General Description
The MAX4843–MAX4846 overvoltage protection con-
trollers protect low-voltage systems against high-voltage
faults of up to 28V. When the input voltage exceeds the
overvoltage threshold, these devices turn off a low-cost,
external n-channel FET(s) to prevent damage to the pro-
tected components. An internal charge pump eliminates
the need for external capacitors and drives the FET gate
for a simple, robust solution.
The overvoltage trip level is set to 7.4V (MAX4843),
6.35V (MAX4844), 5.8V (MAX4845), or 4.65V
(MAX4846). When the input voltage drops below the
undervoltage lockout (UVLO) threshold, the devices
enter a low standby current mode (10µA). The
MAX4843/MAX4844/MAX4845 have a UVLO threshold
of 4.15V, the MAX4845C/MAX4845D have a UVLO
threshold of 2.2V, and the MAX4846 has a UVLO
threshold of 2.5V. In addition to the single FET configu-
ration, the devices can be configured with back-to-
back external FETs to prevent currents from being
back-driven into the adapter.
An additional feature includes a ±15kV ESD-protected
input when bypassed with a 1µF capacitor to ground.
All devices are offered in small 6-pin µDFN (1.5mm x
1.0mm) and 6-pin ultra-thin LGA (MAX4845 and
MAX4846 only) (1.5mm x 1.0mm) packages and are
specified for operation over the -40°C to +85°C temper-
ature range.
Applications
Cell Phones
Digital Still Cameras
PDAs and Palmtop Devices
MP3 Players
Features
♦ Overvoltage Protection Up to 28V
♦ Preset 7.4V, 6.35V, 5.8V, or 4.65V Overvoltage Trip
Level
♦ Low (10µA) Undervoltage Lockout Standby
Current
♦ Drives Low-Cost nMOSFET
♦ Internal 50ms Startup Delay
♦ Internal Charge Pump
♦ Overvoltage Fault FLAG Indicator
♦ 6-Pin (1.5mm x 1.0mm) µDFN Package
MAX4843–MAX4846
Overvoltage Protection Controllers with
Low Standby Current
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Typical Operating Circuit
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C tem-
perature range.
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Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape and reel.
†OVLO maximum is 6.0V for the MAX4845C and 5.9V for the
MAX4845D.