A current sense amplifier and a few transistors form a low-cost circuit breaker

Reference Design using part MAX4172 by Analog Devices

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Analog Devices
  • Application Category
    Circuit Protection
  • Product Type
    Electronic Breaker

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  • Power Management
  • Power Supplies

Description

  • MAX4172, Current Sense Amplifier and Few Transistors Form Low Cost Circuit Breaker that handles Voltages to 32V

Key Features

  • Protection Type
    Overcurrent

Featured Parts (6)

Featured Parts
Part Number Manufacturer Type Description
MAX4172EUA+T Analog Devices Special Purpose Amplifiers SP Amp Current Sense Amp Single 32V 8-Pin uMAX T/R Buy
MAX4172ESA+T Analog Devices Special Purpose Amplifiers SP Amp Current Sense Amp Single 32V 8-Pin SOIC N T/R Buy
MAX4172GUA+T Analog Devices Special Purpose Amplifiers SP Amp Current Sense Amp Single 32V 8-Pin uMAX T/R Buy
MAX4172EUA+ Analog Devices Special Purpose Amplifiers SP Amp Current Sense Amp Single 32V 8-Pin uMAX Tube Buy
MAX4172ESA+ Analog Devices Special Purpose Amplifiers SP Amp Current Sense Amp Single 32V 8-Pin SOIC N Tube Buy
MAX4172EUA+ Analog Devices Special Purpose Amplifiers SP Amp Current Sense Amp Single 32V 8-Pin uMAX Tube Buy

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