The Analog Devices MAX14523AATA+T is a current switch IC — a precision electronic fuse that monitors current through an external sense resistor and opens the load path when the set threshold is exceeded. It is not a linear regulator or a simple PTC; it latches off or auto-retries depending on the configuration, giving you deterministic overcurrent protection down to a ±10% accuracy window.
Setting the current limit — the external resistor
The output current is adjustable via a single external resistor connected to the SET pin. The resistor value programs the trip threshold.
