Design Tips

    October 2017
    Implementing an Overcurrent Protection Device

    Figure 1. Overcurrent Protection Application Circuit with the SLG46116V chip

    Overcurrent protection is protection against excessive currents or current beyond the acceptable current rating of the device. To protect downstream loads, the point of overcurrent protection should occur at the FET switch. An overcurrent protection device can be implemented using a GreenPAKS
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    10/10/2017
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