PMIC - Hot Swap Controllers
UCC3915DPG4 is a Hot Swap Controller by Texas Instruments, and is an integrated circuit designed for device level power management. It is an ideal solution when growing current capability become a system priority. This IC helps to quickly manage temperature, faults and other conditions, allowing for optimal power supply management.
Application Field
The UCC3915DPG4 is strong and reliable, and is employed in a broad range of industries. The applications it is used for include:
- Home electronic appliances, including internet of things (IoT) devices
- Computer systems
- Telecommunications, including base transmitters
- Industrial control
- Automotive systems
- Battery operated devices
The main application the UCC3915DPG4 is well suited for is when current capabilities need to be adapted quickly for optimal usage. It can also be employed for fault recovery, helping to protect circuits from being over-currented.
Working Principle
The UCC3915DPG4 features integrated fusing and current sensing, allowing for a more in-depth look into system management. Its power supply shutdown and control offer short-circuit protection and over temperature protection. On-chip diagnostics help to monitor device performance, allowing for details such as peak power and current to be tracked. In providing an on-chip gate driver, the IC is able to provide high switching frequency to help regulate system temperatures.
The main purpose of the UCC3915DPG4 is to provide a reliable and safe current source when current capabilities become a priority. Its user-defined voltage clamp ensures that weak batteries and other elements are not harmed when operating with higher levels of current. The temperature monitoring feature helps to quickly adjust current consumption when working conditions become too hot. This helps to ensure that systems remain strong and perform at optimal levels.
In the case of device faults, the UCC3915DPG4 can be used for recovery. This helps to minimize system damage and can be used to detect further malfunctions when working on highest current capabilities.
Conclusion
The UCC3915DPG4 is an ideal device for managing system current capabilities where temperature and fault management is important. Being capable of providing a user-defined voltage clamp, fault recovery and temperature management, it is the perfect solution for scenarios where it is important to maximize current capabilities. It is now employed in a broad range of industries, from computer systems to automobile systems.