Protected Power Switches from onsemi offer Over−Current Protection (OCP), Over−Voltage Protection (OVP), and True Reverse Current Block (TRCB) to prevent system damage. These devices are tailored to minimize on-state resistance and provide superior switching performance, which suits them for low voltage high side load switch applications requiring low conduction loss and ease of driving. Applications for the Load Switches from onsemi include Switch for USB charging and Wireless charging, Storage & Peripherals, Other Wired Communications, Mobile Handsets, and Media Tablets, and Wireless LAN Card & Broadband Access, among others. The portfolio also includes AEC-Q101 Qualified and PPAP Capable options specifically engineered and qualified for automotive industry applications.
Product Family
eFuse
A resettable fuse which can greatly enhance the reliability of a hard drive or other circuits from catastrophic shutdown failures.
ecoSwitch
Switches designed to integrate control and driver functionality with a high performance low on−resistance power MOSFET in a single package.
IntelliMAX
Advanced load management switches that help designers increase system protection and reduce complexity in their designs while achieving greater system power and reliability.
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Application Note
The Load Switch: Selection and Use of ecoSWITCH Product
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Application Note
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Application Note
Understanding eFuse Input Voltage Transients from Hot Plug Events
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