FAQ What is the TAS5142 device? The TAS5142 is a self-protecting device that provides fault reporting including high-temperature protection and short-circuit protection.What do the OTW and SD outputs from the TAS5142 indicate? The OTW and SD outputs indicate fault conditions, such as high-temperature warning and high-current error.How does the TAS5142 reset after errors? The TAS5142 is configured in back-end auto-recovery mode and resets automatically after all errors M1, M2, and M3 are set low.