TPS22968NQDMGRQ1

TPS22968NQDMGRQ1 is TI’s protected high-side load switch. It provides a single-channel MOSFET to power a load from a supply (e.g., a battery) with built-in protection and simple control. Features include current-limit/short-circuit protection, undervoltage lockout, thermal shutdown, reverse-current blocking, and an enable (EN) input to turn the switch on or off. It helps protect rails and manage inrush without external FETs or discrete protection circuitry.
Key features:
- Single-channel high-side switch with EN control
- Overcurrent/short-circuit protection (auto-retry)
- Undervoltage lockout and thermal shutdown
- Reverse-current blocking
- Soft-start to limiter inrush
- Low Rds(on) in a compact package
- Input range roughly 0.8–5.5 V (verify datasheet)
- Available in small packages (NQDMGRQ1 variant)
Typical applications: battery-powered devices, power rails for MCUs/sensors, cameras, displays, and other peripherals.
For exact electrical specs, pinout, and packaging, consult the TPS22968NQDMGRQ1 datasheet/product page.

TPS22968NQDMGRQ1 is an automotive-grade, 1.5 A high-side load switch with EN control and reverse-current blocking. There isn't an exact cross-vendor equivalent. Closest alternatives from other vendors are 1–2 A high-side load switches with EN and reverse-current protection (e.g., from On Semiconductor and STMicroelectronics). For an exact replacement, use distributor TI cross-reference tools.

Key features of TPS22968NQDMGRQ1:
- Single-channel high-side load switch with current limit
- Enable (EN) control input for on/off operation
- Undervoltage lockout (UVLO) for reliable operation
- Overcurrent protection with current-limit threshold
- Thermal shutdown protection
- Reverse-current protection to prevent backfeeding
- Output discharge when disabled and inrush current control
- Low quiescent current for extended battery life
- Available in TI’s NQDMGRQ1 package (compact, integrated solution)
Note: Specs (voltage range, current limit, timing) are datasheet-specific. Refer to the TPS22968 datasheet for exact electrical characteristics.

- Pin count: 8 pins
- Function: Single-channel high-side load switch. It passes input power (IN) to output (OUT) under control of an enable (EN) pin, with protection features (e.g., current limit/short-circuit) and typically a fault/flag indication pin for status.

- Manufacturer: Texas Instruments (TI).
- What kind of company: An American multinational semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that designs and manufactures analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and other semiconductor products.

TPS22968NQDMGRQ1 is a smart load switch with current-limit, reverse current blocking, and thermal shutdown. Common application areas:
- Power gating/rail switching for battery-powered and portable devices
- Power sequencing for microcontrollers, sensors, memory, and analog front-ends
- Inrush and hot-swap protection for USB, chargers, displays, and peripherals
- Short-circuit protection and fault isolation to downstream ICs
- Battery-powered handhelds, tablets, wearables, and IoT devices
- Any system needing controlled on/off of a supply rail with backfeed protection and damage prevention

QFN-16 package (3x3 mm) with an exposed center pad (bottom pad).