Datasheet

General Description
The MAX5920A/MAX5920B are hot-swap controllers that
allow a circuit card to be safely hot plugged into a live
backplane. The MAX5920A/MAX5920B operate from
-20V to -80V and are well-suited for -48V power systems.
These devices are pin and function compatible with the
LT4250 and pin compatible with the LT1640.
The MAX5920A/MAX5920B provide a controlled turn-on
to circuit cards preventing glitches on the power-supply
rail and damage to board connectors and components.
The MAX5920A/MAX5920B provide undervoltage, over-
voltage, and overcurrent protection. These devices
ensure the input voltage is stable and within tolerance
before applying power to the load.
Both the MAX5920A and MAX5920B protect a system
against overcurrent and short-circuit conditions by turn-
ing off the external MOSFET in the event of a fault con-
dition. The MAX5920A/MAX5920B also provide
protection against input voltage steps. During an input
voltage step, the MAX5920A/MAX5920B limit the cur-
rent drawn by the load to a safe level without turning off
power to the load.
Both devices feature an open-drain power-good status
output (PWRGD for the MAX5920A or PWRGD for the
MAX5920B) that can be used to enable downstream
converters. A built-in thermal-shutdown feature is also
included to protect the external MOSFET in case of
overheating.
The MAX5920A/MAX5920B are available in an 8-pin SO
package. Both devices are specified for the extended
-40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Applications
Telecom Line Cards
Network Switches/Routers
Central-Office Line Cards
Server Line Cards
Base-Station Line Cards
Features
Allows Safe Board Insertion and Removal
from a Live -48V Backplane
Pin- and Function-Compatible with LT4250L
(MAX5920A)
Pin-Compatible with LT1640L (MAX5920A)
Pin- and Function-Compatible with LT4250H
(MAX5920B)
Pin-Compatible with LT1640H (MAX5920B)
Circuit-Breaker Immunity to Input Voltage Steps
and Current Spikes
Withstands -100V Input Transients with No
External Components
Programmable Inrush and Short-Circuit Current
Limits
Operates from -20V to -80V
Programmable Overvoltage Protection
Programmable Undervoltage Lockout
Powers Up into a Shorted Load
Power-Good Control Output
Thermal Shutdown Protects External MOSFET
MAX5920
-48V Hot-Swap Controller
with External R
SENSE
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GATE
SENSEV
EE
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2
8
7
V
DD
DRAINOV
UV
PWRGD
(PWRGD)
SO
TOP VIEW
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4
6
5
MAX5920A
MAX5920B
( ) FOR MAX5920B.
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
19-2931; Rev 0; 8/03
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX5920AESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
MAX5920BESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
Typical Operating Circuit and Selector Guide appear at end
of data sheet.

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