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AS1331
Datasheet - D et a i l e d De s c r i p t i o n
Other AS1331 Features
Shutdown
The part is in shutdown mode while the voltage at pin EN is below 0.4V and is active when the voltage is higher than
1.4V.
Note: EN can be driven above VIN or VOUT, as long as it is limited to less than 5.5V.
Output Disconnect and Inrush Limiting
During shutdown VOUT is going to 0V so that no current from the input source is running thru the device. The inrush
current is also limited at turn-on mode to minimize the surge currents seen by the input supply. These features of the
AS1331 are realized by opening both P-channel MOSFETs of the rectifiers, allowing a t ru e output disconnect.
Power-OK and Low-Battery-Detect Functionality
LBO goes low in startup mode as well as during normal operation if:
- The voltage at the LBI pin is below LBI thresho ld (1.25V). This can be used to monitor the battery voltage.
- LBI pin is connected to GND and VOUT is belo w 92.5% of its nominal value. LBO works as a power-OK signal in
this case.
The LBI pin can be connected to a resistive-divider to monitor a particular definable voltage and compare it with a
1.25V internal reference. If LBI is connected to GND an internal resistive-divider is activated and connected to the
output. Therefore, the Power-OK functionality can be realised with no addition al external components.
The Power-OK feature is not active during shutdown and provides a power-on-reset function that can operate down to
VIN = 1.8V. A capacitor to GND may be added to generate a power-on-reset delay. To obtain a logic-level output,
connect a pull-up resistor from pin LBO to pin VOUT. Larger values for this resistor will help to minimize current
consumption; a 100k Ω resist or is perf ect for most applications (see Figure 25 on page 12).
For the circuit shown in the left of Figure 24 on page 12, the input bias current into LBI is very low, permitting large-
value resistor-divider networks while maintaining accuracy. Place the resistor-divider network as close to the device as
possible. Use a defin ed resistor for R5 and then calculate R 4 as:
Where:
VLBI (the internal sense reference voltage) is 1.25V.
In case of the LBI pin is connecte d to GND, an internal re sistor-devider network is act ivated and compares the output
voltage with a 92.5% voltage threshold. For this particular Power-OK application, no external resistive components are
necessary.
Thermal Shutdown
To prevent the AS1331 from short-term misuse and overload conditi ons the chip includes a thermal overl oad
protection. To block the normal operation mode all switches will be turned off. The device is in thermal shutdown when
the junction temperature exceeds 145°C. To resume the normal operation the temperature has to drop below 135°C.
A good thermal path has to be provided to dissipate the heat generated within the package. Otherwise it’s not possible
to operate the AS1331 at its useable maximal power. To dissipate as much heat as possible away from the package
into a copper plane with as much area as possible, it’s recommended to use multiple vias in the prin ted circuit board.
It’s also recommended to solder the Exposed Pad (pin 11) to the GND plane.
Note: Continuing operation in t hermal overload conditions may damage the device and is considered bad practice.
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