Undervoltage lockout for small-power MOSFET gate driver
#MOSFET
#battery switch-over
#undervoltage lockout
#gate driver
#p-MOSFET
#voltage range
#power management
#circuit protection
Description: A battery switch-over circuit is being developed, consisting of two parallel lanes as depicted in the circuit diagram. The operational voltage range spans from 3V to 12V. Only one lane should be active at any given time, which is controlled by logic not shown in the schematic. Each lane is capable of connecting or disconnecting its battery (V+) using two back-to-back p-MOSFETs with a gate threshold voltage (Vg, th) of 1.5V. The drivers and switch-over circuitry are powered by Vs, which is generated by combining all batteries through diodes. There is a concern regarding the scenario where the Vs voltage drops below approximately 3V, as this approaches the safe gate threshold voltage for the MOSFETs (2x Vg, th) and the minimum operating voltage for the TLC3702 comparator.
The battery switch-over circuit is designed to ensure seamless transition between two power sources while maintaining a stable output voltage. The circuit employs two lanes, each featuring a pair of p-MOSFETs configured in a back-to-back arrangement. This configuration allows for effective isolation and switching between the two battery sources, thus preventing reverse current flow and ensuring that only one battery is connected to the load at any given time.
The operational voltage range of 3V to 12V provides flexibility for various applications, making the circuit suitable for use in battery-powered devices. The logic control, although not detailed in the schematic, is critical for determining which lane is enabled based on the voltage levels of the connected batteries. This logic could be implemented using a microcontroller or dedicated logic circuitry that monitors the battery voltages and activates the appropriate lane.
Powering the switch-over circuitry and drivers through Vs, which is derived from the combined output of the batteries via diodes, allows for efficient utilization of the available battery power. However, careful consideration must be given to the scenario where Vs falls below 3V. At this threshold, the voltage approaches the safe operating limit for the gate of the p-MOSFETs, which is calculated as twice the gate threshold voltage (2 x Vg, th = 3V). Additionally, the TLC3702 comparator, which is likely used for voltage monitoring or control, has a minimum operating voltage that must not be exceeded to ensure reliable performance.
To mitigate potential issues arising from low Vs conditions, it may be beneficial to implement additional circuitry that monitors the voltage and provides feedback to the logic control. This could involve using a voltage divider or a dedicated voltage supervisor IC that can trigger a switch-off or lane change before the voltage drops to critical levels. By incorporating these features, the reliability and efficiency of the battery switch-over circuit can be enhanced, ensuring consistent operation across its specified voltage range.Developing a battery switch-over circuit which is made of two lanes of the depicted circuit. Operation voltage range is from 3V. 12V. Only one lane should be enabled at a time which is governed by logic not included in the schematic. Each lane can (dis)connect its battery (V+) by means of two back-to-back p-MOSFETs (Vg, th = 1. 5V). The drivers and switch-over circuitry are powered by Vs which is derived by OR-ing all batteries via diodes. Now I am concerned over the case when the Vs voltage falls below around 3V which comes close to the MOSFETs safe (2x Vg, th) gate threshold voltage and the TLC3702 comparator minimum operating voltage.
The battery switch-over circuit is designed to ensure seamless transition between two power sources while maintaining a stable output voltage. The circuit employs two lanes, each featuring a pair of p-MOSFETs configured in a back-to-back arrangement. This configuration allows for effective isolation and switching between the two battery sources, thus preventing reverse current flow and ensuring that only one battery is connected to the load at any given time.
The operational voltage range of 3V to 12V provides flexibility for various applications, making the circuit suitable for use in battery-powered devices. The logic control, although not detailed in the schematic, is critical for determining which lane is enabled based on the voltage levels of the connected batteries. This logic could be implemented using a microcontroller or dedicated logic circuitry that monitors the battery voltages and activates the appropriate lane.
Powering the switch-over circuitry and drivers through Vs, which is derived from the combined output of the batteries via diodes, allows for efficient utilization of the available battery power. However, careful consideration must be given to the scenario where Vs falls below 3V. At this threshold, the voltage approaches the safe operating limit for the gate of the p-MOSFETs, which is calculated as twice the gate threshold voltage (2 x Vg, th = 3V). Additionally, the TLC3702 comparator, which is likely used for voltage monitoring or control, has a minimum operating voltage that must not be exceeded to ensure reliable performance.
To mitigate potential issues arising from low Vs conditions, it may be beneficial to implement additional circuitry that monitors the voltage and provides feedback to the logic control. This could involve using a voltage divider or a dedicated voltage supervisor IC that can trigger a switch-off or lane change before the voltage drops to critical levels. By incorporating these features, the reliability and efficiency of the battery switch-over circuit can be enhanced, ensuring consistent operation across its specified voltage range.Developing a battery switch-over circuit which is made of two lanes of the depicted circuit. Operation voltage range is from 3V. 12V. Only one lane should be enabled at a time which is governed by logic not included in the schematic. Each lane can (dis)connect its battery (V+) by means of two back-to-back p-MOSFETs (Vg, th = 1. 5V). The drivers and switch-over circuitry are powered by Vs which is derived by OR-ing all batteries via diodes. Now I am concerned over the case when the Vs voltage falls below around 3V which comes close to the MOSFETs safe (2x Vg, th) gate threshold voltage and the TLC3702 comparator minimum operating voltage.
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