ST2041

Functional descriptions

Doc ID 12592 Rev 3

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Functional descriptions

3.1

Fault-blanking

ST devices feature a 10 ms fault-blanking. Fault-blanking allows current-limit faults, including

momentary short-circuit faults that occur when hot-swapping a capacitive load, and also

ensures that no fault is issued during power-up. When a load transient causes the device to

enter current limit, an internal counter starts. If the load fault persists beyond the 10 ms fault-

blanking timeout, the FAULT output asserts low. Load-transient faults less than 10 ms

(typical) will not cause a FAULT output assertion. Only current-limit faults are blanked. Die

overtemperature faults and input voltage drops below the undervoltage lock out (UVLO)

threshold will cause an immediate fault output.

3.2

Overcurrent/overtemperature protection

In overcurrent or short-circuit condition, the switch limits the current at 500 mA.

If temperature of die goes above limit value, the switch turns OFF.

3.3

Undervoltage lock out (UVLO)

When input voltage drops below critical value, the power switch turns OFF to prevent

improper operation due to low voltage.

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