starts counting when the device enters the
hot-swap startup phase. After the hot-swap startup cycle
is completed, on-chip comparators provide active current-
limit protection against short-circuit and overcurrent faults.
The load is disconnected from the input quickly in the
event of a fault condition.
The device provides current monitoring from 3A to 10A
(V
IN
= 12V, T
A
= +25°C with R
SENSE
= 3mΩ) with ±0.6%
accuracy. A voltage proportional to the input current
delivered to the system could be read directly at the
IPMON pin.
The device is factory-calibrated to deliver accurate
overcurrent protection with ±5% accuracy. During an
overcurrent-fault condition, the device enters an autoretry
mode. The device features an adjustable slew-rate control
during startup. Additional features include power-good
and fault-indicator outputs.
The MAX15068 is available in a 20-pin, (4mm x 5mm)
TQFN package and is specified from a -40°C to +125°C
operating temperature range.
Features and Benets
3.7V to 18V Operating Voltage Range (ORing and
Hot Swap)
4.8V to 18V Operating Voltage Range (Current
Monitor)
Seamless Power Transition of Redundant Supplies
Controls N-Channel MOSFETs
< 0.5µs Turn-On and Reverse Turn-Off Time
Current Monitoring (±0.6% Accuracy Typ)
Programmable Slew-Rate Control
Adjustable Current-Limit Fault Delay
Programmable Circuit-Breaker Current Threshold
Inrush Current Regulated at Startup with
Programmable SOA Control
Programmable Undervoltage Lockout
Small (4mm x 5mm) TQFN Package
Applications
Baseband Station
Redundant Power Supplies
Supply Holdup
Computer Systems and Servers
Telecom Networks
Storage Bridge Bay
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part, refer
to www.maximintegrated.com/MAX15068.related.
MAX15068 Dual ORing, Single Hot-Swap Controller with
Accurate Current Monitoring
19-6872; Rev 0; 12/13
EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE

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