LM3480 / Over current protection and over temperature protection

S.Satoshi

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Hi Everyone,

Here is the simple question about LM3480. The LM3480 has no OCP and OTP, is my understanding correct?

Best Regards,

Sonoki / Japan Disty

0 Donald Jones over 11 years ago

"... is my understanding correct?"

No, not correct. See Figures 20 and 21 (Output Short- Circuit Current) in the LM3480 datasheet.

0 S.Satoshi over 10 years ago in reply to Donald Jones

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Hi Jones-san,

Thank you for your response. I confirmed the figure 20 and 21, and understood that LM3480 has only thermal protection only, right?

Best Regards,

Sonoki

0 S.Satoshi over 10 years ago in reply to S.Satoshi

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Hi Jones-san,

Please let me know the trip point of OTP also.

Best Regards,

Sonoki

0 Donald Jones over 10 years ago in reply to S.Satoshi

From the LM3480 datasheet, Absolute Maximum Ratings, Note 3:

" .... The LM3480 actively limits its junction temperature to about 150°C."

0 S.Satoshi over 10 years ago in reply to Donald Jones

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Hi Jones-san,

Thank you for your response. I understood that the trip point of OTP should be 150degC. And also LM3480 has no OCP.

Best Regards,

Sonoki

0 Donald Jones over 10 years ago in reply to S.Satoshi

No, not right.

The LM3480 has BOTH short circuit current limiting and thermal protection.

The peak short circuit current value (@t=0) is affected by the input voltage.

0 S.Satoshi over 10 years ago in reply to Donald Jones

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Hi Jones-san,

Thank you for your detailed explanation. I could understand.

Best Regards,

Sonoki

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