ExpressCard power switch — what this part does
The Texas Instruments TPS2231MRGPR-1 is a high-side power-distribution switch designed specifically for ExpressCard™ slots. It integrates three outputs rated at 1.3 A each, with a typical on-resistance of 45 mOhm, and handles the dual-rail load of 1.5 V and 3.3 V that ExpressCard cards require. Built-in fault protection includes fixed current limiting and over-temperature shutdown, plus a power-good output and a status flag for system monitoring.
No official replacement or successor part is listed by the manufacturer. Any pin-compatible substitute will need to be validated against the ExpressCard power sequence and the 45 mOhm Rds(on) target, particularly the 1.3 A per-output current rating and the 1.5 V / 3.3 V rail combination.
