Current-Limit Switches are programmable from 50-600 mA.

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Housed in 1.4 x 1.8 mm UTQFN package, Models MAX4995A/MAX4995AL/MAX4995B/MAX4995C/MAX4995AF feature ±10% accurate current limit, protecting host devices against faulty load conditions. To handle overcurrent events, Models MAX4995A/MAX4995AL/MAX4995AF go into autoretry mode, while Model MAX4995B latches off switch, and Model MAX4995C places device in continuous current-limit mode. All devices provide reverse-current protection, which prevents current from being dumped back into source.



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Industry's Smallest, High-Accuracy, 50mA to 600mA Programmable Current-Limit Switches



Tiny, high-accuracy current-limit switches are programmable from 50mA to 600mA.

SUNNYVALE, CA-May 6, 2009-Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX4995A/MAX4995AL/MAX4995B/MAX4995C/MAX4995AF family of 1.4mm x 1.8mm, high-accuracy, programmable current-limit switches. Designed to protect host devices against faulty load conditions, these devices feature a ±10% accurate current limit that can be programmed with an external resistor from 50mA to 600mA for design flexibility. These devices are ideal for SDIO and other load-switching applications, and their ultra-low, 170µA (typ) quiescent current makes them particularly well suited for battery-powered applications.

Each device in the family handles overcurrent events differently. The MAX4995A/MAX4995AL/MAX4995AF go into an autoretry mode, the MAX4995B latches off the switch, and the MAX4995C places the device in a continuous current-limit mode. Additionally, all devices provide reverse-current protection, which prevents current from being dumped back into the source.

Packaged in a lead-free, 1.4mm x 1.8mm, 10-pin UTQFN, the MAX4995 family is fully specified over the extended (-40°C to +85°C) and automotive (-40°C to +125°C) temperature ranges. Prices start at $1.10 (1000-up, FOB USA).

Maxim Integrated Products is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance semiconductor products. The Company reported revenue in excess of $2 billion for fiscal 2008. Maxim was founded over 25 years ago with the mission to deliver innovative analog and mixed-signal engineering solutions that add value to its customers' products. To date, it has developed over 5900 products serving the industrial, communications, consumer, and computing markets. For more information, go to www.maxim-ic.com.

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