Two independent thermal-sensing circuits protect the TPS254900A-Q1 device if the temperature exceeds recommended operating conditions. These circuits monitor the operating temperature of the power-distribution switch and disable operation. The power dissipation in the package is proportional to the voltage drop across the power switch, so the junction temperature rises during an overcurrent condition. The first thermal sensor turns off the power switch when the die temperature exceeds 135°C and the device is in current limit. The second thermal sensor turns off the power switch when the die temperature exceeds 155°C regardless of whether the power switch is in current limit. Hysteresis is built into both thermal sensors, and the switch turns on after the device has cooled by approximately 20°C. The switch continues to cycle off and then on until the fault is removed. The open-drain false-reporting output, FAULT, is asserted (low) during an overtemperature shutdown condition.