LTC4253A-ADJ - -48V Hot Swap Controller with Sequencer
Features
- Obsolete - Contact Linear Technology for Potential Replacement
- Allows Safe Board Insertion and Removal from a Live – 48V Backplane
- Floating Topology Permits Very High Voltage Operation
- Adjustable Analog Current Limit with Breaker Timer
- Fast Response Time Limits Peak Fault Current
- Adjustable Undervoltage/Overvoltage Protection with ±1% Threshold Accuracy
- Three Sequenced Power Good Outputs
- Adjustable Soft-Start Current Limit
- Adjustable Timer with Drain Voltage Accelerated Response
- Latchoff After Fault
- Available in 20-Pin SSOP and 20-Pin (4mm × 4mm) QFN Packages
Typical Application
Description
The LTC4253A-ADJ negative voltage Hot Swap controller allows a board to be safely inserted and removed from a live backplane. Output current is controlled by three stages of current-limiting: a timed circuit breaker, active current limiting and a fast feedforward path that limits peak current under worst-case catastrophic fault conditions. The LTC4253A-ADJ latches off after a circuit fault.
Undervoltage and overvoltage detectors with adjustable thresholds and hystereses disconnect the load whenever the input supply exceeds the desired operating range. The LTC4253A-ADJ's supply input is shunt-regulated, allowing safe operation with very high supply voltages. A multifunction timer delays initial start-up and controls the circuit breaker's response time. The circuit breaker's response time can be accelerated by sensing excessive MOSFET drain voltage. An adjustable soft-start circuit controls MOSFET inrush current at start-up.
Three power good outputs can be sequenced to enable external power modules at start-up or disable them if the circuit breaker trips. The LTC4253A-ADJ is available in 20-pin SSOP and 20-pin (4mm × 4mm) QFN packages.
| Notes | |
| LTC4253 | |
| LTC4253A | Recommend LTC4253B for new designs |
| LTC4253A-ADJ | Recommend LTC4253B for new designs |
| LTC4253B |
Packaging
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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
Demo Boards
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Applications
- -48V Distributed Power Systems
- Negative Power Supply Control
- Central Office Switching
- High Availability Servers
- Disk Arrays
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