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USB 2.0 Hub and 10/100 Ethernet Controller
Datasheet
Revision 1.2 (02-29-12) 18 SMSC LAN9512/LAN9512i
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2.2.2 Port Power Control Using a Poly Fuse
When using the LAN9512/LAN9512i with a poly fuse, an external diode must be used (See Figure 2.4).
When disabling port power, the driver will drive a ‘0’. This procedure will have no effect since the
external diode will isolate the pin from the load. When port power is enabled, the output driver is
disabled and the pull-up resistor is enabled, which creates an open drain output. This means that the
pull-up resistor is providing 3.3 volts to the anode of the diode. If there is an over-current situation, the
poly fuse will open. This will cause the cathode of the diode to go to 0 volts. The anode of the diode
will be at 0.7 volts, and the Schmidt trigger input will register this as a low, resulting in an overcurrent
detection. The open drain output does not interfere.
Figure 2.4 Port Power Control with Poly Fuse
USB
Device
PRTCTL3
5V
Poly Fuse
LAN9512/
LAN9512i
USB
Device
PRTCTL2
5V
Poly Fuse