TPS1210-Q1: TPS1210-Q1 to drive MOSFETs on ground line

Khalil CHTIOUI

Part Number: TPS1210-Q1

Tool/software:

Hello,

I would like to know if the TPS1210-Q1 can drive two MOSFETs on the ground line as shown in the image below.

Thank you in advance,

0 Rakesh over 1 year ago

Hi Khalil,

Welcome to E2E!

Can I know why you want to use switches on the Low-side ?

Best Regards,

Rakesh

0 Khalil CHTIOUI over 1 year ago in reply to Rakesh

It is a request from our client. they prefer openning the Battery(-) for safety reasons

0 Rakesh over 1 year ago in reply to Khalil CHTIOUI

Hi Khalil,

Yes, TPS1210-Q1 can be used to drive FETs on low-side.

Khalil CHTIOUI said:
they prefer openning the Battery(-) for safety reasons

Rakesh-> Can we know why ? usually we see disconnecting switches on Battery(+) line

Best Regards,

0 Rakesh over 1 year ago in reply to Rakesh

Hi Khalil,

did you able to get more information on why Battery(-) disconnect they prefer. Is it not more safe it Battery(+) is disconnected. ?

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