LTC4414
36V, Low Loss PowerPathTM
Controller for Large PFETs
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®4414 controls an external P-channel MOSFET to
create a near ideal diode function for power switchover.
This permits highly efficient OR’ing of multiple power
sourcesforextendedbatterylifeandlowself-heating.When
conducting, the voltage drop across the MOSFET is typi-
cally20mV.Forapplicationswithawalladapterorotheraux-
iliarypowersource,theloadisautomaticallydisconnected
from the battery when the auxiliary source is connected.
Two or more LTC4414s may be interconnected to allow
switchover between multiple batteries or charging of mul-
tiple batteries from a single charger.
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Designed Specifically to Drive Large QG PFETs
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Very Low Loss Replacement for Power Supply
OR’ing Diodes
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3.5V to 36V AC/DC Adapter Voltage Range
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Minimal External Components
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Automatic Switching Between DC Sources
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Low Quiescent Current: 30µA
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3V to 36V Battery Voltage Range
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Limited Reverse Battery Protection
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MOSFET Gate Protection Clamp
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Manual Control Input
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Space Saving 8-Lead MSOP Package
The wide supply operating range supports operation from
one to eight Li-Ion cells in series. The low quiescent
current (30µA typical) is independent of the load current.
The gate driver includes an internal voltage clamp for
MOSFET protection.
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APPLICATIO S
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High Current Power Path Switch
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Industrial and Automotive Applications
The STAT pin can be used to enable an auxiliary P-channel
MOSFET power switch when an auxiliary supply is
detected. This pin may also be used to indicate to a micro-
controller that an auxiliary supply is connected. The con-
trol (CTL) input enables the user to force the primary
MOSFET off and the STAT pin low.
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Uninterruptable Power Supplies
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Logic Controlled Power Switch
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Battery Backup Systems
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Emergency Systems with Battery Backups
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
PowerPath and ThinSOT are trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The LTC4414 is available in a low profile 8-lead MSOP
package.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
LTC4414 vs Schottky Diode Forward Voltage Drop
8.0
Automatic Switchover of Load Between a Battery and a Power Supply
CONSTANT
UPS840
POWER
R
ON
SUPPLY
INPUT
3.6
SUP75P03_07
TO LOAD
BATTERY
CELL(S)
LTC4414
C
OUT
LTC4414
SENSE
V
CC
V
IN
CONSTANT
VOLTAGE
GND GATE
CTL STAT
470k
SCHOTTKY
DIODE
STATUS OUTPUT
LOW WHEN POWER
SUPPLY PRESENT
4414 TA01
NC
NC
0
0.02
0.5
FORWARD VOLTAGE (V)
4414 TA01b
4414fc
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