SLVSER7 October 2020 TPS23731
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DEN pin implements two separate functions. A resistor (RDEN in Figure 9-1) connected between VDD and DEN generates a detection signature whenever the voltage differential between VDD and VSS lies from approximately 1.4 to 10.9 V. Beyond this range, the controller disconnects this resistor to save power. The IEEE 802.3bt and IEEE 802.3at standards specify a detection signature resistance, Rdetect from 23.75 kΩ to 26.25 kΩ, or 25 kΩ ± 5%. TI recommends a resistor of 25.5 kΩ ± 1% for RDEN.
Pulling DEN to VSS during powered operation causes the internal hotswap MOSFET and class regulator to turn off. If the resistance connected between VDD and DEN is divided into two roughly equal portions, then the application circuit can disable the PD by grounding the tap point between the two resistances, while simultaneously spoiling the detection signature which prevents the PD from properly re-detecting.