4-8. Load Switch IC

The load switch IC is connected between the power supply and the load (IC or LSI). It is a power management IC that reduces power consumption by controlling on/off of power supply lines supplied to ICs and LSIs depending on the operating mode of the system. A similar switch can be configured with a mechanical relay or a discrete (MOSFET), but the load switch IC has low power consumption and various protection functions built in, so that improvement of system reliability can be expected.

Load SW IC

Chapter IV : Local Power Supply ICs

4-1. Power Management IC
4-2. Example of Power Line Structure in a System
4-3. Why POL Supply ICs Are Wanted?
4-4. Types of Local Power Supply ICs
4-5. Operation of Linear Regulators
4-6. Operation of Switching Regulators
4-7. Functions of LDO
4-9. Functions of Load Switch IC

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