Micropower Hot Swap Controller
2.7V __ —4ov
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7 STATUS
36v ' PROTECTION L
LTC4231
ON/OFF
—< 4paiqhotswap="" conuoher="" iq="" vs="" input="" v0‘tage="" ltl'hedb="" vout="">The LTC4231 Hot Swap™ controller delivers a micropower solution for safe insertion and removal of boards and batteries in
energy conscious applications. Device I
Q
(quiescent current) is a mere 4µA while a strobed ground reduces the input voltage
divider current by 50x. The system is completely protected against battery deep discharge, output overload or short-circuit,
overvoltage and reverse battery connection. Placing the LTC4231 in shutdown mode reduces its I
Q
to 0.3µA and turns off the
external N-channel power MOSFETs to disconnect downstream circuits, extending battery standby time.
Features
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Enables Safe Board or Battery Insertion and Removal
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Low 4μA Quiescent Current, 0.3μA in Shutdown
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2.7V to 36V Operating Range
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Reverse Battery Protection to –40V
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Overcurrent Protection
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Two Level: Circuit Breaker with Higher Current Limit
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Adjustable Circuit Breaker Delay
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1µs (max) Fast Current Limit Response
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Automatic Retry or Latchoff After Current Fault
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Overvoltage and Undervoltage Protection
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Adjustable Undervoltage Hysteresis
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Divider Strobed Ground for Reduced Current
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Controls Single or Back-to-Back N-Channel MOSFETs
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MOSFET On Status Output
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12-Pin MSOP and 3mm × 3mm QFN Packages
IQ vs Input Voltage
4µA IQ Hot Swap Controller
Protects Battery Against Voltage and Current Faults
Micropower Hot Swap Controller
VIN (V)
0
0
IQ (µA)
3
4
1
2
5
10 20 30 40
NORMAL ON
SHUTDOWN
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