LTC4235
Dual 12V Ideal Diode-OR
and Single Hot Swap Controller
with Current Monitor
FeaTures
DescripTion
The LTC®4235 offers ideal diode-OR and Hot SwapTM
functions for two 12V power rails by controlling external
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Ideal Diode-OR and Inrush Current Control for
Redundant Supplies
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N-channel MOSFETs. MOSFETs acting as ideal diodes
replace two high power Schottky diodes and the associ-
ated heat sinks, saving power and board area. A Hot Swap
control MOSFET allows a board to be safely inserted and
removed from a live backplane by limiting inrush current.
The supply output is also protected against short-circuit
faults with a foldback current limit and circuit breaker.
Low Loss Replacement for Power Schottky Diodes
Enables Safe Board Insertion into a Live Backplane
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9V to 14V Operation
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Current Monitor Output
Controls N-Channel MOSFETs
Limits Peak Fault Current in ≤ 1µs
Adjustable Current Limit with Foldback
Adjustable Current Limit Fault Delay
0.5µs Ideal Diode Turn-On and Turn-Off Time
Smooth Switchover without Oscillation
Fault and Power Good Outputs
LTC4235-1: Latch Off After Fault
LTC4235-2: Automatic Retry After Fault
20-Pin 4mm x 5mm QFN Package
The LTC4235 regulates the forward voltage drop across
the MOSFETs to ensure smooth current transfer from one
supply to the other without oscillation. The ideal diodes
turn on quickly to reduce the load voltage droop during
supply switchover. If the input supply fails or is shorted,
a fast turn-off minimizes reverse-current transients.
A current sense amplifier translates the voltage across the
senseresistortoagroundreferencedsignal.TheLTC4235
allows turn-on/off control, and reports fault and power
good status for the supply.
applicaTions
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Redundant Power Supplies
High Availability Systems and Servers
Telecom and Network Infrastructure
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks and Hot
Swap is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 7920013, 8022679.
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Typical applicaTion
Ideal Diode-OR with Hot Swap Application
Smooth Supply Switchover
SiR158DP
12V
12V
IN2
0.1µF
SiR158DP
0.003Ω
SiR158DP
IN1
12V
7A
IN1
1V/DIV
+
0.1µF
0.1µF
C
IN2
1V/DIV
LOAD
I
IN1
+
–
13.7k
CPO1 IN1 DGATE1 CPO2
IN2 DGATE2
REG SENSE SENSE HGATE OUT
2A/DIV
ON
FAULT
I
IN2
2k
2A/DIV
LTC4235
PWRGD
4235 TA01b
200ms/DIV
IMON
ADC
EN
INTV
CC
GND
D2OFF
FTMR
0.1µF
0.1µF
4235 TA01a
4235f
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