Circuit protection is usually done by creating a “weak link” within a circuit, that will break the loop in the case of an emergency, like reverse voltage, hot swaps, overvoltage and overheating, in order to preserve the integrity of the rest of the components. This helps to isolate the issue easily, and will prevent unnecessary power loss in other appliances. A circuit protection IC is an all-in-one interface, integrating multiple functions so as to cover a wide range of potential issues that may occur in the process of operations.
The HL5095 is a slew-rate controlled, low Rds(on) over-voltage protection device. It is used in between a power source and a load to protect and isolate power source against unw...