SP2525A
Single Channel USB Power Distribution Switch
January 2020
Rev. 2.1.1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
• Self Powered USB 2.0 and 3.0 Hubs
The SP2525A device is an integrated high-side
power switch ideal for self-powered and buspowered
Universal
Serial
Bus
(USB)
applications.
• USB Compliant VBUS Power Distribution
• Audio-Video Equipments
• Generic Power Switching
The high-side switches are MOSFETs with
70mΩ RDS(ON), which meets USB voltage drop
requirements for maximum transmission wire
length. Multi-purpose open-drain fault flag
output indicates over-current limiting, thermal
shutdown, or under voltage lockout. Output
current is typically limited to 0.85A below the
5A safety requirement, and the thermal
shutdown function shuts the switch off to
prevent damage under overcurrent conditions.
Guaranteed minimum output rise time limits
inrush current during hot plug-in, minimizing
EMI and preventing the voltage at the
upstream port from dropping excessively.
FEATURES
• +3.0V to +5.5V Input Voltage Range
• 500mA Continuous Load Current
per Channel
• 2.6V Undervoltage Lockout
• 1.25A Short Circuit Current Limit
• 100mΩ Maximum On-Resistance
• 75μA On-State Supply Current
• 1μA Shutdown Current
The SP2525A is offered in a RoHS compliant
“green”/halogen free 8-pin NSOIC package.
• Output can be Forced Higher than
Input (Off-State)
• Thermal Shutdown
• Slow Turn On and Fast Turn Off
• Active-high Version: SP2525A-1
• Active-low Version: SP2525A-2
• RoHS Compliant, Green/Halogen Free
8-Pin NSOIC Package
TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM
Fig. 1: SP2525A Application Diagram – Single Port Self Powered Hub
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
OPERATING RATINGS
These are stress ratings only and functional operation of
the device at these ratings or any other above those
indicated in the operation sections of the specifications
below is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect
reliability.
Ambient Temperature Range ..................... -40°C to 85°C
Supply Voltage VIN ................................................. 7.0V
Fault Flag Voltage VFLG ........................................... 7.0V
Fault Flag Current IFLG ........................................... 50mA
Enable Input VEN ......................................... -0.3V to 15V
Storage Temperature .............................. -65°C to 150°C
Power Dissipation (NSOIC-8) .........................................
(derate 6.14mW/°C above 70°C)...................... 500mW
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications with standard type are for an Operating Ambient Temperature of TA = 25°C only; limits applying over the full
Operating Junction Temperature range are denoted by a “•”. Minimum and Maximum limits are guaranteed through test,
design, or statistical correlation. Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm at TA = 25°C, and are provided
for reference purposes only. Unless otherwise indicated, VIN = 5.0V, TA= 25°C.
Parameter
Min.
Supply Current
Enable Input Voltage
0.8
Enable Input Current
Enable Input Capacitance
Typ.
Max.
0.75
5.0
75
100
1.7
2.0
2.4
0.01
1
0.01
1
1
Output MOSFET Resistance
70
Units
µA
V
µA
Conditions
VEN = Logic “0” OUT =open
VEN = Logic “1” OUT =open
VEN = Logic “0”
VEN = Logic “1”
VEN = Logic “0”
VEN = Logic “1”
pF
100
mΩ
µs
RL=10Ω, each output
1000
4000
µs
RL=10Ω, each output
Output turn-off delay
0.8
20
µs
RL=10Ω, each output
Output turn-off fall time
0.7
20
µs
RL=10Ω, each output
10
µA
100
Output turn-on delay
Output turn-on rise time
Output Leakage Current
Current limit threshold
Over temperature shutdown
threshold
Error Flag Output Resistance
Error Flag Current
UVLO threshold
0.6
1.0
1.25
135
A
°C
125
Temperature TJ raising
Temperature TJ decreasing
10
25
15
40
0.01
1
2.6
Ω
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VIN=3.3V, IL=10mA
µA
V
2.4
VIN=5V, IL=10mA
VIN increasing
VIN decreasing
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Single Channel USB Power Distribution Switch
BLOCK DIAGRAM
Fig. 2: SP2525A Block Diagram
PIN ASSIGNMENT
Fig. 3: SP2525A Pin Assignment
PIN DESCRIPTION
Name
Pin Number
EN
1
Description
Enable Input Active High for SP2525A-1 and Active Low for SP2525A-2
FLG
2
An active-low and open-drained fault flag output for power switch. It can indicate
current limit if CTL is active. In normal mode operation, it also can indicate
thermal shutdown or under voltage
GND
3
Chip Power Ground
NC
4
Not Internally Connected
IN
5, 7
Power Supply Input
OUT
6, 8
MOSFET Switch Output
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ORDERING INFORMATION(1)
Part Number
SP2525A-1EN-L/TR
SP2525A-2EN-L/TR
Temperature Range
Package
Packing Method
Lead-Free(2)
-40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
NSOIC8
Tape & Reel
Yes
Enable Active High
NSOIC8
Tape & Reel
Yes
Enable Active Low
-40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
Note 1
Notes:
1.
Refer to www.maxlinear.com/SP2525A for most up-to-date Ordering Information.
2.
Visit www.maxlinear.com for additional information on Environmental Rating.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
All data taken at VIN = 5.0V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified - Schematic and BOM from Application Information
section of this datasheet.
Fig. 4: Output On-Resistance vs Supply Voltage
Fig. 5: Output On-Resistance vs Temperature
Fig. 6: UVLO Threshold vs Temperature
Fig. 7: On-state Supply Current vs Supply Voltage
Fig. 8: On-state Supply Current vs Temperature
Fig. 9: Off-state Supply Current vs Supply Voltage
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Fig. 10: CTL Threshold vs Supply Voltage
Fig. 11: Current Limit Threshold vs Temperature
Fig. 12: Output Rise Time vs Temperature
Fig. 13: Output Fall Time vs Temperature
Fig. 14: Input Voltage Response
Fig. 15: Turn-On, Turn-Off Characteristics
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Fig. 16: Turn-On, Turn-Off Characteristics
Fig. 17: Turn-On, Turn-Off Characteristics
Fig. 18: Short Circuit Response
(Short applied to Output)
Fig. 19: Short Circuit Response
(Enable to Short Circuit)
Fig. 20: Short Circuit Transient Response
(Short applied to Output)
Fig. 21: Current Limit Response
(Ramped Load)
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
SHORT CIRCUIT TRANSIENT
The Error Flag is an open-drained output of an
N-channel MOSFET, the FLG output is pulled
low to signal the following fault conditions:
input undervoltage, output current limit, and
thermal shutdown.
Bulk capacitance provides the short-term
transient current needed during a hotattachment event. A 33μF/16V tantalum or a
100μF/ 10V electrolytic capacitor mounted
close to the downstream connector at each
port should provide sufficient transient drop
protection.
CURRENT LIMIT
PRINTED CIRCUIT LAYOUT
The current limit threshold is preset internally.
It protects the output MOSFET switches from
damage resulting from undesirable short
circuit conditions or excess inrush current,
which is often encountered during hot plug-in.
The low limit of the current limit threshold of
the SP2525A allows a minimum current of
0.5A through the MOSFET switches. A current
limit condition will signal the Error Flag.
The Power circuitry of USB printed circuit
boards requires a customized layout to
maximize thermal dissipation and to minimize
voltage drop and EMI.
ERROR FLAG
INPUT AND OUTPUT
The independent solid state switch connects
the IN pin to the OUT pin when enabled by a
logic signal at EN. The IN pin is the power
supply connection to the internal circuitry and
the drain of the output MOSFET. The OUT pin
is the source for the MOSFET. Typically, the
current in USB application will flow through
the switch from IN to OUT towards the load. If
VOUT is greater than VIN when a switch is
enabled, the current will flow from OUT to the
IN pin because the MOSFET channels are
bidirectional when switched on. The output
source is allowed to be externally forced to a
higher voltage than its input without causing
unwanted current flow when the output is
disabled.
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
When the temperature of the SP2525A
exceeds 135ºC for any reasons, the thermal
shutdown function turns off the MOSFET
switch and signals the Error Flag. A hysteresis
of 10ºC prevents the MOSFETs from turning
back on until the chip temperature drops
below 125ºC.
SUPPLY FILTERING
A 0.1μF to 1μF bypass capacitor from IN to
GND, located near the device, is strongly
recommended to control supply transients.
Without a bypass capacitor, an output short
may cause ringing on the input (from supply
lead inductance) which can damage internal
control circuitry.
TEST CIRCUIT
TRANSIENT REQUIREMENTS
USB supports dynamic attachment (hot
plugin) of peripherals. A current surge is
caused by the input capacitance of a
downstream
device.
Ferrite
beads
are
recommended in series with all power and
ground connector pins. Ferrite beads reduce
EMI and limit the inrush current during hotattachment by filtering high-frequency signals.
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Single Channel USB Power Distribution Switch
PACKAGE SPECIFICATION
8-PIN NSOIC
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Description
2.0.0
11/10/2010
Reformat of datasheet
2.1.0
11/04/2011
Updated package specification
2.1.1
1/22/2020
Updated to MaxLinear logo. Updated Ordering Information.
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