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TMCS1108: Inrush current.

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Part Number: TMCS1108

Hi team,

Is there an inrush current provision for this device?
If heat generation is not a problem, is there any current limitation?

Sincerely.
Kengo.

  • Kengo,

    We do not spec an inrush magnitude, but rather we specify maximum current values that the device is rated (and de-rated over temperature) to handle. Figures 8-5 through 8-7 in the datasheet should provide the answers you are looking for here. These curves provide the continuous current that the device may handle over temperature (Figure 8-5), and transient current magnitude and time for 25C and 85C respectively (figures 8-6 & 8-7):

  • Hi Carolus,

    Thank you for your reply.
    If more than the maximum current flows, does that mean the device is not damaged but the output saturates?

    SIncerely.
    Kengo.

  • Kengo, 

    No, these are maximum curves. Violation of these curves will potentially damage the device. In terms of measureable signal, these are given in table 5-1:

  • Carolus,

    Thank you for your quick reply.

    Figure 8.6 shows 200A as your comment.
    Does this mean that the pulse current can tolerate 200A?

  • Kengo,

    Yes,. These curves show two variables: time of the "ON" pulse and duty cycle. The device is capable of surviving a 200A 1ms pulse repeatedly provided there is no current flow for another 99ms beyond this value. We also publish a "single pulse" curve that may be more relevant here since you would only experience inrush during the turn-on of the device. Note that there is actually a bit more headroom since this is assuming a one time event and not periodic signal: