General Description
The MAX14523A/MAX14523AL/MAX14523B/MAX14523C programmable current-limit switches feature internal current limiting to prevent damage to host devices due to faulty load conditions. These current-limit switches feature a low 70mΩ on-resistance and operate from a +1.7V to +5.5V input voltage range. The current limit is adjustable from 250mA to 1.5A, making these devices ideal for SDIO (secure digital input/output) and other load-switching applications.

Features
♦ Accurate (±10%) Overload Current Limit
♦ Adjustable Current-Limit Threshold
♦ Low-Dropout Voltage (70mV at 1A Load Current)
♦ Short-Circuit Protection
♦ Thermal-Shutdown Protection
♦ Reverse-Current Protection
♦ 170µA (typ) Supply Current
♦ Shutdown Reverse Current, 0.6µA (max)
♦ +1.7V to +5.5V Supply Voltage Range
♦ Tiny 8-Pin, 3mm x 3mm, TDFN Package