LTC4280 - Hot Swap Controller with I2C Compatible Monitoring
Features
- Allows Safe Insertion into Live Backplane
- 8-Bit ADC Monitors Current and Voltage
- I2C/SMBus Interface
- Wide Operating Voltage Range: 2.9V to 15V
- Adjustable Overcurrent Filter Time
- High Side Drive for External N-Channel MOSFET
- No External Gate Capacitor Required
- Input Overvoltage/Undervoltage Protection
- Optional Latchoff or Auto-Retry After Faults
- Alerts Host After Faults
- Inrush Current Limit with Foldback
- Available in 24-Pin 4mm x 5mm QFN Package
Typical Application
Description
The LTC4280 Hot Swap controller allows a board to be safely inserted and removed from a live backplane. Using an external N-channel pass transistor, board supply voltage and inrush current are ramped up at an adjustable rate. An I2C interface and onboard ADC allow for monitoring of load current, voltage and fault status.The device features adjustable analog foldback current limit and a FILTER pin which configures the time spent in overcurrent before declaring a fault. An I2C interface may configure the part to latch off or automatically restart after the LTC4280 detects a current limit fault.
The controller has additional features to interrupt the host when a fault has occurred, notify when output power is good, detect insertion of a load card, and power-up either automatically upon insertion or wait for an I2C command to turn on.
Packaging
For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page
QFN-24
Order Info
- Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Please contact LTC marketing for information on lead based finish parts.
- 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 | Pins | Temp | Price (1-99) | Price (1k)* | RoHS Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC4280CUFD#PBF | QFN | 24 | C | $5.78 | $3.95 | View |
| LTC4280CUFD#TRPBF | QFN | 24 | C | $4.01 | View | |
| LTC4280IUFD#PBF | QFN | 24 | I | $6.94 | $4.74 | View |
| LTC4280IUFD#TRPBF | QFN | 24 | I | $4.80 | View | |
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Demo Boards
Linear Technology demo boards are offered free of charge to qualified customers. Contact your local sales office or distributor to request 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC1704A | LTC4280 Hot Swap Contr. w/ADC and I2C, 3 GPIOs (req DC590) | $100.00 | |
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Companion Boards
| Part Number | Description | Price | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC590B | USB Serial Controller for Linear Technology QuikEval Demo Boards | $50.00 | |
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Applications
- Live Board Insertion
- Electronic Circuit Breakers
- Computers, Servers
- Platform Management
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Technical Support
- For immediate technical assistance, contact your local sales office or distributor or call 1-800-4-LINEAR (US customers only) or 408-432-1900.
- For less urgent requests, please complete our Technical Support Request Form. Please allow 2-3 business days for reply.