LTC4253/LTC4253A
–48V Hot Swap Controllers
with Sequencer
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®4253/LTC4253A negative voltage Hot Swap™
controllersallowaboardtobesafelyinsertedandremoved
fromalivebackplane.Outputcurrentiscontrolledbythree
stages of current-limiting: a timed circuit breaker, active
current limiting and a fast feedforward path that limits
peak current under worst-case catastrophic fault condi-
tions. The LTC4253/LTC4253A latch off after a circuit fault.
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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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Adjustable Analog Current Limit with Breaker Timer
Ideal for Two Battery Feeds
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Fast Response Time Limits Peak Fault Current
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Adjustable Undervoltage/Overvoltage Protection
Adjustable undervoltage and overvoltage detectors dis-
connect the load whenever the input supply exceeds the
desired operating range. The LTC4253/LTC4253A’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 can be accelerated
by sensing excessive MOSFET drain voltage, keeping the
MOSFETwithinitssafeoperatingarea(SOA).Anadjustable
soft-startcircuitcontrolsMOSFETinrushcurrentatstart-up.
with ±±1 Threshold Accuracy ꢀLTC4253A)
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Three Sequenced Power Good Outputs
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Adjustable Soft-Start Current Limit
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Adjustable Timer with Drain Voltage Accelerated
Response
Latchoff After Fault
Available in a ±6-Pin SSOP Package
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APPLICATIONS
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–48V Distributed Power Systems
Threepowergoodoutputsaresequencedbyanadjustable
timer and two ENABLE inputs to enable external power
modules at start-up or disable them if the circuit breaker
trips. The LTC4253A features tight ±±1 undervoltage/
overvoltage threshold accuracy. The LTC4253/LTC4253A
are available in a ±6-pin SSOP.
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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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Disk Arrays
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
–48V/2.5A Hot Swap Controller
–48V RTN
Start-Up Behavior
2.5k
15k(1/4W)/6
+
V
1µF
IN
LOAD1
100µF
5.6k
–48V RTN
LOAD2
EN
5.6k
5.6k
GATE
10V
402k
1%
EN3
LTC4253
EN2
V
IN
10nF
LOAD3
EN
EN
††
D
IN
DDZ13B*
RESET
SS
1V
†
†
†
UV
PWRGD1
PWRGD2
PWRGD3
4253 TA01
SENSE
50mV
OV
SS
32.4k
1%
68nF
DRAIN
0.1µF
SQTIMER
1M
*DIODES, INC.
IRF530S
V
GATE
OUT
†
B3100*
B3100*
MOC207
0.33µF
50V
–48V A
–48V B
††
TIMER
V
SENSE
RECOMMENDED FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS.
10Ω
EE
4253 TA01b
1ms/DIV
0.02Ω
18nF
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