WO2007074828A1 - 電力供給制御装置及びその閾値変更方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a power supply control device, and more particularly to measures against inrush current.
- a power supply line connecting a power source and a load is provided with a high-power semiconductor switch element such as a power MOSFET, and the power supply to the load is controlled by turning on and off the semiconductor switch element.
- An electric power supply control device is provided.
- Some of such power supply control devices have a self-protection function. This self-protection function is a function of protecting the semiconductor switch element itself by controlling the potential of the control terminal of the semiconductor switch element and turning off the semiconductor switch element when an overcurrent flows.
- a current detection resistor is connected in series to the current-carrying terminal of the semiconductor switch element (for example, a source or drain in the case of a MOSFET), and the voltage drop in this resistor is reduced. Based on this, a load current flowing through the semiconductor switch element is detected, and when this load current exceeds a predetermined threshold value, an overcurrent is determined.
- the current interruption based on the above self-protection function is configured such that when a predetermined time elapses after the interruption, the semiconductor switch element returns to the ON state again. This is a function provided to prevent the semiconductor switch element itself from being overheated. If the abnormal current is interrupted, the temperature of the semiconductor switch element is quickly increased by the heat dissipation device originally provided. This is because it should decrease.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-217696
- the threshold for determining the overcurrent is For example, consider a case where the level is set lower than the inrush current. In this case, the semiconductor switch element is repeatedly cut off and returned to the on state after a predetermined time until the inrush current has subsided from the time the power is turned on. The problem arises that it is difficult to move.
- the present invention has been completed based on the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a power supply control device capable of detecting an overcurrent abnormality at an early stage while realizing countermeasures against inrush current. And a method for changing the threshold value.
- a semiconductor switch element is arranged on the power supply line from the power source to the load, and the semiconductor current is changed when the load current flowing through the semiconductor switch element exceeds the first threshold value.
- the first threshold value for causing the semiconductor switch element to perform the first cutoff operation is set to a relatively high initial level before the energization of the power supply line is detected.
- the level is changed to a level lower than the initial level on condition that line energization is detected. Therefore, by setting the initial level of the first threshold to a level higher than the inrush current, it is possible to prevent the semiconductor switch element from causing the first cutoff operation due to the inrush current, while overcurrent abnormalities after the steady state Can be detected at a level lower than the inrush current to cause the semiconductor switch element to perform the first cutoff operation.
- an initialization operation for returning the first threshold value to an initial level is performed on the condition that the first cutoff operation of the semiconductor switch element by the execution of the overcurrent protection function is performed. It is desirable to execute the limit as many times as possible. [0009]
- the configuration is such that the first threshold level remains lowered even if the semiconductor switch element is subjected to the first cutoff operation after the energization of the power supply line is detected, Such a problem may occur. In other words, if for some reason the slope of the change over time of the inrush current at which the load resistance pile is large at the start of the load becomes more gradual than the change assumed at the design stage, for example, the inrush current level will be lowered.
- Exceeding the changed first threshold value may cause the first shut-off operation of the semiconductor switch element.
- the semiconductor switch element returns to the energized state after the lapse of the first reference time, but the inrush current level force S generated at this time immediately exceeds the first threshold value that has already been changed to a lower level and again again.
- the first cutoff operation of the semiconductor switch element is performed. Therefore, after the semiconductor switch element is energized by the inrush current, the operation of immediately shutting off is repeatedly performed, and normal power supply control to the load may not be performed.
- the initialization operation for returning the first threshold value to the initial level on condition that the first cutoff operation of the semiconductor switch element is performed after the energization detection signal is output is predetermined. It is executed as many times as possible. Therefore, the rising level of the inrush current is caused by repeating the energization of the semiconductor switch element until the inrush current exceeds the first threshold that changes over time and the interruption when the inrush current exceeds the first threshold. Since it gradually becomes lower and lower than the first threshold value, it is possible to get out of the repeated state of shut-off immediately after energization of the semiconductor switch element. On the other hand, after the initialization operation is executed a predetermined number of times, the first threshold value is maintained at a low level without being initialized, so that an overcurrent abnormality can be detected at the low level.
- the energization detection circuit includes a load current flowing through the semiconductor switch element based on a current detection signal from the current detection element exceeding a second threshold value that is lower than the first threshold value.
- a second abnormal current detection circuit that outputs a second abnormal current signal when the load current exceeds the second threshold, and from the second abnormal current detection circuit to the second abnormal current.
- An abnormal time integrating circuit that starts an operation of integrating at least the abnormal time during which the second abnormal current signal is output, provided that a current signal is output, and the threshold value changing circuit includes: It would be desirable to have a configuration that lowers the level of the first threshold according to the accumulated time of the abnormal time integrating circuit.
- the first threshold value for causing the semiconductor switch element to perform the shut-off operation is set to a relatively high initial level before the load current flowing through the semiconductor switch element exceeds the second threshold value.
- the level is changed to a level lower than the initial level according to the integration time when integration starts when the load current exceeds the second threshold. Therefore, by setting the initial level of the first threshold to a level higher than the inrush current, the semiconductor switch element is prevented from being cut off by the inrush current, and an overcurrent abnormality after a steady state is inrushed. It is possible to detect at a level lower than the current and to force the semiconductor switch element to shut off.
- another switch element is provided in the power supply line on the downstream side of the semiconductor switch element, and the power supply control to the load can be performed also by turning on and off the switch element. May be used as possible.
- an inrush current may occur a plurality of times in the power supply line by repeatedly turning on and off the downstream switch element.
- an inrush current may flow through the semiconductor switch element not only when the power supply control device is turned on but also when the switch element is returned from the interrupted state to the energized state.
- the accumulated time of the abnormal time integration circuit is cleared on the condition that the state where the load current is below the normal level continues for the second reference time (currently It is desirable that the first threshold value is returned to the initial level, for example, by changing the accumulated time of the initial time or a time closer to the initial time than the current accumulated time).
- the accumulation of the abnormal time is started, and when the abnormal time reaches the third reference time. If the normal state where the load current is below the normal level continues for the second reference time before the third reference time is reached while shutting down the semiconductor switch element, the accumulated error up to that time Clear the integration time of the time integration circuit (return the current integration time to the initial value or return to the initial value from the current integration value, and return the value to the initial value) to shut off the semiconductor switch element.
- a configuration that prevents this from occurring is desirable.
- continuous overcurrent as well as intermittent overcurrent and chattering short-circuits where the overcurrent occurrence interval is shorter than the second reference time can be detected to protect external circuits (including loads and wires). Can do.
- another switch element is provided in the power supply line on the downstream side of the semiconductor switch element of the power supply control device, and during the ON operation of the semiconductor switch element of the power supply control device, the downstream side It may be used so that the power supply to the load can be controlled by turning the switch element on and off.
- an inrush current may be generated a plurality of times in the power supply line by repeatedly turning on and off the downstream switch element a plurality of times.
- the integrated time of the abnormal time integrating circuit is set to the initial time on condition that the state where the load current is below the normal level continues for the second reference time after the abnormal time integration starts. It is desirable that the first threshold value be returned to, for example, the initial level by resetting, and the initialization operation is made possible by resetting the count. As a result, even if an inrush current is generated a plurality of times after the power supply control device is turned on, the semiconductor switch element is energized by these multiple inrush currents, and can immediately escape from the repeated operation state of shut-off.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a power supply control device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram of an input interface unit.
- FIG. 5 is a graph for explaining the setting levels of the first abnormality threshold current and the second abnormality threshold current.
- FIG. 7 A table showing the correspondence between the counter value of the fuse time counter and the bit signal
- FIG. 8 Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the gate driver
- FIG. 9A Graph showing the relationship between gate voltage and time during charging
- FIG. 14 Block diagram showing the overall configuration of the power supply control device according to the second embodiment.
- Threshold voltage generator (threshold change circuit)
- Comparison circuit (first abnormal current detection circuit)
- Fuse counter fuse counter circuit
- FC Second abnormal current signal, fuse current signal (energization detection signal)
- ILoc First abnormal threshold current (first threshold)
- Second threshold current for abnormality (second threshold)
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the overall configuration of the power supply control device 10 according to the present embodiment.
- This power supply control device 10 is mounted on a vehicle (not shown), and for example, a defogger heater (linear resistance load), a vehicle lamp, and a cooling fan as a load 11 from the vehicle power supply (hereinafter referred to as “power supply 12”). Used to control power supply to motors and wiper motors (L load (inductive load)).
- the “load” is a control target device of the power supply control device 10, and the power supply control device 10 and its control target device
- the “external circuit” will be described as including the load 11 and the electric wire 30.
- the power supply control device 10 includes a power MOSFET 14 (an example of a “semiconductor switch element”) as a power FET provided in a power supply line 13 from a power supply 12 to a load 11. Then, the power supply control device 10 applies a control signal S1 such as a constant voltage signal or a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation Pulse Width Modulation) control signal to the gate of the power MOSFET 14 to perform an on / off operation, whereby the output of the power MOSFET 14 is output.
- the power supply to the load 11 connected to the side is controlled.
- the power supply control device 10 is configured such that the input terminal P1 is connected to the external operation switch 15, and operates when the operation switch 15 is turned on.
- the input terminal P1 is connected to the operation switch 15 through the resistor 15a, and the connection point between the resistor 15a and the operation switch 15 is connected to the power supply 12 through the resistor 15b.
- the operation switch 15 When the operation switch 15 is off, it is boosted to the power supply voltage Vcc side.
- the power supply control device 10 includes the input terminal P 1, a power supply (Vcc) terminal P 2 and a tab terminal P 3 connected to the power supply 12, and a load connection terminal connected to the load 11.
- P4 external terminal P5 connected to ground (GND) via external resistor 16 as a current-voltage converter, ground terminal P6 directly connected to ground (GND), diagnostic output terminal P7
- the semiconductor device 17 semiconductor device
- the power MOSFET 14, a sense MOSFET 18 an example of a “current detection element”) as a sense FET described later, and a temperature sensor 19 (eg, a diode in the present embodiment) as a temperature detection element are included in the power chip.
- 20 is configured as one chip, and is assembled to a control chip 21 on which other circuits are mounted.
- the power chip 20 has a plurality of M ⁇ SFETs that are connected in common to the drain terminal and connected to the tab terminal P3, and most of the MOSFET group power sources are input to power FETs 51a and 51a of a current mirror unit 51 described later.
- the power M ⁇ SFET14 is configured by common connection to the load connection terminal P4, and the remaining MOSFET group configures the sense MOSFET 18 by commonly connecting the source to the sense FET input 51b of the current mirror unit 51.
- the ratio of the number of MOSFETs constituting one MOSFET 14 to the number of MOSFETs constituting the sense MOSFET 18 is generally the sense ratio.
- the control chip 21 mainly includes an input interface unit 22, an internal ground generation unit 23, a current detection unit 24, an overheat detection unit 25, a diagnostic output unit 26, a control that functions as an overcurrent protection circuit and an overheat protection circuit.
- the logic unit 27 and gate drive unit 28 are installed.
- the input interface unit 22 is connected to the input terminal P1 on the input side.
- the operation switch 15 When the operation switch 15 is off, the high level control signal S1 is output.
- the operation switch 15 When the operation switch 15 is on, the low level control signal S1 is The control signal S1 is input to the internal ground generation unit 23 and the control logic unit 27.
- the power supply control device 10 receives a low-level control signal S1 when a current abnormality or a temperature abnormality occurs, and the normal state is reached. While the power MOSFET 14 is turned on by 28 to be energized, when the high level control signal S1 is received, the gate MOSFET 28 is turned off by the gate drive unit 28 to be cut off.
- control signal S1 at the mouth level is an example of the “on command signal”
- control signal S1 at the high level is an example of the “off command signal”
- the gate drive unit 28 is the “switch control signal”. Functions as a circuit.
- the input interface unit 22 has a pair of power swords arranged between the power supply terminal P2 and the internal ground GND1 (0 ⁇ GNDKVcc) on the high potential side.
- the diodes 31 and 31 are connected in series, and the input terminal P 1 is connected to the connection point via the resistor 32.
- the high potential side diode 31 is connected in parallel with a FET 33 whose gate and source are short-circuited (diode-connected).
- a high-level control signal S1 When a high-level control signal S1 is input to the input terminal P1, it is boosted to the power supply voltage Vcc side, and a high-level signal corresponding to the high-level control signal S1 (this embodiment will be described briefly) Therefore, the high level control signal S 1 is output through the hysteresis comparator 34 and the inverting circuit 35.
- a low level control signal S1 when a low level control signal S1 is input to the input terminal P1, a constant current from the FET 33 flows to the input terminal P1 side through the resistor 32, and the low level control signal S1 is input.
- a low level signal corresponding to the control signal si (in this embodiment, for the sake of simplicity, the low level control signal S1) is output via the hysteresis comparator 34 and the inverting circuit 35.
- the internal ground generation unit 23 as a constant voltage power generation circuit includes a low level control signal S1 (ON command signal) from the input interface unit 22 and a low level output signal S2 (clear counter) from the clear counter 72 described later.
- S1 ON command signal
- S2 low level output signal
- 72 When 72 is not overflowed), it is energized to generate the internal ground GND2 that is lower than the power supply voltage Vcc by a specified constant voltage.
- the internal ground generation unit 23 receives the high level control signal S1 (off command signal) from the input interface unit 22, the internal ground generation unit 23 receives the low level output signal S2 from the clear force counter 72.
- the energized state continues and the internal ground GND2 continues to be generated.
- a constant voltage obtained by subtracting the internal ground GND2 from the power supply voltage Vcc is supplied to the control logic unit 27, so that the control logic unit 27 becomes operable.
- the internal ground generation unit 23 receives a low-level control signal S1 (ON command signal) and operates as an FET 41 as a switch element that is turned on.
- FET 41 As a switch element that is turned on.
- Each is equipped with FET42 as a switch element that turns on in response to output signal S2.
- the output sides of both FETs 41 and 42 are connected to the control terminal of FET 43 as a switch element.
- This FET 43 has its input side (drain side) connected to the power supply terminal P2 via the Zener diode 44, and its output side (source side) connected to the ground terminal via the resistor 37. Connected to P6.
- the internal ground generation unit 23 is turned on and energized, and the power supply voltage Vcc is also supplied to the diode diode 44.
- An internal ground GND2 that is lower than the voltage of the tuner is generated, and this is supplied to the control logic unit 27 through the operational amplifier 45 connected to the voltage follower.
- the FET 46 with the source and gate connected in a short circuit (diode connection) is connected to the power supply line in which the Zener diode 44 and the FET 43 are connected.
- the internal ground GND2 is made more stable by allowing a constant current to flow through the diode 44.
- the current detection unit 24 includes a current mirror unit 51, a threshold voltage generation unit 52, and an overcurrent abnormality detection unit 53.
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged circuit diagram showing the current mirror unit 51, the threshold voltage generation unit 52, and the overcurrent abnormality detection unit 53, and other circuit configurations are partially omitted.
- the current mirror unit 51 includes a potential control circuit 54 for holding the output side potential (source potential) of the power MOSFET 14 and the sense MOSFET 18 at the same potential, and a pair of current mirror circuits 55 and 55.
- the potential control circuit 54 includes an operational amplifier 56 having a pair of input terminals connected to the power FET input 51a (source of the power MOSFET 14) and the sense FET input 51b (source of the sense MOSFET 18), and sense It is connected between the FET input 51b and the external terminal P5, and has a FET57 as a switch element to which the output of the operational amplifier 56 is given to the control terminal. More specifically, the negative phase input of the operational amplifier 56 is connected to the power FET input 51a, and the positive phase input of the operational amplifier 56 is connected to the sense FET input 51b. The differential output of this op amp 56 is feed knocked to the positive phase input via the gate and drain of FET57.
- the sense current Is from the potential control circuit 54 flows to the external resistor 16 through the pair of current mirror circuits 55 and 55 and the external terminal P5, and the terminal voltage of the external terminal P5 according to the sense current Is. Vo changes.
- the overcurrent abnormality detection unit 53 includes a plurality of (in this embodiment, two) comparison circuits 58 and 59 (in this embodiment, a hysteresis comparator), and the terminal voltage Vo of the external terminal P5 is one of the comparison circuits 58. It is given to the input terminal and to one input terminal of the comparison circuit 59.
- the comparison circuit 58 receives the first abnormality threshold voltage Voc from the threshold voltage generator 52 at the other input terminal, and receives the first abnormality threshold voltage. When Voc exceeds the pin voltage Vo, the low-level first abnormal current signal OC is output to the control logic unit 27.
- first abnormality threshold current ILoc (“first threshold ”). An example)
- the current abnormality at this time is called“ overcurrent ”.
- the comparison circuit 59 receives the second abnormality threshold voltage Vfc ( ⁇ Voc) from the threshold voltage generation unit 52 at the other input terminal.
- Vfc the second abnormality threshold voltage
- FC an example of an “energization detection signal”
- the load current IL at the time of abnormal current flowing in the power MOSFET 14 is expressed as “second abnormal threshold current ILfc (“ second threshold ”). (Example) ”, and the current abnormality at this time is referred to as“ fuse current ”.
- the threshold voltage generator 52 (an example of a “threshold change circuit”) divides the reference voltage by a plurality of resistors.
- a voltage dividing circuit is provided, and the abnormal threshold voltage applied to the overcurrent abnormality detecting unit 53 can be changed by changing a divided voltage selected from a plurality of divided voltages generated by the voltage dividing circuit. ing.
- the threshold voltage generation unit 52 includes a voltage dividing circuit 60 connected between the source of the power MOSFET 14 and the ground terminal P6.
- the voltage dividing circuit 60 is configured by connecting a plurality of resistors (eight resistors 60a to 60h in this embodiment) in series, and the divided voltage at the connection point A between the resistors 60a and 60b is the second voltage. Output as abnormal threshold voltage Vfc.
- the threshold voltage generation unit 52 connects the other input terminal of the comparison circuit 58 to resistors 60b to 60b.
- a plurality of FETs 61a to 61f are provided as switch elements that can be selectively connected to connection points B to G of 60h. Therefore, the first abnormality threshold voltage Voc can be lowered in stages by selectively turning on FET 61a to FET 61f sequentially.
- Each FET 61a to 61f is on / off controlled by a control logic unit 27 as described later.
- the voltage dividing circuit 60 is configured to divide the source voltage Vs of the power MOSFET 14, but may be configured to divide a predetermined voltage other than the source voltage as a reference voltage.
- each abnormality threshold voltage can be set so as to increase or decrease according to the increase or decrease of the source voltage Vs of the power MOSFET 14. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which a fixed level threshold value is set regardless of fluctuations in the source voltage, for example, when the load 11 is short-circuited, the external resistor 16 is not affected regardless of the power supply voltage Vcc.
- the terminal voltage Vo immediately reaches the abnormality threshold voltage, and each current abnormality can be detected quickly.
- the switch element is turned on by the bias signal Bias from the control logic unit 27.
- the FET 62 allows the current from the power source 12 to flow through the resistor 63 to the voltage dividing circuit 60.
- the bias signal Bias is output from the control logic unit 27 when the low-level control signal S1 or the low-level output signal S2 is output, and the FET 62 is turned on.
- FIG. 5 shows the setting of the first abnormality threshold current ILoc and the second abnormality threshold current ILfc. It is a graph for demonstrating a level. This graph shows the relationship between the steady-state current level and the conduction time (melting time) of the electric wire 30 (for example, the wire covering material) that can be connected to the power supply control device 10.
- the characteristic curve L1 is shown. That is, a smoke generation characteristic curve L1 showing a relationship between an arbitrary constant current (one-shot current) and a time until the coating material of the wire 30 is burned when the current flows through the wire 30 is illustrated. .
- the graph also shows a self-destructive characteristic curve L2 that shows the relationship between an arbitrary constant current (one-shot current) and the time it takes for the power MOSFET 14 to break when it is passed through the power MOSFET 14. It is shown in the figure.
- the second abnormality threshold current ILfc is set in a region where the current level is lower than the smoke generation characteristic curve L1 and the self-destruction characteristic curve L2.
- the first abnormality threshold current ILoc is the smoke generation characteristic curve L1 and the self-destruction characteristic curve L2 within a time shorter than the reference fuse time described later after the fuse time counter 73 described later starts counting up from the initial value.
- the current level is set in a lower region.
- the graph shows the smoke generation characteristics of one electric wire 30 selected from among the electric wires 30 that can be connected to the power supply control device 10.
- the smoke generation characteristics vary depending on the external circuit (wiring members such as electric wires and loads) connected to the power supply control device 10, and the load current IL and the output current when the abnormal current signals FC and OC are output correspondingly.
- the sense current Is also differs, this adjustment can be easily performed by changing the resistance value of the external resistor 64 described above.
- ILmax is the rated current of load 11 (equipment usage limit guaranteed at the time of design), and Io can flow in a thermal equilibrium state where the heat generation and heat dissipation in wire 30 are balanced. It is the limit current at equilibrium. When a current at a level higher than the equilibrium limit current Io is applied, it becomes an excessive thermal resistance region, and the current level and the time to burnout are approximately inversely related.
- the second abnormality threshold current ILfc is set to a level slightly higher than the rated current ILmax of the load 11, as shown in FIG. 5, and the comparison circuit 59 has a load current IL of 2nd abnormality.
- the fuse current that reaches the threshold current ILfc is detected and the second abnormal current signal FC is output. As described later, when the load current IL is about the second abnormality threshold current ILfc, the fuse power can be reduced without immediately shutting off the power MOSFET 15. It may be cut off when the rent state continues to some extent.
- the first abnormality threshold current ILoc is set to a level higher than the second abnormality threshold current ILfc.
- the comparison circuit 58 detects an overcurrent when the load current IL reaches the first abnormality threshold current ILoc, and outputs a first abnormality current signal OC.
- the threshold voltage generator 52 initially sets the first abnormality threshold current ILoc to an initial level higher than this in preparation for the inrush current, and as described later, the fuse current After that, the level goes down over time.
- the overheat detection unit 25 receives a temperature signal S4 corresponding to the temperature of the power chip 20 from a temperature sensor 19 provided in the power chip 20. Then, the overheat detection unit 25 gives a low level abnormal temperature signal OT to the control logic unit 27 as a temperature abnormality when receiving a temperature signal S4 exceeding a predetermined threshold temperature.
- the diagnostic output circuit 26 has a current abnormality or a temperature abnormality as described later, and while the control logic unit 27 causes the power MOSFET 14 to perform the first and second forced cutoff operations described later,
- the diagnostic output terminal P7 is pulled down to a low level and diagnostic output is executed.
- FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of the control logic unit 27.
- the control logic unit 27 mainly includes a cutoff time counter 71, a clear counter 72, a fuse time counter 73, an oscillation circuit 74, a reset signal generation circuit 75, a number count circuit 88, and the like. Further, as described above, the control logic unit 27 receives the control signal Sl from the input interface unit 22, the first abnormal current signal OC and the second abnormal current signal FC from the current detection unit 24, and the overheat detection unit 25. The abnormal temperature signal OT is received. [0050] a. Oscillation circuit and reset signal generation circuit
- the oscillation circuit 74 generates and outputs a clock signal CLK1 (for example, 125 ⁇ sec) and a clock signal CLK2 (for example, 4 msec) having two different periods, for example.
- the reset signal generation circuit 75 generates a constant voltage sufficient for the internal ground generation unit 23 to be energized and the control logic unit 27 to operate, and until the clock generation operation of the oscillation circuit 74 is stabilized, the reset signal generation circuit 75 is connected.
- a level output signal RST reset signal
- a high level output signal RST is output.
- the cut-off time counter 71 (an example of an “overcurrent protection circuit”) includes a low level first abnormal current signal OC from the current detector 24 and a low level abnormal temperature signal OT from the overheat detector 25. Forcibly shut off the power MOSFET 14 for a predetermined first reference time (specifically 32 msec until the count value is counted down from “ ⁇ ” to “0”) on condition that at least one of them is received After the operation (an example of “execution of overcurrent protection function 'first cut-off operation of semiconductor switch element by overcurrent protection circuit”), the forced cut-off state is released.
- the forcible cutoff means that the power MO SFET 14 is cut off even when the power supply control device 10 receives the low-level control signal S1 (ON command signal).
- the cutoff time counter 71 counts down from the initial value n to 0 in synchronization with the clock of the clock signal CLK2.
- the cut-off time counter 71 receives a signal obtained by inverting the output signal RST from the reset signal generation circuit 75 at its reset terminal. While the low-level output signal RST is being output, n The counters of all are reset to “0” (the count value is the initial value “n”), and when the high level output signal RST is received, the reset state is released.
- the shut-off time counter 71 outputs a low-level output signal S5 when all n counters are “0” (reset state or count value overflow state). In other cases, the power MOSFET 14 Outputs a high-level output signal S5 to force the forced shutoff operation.
- the interruption time counter 71 receives a signal obtained by inverting the output signal of the AND circuit 76 to which the first abnormal current signal 0C and the abnormal temperature signal 0T are input at the set terminal. This The shut-off time counter 71 receives a low-level first abnormal current signal ⁇ C due to the occurrence of the above overcurrent or a low-temperature abnormal temperature signal ⁇ T due to a temperature abnormality. Sometimes all ⁇ counters are set to “1”. As a result, the shut-off time counter 71 outputs a high-level output signal S5, and the AND circuit 77 activates the clock signal CLK2 from the oscillation circuit 74 and synchronizes with this clock. The countdown operation is opened by the ming. The shut-off time counter 71 is set for each clock.
- the clock signal CLK2 is output from the AND circuit 77. It is validated and input to the clock terminal of cutoff time counter 71. At this time, the low-level output signal Inhibit is supplied from the OR circuit 78 that has received the high-level output signal S5 to the gate drive unit 28, and the forced cutoff operation of the power MOSFET 14 is executed.
- the cutoff time counter 71 is in an overcurrent state, for example, as shown in FIG. 10 (see OC Chobbing period), and the low-level first abnormal current signal 0C is received from the current detection unit 24. Each time it is output, the power MOSFET 15 is immediately forced to shut down, count down n counts, and then cancel the forced shut-off.
- first forced cutoff in which the power MOSFET 14 is returned to the energized state after a predetermined first reference time by the cutoff time counter 71 is referred to as “first forced cutoff”.
- the fuse time counter 73 (an example of “time integration circuit, abnormal time integration circuit”) When receiving the low-level second abnormal current signal FC from the output 24 and when the power MOSFET 14 is forcibly cut off by the cut-off time counter 71 (hereinafter referred to as “fuse time”). This accumulated time is the predetermined reference fuse time (> time until the first reference time count value is counted up from “0” to “m (> n)”. 1024msec (example of “third reference time”), the power MOSFET15 is forced to shut down (“second cutoff that causes the semiconductor switch element to perform on the condition that the accumulated time has reached the third reference time”) An example of “operation”.
- the fuse time counter 73 counts up from an initial value 0 to m in synchronization with the clock of the clock signal CLK1.
- the fuse time counter 73 counts up at the falling edge of each clock. More specifically, the fuse time force counter 73 outputs a low-level output signal S6 during count-up operation, and when it counts up to “m” and overflows, it outputs a high-level output signal S6 (cut-off signal). Is output.
- a signal obtained by inverting the level of the output signal S6 of the fuse time counter 73 and the output signal of the NAND circuit 80 are input to the AND circuit 79 for enabling the clock signal CLK1 from the oscillation circuit 74.
- the NAND circuit 80 receives a low-level second abnormal current signal FC, or a low-level signal obtained by inverting the level of the high-level output signal S5 while the cutoff time counter 71 is counting down. , Output a high level signal.
- the fuse time counter 73 has a low level before the overflow.
- the AND circuit 79 enables the clock signal CLK1 to advance the count up operation.
- the fuse time counter 73 outputs a high level output signal S6 after counting up to the count value “m” and overflowing.
- the low level output signal In hibit is given to the gate drive unit 28 from the OR circuit 78 which has received this high level output signal S6, and the power MOSFET 14 is forcibly cut off.
- the forced interruption due to the overflow of the fuse time counter 73 is referred to as “second forced interruption”.
- the fuse time counter 73 is prohibited from inputting the clock signal CLK1 due to the output of the high level output signal S6. Hold one flow state. Therefore, the fuse time counter 73 also functions as an output holding circuit.
- the fuse time counter 73 is reset to the initial value “0” at the following time.
- a signal obtained by inverting the level of the output signal S2 from the clear counter 72 and the output signal S6 of the fuse time counter 73 are input to the OR circuit 81, and the output signal of the OR circuit 81 and the reset signal are reset.
- the output signal RST and the output signal RST are input from the signal generation circuit 75 to the AND circuit 82, and the level of the output signal is inverted and input to the reset terminal of the fuse time counter 73. Therefore, when the low-level output signal RST is output from the reset signal generation circuit 75, the fuse time counter 73 is always reset to the initial value “0”.
- an output signal from the NAND circuit 102 is also input to the AND circuit 82.
- the fuse time counter 73 is loaded by a count-up operation as shown in FIG. A signal corresponding to the calculated integration time (counter value), specifically, a low-level bit signal from “bitO” to “bit5” is sequentially output.
- the threshold voltage generator 52 is selectively turned on sequentially from FET 61a to FET 6H, and the level of the first abnormality threshold voltage Voc (first abnormality threshold current ILoc) is lowered over time according to the integration time.
- the accumulated time at the time when the low-level bit signal bi is output is an example of “reset permission time” (reference fuse time, for example, 16 mec in this embodiment). As shown in Fig. 5, this reset permission time is set based on the time until the self-destructive characteristic curve L2 becomes somewhat gentle.
- the clear counter 72 (an example of a “normal time accumulation circuit, count reset circuit”) mainly detects any of the current abnormality and temperature abnormality until the overflow occurs after the fuse time counter 73 starts counting up.
- the fuse time counter 73 is integrated on the condition that the normal state that has stopped occurring continues for a predetermined second reference time (the time until the count value is counted down from “0” to “q”, specifically 512 msec).
- the time (counter value) is reset to the initial value “0”.
- the clear counter 72 counts up the initial value “0” to r q ( ⁇ n ) j in synchronization with the clock of the clock signal CLK2.
- the clear counter 72 counts up at the rising edge of each clock.
- the second reference time is determined based on the time until the overheating state such as a load is resolved after the fuse current or overcurrent state is canceled, for example.
- the clear counter 72 is reset to the initial value “0” when the low-level output signal RST is output from the reset signal generation circuit 75 (reset state). Further, after the fuse time counter 73 starts the count-up operation and before the overflow, when the low-level second abnormal current signal FC is received from the current detection unit 24, or the above-described cutoff time counter 71 This resets when the power MOSFET 14 is forcibly cut off. On the other hand, after the fuse time counter 73 overflows, it is reset when a low-level control signal S1 (ON command signal) is received.
- the clear counter 72 is directly input with the clock signal CLK2 from the oscillation circuit 74, and normally outputs a low-level output signal S2 and counts up to “q”. When it overflows, for example, it outputs a high level output signal S2 for one clock.
- the AND circuit 83 receives the output signal RST from the reset signal generation circuit 75 and
- the signal obtained by inverting the level of the output signal is applied to the reset terminal of the clear counter 72.
- the output signal of the AND circuit 84 is input to the AND circuit 83, and the output signal of the R circuit 85 and the output signal of the NAND circuit 86 are input to the AND circuit 84.
- the AND circuit 85 receives the output signal of the AND circuit 87 and the output signal S6 of the fuse time counter 73.
- the AND circuit 87 includes the second abnormal current signal FC and the output signal of the cutoff time counter 71.
- the fuse current becomes the fuse current and the low level second abnormal current signal F
- the counter value is reset when C is received or when the power MOSFET 14 is forcibly cut off by the cut-off time counter 71.
- the NAND circuit 86 receives the output signal S6 of the fuse time counter 73 and a signal obtained by inverting the level of the control signal S1. Thereby, as described above, the clear counter 72 is reset when the low level control signal Sl (ON command signal) is received after the fuse time counter 73 overflows.
- the count circuit 88 (an example of the “threshold initialization circuit”) mainly receives the low-level second abnormal current signal FC due to the fuse current, and then the fuse current is canceled and the high-level second abnormal current signal.
- the first abnormality threshold voltage Voc (first abnormality threshold current ILoc), which has been lowered over time, is returned to the initial level on condition that FC is received.
- An example of “number of times” In this embodiment, the number of times is, for example, 7 times).
- the AND circuit 89 receives a second abnormal current signal FC and an output signal from the count circuit 88. A signal with the level inverted of S7 is input.
- the NAND circuit 102 receives the second abnormal current signal FC, the signal obtained by inverting the level of the output signal S7 from the count power circuit 88, and the bit signal bit5 described above. The signal is supplied to the AND circuit 82 described above.
- the count circuit 88 has received the high-level bit signal bit 5 from the fuse time counter 73 before the count value overflows (the accumulated time of the fuse time counter 73).
- the count value is incremented by 1 every time the low-level second abnormal current signal FC is input to the AND circuit 89.
- the NAND circuit 102 includes a low-level second abnormal current signal FC, a high-level signal obtained by inverting the output signal S7 from the count circuit 88, and a high-level bit 5 bit. Signal.
- the low-level signal obtained by inverting the output signal S7 from 88 is input to the NAND circuit 102, and the NAND signal 102 is input regardless of the high-low level of the second abnormal current signal FC and the bit signal of the "bit 5".
- High-level output signal from circuit 102 is input to AND circuit 82.
- the integration time of fuse time counter 73 can be reset, that is, initialization operation cannot be executed. .
- the low level bit signal bit5 is received from the fuse time counter 73 (fuse time counter).
- the NAND circuit 102 becomes high regardless of the high / low level of the second abnormal current signal FC and the output signal S7 from the count circuit 88 which is inverted in level.
- the level output signal is input to the AND circuit 82.
- the count circuit 88 and the NAND circuit 102 function as a “reset impossible circuit”.
- a signal obtained by inverting the output signal from the AND circuit 103 is input to the reset terminal of the count circuit 88, and the output from the clear counter 72 is input to the AND circuit 103.
- a signal obtained by inverting the level of the signal S2 and an output signal RST from the reset signal generation circuit 75 are input.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the gate drive unit 28.
- the gate drive unit 28 receives the control signal Sl, the second abnormal current signal FC, and the output signal Inhibit from the control logic unit 27.
- the gate drive unit 28 is connected between the gate and the source of the power MOSFET 14 and the sense MOSFET 18, and the charge pump 90 connected between the power terminal P2 and the gate of the power MOSFET 14 and the sense MOSFET 18 (not shown in the figure).
- a normal discharge FET91 is a normal discharge FET91.
- the gate drive unit 28 is connected between the gate 92 and the source of the power MOSFET 14 and the sense MOSFET 18 and the FET 92 and the diode 93 for rapid charging in an abnormal state connected between the power supply terminal P2 and the gates of the power MOSFET 14 and the sense MOSFET 18. And an abnormal-time rapid discharge FET 94 connected to the.
- a low-level control signal S1 ON command signal
- a normal charge operation is performed in which the voltage boosted to a level higher than the voltage Vcc is applied between the gate and source of the power MOSFET 14 and the sense M0SF ET18 to turn on and turn on the power supply (see Figure 9A).
- the boost operation of the charge pump 90 is turned off, and only the normal discharge FET 91 is turned on to connect the power MOSFET 14 and the sense MOSFET 18 between the gate and the source.
- a normal discharge operation is performed to discharge the charge and shut off (see Fig. 9B).
- the gate drive unit 28 receives the low-level output signal Inhibit (at the time of the first and second forced interruptions), it also performs the rapid discharge operation.
- FIG. 10 is a time chart when the power supply control device 10 receives a low-level constant voltage signal as the control signal S1.
- the internal ground generator 23 When the low-level control signal S1 is received, the internal ground generator 23 generates the internal ground GND2.
- a high level output signal RST is output from the reset signal generating circuit 75, and the reset states of the counters 7:! To 73, 88 are released.
- the low level control signal S1 is given to the gate drive unit 28, and the power MOSFET 14 and the like are turned on to be in the energized state.
- an inrush current higher than the second abnormality threshold current ILfc flows through the power MOSFET.
- the inrush current causes the power MOSFET 14 etc. Can be prevented from performing the first forced shut-off operation.
- the count-up operation of the fuse time counter 73 is started, and the load current IL becomes the second abnormality threshold current.
- the counter value is accumulated until it falls below ILfc, and the first abnormal threshold current ILoc is changed to a low level with time.
- the counter value of the count circuit 88 is counted once when the load current IL exceeds the second abnormality threshold current ILfc.
- the integration time of the fuse time counter 73 is reset to return the second abnormality threshold current ILfc to the initial level. Is performed.
- the clear counter 72 overflows and the count circuit The count value of 88 is reset.
- another semiconductor switch element is provided on the downstream side (load 11 side) of the power MOSFET 14, and the semiconductor switch element is in a state in which the power MOSFET 14 is turned on.
- an inrush current may occur multiple times.
- the first abnormal threshold current ILoc can be returned to the initial level when each inrush current occurs, and the first forced cutoff operation can be prevented from being performed by the inrush current to the power MOSFET 14 and the like.
- the count-up operation of the fuse time counter 73 starts from the initial value when the load current IL exceeds the second abnormality threshold current ILfc.
- the first abnormality threshold current ILoc is also changed to a lower level over time.
- the counter value of the count circuit 88 is counted once.
- the load current IL at the time of the abnormality exceeds the first abnormality threshold current ILoc
- the first forced cutoff operation of the power MOSFET 14 and the like is executed.
- the load current IL becomes lower than the second abnormality threshold current ILfc, and the initialization operation is performed at this point.
- the initialization operation is disabled and the first abnormality threshold current ILoc is decreased with time. Move to OC jobbing at a lower level. Therefore, the overcurrent state can be detected by this low first abnormality threshold current I Loc.
- the power MOSFET 14 or the like is caused to perform the second forced cutoff operation.
- the second abnormality threshold current ILfc is set to a level slightly higher than the rated current ILmax of the load 11.
- the reference fuse time is shorter than the time until the wiring 30 smokes when the fuse current exceeding the second abnormality threshold current ILfc is intermittently detected at a time interval shorter than the second reference time. Set to time. For this reason, a chattering short circuit in which some strands of the wiring 30 are short-circuited and abnormal current flows only in some of the strands at a time interval shorter than the second reference time before the wiring 30 reaches smoke. It is possible to detect and cause the power MOSFET 14 to perform the second forced cutoff operation.
- the clear counter 72 In the second forced cutoff holding state, the clear counter 72 is in a state where the counter value is reset and the low level output signal S2 is output while receiving the low level control signal S1. . Therefore, as long as the low-level control signal S1 is input, the counter value S of the fuse time counter 73 is not reset (see “Latch state” in the figure). Then, when the power supply control device 10 receives the high-level control signal S1 (off command signal), the clear counter 72 starts a count-up operation.
- the internal ground generating unit 23 has a power that turns off the FET 41 when receiving the high-level control signal S1, and the FET 42 is turned on when receiving the low-level output signal S2.
- the power status continues. Therefore, for example, after the second forced shut-off, the driver performs an operation of inputting a high-level control signal S1 (off command signal) and immediately thereafter inputting a low-level control signal S1 (on command signal). Even if this is done, the second forced shut-off state can be maintained if the time interval is within the second reference time.
- the low-level output signal RST When the low-level output signal RST is output, the low-level output signal RST is received, the FET 101 is turned off, the high-level holding circuit 100 functions, and the output signal S2 is fixed at the high level. Even if the count value of the clear counter 72 is reset, the generation of the internal ground GND2 by the internal ground generator 23 is turned off.
- the load resistance at the time of starting the load becomes large, or there is a manufacturing variation of parts, so that the entry changes with a gentler slope than the change shown in Fig. 5 assumed in the design stage.
- Current may be generated.
- the load 11 is a cooling fan motor or a wiper motor, these cooling fan and wiper
- the time-dependent change of the inrush current becomes slow (the time constant is long).
- the generated inrush current may exceed the first abnormality threshold current ILoc that has been leveled down over time.
- the power MOSFET 14 is caused to perform the first forced cutoff operation.
- the initialization operation is performed to return the first abnormality threshold current ILoc to the initial level.
- the initialization operation is executed again when an inrush current occurs again. If this initialization operation is repeated to some extent, the load resistance of the load 10 is gradually reduced by intermittent energization. Power supply control can be started.
- a level that does not exceed the first abnormality threshold current ILoc but exceeds the second abnormality threshold current ILfc continues for a relatively long time.
- An inrush current may occur.
- the inrush current subsides and the load current IL becomes lower than the second abnormality threshold current ILfc and becomes a normal state
- the accumulated time of the fuse time counter 73 is already at this time.
- the initialization operation is not executed. That is, overcurrent detection is performed using the low first abnormality threshold current ILoc that has been lowered in level while integrating the fuse time without resetting the accumulated time of the fuse time counter 73 accumulated so far.
- FIG. 13 is a time chart when the power supply control device 10 receives, as the control signal S1, a PWM signal that repeats a high level and a low level.
- the second reference time is set to a time longer than the PWM signal OFF time (an example of a time during which the high level continues “an interruption time during which the semiconductor switch element is interrupted by the OFF command signal”). Yes. Therefore, the clear counter 72 overflows and outputs a high level output signal within each off time when the high level control signal S1 is input while the control signal SI as a PWM signal is input to the input terminal PI. S2 will not be output. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the energization of the internal ground generation unit 23 from being stopped during the input of the PWM signal.
- the first abnormal threshold current ILoc it is possible to prevent the first abnormal threshold current ILoc from returning to the initial level due to the counter value S of the fuse time counter 73 being reset by the high level input of the PWM signal after the occurrence of an abnormal state, and the low level. Overcurrent can be detected with the first abnormality threshold current ILoc. Even when this PWM signal is received as the control signal S1, as with the case where the constant voltage signal is received as the control signal S1, the inrush current countermeasure and the fuse function 3 ⁇ 4! ] You can get the fruit.
- FIG. 14 is a block diagram of the overall configuration of the power supply control apparatus 210 according to the present embodiment.
- This power supply control device 210 is mounted on a vehicle (not shown) and is used to control power supply from the power supply 12 to the load 11.
- the power supply control device 210 is connected to the input terminal P1, the power (Vcc) terminal P2 and the tab terminal P3 connected to the power source 12, and the load connection connected to the load 11.
- Terminal P4 external terminal P5 connected to ground (GND) via external resistor 16 as a current-voltage converter, ground terminal P6 directly connected to ground (GND), diagnostic output terminal P7,
- the semiconductor device 217 semiconductor device
- the power MOSFET 14, a sense MOS FET 18 as a sense FET, which will be described later, and a temperature sensor 19 are formed as a single chip as a power chip 20, and are assembled to a control chip 221 on which other circuits are mounted. ing.
- a plurality of n-channel MOSFETs whose drains are commonly connected and connected to the tab terminal P3 are arranged.
- the power MOSFET 14 is configured by commonly connecting the source to the power FET input 251a and the load connection terminal P4 of the source potential control unit 251 to be described later, and the remaining MOSFETs are connected to the sense FET of the source potential control unit 251.
- the sense MOSFET 18 is configured by being commonly connected to the input 251b. Note that the ratio of the number of MOSFETs constituting the power MOSFET 14 to the number of MOSFETs constituting the sense MOSFET 18 is approximately the sense ratio k.
- the control chip 221 mainly includes an input interface unit 22, an internal ground generation unit 23, a current detection unit 224, an overheat detection unit 25, a diagnostic output unit 26, a control logic unit 22 7, and a gate drive unit 28.
- the input interface unit 22 has a high level control signal On (corresponding to the control signal S1 in the first embodiment) when the operation switch 15 is turned off.
- a low level control signal On (low active) is input, and this control signal On is supplied to the internal ground generation unit 23 and the control port jig unit 227. Therefore, the low-level control signal On is an on command signal (load drive command signal), and the inactive control signal On is an off command signal.
- the overheat detection unit 25 receives a temperature signal S4 exceeding a predetermined threshold temperature as a temperature abnormality and outputs a low level temperature abnormality determination signal OT (low active) to the control logic unit 227. give.
- the internal ground generation unit 23 receives an active control signal 0 n (ON command signal) from the input interface unit 22, and a low-level output signal Off from the control logic unit 227 described later (in FIG. 3, reference numeral S2 clear counter) 272 is not overflowed), and generates an internal ground GND2 that is lower than the power supply voltage Vcc by a predetermined constant voltage Vb.
- the current detection unit 224 includes a source potential control unit 251, a threshold voltage generation unit 252 and a current abnormality detection unit 253.
- FIG. 15 is a circuit diagram mainly showing the source potential control unit 251, the threshold voltage generation unit 252, and the current abnormality detection unit 253, and other circuit configurations are partially omitted.
- Source potential controller The source potential control unit 251 holds the output side potentials (source potentials) of the power MOSFET 14 and the sense MOSFET 18 at the same potential.
- the source potential control unit 251 is an operational amplifier in which a pair of input terminals are connected to the power FET input 251a (the source of the power MOSFET 14) and the sense FET input 251b (the source of the sense MOSFET 18), respectively.
- FET 257 is provided as a switch element that is connected between the 25 lb sense FET input and the external terminal P5 and to which the output of the operational amplifier 256 is applied to the control terminal. More specifically, the negative phase input of the operational amplifier 256 is connected to the power FET input 251a, and the positive phase input of the operational amplifier 256 is connected to the sense FET input 251b. The differential output of the operational amplifier 256 is fed back to the positive phase input via the gate and drain of the FET257.
- the current abnormality detection unit 253 includes one or a plurality of (in this embodiment, three) comparison circuits 254, 25 8, 259 (in this embodiment, a hysteresis comparator), and the terminal voltage Vo of the external terminal P5 is compared. It is applied to one input terminal of each of circuits 254, 258, and 259.
- the comparison circuit 258 receives the first abnormality threshold voltage Voc from the threshold voltage generation unit 252 at the other input terminal, and receives the first abnormality threshold voltage.
- a low-level overcurrent signal 0C (an example of a low-active “first abnormal current signal”) is output to the control logic unit 227.
- first abnormal threshold current ILoc (“first threshold”
- the current abnormality at this time is called “overcurrent”.
- Comparison circuit 259 (an example of “second abnormal current detection circuit”) has a threshold voltage at the other input terminal.
- the second abnormality threshold voltage Vfc ( ⁇ Voc) from the generator 252 and when the terminal voltage Vo exceeds the second abnormality threshold voltage Vfc, the low-level fuse current signal FC (low active “second”
- FC low active “second”
- an example of “abnormal current signal” is output to the control logic unit 227.
- the load current IL at the time of abnormal current flowing in the power MOSF ET14 is expressed as “second abnormal threshold current ILfc” (“second threshold The current abnormality at this time is referred to as “fuse current”.
- the comparison circuit 254 receives the third abnormality threshold voltage Vop from the threshold voltage generation unit 252 at the other input terminal, and makes a connection when the terminal voltage Vo falls below the third abnormality threshold voltage Vop. Outputs the level disconnection error judgment signal OP to the control logic unit 227 (low active).
- the load current IL flowing through the power MOSFET 14 is referred to as the “third abnormality threshold current ILop”. "Abnormal”.
- the threshold voltage generation unit 252 (an example of a threshold change circuit) mainly uses a current lb corresponding to a predetermined constant voltage to generate a drain-source voltage Vds (input of a semiconductor switch element) of the power MOSFET 14.
- a current output circuit 310 that outputs a current Ic with a current Ids ( ⁇ lb) according to the output voltage (V), and a threshold setting resistor 260 through which the output current Ic from the current output circuit 310 flows. It is configured and prepared.
- the current output circuit 310 is connected between the drain and source of the power MOSFET 14, and flows a current Ids proportional to the drain-source voltage Vds to the ground terminal P6. Further, between the input terminal of the current Ids and the power supply terminal P2 in the current output circuit 310, as will be described later, the FET 262 that is turned on by the bias signal Bias and the constant current circuit 265 that flows the current lb are connected. .
- a plurality of threshold setting resistors are connected in series between the connection point X of the input terminal and constant current circuit 265 and the ground terminal P6.
- the first abnormality threshold current ILoc can be changed so that it decreases when the drain-source voltage Vds of the power MOSFET 14 increases and increases when it decreases.
- the first abnormality threshold current ILoc is relative to the drain-source voltage Vds that shows a relatively large value. Is set to a low level. For this reason, the load current IL can reach the first abnormality threshold current ILoc at a relatively low level before reaching the large current, and the active signal OC can be output early from the current detection unit 224. .
- the power supply voltage Vcc drops, if the power MOSFET 14 remains on, the drain-source voltage Vds will hardly change. Therefore, for example, even if the power supply voltage Vcc drops, the first abnormality threshold current ILoc is kept at the same level as before the power supply voltage Vcc drops, and the power supply capability of the MOSFET 14 can be fully demonstrated. It becomes.
- the threshold voltage generation unit 252 is a switch element that allows the other input terminal of the comparison circuit 258 to be selectively connected to the connection points A to F of the threshold setting resistors 260a to 260g.
- a plurality of FETs 261a to 261f are provided. Therefore, the first abnormality threshold voltage Voc can be leveled down stepwise by selectively turning on FET261a through FET261f sequentially.
- the FETs 261a to 261f are on / off controlled by a control logic unit 227 as described later.
- the second abnormality threshold voltage Vfc and the third abnormality threshold voltage Vop change in accordance with the source voltage Vs of the power MOSFET 14 (the output side voltage of the semiconductor switch element).
- a plurality of voltage dividing resistors in this embodiment, three threshold setting resistors 264a to 264c are connected in series between the source of the power MOSFET 14 and the ground terminal P6, and the threshold setting resistors 264a Is output as the third abnormal threshold voltage Vop, and the divided voltage at the connection point Z between the threshold setting resistor 264b and the threshold setting resistor 264c is Output as the second abnormal threshold voltage Vfc.
- the second abnormality threshold voltage corresponds to the drain-source voltage Vds that shows a relatively large value.
- the flow ILfc is set to a relatively low level. For this reason, the load current IL is made to reach the second abnormality threshold current ILfc at a relatively low level before reaching the large current, and the active fuse current signal FC is output from the current detection unit 224 early. Can do.
- the control logic unit 227 A FET 262 and a resistor 263 that are turned on by a low level bias signal Bias (low active) are connected between the power supply terminal P2 and the connection point Z.
- Bias low active
- the low level bias signal Bias is output from the control logic unit 227 when the active control signal On or the inactive clear signal CLR is output, and the FET 262 is turned on.
- the control logic unit 227 is provided with a NOR circuit 269 to which a signal obtained by inverting the level of the control signal On and a clear signal CLR from the clear counter 272 are input.
- the low level bias signal Bias (low active) is output from the circuit 269.
- the bias for the first abnormal threshold current ILoc may be designed to satisfy lb-lds> 0. Then, the second current lb will act as a bias.
- the first abnormality threshold current ILoc and the second abnormality threshold current ILfc are the same as those in the first embodiment (see FIG. 5).
- the third abnormality threshold current ILop is set to a level lower than the rated current ILmax, and the comparison circuit 254 detects a disconnection abnormality in which the load current IL reaches the third abnormality threshold current ILop. Then, the active disconnection error judgment signal ⁇ P is output.
- FIG. 16 is a circuit diagram of the control logic unit 227.
- the control logic unit 227 mainly includes an FR counter (free running counter) 271, a clear counter 272, a fuse counter (FC counter) 273, an oscillation circuit 274, a reset signal generation circuit 275, and the like. Further, as described above, the control logic unit 227 has the input interface unit 22. Power control signal ⁇ n, signal OC, FC, ⁇ P from current detector 224, temperature abnormality judgment signal OT from overheat detector 25 are received.
- the oscillation circuit 274 generates and outputs a clock signal CLK (for example, 125 z sec).
- the reset signal generation circuit 275 generates a constant voltage sufficient for the internal logic generation unit 23 to be energized and the control logic unit 227 to operate, thereby stabilizing the clock generation operation of the oscillation circuit 274. Until then, low level reset signal RST (low active) is output, and after stabilization, high level reset signal RST is output.
- the overcurrent protection circuit mainly receives at least one of the active overcurrent signal OC from the current detection unit 224 and the active temperature abnormality determination signal OT from the overheat detection unit 25. As a condition, after the power MOSFET 14 is forcibly cut off for a predetermined first reference time, the forced cut-off state is released.
- the overcurrent protection circuit includes an FR counter 271, an OC memory 276, an FRC reset generation circuit 277, an FC memory 278, and the like.
- the control logic section 227 includes a NOR circuit 279 that receives a signal obtained by inverting the levels of the signals OC and OT, and a NAND circuit 280 that receives a signal obtained by inverting the level of the output signal from the NOR circuit 279.
- a signal obtained by inverting the level of the set signal O1 from the NAND circuit 280 is input to the set terminal of the OC memory 276 (RS flip-flop).
- the NAND circuit 280 also receives a signal obtained by inverting the output signal of the NAND circuit 281.
- the NAND circuit 281 receives a signal obtained by inverting the level of the control signal 0n and a forced cutoff signal Inhibit described later (a single level when the power MOSFET 14 is forcibly cut off).
- the NAND circuit 280 causes the controller logic unit 227 to receive an active overcurrent signal 0C from the current detection unit 224 and an active temperature abnormality determination signal from the overheat detection unit 25.
- ⁇ When at least one of T and active control signal ⁇ ⁇ are input and the above-mentioned forced cutoff signal Inhibit is at high level, the single level set signal OC1 (low active) is output. .
- NAND circuit 280 When the ON command signal is being input, when an overcurrent or overheat error is detected and the power MOSFET 14 is not in the forced cutoff state, the active set signal 0C1 is output and the OC memory 276 is set. .
- the control logic unit 227 includes a NAND circuit 282 to which a signal obtained by inverting the level of the output signal of the NAND circuit 281 and a signal obtained by inverting the level of the fuse current signal FC are input.
- a signal obtained by inverting the level of the 282 set signal FC1 (low active) is input to the set terminal of the FC memory 278 (RS flip-flop).
- the NAND circuit 282 receives the active fuse current signal FC from the current detection unit 224 and the low-level control signal On from the control logic unit 227, and the forced cutoff signal Inhibit When is at the high level, the low level set signal FC1 is output (low active).
- the NAND circuit 282 outputs the active set signal FC1 and sets the FC memory 278 when the fuse current is detected while the ON command signal is being input and the power MOSFET 14 is not in the forced cutoff state. Put it in a state.
- FR counter 271 (an example of a “free running counter circuit”) always counts repeatedly for a predetermined time, and the counter value is met when any of the following reset conditions 1 to 3 is satisfied. Is reset to the “1” state (ie, the least significant bit is “1” and the other bits are “0”).
- the FR counter 271 of this embodiment is, for example, an 8-bit free-running counter, and is advanced by, for example, one count at the timing of receiving the falling edge of the clock signal CLK (125 ⁇ sec) from the oscillation circuit 274 and reset. Unless overflowed, overflow every 32msec.
- Reset condition 1 When an active reset signal RST is output from the reset signal generation circuit 275.
- Reset condition 2 When the active set signal OC1 is output from the NAND circuit 280 (when an overcurrent or overheat error is detected and the power MOSFET 14 is not in the forced cutoff state).
- Reset condition 3 When the output signal FCM of FC memory 278 is inverted from high level to low level (falling edge of output signal FCM is detected by FRC reset generation circuit 277) When That is, when a fuse current is detected when the power MOSFET 14 is not in the forced cutoff state. ).
- the FRC reset generation circuit 277 (an example of “free running counter reset circuit”) resets the low level reset signal res (low active) when any of these conditions 1 to 3 is satisfied. Is output to temporarily reset the FR counter 271.
- FR counter 271 outputs a low-level count command signal ⁇ V F7 (an example of “count-up signal”, low-active) when the lower 7 bits of the counter overflow (all become “1”) When the lower 7 bits of the counter are all “0”, the low level cutoff release signal MCL (low active) is output.
- the FR counter 271 In short, if the FR counter 271 is not reset, it outputs an active count command signal OvF7 every predetermined time (16 msec), and after each count command signal OvF7 is output (after 1 count in this embodiment). At the timing, an active cutoff release signal MCL is output every predetermined time.
- the OC memory 276 serving as a cutoff circuit receives a signal obtained by inverting the level of the output signal from the NOR circuit 283 at its reset terminal.
- the NOR circuit 283 is reset from the reset signal generation circuit 275.
- a signal obtained by inverting the level of the signal RST and a signal obtained by inverting the level of the cutoff release signal MCL from the FR counter 271 are input.
- the OC memory 276 receives the active set signal OC1 and enters the set state to output the low-level first forced cutoff command signal 0CM (low active), and the reset signal.
- RST or shut-off release signal MCL is active, high-level first forced shut-off command signal OCM is output.
- the N ⁇ R circuit 284 inputs a signal obtained by inverting the level of the first forced cutoff command signal OCM and a signal obtained by inverting the level of the second forced cutoff command signal Fuse from the fuse counter 273 described later.
- the first forced cutoff command signal ⁇ CM or the second forced cutoff command signal Fuse is active, the low level forced cutoff signal Inhibit (low active) is output.
- the overcurrent protection circuit receives an active first forced cutoff command signal 0CM from the OC memory 276.
- the power MOSFET 14 is immediately forced to shut off.
- FR counter 271 is reset and restarts counting.
- the active cutoff release signal MCL is output after 16msec from the point (an example of "first reference time”
- the high-level first forced cutoff command signal 0CM is output from the OC memory 276, and the power MOSFET 14 Release the forced shutdown state (first forced shutdown). Therefore, if the power supply control device 210 receives the active control signal On, the power MOSFET 14 returns to the energized state.
- FC memory 278 a signal obtained by inverting the level of the output signal from the N0R circuit 285 is input to the reset terminal, and the reset signal RST from the reset signal generation circuit 275 is input to the NOR circuit 285. And a signal obtained by inverting the level of the cutoff release signal MCL from the FR counter 271 are input.
- the FC memory 278 receives the active set signal FC1, enters the set state, outputs the low level output signal FCM (low active), and outputs the reset signal RST or the shutdown release signal. Outputs high-level output signal FCM when MCL is active. Further, when the set signal FC1 is active, the FC memory 278 continues to output the active output signal FCM even if the reset signal RST becomes active.
- the fuse abnormality protection circuit (an example of the “abnormal time accumulation circuit”) is configured so that the power MOSFET 14 is mainly connected when receiving the active fuse current signal FC from the current detection unit 224 and by the overcurrent protection circuit.
- (1) Accumulate both abnormal times (hereinafter referred to as “fuse time”) when forced shut-off, and this accumulated time is an example of a predetermined reference fuse time (“third reference time”)> (1)
- the reference MOSFET 14 is forced to shut off under the condition that the reference time has been reached.
- the fuse abnormality protection circuit includes a fuse counter 273, an FCC reset generation circuit 286, and the like.
- the fuse counter 273 (an example of a "fuse counter circuit”) is, for example, a 6-bit counter, and must be advanced, for example, by one count at the falling edge of the count command signal OvF7 from the FR counter 271 and reset halfway. For example, it overflows at 1024msec and outputs a low-level second forced cutoff command signal Fuse (low active). This is an example of the “reference abnormality count value” of the count value force of the fuse counter 273 at the time of overflow. More specifically, the clock input terminal of the fuse counter 273 is connected to the AND circuit 289.
- the output signal is input with its level inverted, and the second forced cutoff command signal Fuse from the fuse counter 273 and the output signal of the NAND circuit 290 are input to the AND circuit 289.
- the NAND circuit 290 receives a signal obtained by reversing the level of the count command signal OvF7 from the FR counter 271 and a signal obtained by reversing the level of the abnormality notification signal Fail from the NOR circuit 291.
- the N0R circuit 291 receives a signal obtained by inverting the levels of the first forced cutoff command signal OCM and the output signal FCM, and either the first forced cutoff command signal OCM or the output signal FCM is When active, the low level error notification signal Fail (low active) is output.
- the NOR circuit 291 indicates that the first forcible cutoff due to overcurrent or temperature abnormality is in progress, or that the fuse current (before the second forcible cutoff) is in effect, such as the fuse counter 273 and the CLC reset generation circuit 292 described later. It serves to notify
- the fuse counter 273 is activated at every falling edge of the count command signal 0vF7 when the abnormality notification signal Fail is active and the second forced cutoff command signal Fuse is inactive (before overflow). Count up. When the counter overflows, the active second forced cutoff command signal Fuse is output to cause the power MOSFET 14 to perform a forced cutoff operation, and the count operation based on the count command signal OvF7 is stopped accordingly. Holds the shut-off state (second forced shut-off).
- the FCC reset generation circuit 286 as the abnormal time clear circuit resets the counter value of the fuse counter 273 to “0” when the following reset conditions 4 and 5 are satisfied.
- Reset condition 4 When reset signal generation circuit 275 outputs active reset signal RST.
- Reset condition 5 When the second forced cutoff command signal Fuse is inactive (high level) and the clear signal CLR is active (clear counter 272 overflows).
- the ⁇ C threshold command generation circuit 293 takes in the counter values of the fuse counter 273 and the FR counter 271. As shown in FIG. Outputs low level threshold command signals ⁇ CL0 to OCL5 (low active) sequentially according to the count time of FR counter 271). Thereby, the threshold voltage generator 252 is selectively turned on sequentially from FET 261a to FET 261, and level-downs the first abnormality threshold voltage Voc (first abnormality threshold current ILoc) over time according to the count time.
- first abnormality threshold voltage Voc first abnormality threshold current ILoc
- the OC threshold command generation circuit 293 maintains the output of the active threshold command signal OCL5 when the counter value of the fuse counter 273 is 8 (an example of “initialization limit count value”) or more, and the first abnormality
- the threshold voltage Voc first abnormal threshold current ILoc is maintained at the lowest level.
- the clear counter 272 (an example of a “clear counter circuit”) that constitutes the normal time accumulating circuit mainly uses either the current abnormality or the temperature abnormality until the fuse counter 273 starts counting up and overflows. Is no longer occurring (the load current IL has not reached the second abnormality threshold current ILfc and the first abnormality threshold current ILoc. At this time, the load current IL level is normal).
- a low level clear signal CLR low active
- the fuse time (counter value) of the fuse counter 273 is reset to the initial value “0”.
- the second reference time is determined based on, for example, the time until the overheat state of the external circuit is cleared after the fuse current or overcurrent state is cleared.
- the count value of the clear counter 272 when the normal state continues for the second reference time is an example of the “reference tariff account value”.
- the clear counter 272 is, for example, a 5-bit counter, and is advanced by, for example, one count at the falling edge of the count command signal 0 vF7 from the FR counter 271. If not reset in the middle, 512 msec (Example of “second reference time”) overflow and output active clear signal CLR.
- the CLC reset generation circuit 292 (an example of a “normal time reset circuit”) resets the counter value of the clear counter 272 to “0” when the following reset conditions 6 to 8 are satisfied.
- Reset condition 6 When reset signal generation circuit 275 outputs active reset signal RST.
- Reset condition 7 When the second forced cutoff command signal Fuse is inactive (before the second forced cutoff is executed) and the error notification signal Fail is active.
- Reset condition 8 When the second forced cutoff command signal Fuse is active (after the second forced cutoff is executed) and the control signal On is active.
- control logic unit 227 is provided with a R circuit 287 that outputs the output signal Off3 ⁇ 4r, and a signal obtained by inverting the clear signal CLR and a signal obtained by inverting the reset signal RST. Entered.
- the R circuit 287 outputs a high-level output signal Off3 ⁇ 4r that stops energization of the internal ground generation unit 23 when either the clear signal CLR or the reset signal RST is active.
- the NAND circuit 281 receives a signal obtained by inverting the level of the control signal On and a forced cutoff signal Inhibit described later (low level when the power MOSFET 14 is forcibly shut down).
- a signal obtained by inverting the level of the signal is input to the NAND circuits 280 and 282.
- the load 11 is an L load
- the inactive control signal O ⁇ (off command signal)
- the power MOSFET 14 is turned off
- the surge voltage of the load 11 causes the source voltage of the power MOSFET 14 to go negative. Be pulled.
- the second abnormality threshold voltage Vfc and the third abnormality threshold voltage Vop generated based on this source voltage also become negative voltages, and the current abnormality detection unit 253 even though no fuse current or disconnection abnormality occurs.
- the inactive control signal On is input by the blocking circuit
- the input of the active fuse current signal FC is invalidated and the count-up operation of the fuse counter 273 is prevented. Therefore, the execution of the second forced shut-off operation can be prevented.
- the filter circuit includes a counter circuit including a plurality of memory circuits (in this embodiment, two memory circuits 300 and 301 (for example, D flip-flops) connected in series to each other.
- the memory circuit 300 has an internal D terminal. Ground GND2 is provided, and its Q terminal is connected to the D terminal of the next memory circuit 301.
- the above clear signal CLR is input to the set terminals of both memory circuits 300 and 301.
- the reset terminal receives the output signal of the N0R circuit 302.
- the NOR circuit 302 receives a signal obtained by inverting the level of the reset signal RST from the reset signal generation circuit 275 and a disconnection abnormality determination signal OP. Are entered.
- the filter circuit With such a configuration, the filter circuit generates an active clear signal CLR multiple times (2 in this embodiment) while the reset signal RST is inactive and the disconnection abnormality determination signal ⁇ P is active. Times), a low-level disconnection error signal OPF (low active) is output from the Q pin of the memory circuit 301. On the other hand, the filter circuit is reset when the following reset conditions 9, 10 are satisfied.
- Reset condition 9 When reset signal generation circuit 275 outputs active reset signal RST.
- Reset condition 10 Disconnection error signal OPF is inactive (high level).
- the disconnection abnormality signal ⁇ PF is not activated immediately, and the active clear signal CLR is set to 2 from the clear counter 272. It is activated for the first time when it is received (at least when the second reference time has elapsed since the active disconnection abnormality judgment signal OP was output).
- the disconnection abnormality signal OPF from the Q terminal of the memory circuit 301 is inverted in level and applied to the NAND circuit 303. Any one of the bit signals from the FR counter 271 is input to the NAND circuit 303. Therefore, the NAND circuit 303 outputs a pulse-like disconnection abnormality signal OPFP corresponding to the level inversion of the bit signal when the disconnection abnormality signal 0PF is active.
- the most significant bit signal FRC7 is input to the NAND circuit 303, so that a period of 32 msec and a duty cycle are obtained. Disconnection error signal 0 PFP with a 50% ratio is output.
- the filter circuit outputs an inactive (high level) disconnection error signal OPFP (normal signal) indicating a normal state immediately after the disconnection error signal OPFP becomes inactive.
- the signal obtained by inverting the level of the disconnection abnormality signal OPFP and the signal obtained by inverting the level of the forcible cutoff signal Inhibit from the N0R circuit 284 are output as the diag signal Diag via the NOR circuit 304 and are output to the diag output unit 26 Given.
- This diagnostic output section 26 executes pulse-shaped diagnostic output from the diagnostic output terminal P7 when the disconnection abnormality signal OPF is active, and performs step-shaped diagnostic output when the forced cutoff signal Inhibit is active. . With such a configuration, disconnection abnormality and other abnormality (overcurrent, fuse current, overheat abnormality) can be identified by the diagnostic output.
- control logic unit 227 shares the count value of the common free-running counter 271 for the low-order bits of the abnormal time power of the fuse abnormality protection circuit and the normal time count of the normal time integration circuit. It is supposed to be configured. Therefore, the circuit elements of the control logic circuit 227 can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the fuse abnormality protection circuit and the normal time integration circuit count each lower bit with a separate counter circuit. Further, it is not necessary to separately provide the count circuit 88 as in the first embodiment. In addition, since the first reference time of the overcurrent protection circuit is counted using the free running counter 271, it is possible to reduce the number of circuit elements.
- the gate drive unit 28 receives the control signal On, the output signal FCM, and the forced cutoff signal Inhibit from the control logic unit 227.
- the gate drive unit 28 is connected between the power source terminal P2 and a power pump (not shown) connected between the power M ⁇ SFET 14 and the gate of the sense MOSFET 18, and between the gate and the source of the power MOSFET 14 and the sense MOSFET 18. Discharge FET (not shown).
- the gate drive unit 28 receives the active control signal 0n (ON command signal) from the control logic unit 227, thereby driving only the charge pump to boost the voltage to a level higher than the power supply voltage Vcc.
- the power MOSFET 14 and sense MOSFET 18 A charge operation is performed between each gate and the source to turn it on and turn it on.
- the got drive unit 28 receives the inactive control signal On (off instruction signal) from the control logic unit 227 or receives the active forced cutoff signal Inhibit (the first and second control signals described above).
- the boost operation of the charge pump is turned off, and only the discharge FET is turned on to discharge the charge between the gate and the source of the power MOSFET 14 and the sense MOSFET 18, thereby performing the discharge operation for the cut-off operation.
- FIG. 18 to 20 are time charts of respective signals for explaining the operation of the power supply control device 210.
- FIG. 18 shows a normal state
- FIG. 19 shows an overcurrent time
- FIG. 20 shows a fuse current time.
- [FRC] is the count value from the most significant bit of FR counter 271 to the upper 5 bits
- [FCC] is the power count value of fuse counter 273
- [CLC] is the count value of clear counter 272.
- FRC7 means the most significant bit of FR counter 271 and shows its high / low level
- FRC6 means the second most significant bit of FR counter 271 and shows its high / low level.
- “R” in each figure means reset.
- the internal ground generation unit 23 When the power supply control device 210 receives the active control signal 0n, the internal ground generation unit 23 generates the internal ground GND2. When the internal ground GND2 becomes stable, the reset signal RST of the reset signal generation circuit 275 changes from active to inactive, and the reset states of the counters 7:! To 73 are released.
- an active control signal On is supplied from the control logic unit 227 to the gate driving unit 28, and the power MOSFET 14 and the like are turned on to be in an energized state.
- the FR counter 271 starts counting based on the clock signal CLK from the oscillation circuit 274.
- the NAND circuit 280 outputs an active set signal ⁇ C1 (reset condition 2), and the FC memory 278 output signal FCM is inverted from high level to low level ( Since the reset condition 3) is not correct, the FR counter 271 repeatedly counts 32 msec, which is reset halfway (see [FRC] in Fig. 18).
- this F Active threshold command signal ⁇ CL0 to ⁇ CL5 corresponding to the upper 5bit counter value of R counter 271 is sequentially output from the threshold command generation circuit 93, and the first abnormality threshold current ILoc is elapsed from the initial level higher than the inrush current.
- the level down operation is repeated every 32 msec.
- an inrush current higher than the second abnormality threshold current ILfc can flow through the power MOSFET 14.
- the first abnormality threshold current ILoc is at an initial level higher than the inrush current, the inrush current can prevent the power MOSFET 14 and the like from performing the first forced cutoff operation.
- the 273 count-up is not started (see [FCC] in Fig. 18).
- the clear counter 27 2 counts up every time the count command signal ⁇ vF7 from the FR counter 271 is input. Since the abnormality notification signal Fail remains inactive, it is not reset halfway and overflows at 512 ms (second reference time) and outputs an active clear signal CLR ([CLC] in FIG. 18, [See CLR].
- the internal ground generation unit 23 waits until an overflow occurs if the clear counter 272 does not overflow at this time. Stop generating GND2.
- the load current IL exceeds the second abnormal threshold current ILfc as shown in Fig. 19.
- the fuse current signal FC becomes active and the output signal of FC memory 278
- the FCM level is inverted from high level to low level, and the count value of FR counter 27 1 is reset.
- the first abnormality threshold current ILoc returns to the initial level, and again decreases with time according to the count value of the FR counter 271 started thereafter.
- the active cutoff release signal MCL is output, and the inactive first forced cutoff command signal OCM is output from the C memory 276, and the forced cutoff state of the power MOSFET 14 is set. It is released and turned on again.
- the active second forced cutoff command signal Fuse is output to cause the power MOSFET 14 to forcibly shut down, and the count operation based on the count command signal OvF7 stops accordingly.
- This forced cutoff state is maintained (second forced cutoff).
- the second abnormality threshold current ILfc is set to a level slightly higher than the load 11 rated current ILmax.
- the reference fuse time is shorter than the time until the wire 30 smokes when a fuse current exceeding the second abnormality threshold current ILfc is intermittently detected at a time interval shorter than the second reference time. Is set.
- the load resistance value (external circuit resistance value) when the active disconnection abnormality judgment signal ⁇ P is output depends on the fluctuation of the power supply voltage Vcc. Will change. To accurately detect disconnection abnormalities, the disconnection abnormality should always be maintained at a constant load resistance value regardless of fluctuations in the power supply voltage Vcc.
- the power MOSFET 14 is used as the semiconductor switch element.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and another unipolar transistor or a bipolar transistor may be used.
- a so-called sensing method is used in which the sense MOSFET 18 is used as the current detection element.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a shunt resistor is provided in the power supply line to reduce the voltage drop.
- a so-called shunt method may be used in which the load current is detected based on the minutes.
- the configuration is such that the start of energization of the power supply line is detected when the load current IL exceeds the second abnormality threshold current ILfc. It is not restricted to what detects energization start based on. In other words, as long as the start of energization of the power supply line can be detected, the configuration may be such that the start of energization is detected on condition that the current level during normal operation or a smaller current smaller than that is exceeded as the second threshold value. . In such a configuration, the first threshold is set to a low level after the inrush current flows, and then When the normal state continues for the second reference time, the first threshold value can be prevented from returning to the initial level.
- the on-resistance and output-side potential (source potential, etc.) of the semiconductor switch element including another switch element on the downstream side) connected to the power supply line, the turn-on of the semiconductor switch element.
- the detection may be based on whether or not an ON command signal is input.
- the threshold value changing circuit does not use a counter circuit as in the above embodiment, for example, the first threshold value is generated based on the terminal voltage of the RC parallel circuit, and the charge of this capacitor is The first threshold value may be lowered with time by discharging the battery with time.
- the fuse time counter 73 may be configured to accumulate time including the time of the force normal state that was configured to count only the time of the abnormal state.
- the number of times the load current IL exceeds the second abnormality threshold current ILfc is counted by the number counting circuit 88, and the initialization operation is performed when this number of times reaches Sy times.
- the number of outputs of the low-level output signal S5 from the shut-off time counter 71 that is, the number of times of the first forced shut-off operation is counted, and this number of times reaches 1 ⁇ 2 times If this is the case, it is a configuration that disables the subsequent initialization operations.
- the force is configured to lower the first abnormality threshold current ILoc according to the accumulated time of the fuse time counter 73 used for the fuse function. It may be configured to level down according to the accumulated time of time counters other than counter 73.
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