ON Semiconductor MC3423 Overvoltage Crowbar Sensing Circuit Datasheet

Datasheet for MC3423 overvoltage protection circuit, including specs, electrical characteristics, and application circuits.


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Brand
ON Semiconductor
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
8
File format
PDF
File size
78 KB
Published
31 October, 2026
Updated
31 October, 2026
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About this manual

This datasheet details the MC3423 overvoltage protection circuit, designed to protect electronic circuits from overvoltage transients. It includes electrical characteristics, application circuits, and configuration options for programmable trip thresholds and delay times. The device can be used with positive or negative supplies and features remote activation and an indication output for system integration.

What's inside

  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Application Information
  • Circuit Configurations
  • Remote Activation Input
  • Activation Indication Output
  • Crowbar SCR Considerations

Specifications

Supply Voltage Range4.5 – 40 Vdc
Sense Trip Voltage2.45 – 2.75 Vdc
Output Current300 mA
Operating Ambient Temperature Range0 to +70 °C
Propagation Delay Time0.5 – 1.0 µs

Frequently asked questions

What is the trip voltage range for the MC3423?

The trip voltage is adjustable between 2.45 V and 2.75 Vdc at 25°C.

How can the MC3423 be configured for programmable trip delay?

Connect a capacitor from Pin 3 to VEE; the capacitor value determines the minimum duration of overvoltage before tripping.

What is the maximum output current of the MC3423?

The maximum output current is 300 mA.

What is the operating temperature range for the MC3423?

The operating ambient temperature range is 0 to +70 °C.

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