The AP22816BKWT-7 from Diodes Incorporated is an Automotive Qualified Single-Channel Power Distribution Load Switch ideal for universal serial bus (USB), integrated load switches in ultrabook PCs, power up/down sequencing in ultrabook PCs, notebooks, netbooks, set-top boxes, SSD (solid state drives), consumer electronics, tablet PCs, telecom systems, and other hot-swap applications. It requires an input voltage of 2.7 - 5.5 V and delivers an output current of up to 1 A. This AEC-Q100-qualified switch has a fast short-circuit response time for improved overall system robustness and has an integrated output discharge function to ensure complete control of discharging the capacitor. It offers a protection solution for applications subject to heavy capacitive loads. This RoHS-compliant switch benefits from reverse current blocking, over-current, over-temperature, and short-circuit protection, as well as controlled rise time and under-voltage lockout functionality. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 2.9 x 3.0 x 1.0 mm.