LTC4234 - 20A Guaranteed SOA Hot Swap Controller
Features
- Allows Safe Board Insertion into Live Backplane
- Small Footprint
- 4mΩ MOSFET Including RSENSE
- Safe Operating Area Guaranteed at 81W, 30ms
- Wide Operating Voltage Range: 2.9V to 15V
- Adjustable, 11% Accurate Current Limit
- Current and Temperature Monitor Outputs
- Overtemperature Protection
- Adjustable Current Limit Timer Before Fault
- Power Good and Fault Outputs
- Adjustable Inrush Current Control
- 2.5% Accurate Undervoltage and Overvoltage Protection
- Pin Compatible with LTC4233
- Available in a 38-Pin (5mm × 9mm) QFN Package
Typical Application
Description
The LTC®4234 is an integrated solution for Hot Swap™ applications that allows a board to be safely inserted and removed from a live backplane. The part integrates a Hot Swap controller, power MOSFET and current sense resistor in a single package for small form factor applications. The MOSFET Safe Operating Area is production tested and guaranteed for the stresses in Hot Swap applications.
The LTC4234 provides separate inrush current control and an 11% accurate 22.5A current limit with output dependent foldback. The current limit threshold can be adjusted dynamically using the ISET pin. Additional features include a current monitor output that amplifies the sense resistor voltage for ground referenced current sensing and a MOSFET temperature monitor output. Thermal limit, overvoltage, undervoltage and power good monitoring are also provided. For a 10A compatible version, see LTC4233.
Packaging
CAD Symbols and Footprints: The downloadable Zip file below contains the schematic symbol and PCB footprints.
For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page
| Part Number | Package | Code | Temp | Package Drawing |
RoHS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC4234CWHH#PBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | WHH | C | 05-08-1934 | Yes |
| LTC4234CWHH#TRPBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | WHH | C | 05-08-1934 | Yes |
| LTC4234HWHH#PBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | WHH | H | 05-08-1934 | Yes |
| LTC4234HWHH#TRPBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | WHH | H | 05-08-1934 | Yes |
| LTC4234IWHH#PBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | WHH | I | 05-08-1934 | Yes |
| LTC4234IWHH#TRPBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | WHH | I | 05-08-1934 | Yes |
Order Info
- Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Solder plated terminal finish (SnPb) versions are non-standard and special terms and conditions and pricing applies if available. Please contact LTC marketing for information.
- Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
- Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details
Package Variations and Pricing
| Part Number | Package | Temp | Price (1-99) |
Price (1k)* |
RoHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC4234CWHH#PBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | C | $7.07 | $4.95 | Yes | |
| LTC4234CWHH#TRPBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | C | $7.13 | $5.01 | Yes | |
| LTC4234HWHH#PBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | H | $8.92 | $6.24 | Yes | |
| LTC4234HWHH#TRPBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | H | $8.98 | $6.30 | Yes | |
| LTC4234IWHH#PBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | I | $7.78 | $5.45 | Yes | |
| LTC4234IWHH#TRPBF | 5x9 QFN-38 | I | $7.84 | $5.51 | Yes | |
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Demo Boards
Linear Technology offers many demo boards free of charge to qualified customers. Contact your local sales office or distributor to inquire about a demo board. Certain demo boards are also available for sale via credit card on this website. Demo boards are for evaluation purposes only. It remains the customer’s responsibility to verify proper and reliable operation in the actual end application.| Part Number | Description | Price | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC2116A-A | LTC4234 Demo Board: 20A Guaranteed SOA Hot Swap Controller | $75.00 | |
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Applications
- High Availability Servers
- Solid State Drives
- Industrial
- 240W, 12V Systems
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Design Tools
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