LTC4266
Quad IEEE 802.3at Power
over Ethernet Controller
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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Four Independent PSE Channels
The LTC®4266 is a quad PSE controller designed for use
in IEEE 802.3 Type 1 and Type 2 (high power) compliant
Power over Ethernet systems. External power MOSFETs
enhance system reliability and minimize channel resis-
tance, cutting power dissipation and eliminating the need
for heatsinks even at Type 2 power levels. External power
componentsalsoallowuseatveryhighpowerlevelswhile
remaining otherwise compatible with the IEEE standard.
80V-rated port pins provide robust protection against
external faults.
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Compliant with IEEE 802.3at Type 1 and 2
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0.34Ω Total Channel Resistance
130mW/Port at 600mA
Advanced Power Management
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8-Bit Programmable Current Limit (I
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7-Bit Programmable Overload Currents (I
Fast Shutdown of Preselected Ports
14.5-Bit Port Current/Voltage Monitoring
2-Event Classification
)
CUT
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Very High Reliability 4-Point PD Detection:
2-Point Forced Voltage
The LTC4266 includes advanced power management
features, including current and voltage readback and pro-
2-Point Forced Current
grammable I
and I thresholds. Available C libraries
CUT
LIM
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High Capacitance Legacy Device Detection
simplify power-management software development; an
optional AUTO pin mode provides fully IEEE-compliant
standaloneoperationwithnosoftwarerequired.Proprietary
4-point PD detection circuitry minimizes false PD detec-
tion while supporting legacy phone operation. Midspan
operation is supported with built-in 2-event classification
and backoff timing. Host communication is via a 1MHz
LTC4259A-1 and LTC4258 Pin and SW Compatible
2
1MHz I C Compatible Serial Control Interface
Midspan Backoff Timer
Supports Proprietary Power Levels Above 25W
Available in 38-Pin 5mm × 7mm QFN and 36-Pin
SSOP Packages
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I C serial interface.
APPLICATIONS
The LTC4266 is available in a 5mm × 7mm QFN package
that significantly reduces board space compared with
competing solutions. A legacy-compatible 36-pin SSOP
package is also available.
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High Power PSE Switches/Routers
High Power PSE Midspans
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of their respective owners.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Complete 4-Port Ethernet High Power Source
3.3V
0.1µF
SCL
INT SHDN1 SHDN2 SHDN3 SHDN4
V
AUTO MSD RESET MID
DD
SDAIN
SDAOUT
AD0
0.22µF 100V
S1B
×4
S1B
×4
LTC4266
×4
AD1
–50V
AD2
AD3
DGND AGND V SENSE1 GATE1 OUT1 SENSE2 GATE2 OUT2 SENSE3 GATE3 OUT3 SENSE4 GATE4 OUT4
EE
PORT1
PORT2
PORT3
–50V
SMAJ58A
1µF
PORT4
4266 TA01
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