AOZ1342
Rev. 1.5 July 2011 www.aosmd.com Page 8 of 12
Detailed Description
The AOZ1342 family of power-distribution switches are
intended for applications where heavy capacitive loads
and short-circuits are likely to be encountered. This
device incorporates 70 mΩ N-channel MOSFET power
switches for power-distribution systems that require
multiple power switches in a single package. Each switch
is controlled by a logic enable input. Gate drive is
provided by an internal charge pump designed to control
the power-switch rise times and fall times to minimize
current surges during switching. The charge pump
requires no external components and allows operation
from supplies as low as 2.7 V.
Thermal Shut-down Protection
When the output load exceeds the current-limit threshold
or a short is present, the device limits the output current
to a safe level by switching into a constant-current mode,
pulling the overcurrent (OC) logic output low.
During current limit or short circuit conditions, the
increasing power dissipation in the chip causes the die
temperature to rise. When the die temperature reaches a
certain level, the thermal shutdown circuitry will shutdown
the device. The thermal shutdown will cycle repeatedly
until the short circuit condition is resolved.
Applications Information
Input Capacitor Selection
The input capacitor prevents large voltage transients
from appearing at the input, and provides the
instantaneous current needed each time the switch turns
on and to also limit input voltage drop. The input
capacitor also prevents high-frequency noise on the
power line from passing through the output of the power
side. The choice of input capacitor is based on its ripple
current and voltage ratings rather than its capacitor
value. The input capacitor should be located as close as
possible to the VIN pin. A 0.1 μF ceramic cap is
recommended. However, a higher value capacitor will
reduce the voltage drop at the input.
Output Capacitor Selection
The output capacitor acts in a similar way. A small 0.1 μF
capacitor prevents high-frequency noise from going into
the system. Also, the output capacitor has to supply
enough current for the large load that it may encounter
during system transients. This bulk capacitor must be
large enough to supply a fast transient load in order to
prevent the output from dropping.
Power Dissipation Calculation
Calculate the power dissipation for normal load condition
using the following equation:
PD = RON x (IOUT)2
The worst case power dissipation occurs when the load
current hits the current limit due to over-current or short
circuit faults. The power dissipation under these
conditions can be calculated using the following
equation:
PD = (VIN – VOUT) x ILIMIT
Layout Guid elines
Good PCB layout is important for improving the thermal
and overall performance of AOZ1342. To optimize the
switch response time to output short-circuit conditions,
keep all traces as short as possible to reduce the effect of
unwanted parasitic inductance. Place the input and
output bypass capacitors as close as possible to the IN
and OUT pins. The input and output PCB traces should
be as wide as possible for the given PCB space. Use a
ground plane to enhance the power dissipation capability
of the device.