STEF12S

TSOT23-8L DFN10 (3x3 mm) Maturity status link STEF12S STEF12S Datasheet Electronic fuse for 12 V line Features 15 V typical output overvoltage clamp Absolute maximum voltage of 25 V Adjustable current limit Thermal protection Input undervoltage lockout Low inrush current during startup Integrated 40 mΩ Power FET En/fault pin Adjustable slew rate for output voltage Gate control pin for reverse current blocking FET (DFN10 package) TSOT23-8L and DFN10 (3x3 mm) packages Latch (STEF12S) or autoretry (STEF12SA) versions Applications Hard Disk and SSD drives Hard disk array Hot-swap board Hot-plug protection Description The STEF12S is an integrated electronic fuse optimized to monitor the 12 V DC power lines. When connected in series to the main power rail, it is able to precisely detect and react to overcurrent and overvoltage conditions. When an overload condition occurs, the device limits the output current to a safe value defined by the user. If the anomalous overload condition persists, the device goes into an open state, disconnecting the load from the power supply. In case of overvoltage on the input, the device regulates the output to a preset safe value. Undervoltage lockout prevents the load from malfunction, keeping the device off if the rail voltage is too low. The STEF12S features the adjustable turn-on slew-rate, which is useful to keep the in-rush current under control during startup and hot-swap operations. On the DFN10 package a de...