Power Distribution Switches and Load Drivers
Power distribution switches and load drivers provide intelligent power control, inrush current limiting, short-circuit protection, and programmable current limiting for USB ports, hot-plug systems, and multi-rail power architectures. Available from TI, ADI, onsemi, Microchip, and Diodes Incorporated.
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| PART NUMBER | MANUFACTURER | DESCRIPTION | STOCK | QTY / ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VND5E025BKTR-E | STMicroelectronics | Power Switch/Driver 1:1 N-Channel 43A PowerSSO-24 | 9,840 | |
| VND5E025AY-E | STMicroelectronics | IC PWR DRVR N-CHAN 1:1 PWRSSO36 | 1,678 | |
| VND5E025ASTR-E | STMicroelectronics | Power Switch/Driver 1:1 N-Channel 43A 16-SO | 1,291 | |
| VND5E025AYTR-E | STMicroelectronics | Power Switch/Driver 1:1 N-Channel 33A PowerSSO-36 EPD | 2,685 | |
| VND5E025AS-E | STMicroelectronics | IC PWR DRIVER N-CHAN 1:1 16SOIC | 65 | |
| VND5E012MYTR-E | STMicroelectronics | Power Switch/Driver 1:1 N-Channel 52A PowerSSO-36 EPD | 19,198 | |
| VND5E012AY-E | STMicroelectronics | Power Switch/Driver 1:1 N-Channel 52A PowerSO-36 | 975 | |
| VND5E025AK-E | STMicroelectronics | Power Switch/Driver 1:1 N-Channel 43A PowerSSO-24 | 1,686 | |
| VND5E012AYTR-E | STMicroelectronics | Power Switch/Driver 1:1 N-Channel 52A PowerSSO-36 | 2,851 | |
| VND5E012MY-E | STMicroelectronics | Power Switch/Driver 1:1 N-Channel 52A PowerSSO-36 | 14,460 |
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onsemi
onsemi Power Distribution Switches and Load Drivers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Vishay Power Distribution Switches and Load Drivers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Renesas Power Distribution Switches and Load Drivers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Toshiba Power Distribution Switches and Load Drivers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Infineon Technologies
Infineon Technologies Power Distribution Switches and Load Drivers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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NXP Semiconductors Power Distribution Switches and Load Drivers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Power Distribution Switches and Load Drivers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Power Distribution Switches and Load Drivers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Allegro MicroSystems
Allegro MicroSystems Power Distribution Switches and Load Drivers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
2 parts in this categoryAbout Power Distribution Switches and Load Drivers
Power Distribution Switches and Load Driver ICs are integrated semiconductor switches designed to safely distribute power to various subsystems on a board, protecting upstream power supplies from short circuits, inrush currents, and overcurrent events. These devices combine low-on-resistance (RDSon) N-channel or P-channel power MOSFETs with charge pumps, precision current limiting, and diagnostic outputs on a single chip, serving as smart electronic fuses.
These load switches are widely used to protect USB ports, control accessory power rails in smartphones, and manage distributed power buses in automotive ECUs and servers. Critical specifications focus on operating voltage range, continuous current rating (A), programmable current limit accuracy, on-resistance (milli-ohms), reverse current blocking, and fault flag status outputs (active-low FLT). Automotive variants require AEC-Q100 qualification.
Browse Octatronics to search and compare power distribution switches from premier manufacturers including Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, onsemi, Microchip, and Diodes Incorporated. Filter by current limit, channel count, package, and submit your RFQ online.
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