AAT4626
USB Dual-Channel Power Switch
2. Make component solder pads large to mini-
mize contact resistance.
PCB Layout Information
In order to obtain the maximum performance from
the AAT4626, very careful attention must be con-
sidered in regard to the printed circuit board layout.
In most port power switch and port protection appli-
cations, high voltage and current transient events
will occur. Proper PCB layout can help reduce the
effects of transient events. PCB trace resistance
will effect overall circuit transient response; small
voltage drops will also be incurred.
3. The AAT4626 output bulk capacitors and ferrite
beads should be placed as close to the device
as possible. PCB traces to the output connec-
tor should be kept as short as possible to min-
imized trace resistance and the associated
voltage drop (I2R loss).
4. If ferrite beads are used in the circuit, select fer-
rite beads with a minimum series resistance.
5. The use of PCB trace vias should be avoided
on all traces that conduct high currents. If vias
are necessary, make the vias as large as pos-
sible and use multiple vias connected in paral-
lel to minimize their effect.
Refer to the following guidelines for power port
PCB layout:
1. PCB traces should be kept as short and direct
as possible to minimize the effects of the PCB
on circuit performance.
Ferrite Bead
and PCB Trace
Resistance
0.02Ω
Cable, Connector
and Contact
Resistance
0.03Ω
P-Channel MOSFET
Switch On Resistance
0.09Ω
Trace Resistance
0.01Ω
(45mV)
(5mV)
(10mV)
(15mV)
IN
OUTA
V+
VBUS
Downstream
Input
Peripheral Port
Power Supply
4.50V to 5.25V
CBULK
0.1μF
CBULK
0.1μF
AAT4626
500mA Max.
Load Current
Ch. A
GND
GND
GND
(5mV)
(15mV)
(10mV)
Total Voltage Drop = 75mV
Figure 3: Summary of Typical Circuit Voltage Drops Caused by
AAT4626 Circuit Components and PCB Trace Resistance.
layouts. (See Figures 4, 5, and 6.) Note that fer-
rite beads are not used on this simple device eval-
uation board. The board layout shown is not to
scale.
Evaluation Board Layout
The AAT4626 evaluation layout follows the recom-
mend printed circuit board layout procedures and
can be used as an example for good application
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