SLVSGD6A November 2021 – March 2022 LM66100-Q1
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Similar to the Dual Ideal Diode circuit, the Status Output can also be used to control a discrete P-Channel MOSFET. This action can be useful in applications that want to minimize the leakage current on the secondary supply, such as battery backup systems. This configuration can also be used on systems that require a lower RON on the secondary rail, useful for higher current applications.
When the Ideal Diode path is enabled, the status is Hi-Z and pulls up the gate of the external PFET to keep it off. When the main supply (VIN1) drops such that backup supply (VIN2) is higher than VIN1, the ideal diode is disabled and pulls the ST pin and the PFET gate low to turn on the discrete MOSFET path.