1.1 A high-side switch with adjustable current limit
The TPS2551DRVT is a single-channel, high-side power-distribution switch from Texas Instruments, rated for a continuous output current of 1.1 A with a typical on-resistance of 100 mOhm. It integrates adjustable current limiting, over-temperature protection, and undervoltage lockout (UVLO), making it a self-contained load switch for USB ports, peripheral power rails, and general-purpose 2.5 V to 6.5 V distribution.
This means TI will continue to support existing production for a period, but the part is not intended for new-design wins.
Adjustable current limit — no external sense resistor
The current limit is adjustable via a single external resistor, which sets the threshold between the switch's internal current-sense amplifier and the 1.1 A maximum. The slew-rate controlled turn-on (listed as a feature) reduces inrush current on capacitive loads, which is useful when the switch powers a bank of decoupling capacitors at a USB port or a sensor module.
