Preliminary Technical Data
ADM1178
Table 14. Status Byte Operations
Bit Name
Function
0 ADC_OC
An ADC based overcurrent comparison has been detected on the last 3 conversions
1 ADC_ALERT An ADC based overcurrent trip has happened, which has caused the ALERT. Cleared by writing to bit 4 of the
ALERT_EN register.
2 HS_OC
The hotswap is off due to an analog overcurrent event. On parts which latch off, this will be the same as the HS_ALERT
status bit (if EN_HS_ALERT=1). On the retry parts this will indicate the current state—a 0 could indicate that the data
was read during a period when the device is retrying, or that it has successfully hotswapped by retrying after at least
one overcurrent timeout.
3 HS_ALERT The hotswapper has failed since the last time this was reset. Cleared by writing to bit 4 of the ALERT_EN register.
4 OFF_STATUS The state of the ON pin. Set to 1 if the input pin is de-asserted. Can also be set to 1 by writing to the SWOFF bit of the
CONTROL register.
5 OFF_ALERT An alert has been caused either by the ON pin or the SWOFF bit. Cleared by writing to bit 4 of the ALERT_EN register.
KELVIN SENSE RESISTOR CONNECTION
When using a low-value sense resistor for high current
measurement the problem of parasitic series resistance can
arise. The lead resistance can be a substantial fraction of the
rated resistance making the total resistance a function of lead
length. This problem can be avoided by using a Kelvin sense
connection. This type of connection separates the current path
through the resistor and the voltage drop across the resistor.
Figure 15 below shows the correct way to connect the sense
resistor between the VCC and SENSE pins of the ADM1178.
CURRENT
FLOW FROM
SUPPLY
SENSE RESISTOR
CURRENT
FLOW TO
LOAD
KELVIN SENSE TRACES
VCC
SENSE
ADM1178
Figure 15. Kelvin Sense Connections
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