MAX5960AECS+

Hot Swap Controllers Overview

The MAX5960AECS+ is a four-channel hot-swap controller designed for safe insertion and removal of cards from live backplanes. It integrates four independent power switches to manage +12V, +3.3V, and +3.3Vaux rails in PCI Express systems. The device features an integrated SMBus interface for configuration and monitoring. It provides comprehensive protection against overcurrent, overtemperature, and short circuits. The component operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and is housed in an 80-pin TQFP package.

Hot Swap Controllers Feature Summary

• Integrates four independent channels for managing multiple power rails simultaneously
• Includes an on-chip SMBus interface for system control and status reporting
• Provides built-in thermal shutdown and programmable current limiting
• Supports automatic or latched fault recovery modes

Hot Swap Controllers Applications

• PCI Express server motherboards
• Storage area network (SAN) controllers
• RAID subsystem expansion cards
• High-availability embedded computing platforms

Hot Swap Controllers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'AECS+' against official Analog Devices documentation to confirm pinout and electrical characteristics. Confirm availability status as this part may be subject to limited supply or end-of-life restrictions. Ensure compatibility with existing PCB footprints and thermal management requirements before finalizing procurement decisions.

Hot Swap Controllers Selection Notes

Select this component when designing multi-lane PCIe interfaces requiring centralized power management. It is suitable for applications needing independent channel control without external discrete MOSFETs. Consider the 80-pin package size constraints and SMBus communication requirements during the schematic design phase to ensure proper integration with the host processor.

Hot Swap Controllers Part Context

This device belongs to the Maxim Integrated MAX595x family of hot-swap controllers. It serves as the four-channel counterpart to the three-channel MAX5958. The series addresses the need for compact, high-density power management in modern server and storage architectures where space efficiency and reliability are critical design parameters.

Hot Swap Controllers Replacement Considerations

The MAX5960LEVCMAXQU+ is a qualified variant within the same functional family. Verify if the quadrature version meets environmental specifications. No other direct cross-references are confirmed in public documentation.