How does the LED driver TLE4242G react during short circuit condition?

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In case of a shorted load the output current is increased up to the maximum limit IQmax resulting in an increase of the power losses (Pout).
When the output power (Pout) remains too high, the device will decrease the dissipation by decreasing the output current, protecting the device from damage.

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See https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/prod.../litix-linear/ for more information on TLE4242G
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