I still think the load switch is probably overkill, but it seems harmless, so I won't argue against it.Now I getting confused... hahahaha
I did an schematic of my power design, then is easier
The idea is to introduce the load switch after C8, right before the load, so Vin of the load switch would be directly connected to C8. Once the switch is opened the small load after the load switch will discharge through the internal resistor, the only "problem" is that the capacitors would remain charged before the load switch but then is not damaging any device
As you said the option of using a high pull down resistor would keep the "ON" pin high for really long time. But I dont see how I could fix this issue just by using the transistor as far as I can not connect the "ON" to more than 5V
I don't think the Zener is in any danger. It's specifically designed to have predictable, repeatable reverse breakdown characteristics.Just for the reference, I just realized what you have been telling me about the zener, I dont know exactly what kind of zener are in the market but reverse voltage of 24V I think is too high and it will be break (I dont know I havent tried it)
Yes, that's definitely a legitimate way to get a good signal at the appropriate voltage for the load switch.I had a better idea, using two transistors connected. I show you the schematic, I used a simple regulator, just to represent the two transistors, in the "3" pin of the PNP transistor I would connect the "ON" pin of the load switch
What do you think?

