摘要:
Circuitry is provided for controlling the slew rate of a negative output supply. The slew rate control circuitry includes an NMOS FET, a feedback resistor connected across the drain and the gate of the NMOS FET, an input resistor connected to the gate of the NMOS FET, level shifting circuitry connected between a positive output supply voltage and the input resistor, and a bias current source connected to the gate of the NMOS FET. A negative input supply voltage is connected to the source of the NMOS FET, and the negative output supply voltage is provided across a load connected to the drain of the NMOS FET. As the positive supply voltage ramps up from 0 to +VS, the level shifter provides a voltage to the input resistor that ramps up from −VS to 0 volts. Further, the drain voltage of the NMOS FET ramps down from 0 to −VS, thereby providing a negative output supply voltage −VS with a slew rate that linearly tracks the slew rate of the master positive output supply.
摘要:
A system and method for responding to a current overload condition in a power switch provides a class D topology that applies a current sink or current source to the gate of the power switch. The current sink or source decreases or increases current flowing through the power switch to regulate power switch output current in the event of an overload. A timer for current regulation can be provided to shut off the power switch if the overload condition persists. A set of differently rated switches can be used separately or together to provide a range of current regulation response, from a wide regulation range with a fast response, to a narrow regulation range with a slow response. The system provides a rapid response to an overload condition and output current regulation without disabling the power switch to overcome short term overloads.