DS38EP100SDX/NOPB

DS38EP100SDX/NOPB is an integrated digital chip designed to provide Voltage Translation Interface and Hot Swap System Monitoring for applications. It provides fast switching from low voltages as low as 2.5V to high voltages of 18V and delivers a monitoring system incorporating pre-programmed thresholds in a compact size.

Features

• Low operating voltage of 2.5V to 18V
• Low quiescent current of 1.2mA
• High speed switching from low voltage to high voltage
• Integrated hot swap system monitoring system with pre-programmed thresholds
• Compact package

Application Fields

The DS38EP100SDX/NOPB can be used in a wide range of applications such as point-of-load DC-DC converter applications, hot plugging in desktops and laptops, high-speed data applications, and industrial power supply monitoring. It is best suited for applications where low voltage and high speed switching is required.

Working Principle

The DS38EP100SDX/NOPB is designed to provide a fast, low-voltage switching interface, while also providing a hot swap system monitoring system. The chip is essentially a voltage translator, with two inputs - one input to provide a low voltage, and the other to provide a high voltage. When the low voltage input is greater than or equal to the high voltage input, the chip switches both inputs to the high voltage level. The chip also contains a hot swap system monitoring system, with pre-programmed thresholds that detect an over-voltage condition or an over-current condition. When the thresholds are exceeded, the chip can be programmed to limit the current or to shut down the system. This system allows designers to protect the connected components from damage due to a fault or surge in the voltage.

In addition to its voltage translation and monitoring capabilities, the DS38EP100SDX/NOPB also includes a thermal and current limit circuit which monitors the temperature of the chip, and shuts down the output when the temperature exceeds a certain limit. This feature helps protect the chip from overheating and ensures the safety of the connected components.