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12 years ago

MAX3000 & Pwr On/Off Key

Hi, I want to use a MOSFET or may be bipolar transistor key to switch power supply ON/OFF for MAX3000 EPM3032 May such decision cause some problems? Clock frequency is not high - about 2MHz...
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12 years ago

Using a MOSFET should be fine, you need to make sure you keep the MOSFET within its safe-operating-area during turn-on/off.

You could also consider using a USB power switch, such as the Texas Instruments TPS2051B. USB power switches have soft-start control, over-current output indicator, and they keep their internal MOSFET within its safe-operating-area.

USB power switches are useful for power-sequencing without having to use separate linear regulators. Though I would recommend comparing the price on the MOSFET vs switch vs linear regulator.

Cheers,

Dave