LTC4252-1/LTC4252-2
LTC4252A-1/LTC4252A-2
Negative Voltage
Hot Swap Controllers
FeaTures
DescripTion
The LTC®4252 negative voltage Hot SwapTM controller
allows a board to be safely inserted and removed from a
livebackplane.Outputcurrentiscontrolledbythreestages
of current limiting: a timed circuit breaker, active current
limitingandafastfeedforwardpaththatlimitspeakcurrent
under worst-case catastrophic fault conditions.
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Allows Safe Board Insertion and Removal from a
Live –48V Backplane
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Floating Topology Permits Very High Voltage Operation
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Current Limit With Circuit Breaker Timer
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Fast Response Time Limits Peak Fault Current
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Programmable Soft-Start Current Limit
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Programmable Timer with Drain Voltage
Adjustable undervoltage and overvoltage detectors dis-
connect the load whenever the input supply exceeds the
desired operating range. The LTC4252’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 is accelerated by sensing
excessive MOSFET drain voltage, keeping the MOSFET
within its safe operating area (SOA). An adjustable soft-
start circuit controls MOSFET inrush current at start-up.
Accelerated Response
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±±1 Undervoltage/Overvoltage Threshold Accuracy
(LTC4252A)
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Adjustable Undervoltage/Overvoltage Protection
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LTC4252-1/LTC4252A-1: Latch Off After Fault
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LTC4252-2/LTC4252A-2: Automatic Retry After Fault
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Available in 8-Pin and 10-Pin MSOP Packages
applicaTions
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Hot Board Insertion
TheLTC4252-1/LTC4252A-1latchoffafteracircuitbreaker
fault times out. The LTC4252-2/LTC4252A-2 provide au-
tomatic retry after a fault. The LTC4252A-1/LTC4252A-2
feature tight 1ꢀ undervoltage/overvoltage threshold
accuracy. The LTC4252 is available in either an 8-pin
or 10-pin MSOP, while the LTC4252A is available in the
10-pin MSOP.
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Electronic Circuit Breaker
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–48V Distributed Power Systems
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Negative Power Supply Control
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Central Office Switching
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High Availability Servers
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ATCA
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.
Typical applicaTion
Start-Up Behavior
–48V/2.5A Hot Swap Controller
–48RTN
R
+
IN
C
L
3× 1.8k IN SERIES
1/4W EACH
100µF
LOAD
EN
GATE
5V/DIV
†
C
R3
1µF 5.1k
IN
D
IN
–48RTN
(SHORT PIN)
**
DDZ13B
V
R1
IN
LTC4252-1
PWRGD
SENSE
2.5A/DIV
402k
1%
V
OUT
*
OV
R
1M
D
UV
DRAIN
GATE
R2
32.4k
1%
Q1
IRF530S
TIMER
SS
V
OUT
20V/DIV
C
T
0.33µF
SENSE
V
EE
R
10Ω
R
C
S
C1
10nF
C
0.02Ω
SS
68nF
C
18nF
C
PWRGD
10V/DIV
425212 TA01
–48V
†
* M0C207
**DIODES, INC
RECOMMENDED FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
1ms/DIV
425212 TA01a
425212fe
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