NCP346
Overvoltage Protection IC
The NCP346 Overvoltage Protection circuit (OVP) protects
sensitive electronic circuitry from overvoltage transients and power
supply faults when used in conjunction with an external P−channel
FET. The device is designed to sense an overvoltage condition and
quickly disconnect the input voltage supply from the load before any
damage can occur. The OVP consists of a precise voltage reference, a
comparator with hysteresis, control logic, and a MOSFET gate driver.
The OVP is designed on a robust BiCMOS process and is intended to
withstand voltage transients up to 30 V.
The device is optimized for applications that have an external
AC/DC adapter or car accessory charger to power the product and/or
recharge the internal batteries. The nominal overvoltage thresholds are
4.45 and 5.5 V and can be adjusted upward with a resistor divider
between the VCC, IN, and GND pins. It is suitable for single cell
Li−Ion applications as well as 3/4 cell NiCD/NiMH applications.
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PIN CONNECTIONS &
MARKING DIAGRAM
Overvoltage Turn−Off Time of Less Than 1.0 msec
Accurate Voltage Threshold of 4.45 V and 5.5 V (Nominal)
CNTRL Input Compatible with 1.8 V Logic Levels
These are Pb−Free Devices
2
CNTRL
3
5
VCC
4
IN
(Top View)
xxx = SQZ for NCP346SN1
= SRD for NCP346SN2
A
= Asembly Location
Y
= Year
W = Work Week
G
= Pb−Free Package
(Note: Microdot may be in either location)
Typical Applications
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•
•
•
GND
xxxAYWG
G
OUT 1
Features
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THIN SOT−23−5
SN SUFFIX
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Cellular Phones
Digital Cameras
Portable Computers and PDAs
Portable CD and other Consumer Electronics
ORDERING INFORMATION
Device
Shipping†
Package
NCP346SN1T1G SOT−23−5
(Pb−Free)
NCP346SN2T1G
3000 / Tape & Reel
(7 inch Reel)
†For information on tape and reel specifications,
including part orientation and tape sizes, please
refer to our Tape and Reel Packaging Specifications
Brochure, BRD8011/D.
P−CH
AC/DC Adapter or
Accessory Charger
(optional)
Schottky
Diode
VCC
IN
+
−
(optional)
+
Logic
FET
Driver
C1
LOAD
OUT
Vref
NCP346
GND
CNTRL
Microprocessor port
Note: This device contains 89 active transistors
Figure 1. Simplified Application Diagram
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September, 2006 − Rev. 6
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Publication Order Number:
NCP346/D
NCP346
VCC
(5)
IN
(4)
VCC
V5
Pre−regulator
R1
VCC
+
COMP
−
LOGIC
BLOCK
ON/OFF OUT
DRIVER
OUT
(1)
R2
Bandgap
Reference
CNTRL
(3)
GND
(2)
Figure 2. Detailed Block Diagram
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin #
Symbol
Pin Description
1
OUT
This signal drives the gate of a P−channel MOSFET. It is controlled by the voltage level on IN or the logic state of
the CNTRL input. When an overvoltage event is detected, the OUT pin is driven to within 1.0 V of VCC in less
than 1.0 msec provided that gate and stray capacitance is less than 12 nF.
2
GND
Circuit Ground
3
CNTRL
This logic signal is used to control the state of OUT and turn−on/off the P−channel MOSFET. A logic High results
in the OUT signal being driven to within 1.0 V of VCC which disconnects the FET. The input is tied Low via an
internal 50 kW pull−down resistor. It is recommended that the input be connected to GND if it is not used.
4
IN
This pin senses an external voltage point. If the voltage on this input rises above the overvoltage threshold (Vth),
the OUT pin will be driven to within 1.0 V of VCC, thus disconnecting the FET. The nominal threshold level can be
increased with the addition of an external resistor divider between IN, VCC, and GND.
5
VCC
Positive Voltage supply. OUT is guaranteed to be in low state (MOSFET ON) as long as VCC remains above
2.5 V, and below the overvoltage threshold.
TRUTH TABLE
IN
CNTRL
OUT
Vth
H
VCC
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MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.)
Rating
Pin
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
OUT Voltage to GND
1
VO
−0.3
30
V
Input and CNTRL Pin Voltage to GND
4
3
Vinput
VCNTRL
−0.3
−0.3
30
13
V
4, 5
V(VCC, IN)
−0.3
15
V
VCC Maximum Range
5
VCC(max)
−0.3
30
V
Maximum Power Dissipation at TA = 85°C
−
PD
−
0.216
W
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Air
−
RqJA
−
300
°C/W
Junction Temperature
−
TJ
−
150
°C
Operating Ambient Temperature
−
TA
−40
85
°C
VCNTRL Operating Voltage
3
−
0
5.0
V
Storage Temperature Range
−
Tstg
−65
150
°C
Input Pin Voltage to VCC
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the
Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the Recommended Operating Conditions may affect
device reliability.
ATTRIBUTES
Characteristic
Value
ESD Protection
Human Body Model (HBM) per JEDEC Standard JESD22−A114
Machine Model (MM) per JEDEC Standard JESD22−A114
Moisture Sensitivity, Indefinite Time Out of Drypack (Note 1)
Transistor Count
v 2.5 kV
v 250 V
Level 1
89
Latchup Current Maximum Rating per JEDEC Standard EIA/JESD78
1. For additional Moisture Sensitivity information, refer to Application Note AND8003/D.
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v 150 mA
NCP346
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (NCP346SN1T1)
(For typical values TA = 25°C, for min/max values TA = −40°C to +85°C unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristic
Pin
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
5
VCC(opt)
2.5
−
25
V
Total Supply Current (IN Connected to VCC; ON Mode, VCC = 4.0 V,
CNTRL Pin Floating, Steady State)
4,5
Icc on
−
650
1200
mA
Total Supply Current (IN Connected to VCC; OFF Mode Driven by
CNTRL Pin, VCC = 4.0 V, VCNTRL = 1.5 V, Steady State)
4,5
Icc off
CNTRL
−
700
1200
mA
Total Supply Current (IN Connected to VCC; OFF Mode Driven by
Overvoltage, VCC = 5.0 V, CNTRL Pin Floating, Steady State)
4,5
Icc off IN
−
750
1200
mA
Input Threshold (IN Connected to VCC; VCC Increasing)
4
Vth (LH)
4.3
4.45
4.6
V
Input Threshold (IN Connected to VCC; VCC Decreasing)
4
Vth (HL)
4.3
4.4
4.6
V
Input Hysteresis (IN Connected to VCC)
4
Vhyst
−
50
−
mV
Input Impedance of IN Pin
4
Rin
30
55
85
kW
CNTRL Voltage High
3
VIH
1.5
−
−
V
CNTRL Voltage Low
3
VIL
−
−
0.5
V
CNTRL Current High (Vih = 5.0 V)
3
IIH
−
90
200
mA
CNTRL Current Low (Vil = 0.5 V)
3
IIL
−
9.0
20
mA
Output Voltage High (IN Connected to VCC, VCC = 5.0 V)
Isource = 10 mA
Isource = 0.25 mA
Isource = 0 mA
1
Voh
−
−
V
Output Voltage Low (IN Connected to VCC, VCC = 4.0 V, CNTRL Pin
Floating)
Isink = 0 mA
1
Vol
−
−
0.1
V
Output Sink Current (IN Connected to VCC, VCC = 4.0 V, CNTRL Pin
Floating, VOUT = 1.0 V)
1
Isink
4.0
10
16
mA
Turn ON Delay – Input (IN Connected to VCC; VCC Steps Down from
5.0 V to 4.0 V, Cload = 12 nF, Measured to Vout < 1.0 V)
1
ton IN
−
1.8
3.5
msec
Turn OFF Delay – Input (IN Connected to VCC; VCC Steps Up from
4.0 V to 5.0 V, Cload = 12 nF, Measured to VOUT > VCC − 1.0 V)
1
toff IN
−
0.6
1.0
msec
Turn OFF Delay – CNTRL (IN Connected to VCC; VCC = 4.0 V, VCNTRL
Steps from 0.5 V to 2.0 V, Cload = 12 nF, Measured to VOUT > VCC −
1.0 V)
1
toff
CNTRL
−
0.5
1.0
msec
VCC Operating Voltage Range
VCC − 1.0
VCC − 0.25
VCC − 0.1
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NCP346
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (NCP346SN2T1)
(For typical values TA = 25°C, for min/max values TA = −40°C to +85°C unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristic
Pin
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
5
VCC(opt)
2.5
−
25
V
Total Supply Current (IN Connected to VCC; ON Mode, VCC = 5.0 V,
CNTRL Pin Floating, Steady State)
4, 5
Icc on
−
650
1200
mA
Total Supply Current (IN Connected to VCC; OFF Mode Driven by
CNTRL Pin, VCC = 5.0 V, VCNTRL = 1.5 V, Steady State)
4, 5
Icc off
CNTRL
−
700
1200
mA
Total Supply Current (IN Connected to VCC; OFF Mode Driven by
Overvoltage, VCC = 6.0 V, CNTRL Pin Floating, Steady State)
4, 5
Icc off IN
−
750
1200
mA
Input Threshold (IN Connected to VCC; VCC Increasing)
4
Vth (LH)
5.3
5.5
5.7
V
Input Threshold (IN Connected to VCC; VCC Decreasing)
4
Vth (HL)
5.3
5.45
5.7
V
Input Hysteresis (IN Connected to VCC)
4
Vhyst
−
50
−
mV
Input Impedance of IN Pin
4
Rin
30
60
100
kW
CNTRL Voltage High
3
VIH
1.5
−
−
V
CNTRL Voltage Low
3
VIL
−
−
0.5
V
CNTRL Current High (Vih = 5.0 V)
3
IIH
−
95
200
mA
CNTRL Current Low (Vil = 0.5 V)
3
IIL
−
9.0
20
mA
Output Voltage High (IN Connected to VCC, VCC = 6.0 V)
Isource = 10 mA
Isource = 0.25 mA
Isource = 0 mA
1
Voh
−
−
V
Output Voltage Low (IN Connected to VCC, VCC = 5.0 V, CNTRL Pin
Floating)
Isink = 0 mA
1
Vol
−
−
0.1
V
Output Sink Current (IN Connected to VCC, VCC = 5.0 V, CNTRL Pin
Floating, VOUT = 1.0 V)
1
Isink
4.0
10
16
mA
Turn ON Delay – Input (IN Connected to VCC; VCC Steps Down from
6.0 V to 5.0 V, Cload = 12 nF, Measured to Vout < 1.0 V)
1
ton IN
−
1.8
4.5
msec
Turn OFF Delay – Input (IN Connected to VCC; VCC Steps Up from
5.0 V to 6.0 V, Cload = 12 nF, Measured to VOUT > VCC − 1.0 V)
1
toff IN
−
0.5
1.0
msec
Turn OFF Delay – CNTRL (VCNTRL Steps Up from 0.5 V to 2.0 V, VCC
= 5.0 V, Cload = 12 nF, Measured to VOUT > VCC − 1.0 V)
1
toff
ICNTRL
−
0.6
1.0
msec
VCC Operating Voltage Range
VCC − 1.0
VCC − 0.25
VCC − 0.1
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NCP346
APPLICATION INFORMATION
NTHS4101PT1 MBRM130LT1
P−CH
AC/DC Adapter or
Accessory Charger
(optional)
Schottky
Diode
VCC
IN
Zener
Diode
(optional)
+
−
(opt.)
FET
Driver
Logic
Zener
Diode
OUT (optional)
+
C1
LOAD
Vref
NCP346
GND
CNTRL
Microprocessor
port
Figure 3.
Introduction
dV/dT rise that occurs during the brief time it takes to
turn−off the MOSFET. For battery powered applications, a
low−forward voltage Schottky diode such as the
MBRM120LT3 can be placed in series with the MOSFET to
block the body diode of the MOSFET and prevent shorting
the battery out if the input is accidentally shorted to ground.
This provides additional voltage margin at the load since
there is a small forward drop across this diode that reduces
the voltage at the load.
When the protection circuit turns off the MOSFET, there
can be a sudden rise in the input voltage of the device. This
transient can be quite large depending on the impedance of
the supply and the current being drawn from the supply at the
time of an overvoltage event. This inductive spike can be
clamped with a Zener diode from IN to ground. This diode
breakdown voltage should be well above the worst case
supply voltage provided from the AC/DC adapter or
Cigarette Lighter Adapter (CLA), since the Zener is only
intended to clamp the transient. The NCP346 is designed so
that the IN and VCC pin can safely protect up to 25 V and
withstand transients to 30 V. Since these spikes can be very
narrow in duration, it is important to use a high bandwidth
probe and oscilloscope when prototyping the product to
verify the operation of the circuit under all the transient
conditions. A similar problem can result due to contact
bounce as the DC source is plugged into the product.
For portable products it is normal to have a capacitor to
ground in parallel with the battery. If the product has a
battery pack that is easily removable during charging, this
scenario should be analyzed. Under that situation, the
charging current will go into the capacitor and the voltage
may rise rapidly depending on the capacitor value, the
charging current and the power supply response time.
In many electronic products, an external AC/DC wall
adapter is used to convert the AC line voltage into a
regulated DC voltage or a current limited source. Line
surges or faults in the adapter may result in overvoltage
events that can damage sensitive electronic components
within the product. This is becoming more critical as the
operating voltages of many integrated circuits have been
lowered due to advances in sub−micron silicon lithography.
In addition, portable products with removable battery packs
pose special problems since the pack can be removed at any
time. If the user removes a pack in the middle of charging,
a large transient voltage spike can occur which can damage
the product. Finally, damage can result if the user plugs in
the wrong adapter into the charging jack. The challenge of
the product designer is to improve the robustness of the
design and avoid situations where the product can be
damaged due to unexpected, but unfortunately, likely events
that will occur as the product is used.
Circuit Overview
To address these problems, the protection system above
has been developed consisting of the NCP346 Overvoltage
Protection IC and a P−channel MOSFET switch such as the
MGSF3441. The NCP346 monitors the input voltage and
will not turn on the MOSFET unless the input voltage is
within a safe operating window that has an upper limit of the
overvoltage detection threshold. A Zener diode can be
placed in parallel to the load to provide for secondary
protection during the brief time that it takes for the NCP346
to detect the overvoltage fault and disconnect the MOSFET.
The decision to use this secondary diode is a function of the
charging currents expected, load capacitance across the
battery, and the desired protection voltage by analyzing the
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Normal Operation
which equates to:
Figure 1 illustrates a typical configuration. The external
adapter provides power to the protection system so the
circuitry is only active when the adapter is connected. The
OVP monitors the voltage from the charger and if the
voltage exceeds the overvoltage threshold, Vth, the OUT
signal drives the gate of the MOSFET to within 1.0 V of
VCC, thus turning off the FET and disconnecting the source
from the load. The nominal time it takes to drive the gate to
this state is 400 nsec (1.0 msec maximum for gate
capacitance of < 12 nF). The CNTRL input can be used to
interrupt charging and allow the microcontroller to measure
the cell voltage under a normal condition to get a more
accurate measure of the battery voltage. Once the
overvoltage is removed, the NCP346 will turn on the
MOSFET. The turn on circuitry is designed to turn on the
MOSFET more gradually to limit the in−rush current. This
characteristic is a function of the threshold of the MOSFET
and will vary depending on the device characteristics such
as the gate capacitance.
There are two events that will cause the OVP to drive the
gate of the FET to a HIGH state.
• Voltage on IN Rises Above the Overvoltage Detection
Threshold
• CNTRL Input is Driven to a Logic HIGH
VCC + Vx(1 ) R1ńR2 ) R1ńRin)
So, as Rin approaches infinity:
VCC + Vx(1 ) R1ńR2)
Designing around the Maximum Voltage Rating
Requirements, V(VCC, IN)
The NCP346’s maximum breakdown voltage between
pins VCC and IN is 15 V. Therefore, care must be taken that
the design does not exceed this voltage. Normally, the
designer shorts VCC to IN, V(VCC, IN) is shorted to 0 V, so
there is no issue. However, one must take care when
adjusting the overvoltage threshold.
In Figure 4, the R1 resistor of the voltage divider divides
the V(VCC, IN) voltage to a given voltage threshold equal to:
(VCC, IN) + VCC * (R1ń(R1 ) (R2ńń Rin)))
(eq. 4)
V(VCC, IN) worst case equals 15 V, and VCC worst case
equals 30 V, therefore, one must ensure that:
R1ń(R1 ) (R2ńń Rin)) t 0.5
(eq. 5)
Where 0.5 = V(VCC, IN)max/VCCmax
Therefore, the NCP346 should only be adjusted to
maximum overvoltage thresholds which are less than 15 V.
If greater thresholds are desired than can be accommodated
by the NCP346, ON Semiconductor offers the NCP345
which can withstand those voltages.
The separate IN and VCC pins allow the user to adjust the
overvoltage threshold, Vth, upwards by adding a resistor
divider with the tap at the IN pin. However, Rin does play a
significant role in the calculation since it is several
10’s of kW. The following equation shows the effects of Rin.
(eq. 1)
VCC
R1
IN
R2
(eq. 3)
This shows that Rin shifts the Vth detection point in
accordance to the ratio of R1 / Rin. However, if R1