Nexperia ASFETs for Hotswap & Soft Start
Nexperia ASFETs for Hotswap and Soft Start offer strong SOA and low RDS(on) capabilities in a single device optimized for a non-stop world. Nexperia ASFETs protect always-on rack-based computers, communications, and storage systems from power disruption and component failure. When inserted into a live system, these components on replacement boards depend on a carefully controlled in-rush current.
The Nexperia ASFETs for Hotswap and Soft Start are explicitly designed to support always-on applications and equipment in a 24/7 world.
Features
ASFETs for Hotswap and Soft Start are designed specifically to support always-on applications and equipment:
• MOSFETs with a strong linear mode performance and enhanced Safe Operating Area (SOA) are required to manage in-rush current effectively and reliably when capacitive loads are introduced to the backplane
• Once a replacement board is safely powered up, the MOSFET is turned fully ON. In this mode of operation, a low RDS(on) value is of primary importance, helping to keep temperatures down and system efficiency at a maximum
Additional Resources
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Hot Swap for Communications Infrastructure Block Diagram
Published: 2022-11-09
| Updated: 2022-12-02