LTC4252B-1/LTC4252B-2
LTC4252C-1/LTC4252C-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 (LTC4252C)
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Improved Ruggedness Shunt Regulator
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Adjustable Undervoltage/Overvoltage Protection
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LTC4252B-1/LTC4252C-1: Latch Off After Fault
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LTC4252B-2/LTC4252C-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
The LTC4252-2 provides automatic retry after a fault. The
LTC4252C-1/LTC4252C-2featuretight 1ꢀundervoltage/
overvoltage threshold accuracy. The LTC4252 is available
in either an 8-pin or 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
The LTC4252B and LTC4252C improve the ruggedness
of the shunt regulator in the LTC4252 and LTC4252A.
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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
+
GATE
IN
C
L
3× 1.8k IN SERIES
5V/DIV
100µF
LOAD
EN
1/4W EACH
†
C
R3
1µF 5.1k
IN
D
IN
–48RTN
(SHORT PIN)
**
DDZ13B
SENSE
2.5A/DIV
V
R1
IN
LTC4252B-1
PWRGD
402k
1%
V
OUT
*
OV
R
1M
D
UV
DRAIN
GATE
V
OUT
R2
32.4k
1%
Q1
IRF530S
20V/DIV
TIMER
SS
C
T
0.33µF
SENSE
V
EE
R
10Ω
R
C
S
C1
10nF
C
0.02Ω
SS
68nF
C
18nF
PWRGD
10V/DIV
C
4252B12 TA01
1ms/DIV
4252B12 TA01a
–48V
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* M0C207
**DIODES, INC
RECOMMENDED FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
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