1-8. Short circuit protection function

The short circuit protection function prevents excessive current from flowing by stopping operation when the power supply line or load is short-circuited due to some kind of abnormality. In TCKE800 / 805 / 812 series, if the output current is 1.6 times the current limit (ILIM) for a very short period of time, the output is judged to be short-circuited and this function operates.

Short circuit protection function
Short circuit protection waveform

Short circuit protection waveform

Because of the faster off-time, damage and destruction of the subsequent IC can be reduced

Toshiba eFuse IC uses a short circuit protection circuit (Fast trip function) that operates at high speed.

The above figure shows the operating waveform (*) of the simulated Fast trip function.
The simulation results show that the current is suppressed to near zero 150 ns (typ.) after the short circuit occurs.

* In the actual circuit, the operating waveform may differ due to the influence of parasitic resistance and capacitance such as wiring.

Basics of eFuse ICs

1-1. What is the semi-conductor fuse eFuse IC?
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1-2. Advantages of Semiconductor-fuse eFuse IC (1)
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1-3. Advantages of Semiconductor-fuse eFuse IC (2)
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1-4. Advantages of Semiconductor-fuse eFuse IC (3)
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1-5. Comparison of eFuse IC performance with conventional fuses
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1-6. Examples of applications where semiconductor fuses (eFuse ICs) are used
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1-7. Overcurrent protection function (OCP)
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1-9. Overvoltage protection function (overvoltage clamp)
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1-10. Slew rate control (Suppressing rush current)
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