Current switch for overcurrent protection in power rails
The MAX1562HESA+ is a current switch IC from Analog Devices, designed to monitor and protect power rails by switching off when current exceeds a threshold — the 4 A output rating sets the load-handling ceiling for the protected circuit. It supports high-side or low-side sensing, meaning the sense resistor and the switch can be placed on either the supply or return path, giving layout flexibility for overcurrent protection in DC-DC power modules and point-of-load regulators.
Package and footprint integration
Supplied in tube packaging, suitable for low-to-medium volume pick-and-place lines; for high-volume tape-and-reel, confirm the order code suffix with the distributor at RFQ.
Fully ROHS3 compliant, meeting the current EU restriction-of-hazardous-substances directive for lead, mercury, cadmium, and phthalates — no exemption expiry to track.
