LTC4212
Hot Swap Controller with
Power-Up Timeout
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
The LTC®4212 is a Hot SwapTM controller that allows a
board to be safely inserted and removed from a live
backplane.Aninternalhighsideswitchdrivercontrolsthe
gateofanexternalN-channelMOSFETforsupplyvoltages
ranging from 2.5V to 16.5V. The LTC4212 provides soft-
start and inrush current limiting during the start-up
period. It features a power-up timeout circuit that discon-
nectsthesystemsupplywhentheonboardsuppliesdonot
enter into regulation within an adjustable timeout period.
The controller interfaces with external supply monitor ICs
or directly with the PGOOD pin of a DC/DC converter. After
normal power-up, a programmable power good glitch
filter can be enabled to filter out short term dips in the
supplies.
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Allows Safe Board Insertion and Removal
from a Live Backplane
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Controls Supply Voltages from 2.5V to 16.5V
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Adjustable Soft-Start with Inrush Current
Limiting
Fast Turn-Off Time
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No External Gate Capacitor is Required
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Power Good Input with Adjustable Timer and
Glitch Filter
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Power-Up Timeout Circuit Interfaces with External
Supply Monitors
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Dual Level Overcurrent Fault Protection
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Automatic Retry or Latched Mode Operation
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High Side Drive for an External N-Channel FET
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MS10 Package
Two current limit comparators provide dual level
overcurrent circuit breaker protection. The slow com-
paratortripsatVCC –50mVandactivatesin18µs. Thefast
comparator trips at VCC – 150mV and typically responds
in 500ns.
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APPLICATIO S
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Electronic Circuit Breaker
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Hot Board Insertion and Removal
The LTC4212 can be configured for both latchoff and
autoretry applications and is available in a 10-pin MSOP
package.
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Self-Isolating Hot Swap Boards
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Hot Swap is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
Hot Swap Controller with Power Good Function
BACKPLANE
CONNECTOR CONNECTOR
(FEMALE) (MALE)
EDGE
0.007Ω
Si4410DY
Power-Up Waveforms
V
CC
5V
5V
+
10Ω
100nF
2.5V
1.5A
LT1963-2.5
Z1
ON
10µF
+
+
+
+
5V/DIV
10µF
10µF
10µF
TIMER
1V/DIV
V
SENSE
GATE
10k
10k
CC
3.3V
1.5A
LT1963-3.3
ON
10k
10µF
20k
LTC4212
PGT
PGT
1V/DIV
PGI
FAULT
FAULT
GND
10k
V
CCA
V
CC3
TIMER
PGF
LTC1727-2.5
COMP2.5
COMP3
PGI
5V/DIV
2.1k
V
CC25
0.01µF
4.7nF
270pF
COMP A GND
5ms/DIV
4212 TA01a
GND
Z1 = SMAJ10A (TVS)
4212f
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