Linear Technology Corporation

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Telecom, Datacom and Industrial

Power Products
High Performance Analog ICs
02 Contents

Contents

Page Description

Simplified DC/DC Conversion Block Diagrams

01 Isolated Block Diagram

02 Nonisolated Block Diagram

Hot Swap™/Ideal Diode Controllers

03 Overvoltage Protection Regulator and Inrush Current Limiter

04 – 05 Hot Swap Controllers
06–08  Ideal Diode Controllers
07 48V Fuse Monitor

Isolated DC/DC Conversion

09 – 10 Flyback Controllers

10 – 11 Forward Controllers/Smart Drivers
12 Demonstration Boards – Telecom/Datacom (18V to 75V)
13 Industrial Power Conversion (9V to 36V)
14 – 15 Push-Pull, Half- and Full-Bridge Controllers

Nonisolated DC/DC Conversion, Up to 100V Input

16 Buck and Boost High Voltage Controllers

17 Forward Controllers
18 Buck-Boost µModule® Regulators and Controllers
19 Monolithic Buck Regulators/Linear Regulators
20 MOSFET Drivers/Opto Drivers/Reference Voltage

PoE, Interface, System Monitoring and Control

21 Power over Ethernet Controllers

22 – 23 Rugged Serial Interface Transceivers
24 I2C and SMBus Buffers and Accelerators
25 Voltage Monitors and Supervisors
25 Pushbutton Controllers
26 Coulomb Counter/Battery Gas Gauge
27 High Voltage I2C Current and Voltage Monitor
28 Supply Trackers, Sequencers and Margining Controllers

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Isolated DC/DC Conversion

Surge Suppression, Hot Swap ORing Diode Controllers –
Controllers – High Voltage High Voltage
page 3 – 4 page 6, 7

ORing Diode Controllers – Hot Swap Controllers –

Low Voltage Low Voltage
page 8 page 5
VIN
(4V - 100V) 0.6V to 52V Load

Fuse Monitor

page 7
Optional IBA for – LDO Regulators
1
Load
Point-of-Load (POL) Load
(Eg, 28V, 12V, 5V or 3.3V)
Flyback Controllers

page 9 – 10 Secondary-Side Monolithic

Forward Controllers Synchronous Buck
Load
Forward Controllers/ page 10 – 11 Regulators 1
Smart Drivers
page 10 – 11 Secondary-Side
Smart Drivers
µModule ®
page 11 Regulators 1 Load
Push-Pull,
Half- and Full-Bridge
Controllers Optocoupler Driver
page 14 – 15 Reference Voltage
High Current Step –
page 20 Down Controllers 1 Load

MOSFET Drivers

page 20 Multiple Output

Regulators1 Load

Power over Ethernet

Controllers
page 21 PolyPhase® Step –
Down Controllers 1 Load
RS485/RS422 and
RS232 Transceivers
page 22, 23

Bus Buffers and Accelerators System Monitor and Control,

Digital Power
page 24 page 25 – 28

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Nonisolated DC/DC Conversion

Surge Suppression, Hot Swap ORing Diode Controllers –
Controllers – High Voltage High Voltage
page 3, 4 page 6, 7

ORing Diode Controllers – Hot Swap Controllers –

VIN Low Voltage Low Voltage
(4V - 100V) page 8 page 5

0.6V to 52V
Load

Fuse Monitor

page 7

Optional IBA for

Buck Controllers Point-of-Load (POL)
(Eg, 28V, 12V, 5V or 3.3V) Load
LDO Regulators1
Load
page 16

Forward Controllers Monolithic

Synchronous Buck
Load
page 17 Regulators1

Buck-Boost µModule
Regulators and Controllers µModule
page 18 Regulators1 Load

Monolithic Buck Regulators

High Current Step –
page 19 Down Controllers1 Load

High Voltage LDOs

Multiple Output
page 19 Regulators1 Load

RS485/RS422 and
RS232 Transceivers PolyPhase Step –
page 22, 23 Down Controllers1 Load

Bus Buffers and Accelerators System Monitor and Control

page 24 page 25 – 28

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LT4356 Surge Stopper: Overvoltage Protection Regulator and Inrush Current Limiter

In industrial applications, high voltage power supply spikes with durations ranging from a few microseconds to hundreds of milliseconds
are commonly encountered. The electronics in these systems must not only survive transient voltage spikes, but in many cases also
operate reliably throughout the event.

The LT®4356 Surge Stopper reduces the need for bulky filtering components (capacitors, inductors, TVS diodes, fuses) by isolating low
voltage circuitry from damaging spikes and surges found in industrial systems. The LT4356 offers complete front end protection, guards
against overloads and short circuits, and withstands input voltage reversal with a simple IC/MOSFET solution. The LT4356 also protects
against DC overvoltage and overcurrent, which ordinary surge suppressors cannot do.

Under normal conditions, the LT4356 drives the MOSFET fully on, so that input power passes through directly to the load, with very little
loss. If the input voltage rises above an adjustable output threshold, the LT4356 regulates the output at a safe level. The regulating action
eliminates the need to use high voltage rated components downstream. Instead, less costly components may be used, because the
LT4356 blocks high voltages from reaching them.

The LT4356 provides the ability to ride out transients for continued system operation. If the fault persists, an adjustable timer sets a time
limit to ensure the MOSFET stays within its operating limits before the load is disconnected and the system is shut down. The timer
capacitor is charged with a current proportional to the voltage drop, Vds. For an overcurrent fault, the timer charging current is increased.
This unique feature takes more advantage of the Safe Operating Area (SOA) of the MOSFET than would a fixed timer interval, allowing the
user to size the MOSFET appropriately for their surge requirements.

LT4356 Features: 4A, 12V Overvoltage Output Regulator

• Stops High Voltage Surges 10mΩ
VIN IRLR2908 VOUT
• Adjustable Output Clamp Voltage 12V
• Overcurrent Protection
10Ω 102k
• Wide Operation Range: 4V to 80V
VCC SNS GATE OUT
• Reverse Input Protection to –60V 383k
•
FB
Low 7μA Shutdown Current, LT4356-1/LT4356-3 VCC
SHDN
4.99k
• Adjustable Fault Timer LT4356DE DC/DC
IN+
• CONVERTER
Inrush Current Limiting
100k
• Controls N-Channel MOSFET EN SHDN GND
• Shutdown Pin Withstands –60V to 100V UNDERVOLTAGE AOUT FLT FAULT
GND TMR
• Fault Output Indication
0.1µF
• Spare Amplifier for Level Detection Comparator or Linear Regulator Controller
• Guaranteed Operation to 125ºC
• Latchoff Operation (LT4356-3)
• Automatic Retry (LT4356-1, LT4356-2)
• Available in (4mm × 3mm) 12-Pin DFN, 10-Pin MSOP or 16-Pin SO Packages Overvoltage Protection Regulates
Output at 27V During Transient

80V INPUT SURGE

VIN
20V/DIV

12V
27V CLAMP
VOUT
20V/DIV
12V

100ms/DIV
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02 HOT S W AP C ONTROLLERS – HIGH VOLTAGE

Hot Swap Controllers – High Voltage

Hot Swap controllers allow a circuit board to be safely inserted and removed from a live backplane. Using an N-channel pass MOSFET,
the board supply voltage can be ramped at an adjustable rate. Product features include independent adjustable inrush current and
overcurrent limits to minimize stresses on the pass MOSFET during start-up, input step, and output step short-circuit conditions. Newer
generation devices include an onboard ADC for board voltage and current monitoring, and an I2C interface for microcontroller interaction.

LTC®4260: Positive High Voltage Hot Swap Controller 3A, 48V Card Resident Application
with I2C Compatible Monitoring
0.010Ω FDB3632
Features: 48V
+
VOUT
48V, 3A
CL
• Allows Safe Insertion into Live Backplane 49.9k
43.5k
10Ω
100k
• 8-Bit ADC Monitors Current and Voltage 0.1μF 3.57k
6.8nF
1.74k

CONNECTOR 2

CONNECTOR 1
• I C/SMBus Interface
2
UV VDD SENSE GATE SOURCE
* 2.67k OV FB
• Wide Operating Voltage Range: 8.5V to 80V SDAO
BD_PRST
SDA SDAI LTC4260
• High Side Drive for External N-Channel MOSFET SCL SCL ADIN 24k
ALERT ALERT
ON GPIO
• Input Overvoltage/Undervoltage Protection INTVCC TIMER GND

• Optional Latchoff or Autoretry After Faults 68nF

GND

• Alerts Host After Faults BACKPLANE PLUG-IN

CARD
• Foldback Current Limiting *DIODES INC. SMBT70A

Input Voltage Inrush Overcurrent Fault PWRGD/

Part Number Range Control Control UV OV Output Reset Description Package
High Voltage Hot Swap Controllers
LT4250 –18V to –80V Ramp ACL1 Yes Yes Yes LT1640A Pin-Compatible with Active Current SO-8
Limiting
LTC4252A-1/2 –15V to –100V Active or ACL1 Yes Yes Yes Soft-Start Limits Inrush dI/dt Drain Accelerated MSOP-8
(Floating) Ramp Response. ±1% Undervoltage/Overvoltage MSOP-10
Threshold Accuracy for AdvancedTCA
Applications
LT4256-1/2/3 10.8V to 80V Active or ACL1 Yes Yes Yes LT4256-1/2 Pin-Compatible Upgrade to SO-8
Ramp LT1641. Open Circuit Detect Output. Latchoff/ SSOP-16
Auto-Retry Operation
LTC4260 8.5V to 80V Active or ACL1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Onboard 8-Bit ADC for Card Voltage and 5x5 QFN-32
Ramp Current Monitoring, I2C Interface. Programmable SSOP-24
Latchoff or Auto-Retry SO-24
LTC4261 –12V to –100V Ramp ACL1 Yes Yes Yes Delayed Onboard 10-Bit ADC for Card Voltage and 4x5 QFN-24
(Floating) Current Monitoring, I2C Interface. Programmable SSOP-28
Latchoff or Auto-Retry
LT4356-1/2/3 4V to 80V Active or ACL1 Yes Yes Surge Stopper: Overvoltage Protection 4x3 DFN-12
Ramp and Inrush Limiting. Spare Amplifier for MSOP-10
UV/OV Monitoring or Linear Regulator. SO-16
Latchoff/Auto-Retry Operation
ACL = Active Current Limit
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Hot Swap Controllers – Low Voltage

Low voltage Hot Swap controllers include independent high side gate drivers to control single or dual voltages, as well as voltage power-up
and power-down ramp control, current foldback and inrush limiting. Our latest LTC4217 and LTC4218 Hot Swap products allow the
current limit threshold to be adjusted dynamically using an external pin. Additional features include a current monitor output that amplifies
the sense resistor voltage for ground referenced current sensing and a MOSFET temperature monitor output. Dedicated 12V versions
contain preset 12V-specific thresholds.

LTC4215: Hot Swap Controller with 12V Application with 5A Circuit Breaker
I2C Compatible Monitoring
0.005Ω FDC653N
Features: 12V
VOUT
+ 12V
• Allows Safe Insertion into Live Backplane 34.8k
CL
30.1k
0.1µF 10Ω
• 8-Bit ADC Monitors Current and Voltage

CONNECTOR 2

CONNECTOR 1
1.18k 3.57k
• I2C/SMBus Interface P6KE16A
UV VDD SENSE+ SENSE– GATE SOURCE
3.4k OV FB
• Wide Operating Voltage Range: 2.9V to 15V SDAO
EN INTVCC
SDA SDAI LTC4215UFD
• dI/dt Controlled Soft-Start SCL SCL ADIN 24k
ALERT ALERT
INTVCC
• High Side Drive for External N-Channel MOSFET GPIO
INTVCC ON TIMER SS GND
• No External Gate Capacitor Required 68nF
0.1µF

• Input Overvoltage/Undervoltage Protection GND

BACKPLANE PLUG-IN
• Optional Latchoff or Auto-Retry After Faults CARD

• Alerts Host After Faults

• Inrush Current Limit with Foldback
• Available in 24-Lead (4mm × 5mm) QFN and
16-Lead Narrow SSOP Packages

Input Voltage Inrush Overcurrent Fault PWRGD/

Part Number Channels Range Control Control Output Reset Description Package
Low Voltage Hot Swap Controllers
LTC4210-1/2/3/4 1 2.7V to 16.5V Active or ACL1 Yes Active Current Limiting with a Circuit Breaker. SOT-23
Ramp Latchoff/Auto-Retry Operation
LTC4211 1 2.5V to 16.5V Active or ECB2 Yes Delayed No Gate Capacitor Required SO-8
Ramp MSOP-8
MSOP-10
LTC4215-1/2/3 1 2.9V to 16.5V Active or ACL1 Yes Yes I2C/SMBus Interface, Internal 8-bit ADC, dI/dt SSOP-16
Ramp Controlled Soft-Start 4x5 QFN-24
LTC4216 1 0V to 6V Active or ACL1 Delayed Ultralow Voltage Hot Swap Controller for 0V to 6V, MSOP-10
Ramp with a Separate Supply of 2.3V to 6V. Adjustable 4x3 DFN-12
Current Limit, Soft-Start and Response Time for
Overcurrent Protection
LTC4217/-12 1 2.9V to 26.5V Active or ACL1 Yes Yes Small Footprint 2A Hot Swap Controller. Integrated TSSOP-10
Ramp 33mΩ MOSFET and RSENSE. Adjustable, 5% 5x3 DFN-16
Accurate Current Limit. 2% Accurate Undervoltage
and Overvoltage Protection. A Dedicated
12V Version (LTC4217-12) Contains Preset
12V Specific Thresholds
LTC4218/-12 1 2.9V to 26.5V Active or ACL1 Yes Yes Adjustable, 5% Accurate (15mV) Current Limit. 2% SSOP-16
Ramp Accurate Undervoltage and Overvoltage Protection. 5x3 DFN-16
A Dedicated 12V Version (LTC4218-12) Contains
Preset 12V Specific Thresholds
LTC4222 2 2.9V to 29V Active or ACL1 Yes I2C/SMBus Interface, Internal 10-bit ADC, dI/dt 5x5 QFN-32
Ramp Controlled Soft-Start. Latchoff/Auto-Retry Operation SSOP-36
LTC4223-1/2 2 10V to 14V Active or ACL1 Yes Yes Controls 12V and 3.3V Auxiliary Supplies. Integrated 5x5 QFN-32
2.7V to 6V Ramp 0.3Ω AUX Switch. Adjustable Current Limit with SSOP-36
Circuit Breaker. Latchoff/Auto-Retry Operation
ACL = Active Current Limit
1

ECB = Electronic Circuit Breaker

2
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02 IDEAL DIODE C ONTROLLERS – HIGH VOLTAGE

ORing Ideal Diode Controllers

Linear’s family of ideal diode controllers reduces forward voltage drop and power dissipation in ORing applications, eliminating the
heat sinks required by conventional rectifiers. They deliver smooth switchover without chatter and are free from oscillation in load sharing
applications, yet respond quickly when called upon to block DC current in the reverse state. Our controllers prevent backfeeding between
supplies and are easily configured to protect against reverse polarity inputs.

Ideal Diode Controllers – High Voltage

LTC4354: Negative Voltage Diode-OR Controller and Monitor Power Dissipation vs Load Current
6
The LTC4354 is a negative voltage and the LTC4355 is a positive voltage
diode-OR controller that drive two external N-channel MOSFETs. Each 5
replaces two Schottky diodes and the associated heat sink, saving power DIODE (MBR10100)

POWER DISSIPATION (W)

and space. The power dissipation is greatly reduced by using N-channel 4
MOSFETs as the pass transistors. Power sources can be easily ORed
together to increase total system power and reliability. 3 POWER
SAVED

2
LTC4355: Positive High Voltage Dual Ideal Diode-OR with Input
Supply and Fuse Monitors 1
FET (FDB3632)
The LTC4355 can diode-OR two positive supplies or the return paths 0
of two negative supplies, such as in a –48V system. Power fault 0 2 4 6 8 10
CURRENT (A)
detection indicates if the input supplies are not in regulation, the
inline fuses are blown, or the voltages across the MOSFETs are
greater than the fault threshold.

Features:
Positive and Negative Supply Diode-ORing
• Replaces Power Schottky Diodes
• Controls N-Channel MOSFETs RTNA

• 0.5µs Turn-Off Time Limits Peak Fault Current RTNB

• Wide Operating Voltage Range: 9V to 80V
• Smooth Switchover without Oscillation IN1 GATE1 IN2 GATE2 OUT

• No Reverse DC Current LTC4355

LTC4355

• Monitors VIN, Fuse and MOSFET Diode GND

• Available in 14-Lead (4mm × 3mm) DFN, LOAD

16-Lead MS and SO Packages

VCC
LTC4354
LTC4354

DA DB GA GB VSS

VA=-48V

VB=-48V
 I d e a l D i o d e c o n t r o l l e r s / F USE MONITOR 07
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LTC4357: Positive High Voltage Ideal Diode Controller 48V, 10A Diode-OR
The LTC4357 easily ORs power sources to increase total VINA FDB3632

system reliability. In diode-OR applications, the LTC4357 controls 48V

the forward voltage drop across the MOSFET to ensure smooth

current transfer from one path to the other without oscillation. IN GATE OUT
If the power source fails or is shorted, a fast turn-off minimizes
LTC4357 VDD VOUT TO LOAD
reverse current transients.

Features: GND

• Reduces Power Dissipation by Replacing a Power Schottky Diode

with an N-Channel MOSFET VINB FDB3632
• 48V
0.5µs Turn-Off Time Limits Peak Fault Current
• Wide Operating Voltage Range: 9V to 80V
IN GATE OUT
• Smooth Switchover without Oscillation
• LTC4357 VDD
No Reverse DC Current
• Available in 6-Lead (2mm × 3mm) DFN and 8-Lead MSOP Packages GND

Part Number Input Supply Range Ideal Diode External FET Fault Monitoring Package
High Voltage Ideal Diode Controllers
LTC4354 –4.5V to –100V (Floating) Dual N-Channel Yes 3x2 DFN-8, SO-8
LTC4355 9V to 80V Dual N-Channel Yes 4x3 DFN-14, SO-16,
MSOP-16
LTC4357 9V to 80V Single N-Channel No 2x3 DFN-6, MSOP-8

48V Fuse Monitor

The LTC1921 monitors two independent –48V supplies, including their fuses and drives up to three optoisolators to indicate status.
Requiring only three noncritical resistors and optoisolators, the LTC1921 replaces multiple voltage comparators, a voltage reference and
several precision resistors.

Dual Supply Fuse Monitor

–48V
RETURN

100k 100k FUSE GOOD LOGIC

SUPPLY –48V LOAD

VA RTN
SUPPLY A GOOD SUPERVISOR
OUT F µP
VB LTC1921
LTC1921

SUPPLY B GOOD LOGIC

FUSE A OUT A COMMON
FUSE B

OUT B

SUPPLY A F1
–48V

SUPPLY B F2
–48V

Part Number Input Voltage Range UV OV Package

Fuse Monitor
LTC1921 –10V to –80V Yes Yes MSOP-8, SO-8
08 IDEAL DIODES AND C ONTROLLER s – L o w v o lta g e

Ideal Diodes and Controllers – Low Voltage

LTC4352: Low Voltage Ideal Diode Controller with Monitoring 12V Ideal Diode with Status and Fault Indicators
The LTC4352 is a 0V to 18V ideal diode controller that enables low Q1
loss ORing of multiple power sources with minimal disturbance to Si7336ADP
12V TO LOAD
supply voltages. A fast turn-on reduces the load voltage drop during C2
supply switchover. Power passage is disabled during undervoltage R4 R5
2.7k 2.7k
or overvoltage conditions. The controller also features an open 0.1µF
MOSFET detect circuit that flags excessive voltage drop across the CPO SOURCE VIN GATE OUT D1

pass transistor in the on state. A REV pin enables reverse current, VCC STATUS MOSFET
C1 ON
D2
overriding the diode behavior when desired. 0.1µF UV LTC4352
OV FAULT FAULT
Features: REV D1: GREEN LED LN1351C
GND D2: RED LED LN1261CAL
• Low Loss Replacement for Power Diode
• Controls N-Channel MOSFET
• 0V to 18V Supply ORing or Holdup
• 0.5μs Turn-On and Turn-Off Time
Power Dissipation vs Load Current
• Undervoltage and Overvoltage Protection
4.0
• Open MOSFET Detect
3.5
• Status and Fault Outputs
3.0

POWER DISSIPATION (W)

• Hot Swappable DIODE (SBG1025L)
2.5
• Reverse Current Enable Input
• 2.0
12-Pin MSOP and DFN (3mm × 3mm) Packages
POWER
1.5 SAVED
LTC4358: 5A Ideal Diode
1.0
The LTC4358 is a 5A ideal diode that uses an internal 20mΩ
0.5
N-channel MOSFET to replace a Schottky diode when used in MOSFET (Si7336ADP)

diode-OR and high current diode applications. The LTC4358 0

0 2 4 6 8 10
reduces power consumption, heat dissipation, and PC board area. LOAD CURRENT (A)

Features:
• Replaces a Power Schottky Diode
• Internal 20mΩ N-Channel MOSFET
• 0.5μs Turn-Off Time Limits Peak Fault Current
• Operating Voltage Range: 9V to 26.5V
• Smooth Switchover without Oscillation
12V, 5A Diode-OR
• No Reverse DC Current
• Available in 14-Pin (4mm × 3mm) DFN and 16-Lead TSSOP Packages
IN DRAIN
VINA = 12V

OUT
Input Supply
Part Number Range Ideal Diode External FET Package LTC4358 VDD
5A Ideal Diode VOUT TO
GND
5A LOAD
LTC4352 0V to 18V Single, Fast Turn-On N-Channel 3x4 DFN-12
and Turn-Off MSOP-12
LTC4358 9V to 28V Single Internal 5A 4x3 DFN-14
FET TSSOP-16 IN DRAIN
VINB = 12V
LTC4412 2.5V to 28V Single P-Channel ThinSOT ™
OUT
LTC4412HV 2.5V to 36V Single P-Channel ThinSOT
LTC4358 VDD
LTC4414 3V to 36V Single P-Channel MSOP-8
GND
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Introduction to DC/DC Controllers

High density power systems require very high efficiency, excellent power density and ease of implementation. Linear
Technology offers a family of high performance DC/DC controllers specifically tailored for isolated power conversion for input
voltages ranging from 4V to 100V for telecom, datacom and industrial applications. We feature primary- and secondary-side
control ICs, which provide synchronous rectification, fast transient response, overvoltage and overcurrent protection and a
host of other features. These devices enable output voltages from 0.6V to 52V from flyback, forward, half-bridge, push-pull
or full-bridge topologies. Off-the-shelf planar magnetics can be used in many applications, reducing design complexity.

Flyback Controllers – Low Power (Up to 60W)

Synchronous and non-synchronous flyback Isolated Synchronous Rectified No-Opto Flyback Converter
controllers are offered for output power
levels up to 60W. This family of current mode
flyback controllers can either regulate the V IN
+
V OUT
36V–75V 3.3V
output voltage with integrated primary-side 28.7k T1 12A
T1
regulation circuitry or can be used with 47k
a secondary-side optocoupler driver and 3.01k
+
SG
47µF
optoisolator. Synchronous rectification is 412k
easily controlled by the LT3825 or LT3837, 2.2µF FB Vcc SG PG SENSE+

which increases conversion efficiency and 0.02 Ω 1µF

UVLO LT3825 SG
improves output cross regulation in multiple SENSE– 15Ω
15k 330
output power supplies. As an example, PGDLY Vc 0.1µF 2.2nF
SYNC OSC GND
the LT3825 can convert an input supply of
12k 10nF
36V-75V to an isolated output of 3.3V at 10k
47pF 100k
12A with up to 90% efficiency.

LTC3803-3 Isolated Demo Board Low Power Isolated Flyback Converter

Part Number: DC1100A
VIN: 18V to 75V
VOUT
TI
Output: 3.3V at 3A VIN 3.3V
18V–75V 2.2µF 100k 300µF 3A

VCC VCC
0.1µF FB NGATE
LTC3803-3
ITH SENSE VCC
GRND 4.7k VCC
OPTO 11k
LT4430
6.8k
FB

GRND 1.5k
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Flyback Controllers/Monolithic – Low Power (Up to 60W)

Maximum Output1 Operating

Part Number Power (W) VIN Range (V) VOUT3 Range (V) Frequency Package Description
Primary-Side Flyback Controllers/Monolithic
LT3573 7 3 to 40 1.23 to 52 40kHz to 1MHz MSOP-16E No-Opto Flyback with Integrated Power Switch
3x3 QFN-16
LTC3803-5 25 4.8 to 753 0.8 to 52 200kHz ThinSOT Constant Frequency Current Mode Flyback
Controller with 5.7V UVLO
LTC3803/-3 25 8.7 to 753 0.8 to 52 200kHz or 300kHz ThinSOT Constant Frequency Current Mode Flyback
Controller in ThinSOT
LTC3805/-5 25 8.4/4.5 to 753 0.8 to 52 70kHz to 700kHz2 3x3 DFN-10 Selectable Frequency Current Mode
MSOP-10E
LT1737 25 4.5 to 753 1.23 to 52 50kHz to 250kHz2 SO-16, SSOP-16 No-Opto Flyback Controller
LTC3873/-5 25 8.4/4.1 to 75 3
1.20 to 52 200kHz ThinSOT, DFN-8 Constant Frequency Current Mode Controller
LT1725 50 16 to 753 1.20 to 52 50kHz to 250kHz2 SO-16, SSOP-16 Flyback with or without Optocoupler
LTC1871 50 2.5 to 36 1.23 to 52 50kHz to 1MHz2 MSOP-10 Wide Input Range Current Mode Controller
LT3825 60 16 to 75 3
1.23 to 52 50kHz to 250kHz 2
TSSOP-16E Synchronous Flyback with or without Optocoupler
LT3837 60 4.5 to 75 3
1.23 to 52 50kHz to 250kHz 2
TSSOP-16E Synchronous Flyback with or without Optocoupler
LT3757 60 2.9 to 40 1.60 to 52 100kHz to 1MHz 2
MSOP-10E Selectable Frequency Current Mode
3x3 DFN-10
LT3758 60 5.5 to 100 1.60 to 52 100kHz to 1MHz2 MSOP-10E High Input Voltage Selectable Frequency
3x3 DFN-10 Current Mode
1
The maximum output power depends on the choice of external components.
2
The operating frequency can be selected within the range indicated.
3
The input and output voltage range depends on external components. For higher voltages, consult factory.

Forward Controllers – Medium Power (Up to 300W)

Linear Technology’s single switch and 2-switch forward controllers normally operate with primary and secondary-side ICs for control,
timing and driving of synchronous MOSFETs. The single switch forward converter schematic below shows the LTC3706 as a secondary-
side controller with primary-side LTC3725 smart driver. Efficiencies up to 95% are achieved with this circuit for output voltages ranging
from 0.6 to 52V.

Efficiency
48V to 3.3V/25A Isolated Forward Converter
95
VIN T1
VIN = 36V 36V - 75V
0.85µH
V OUT
3.3V
25A

90 1µF
+
EFFICIENCY (%)

100µF 220µF

VIN = 72V 1nF

0.039Ω 4.7µF
0.002Ω
85 2.2µF
100k
2.74k
0.1µF 1µF
VCC NDRV GATE IS FG SW I S– IS+ SG V IN NDRV VCC
FB/IN+ PT+
T2
365k
80 UVLO LTC3725 5.1k
LTC3726 FB
0 5 10 15 20 25
1µF
LOAD CURRENT (A) SSFLT FS/IN– PT–
15k GND GND RUN/SS SLP I TH
162k 604
33nF
33nF 100k 6.2k
2.2nF
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Forward Controllers/Smart Drivers – Medium Power (Up to 300W)

MOSFET Operating
Part Number Drive Current VIN3 Range (V) Frequency2 Package Description
Primary-Side Smart Drivers
LTC3705 2A 9 to 75 70kHz to 700kHz SSOP-16 2-Switch Forward Smart Gate Driver, Works with Secondary-Side
Synchronous Controller LTC3706 or LTC3726
LTC3725 2A 9 to 75 70kHz to 700kHz MSOP-10E Single-Switch Forward Smart Gate Driver, Works with
Secondary-Side Synchronous Controller LTC3706 or LTC3726

Output1 Power Operating

Part Number Range (W) VCC Range (V) VOUT Range (V) Frequency2 Package Description
Secondary-Side Controllers
LTC3706 Up to 300 5 to 30 0.60 to 52 100kHz to 500kHz SSOP-24 Synchronous Forward Controller with PolyPhase Capability,
Can Be Used with Primary Driver LTC3705 or LTC3725
LTC3726 Up to 300 5 to 10 0.60 to 52 100kHz to 500kHz SSOP-16 Synchronous Forward Controller, Can Be Used with Primary
Driver LTC3705 or LTC3725

Output1 Power Operating

Part Number Range (W) VIN3 Range (V) VOUT Range (V) Frequency2 Package Description
Primary-Side Controllers
LT1952/-1 Up to 300 8/15.75 to 75 1.23 to 52 100kHz to 500kHz SSOP-16 Single-Switch Synchronous Forward Controller, Can Be Used
with Secondary-Side LTC3900
LT3781 Up to 300 16 to 75 1.25 to 52 350kHz SSOP-20 2-Switch Synchronous Forward Controller. Works with
LTC1698 MOSFET Driver

MOSFET Drive Operating

Part Number Current VCC Range (V) Frequency2 Package Description
Secondary-Side Smart Drivers
LTC3900 2A 4.5 to 11 100kHz to 500kHz SO-8 Synchronous Rectifier Driver for Forward Converters, Can Be Used with
Primary Controller LT1952 or LTC3723
LTC3901 2A 4.5 to 11 100kHz to 500kHz SSOP-16 Synchronous Rectifier Driver for Push-Pull and Full-Bridge Converters,
Can Be Used with Primary Controller LTC3722 or LTC3723
LTC1698 2A 6 to 12.6 350kHz SSOP-16, SO-16 Synchronous Rectifier Driver for Forward Converters, Can Be Used with
Primary Controller LT1952, LTC3723 or LT3781
1
The maximum output power depends on the choice of external components.
2
The operating frequency can be selected within the range indicated.
3
The input voltage range depends on external components. For higher voltages, consult factory.

Efficiency
48VIN to 3.3V at 30A Active Reset, Self-Driven Isolated Forward
VU1 94
1.5mH T1 0.65µH VOUT
VIN
3.3V
36V TO 75V 82k 30A 92
+
2.2µF 470µF
VIN
90
33nF
EFFICIENCY (%)

0.1µF 2.2
88
2.2
133 10k
0.015 470
47pF 82.5k 86
VFB
22k 33k
COMP SOUT VU1 LT4430 84
VCC OPTO 10nF
FB VIN 0.22µF 7.5k
115k LT1952-1 GND COMP 72VIN
ROSC OUT 4.7µF 82
SYNC PGND VFB OC FB
48VIN
158k
0.47µF 174k
1µF
36VIN
0.1µF
SS_MAXDC DELAY 1.2k 2.2nF 18.2k 80
22k 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
VREF OC
13.3k 1.2k IOUT (A)
SD_VSEC ISENSE
GND BLANK
340k
VIN
47k
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02 DEMONSTRATION BOARDS – TELE C OM / DATA C OM

Demonstration Boards – Isolated Solutions for Telecom and Datacom Applications

Linear Technology offers demonstration boards for a wide variety of applications, including isolated and nonisolated power supplies.
In addition to the demonstration board, we supply the electrical schematic, bill of materials and Gerber files for the PCB design. We also
include a Quick Start Guide that describes the circuit operation and provides performance curves, including load regulation, ripple and
noise, efficiency and transient response.

We can also develop customized solutions if the exact demo board for a specific requirement does not exist. Contact your local sales
representative for further details.

Below are photos of standard demo boards showing the industry-standard size 1/8 brick, measuring 0.9" x 2.3", and 1⁄4 brick, measuring
1.45" x 2.3" form factors. Both convert a 36V to 75V input to isolated output voltages ranging from 0.6V to 52V. Efficiencies up to 95% are
realized using off-the-shelf planar power transformers and inductors.
1/4 Brick Size Demo Board 1/8 Brick Size Demo Board

Demonstration
Board Number VIN Range (V) Output Rating(s) Circuit Size (Inches) Description
48V Nominal Input Isolated Demonstration Boards
DC1100A 18 to 75 3.3V/3A 1.63 x 0.56 LTC3803-3 Flyback
DC1311A-A 18 to 75 3.3V/3A 1.50 x 0.63 LTC3805 Flyback
DC1412A 18 to 72 3.3V/3A 1.50 x 0.63 LT3758 Flyback
DC1154A 36 to 75 3.3V/3A 1.50 x 0.63 LTC3873 Flyback
DC649A 36 to 75 5V/2A 1.10 x 1.25 LTC3803 Flyback
DC894A-A 36 to 75 3.3V/12A 1.25 x 1.20 LT3825 Synchronous No-Opto Flyback
DC894A-B 36 to 75 5V/8A 1.25 x 1.20 LT3825 Synchronous No-Opto Flyback
DC894A-C 36 to 75 12V/5A 1.25 x 1.20 LT3825 Synchronous No-Opto Flyback
DC950A-A 36 to 75 5V/2A, 3.3V/3A, 2.5V/3A 1/4 Brick (1.45 x 2.30) LT3825 Synchronous Flyback Triple Output
DC1031A-A 36 to 75 2.5V/20A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3726 Synchronous Forward
DC1031A-B 36 to 75 3.3V/20A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3726 Synchronous Forward
DC968A-A 36 to 75 3.3V/30A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT1952-1/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC1317A-A 1
36 to 75 3.3V/30A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT1952-1/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC759A 36 to 75 5V/20A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT1952-1/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC1031A-C 36 to 75 5V/20A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3726 Synchronous Forward
DC1317A-B1 18 to 75 5V/25A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT1952-1/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC968A-C 36 to 75 12V/12A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT1952/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC1032A 36 to 75 12V/12A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3726 Synchronous Forward
DC1317A-C 1
18 to 75 12V/10A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT1952-1/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC1317A-D1 18 to 75 24V/5A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT1952-1/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC968A-D 36 to 75 28V/4A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LTC3705/LTC3706 Synchronous Forward
DC677A 36 to 75 3.3V/50A 1.70 x 2.90 LT1952/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC830A 36 to 75 3.3V/40A 1/4 Brick (1.45 x 2.30) LT1952/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC888A-A2 36 to 75 3.3V/50A 1/4 Brick (1.45 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3706 Synchronous Forward
DC888A-B 2
36 to 75 5V/40A 1/4 Brick (1.45 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3706 Synchronous Forward
DC888A-C2 36 to 75 12V/20A 1/4 Brick (1.45 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3706 Synchronous Forward
DC607A 36 to 75 12V/35A 4X3 LTC3722-1 Synchronous Full-Bridge
1
These designs utilize active transformer reset.
2
These boards are designed to be paralleled for higher current applications.
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Isolated Solutions for Industrial Applications

Many industrial applications demand isolation and high efficiency at lower input voltages. Linear Technology offers multiple controllers
specifically designed for isolated power conversion from 12V and 24V sources. Advantages of these solutions include reduced complexity,
synchronous rectification and the ability to accommodate other output voltages and power levels with relatively minor changes to existing
designs. Leveraging these flyback and forward solutions results in shorter design cycles and flexible designs.

5V Isolated Flyback Converter

5V Isolated Flyback Converter

VIN
10V TO 30V

3:1 VOUT
10μF 357k 5V at 0.7A, VIN<20V
LT3573 Isolated Demo Board VIN
0.22µF 2k
5V at 1A, VIN≥20V
Part Number: DC1228A SHDN/UVLO 24μH
47µF
VIN: 10V to 30V 93.1k

Output: 5V at 1A 80.6k
RFB
LT3573
RREF
TC 6.04k
RILIM
SS SW
VC GND BIAS

28.7k 10k 20k

10nF 1nF 4.7µF

LTC3725/LTC3726 Isolated Demo Board

Part Number: DC1174A-A
VIN: 9V to  36V
Output: 5V at 10A

Demonstration
Board Number VIN Range (V) Output Rating(s) Circuit Size (Inches) Description
24V Nominal Input Isolated Flyback and Forward Demonstration Boards
DC1228A 10 to 30 5V/1A 0.59 x 1.22 LT3573 Monolithic No-Opto Flyback
DC418A 8 to 36 5V/0.2A, ±15V/0.1A 1.50 x 1.50 LT1737 No-Opto Flyback Triple Output
DC1038A-A 9 to 36 3.3V/10A 1.20 x 1.50 LT3837 Synchronous No-Opto Flyback
DC1038A-B 9 to 36 5V/7A 1.20 x 1.50 LT3837 Synchronous No-Opto Flyback
DC1038A-C 9 to 36 12V/3A 1.20 x 1.50 LT3837 Synchronous No-Opto Flyback
DC950A-B 9 to 36 2.5V/3A, 3.3V/3A, 5V/2A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT3837 Synchronous No-Opto Flyback Triple Output
DC1317A-F 9 to 36 3.3V/20A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT1952-1/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC1174A-A 9 to 36 5V/10A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3726 Synchronous Forward
DC1174A-B 9 to 36 12V/4A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3726 Synchronous Forward
DC1317A-G 9 to 36 12V/5A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT1952-1/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC1174A-C 9 to 36 15V/3.3A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3726 Synchronous Forward
DC968A-B 18 to 36 5V/20A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT1952/LTC3900 Synchronous Forward
DC1317A-H 9 to 36 48V/1.5A 1/8 Brick (0.90 x 2.30) LT1952-1/LT4430 Synchronous Forward
DC1300A-A 9 to 36 5V/20A 1/4 Brick (1.45 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3726 Synchronous Forward
DC1300A-B 9 to 36 12V/8.4A 1/4 Brick (1.45 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3726 Synchronous Forward
DC1300A-C 9 to 36 15V/6.7A 1/4 Brick (1.45 x 2.30) LTC3725/LTC3726 Synchronous Forward
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02 push-pull, half- and full-bridge controllers

Push-Pull, Half- and Full-Bridge Controllers – High Power (100W to 750W)

The LTC3721 and LTC3723 controllers are well suited for power levels from 100W to 750W, providing simple solutions for high power
applications. Synchronous and non-synchronous rectification modes of operation are supported. The push-pull, half- and full-bridge
configurations offer smaller input filter and output inductors compared to single-ended converters. They also provide up to 40% greater
transformer utilization and balanced semiconductor power dissipation over the input voltage range.

Isolated Non-Synchronous Push-Pull Converter

V IN

V OUT

UVLO DRVA +

DRVB

V CC CS
LTC3721-1
LTC3721-1
V REF
V OUT

SS COMP V IN OPTO
GND LT4430
GND COMP

OC FB

Isolated Synchronous Rectified Push-Pull Converter

V OUT
V IN

DRVA
SYNC ME
UVLO
DRVB
LT3901
V CC CS
MF
LTC3723-1
LTC3723-1
SDRA
SDRB
V REF
V OUT

SS COMP V IN OPTO
GND LT4430
GND COMP

OC FB

Output1 Power Operating

Part Number Range (W) VIN3 Range (V) VOUT Range (V) Frequency2 Package Description
Primary-Side Push-Pull, Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge Controllers
LTC3721-1 100 to 750 10.7 to 75 1.2 to 52 Up to 1MHz SSOP-16 Push-Pull and Full-Bridge Non-Synchronous Topologies
4x4 QFN-16
LTC3723-1 100 to 750 10.7 to 75 1.2 to 52 Up to 1MHz SSOP-16 Push-Pull and Full-Bridge Current Mode Synchronous
Topologies
LTC3723-2 100 to 750 10.7 to 75 1.2 to 52 Up to 1MHz SSOP-16 Push-Pull, Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge Voltage Mode
Synchronous Topologies
1
The maximum output power depends on the choice of external components.
2
The operating frequency can be selected within the range indicated.
3
The input voltage range depends on external components. For higher voltages, consult factory.
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Full-Bridge Phase-Modulated Controllers – Higher Power (200W to 1KW)

The phase-modulated full-bridge LTC3722 Typical Full-Bridge Circuit

controller employs zero voltage switching
(ZVS) with phase-shifted power supply VIN
36V - 75V
control, intended for isolated offline and
distributed power supplies of 200W to V CC
OUTC
1 kilowatt. This device operates at a select-
able fixed frequency with current mode OUTA
control and adaptive zero voltage delay
control over all operating conditions, opti- LTC3722-1
VOUT
mizing efficiency and reducing transformer
size and EMI. This controller also provides
simple programmability for current limit, OUTB
leading edge blanking, soft-start and
short-circuit protection. OUTD
CS

OUTF
LTC3901

OUTE
GRD

Output1 Power Operating

Part Number Range (W) VIN3 Range (V) VOUT Range (V) Frequency2 Package Description
Primary-Side Full-Bridge Controllers
LTC3722-1 200 to 1K 10.5 to 75 5 to 24 300kHz to 1MHz SSOP-24 Full-Bridge Synchronous with ZVS, Current Mode Control
LTC3722-2 200 to 1K 10.5 to 75 5 to 24 300kHz to 1MHz SSOP-24 Full-Bridge Synchronous with ZVS, Voltage Mode Control
1
The maximum output power depends on the choice of external components.
2
The operating frequency can be selected within the range indicated.
3
The input voltage range depends on external components. For higher voltages, consult factory.

LTC3722-1 Isolated Demo Board

Part Number: DC607A
VIN: 36V to 75V, Output: 12V at 35A
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02 n o n i s o l at e d d c / d c c o n v e r s i o n

Introduction

Linear Technology offers controllers, monolithic switching regulators and linear regulators for high voltage (up to 100V)
nonisolated step-down (buck) and step-up (boost) DC/DC power conversion. Topologies include synchronous and
non-synchronous buck, boost, buck-boost, forward and flyback converters. Included are low quiescent current controllers
and monolithic parts that help preserve battery life during standby mode.

Buck and Boost Controllers – High Voltage

Shown below are synchronous and non-synchronous

High Efficiency, High Voltage Step-Down Converter
buck and boost controllers that operate from input VIN
voltages up to 100 volts. Selection parameters include RON + 15V TO 100V
261k 100k CIN
output voltage range, operating frequency, quiescent 22µF
ION
current and choice of sense resistor. NDRV

PGOOD BOOST
LTC3810 Demo Board
VRNG
LTC3810 TG
0.1µF
MODE/SYNC VOUT
1000pF SW
12V/6A
SS/TRACK EXTVCC
DRVCC
SHDN 14k
INTVCC
SENSE+
+
ITH 270µF
5pF
200k BG
VFB
SENSE–
47pF
SGND BGRTN 1k
1µF

Max Output Synchronous Operating No Sense

Part Number VIN Range (V) VOUT Range (V) Current (A)1 Operation Frequency2 Resistor Package
Buck Controllers
LT3724 4 to 60 1.23 to 36 5 200kHz TSSOP-16E
LTC3824 4 to 60 0.8 to VIN 5 200kHz to 600kHz MSOP-10E
LTC3703-5 4.1 to 60 0.8 to 0.93VIN 10 X 100kHz to 600kHz X SSOP-16, SSOP-28

LTC3703 9.3 to 100 0.8 to 0.93VIN 10 X 100kHz to 600kHz X SSOP-16, SSOP-28

LT3844 4 to 60 1.23 to 36 10 100kHz to 600kHz TSSOP-16E

LT3800 4 to 60 1.23 to 36 20 X 200kHz TSSOP-16E
LTC3812-5 4.2 to 60 0.8 to 0.93VIN 20 X 100kHz to 1MHz X TSSOP-16E
Constant On-Time
LT3845 4 to 60 1.23 to 36 20 X 100kHz to 600kHz TSSOP-16E
LTC3810 6.2 to 100 0.8 to 0.93VIN 20 X 100kHz to 1MHz X SSOP-28
Constant On-Time
LTC3810-5 4.2 to 60 0.8 to 0.93VIN 20 X 100kHz to 1MHz X 5x5 QFN-32
Constant On-Time
Boost Controllers
LTC1871/-1/-7 2.5 to 36 8 and Higher3 5 50kHz to 1MHz X MSOP-10
LT3757 2.9 to 40 8 and Higher 3
5 100kHz to 1MHz 3x3 DFN-10, MSOP-10E

LT3758 5.5 to 100 8 and Higher3 5 100kHz to 1MHz 3x3 DFN-10, MSOP-10E

LTC3814-5 4.5 to 0.9VOUT 8 to 60 10 X 100kHz to 1MHz X TSSOP-16

LTC3813 7 to 0.9VOUT 8 to 100 10 X 100kHz to 1MHz X SSOP-28
LT3782A 6 to 40 8 and Higher3 20 150kHz to 500kHz SSOP-28, 4x5 QFN-28

LTC3862/-1 4/8.5V to 36 8 and Higher3 40 75kHz to 500kHz TSSOP-24, SSOP-24, 5x5 QFN-24

1
The maximum output current depends on the choice of external components.
2
The frequency can be selected within the range indicated.
3
The output voltage depends upon external components.
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Forward Controllers

The forward converter is the preferred topology for

48V to 3.3V/35A Active Reset, Self-Driven Nonisolated Forward Converter
very high step-down ratio nonisolated applications. This
VU1
topology produces a higher efficiency converter when VIN
1.5mH 0.65µH VOUT
3.3V
36V TO 75V
stepping down from 48V to voltages below 5V versus a 35A
82k 2.2Ω
conventional buck and allows the use of smaller input
4.7µF
and output capacitors.
VIN
2.2Ω
22nF
0.1µF
200Ω

10k
20.5k
0.015Ω

12.1k
15nF
6.8k
COMP SOUT VU1
FB VIN
115k LT1952-1
ROSC OUT 4.7µF
SYNC PGND
470k 0.47µF 174k
SS_MAXDC DELAY
0.1µF 22k
VREF OC
6.81k 1.2k
SD_VSEC ISENSE
GND BLANK
178k 39k
VIN

Typical Nonisolated Synchronous Forward Converter

V IN
36V - 75V V OUT
0.6V to 52V

2.2µF 1nF 100µF 220µF

0.012

V IN 2.2µF

R1
10k
IS+ FG SW SG V CC
IS–
LTC3726
PT+ FB

GND RUN/SS SLP MODE VC

33nF 100k 100k 6.2k R2

2.2nF

NOTE: THE VALUES OF R 1 AND R 2 ARE SELECTED FOR THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE

Max Output Synchronous Operating

Part Number VIN Range (V)4 VOUT Range (V) Current (A)1 Operation Frequency2 IQ (SUPPLY) Package
Forward Controllers
LT1952 15.75 to 75 1.23 to 52 40 100kHz to 500kHz 5.2mA SSOP-16
LT1952-1 8 to 75 1.23 to 52 40 100kHz to 500kHz 5.2mA SSOP-16
LTC3706 3
5 to 75 0.6 to 52 50 x 70kHz to 500kHz 4.2mA SSOP-24
LTC37263 5 to 75 0.6 to 52 50 x 70kHz to 500kHz 4.2mA SSOP-16
1
The maximum output current depends on the choice of external components.
2
The frequency can be selected within the range indicated.
3
These ICs can be used in paralleled converters for higher current applications.
4
For higher input voltages, consult factory.
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Synchronous Buck-Boost

Linear offers high performance synchronous buck-boost µModule regulators and controllers that operate from input voltages that can be
above, below or equal to the output voltage. These devices utilize a single inductor and can deliver efficiencies up to 98%.

LTM®4609: Demo Board 30V/3A Buck-Boost with 10V to 36V Input Voltage
Part Number: DC1477A

SW1 SW2
VOUT
VIN
VIN VOUT 30V
10V TO 36V 10µF + 330µF 3A
50V 50V
SENSE+ VFB
LTM4607
LTM4609
15mΩ 2.74k
SENSE–
0.1µF
SS
GND

Part Number VIN Range (V) VOUT Range (V) Max Output Current (A)1 Frequency (kHz) Package
Buck-Boost µModule Regulators
LTM4605 4.5 to 20 0.8 to 16 5 (12 in Buck Mode) 200 to 400 15x15 LGA
LTM4607 4.5 to 36 0.8 to 24 5 (10 in Buck Mode) 200 to 400 15x15 LGA
LTM4609 4.5 to 36 0.8 to 34 4 (10 in Buck Mode) 200 to 400 15x15 LGA

LTC3780 and LTM4609: Efficiency

Simplified LTC3780 Buck-Boost Schematic
and Power Loss, VOUT = 30V at 3A
VIN VOUT
100 10
4V - 36V 0.8V to 30V
9 + +
95
8
7
90
POWER LOSS (W)
EFFICIENCY (%)

6
85 5
4 SENSE- SENSE+
80 BG1
3 BG2
LTC3780 TG1
75
2 TG2
1 GRND VSENSE
70 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
VIN (V)

Part Number VIN Range (V) VOUT Range (V) Max Output Current (A)1 Frequency (kHz) Package
Buck-Boost Controllers
LTC37802 4 to 36 0.8 to 30 15 200 to 400 5x5 QFN-32, SSOP-24
LTC3785 2
2.7 to 10 2.7 to 10 10 100 to 1MHz 4x4 QFN-24

Part Number VIN Range (V) VOUT Ratings Circuit Size (Inches) Description
Buck-Boost Demonstration Boards
DC1198A-A 4.5 to 20 12V/5A 1.50 x 0.875 LTM4605 Buck-Boost
DC1198A-B 6 to 36 12V/5A 1.50 x 0.875 LTM4607 Buck-Boost
DC1477A 10 to 36 30V/3A 1.50 x 0.875 LTM4609 Buck-Boost
DC686A 5 to 32 12V/5A 1.50 x 1.50 LTC3780 Buck-Boost
DC1163A 6 to 32 12V/12A 2.0 x 2.50 LTC3780 Buck-Boost
DC1046A 36 to 72 48V/6A 2.0 x 2.0 LTC3780/LTC4440 Buck-Boost
DC957 2.7 to 10 3.3V/3A 0.50 x 0.75 LTC3785 Buck-Boost
1
Depends on external components. For higher current, consult factory.
2
The input and output voltage can be extended by using external MOSFET drivers, like the LTC4440 and LTC4444.
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Monolithic Buck Regulators – High Voltage

Monolithic buck regulators include the switching MOSFET or 48V to 5V at 2A Step-Down Monolithic Converter
transistor, and the current sense resistor inside the device to simplify
the circuit design. Shown below is a list of synchronous and 0.68µF
22µH VOUT
BOOST
VIN VIN SW
non-synchronous parts used for up to 80V step-down regulation. 5V
5.5V - 60V 2A
4.7µF + 100µF
LT3430 10V
OFF ON SHDN BIAS
15.4k
SYNC FB
GND
4.99k

Max
Part Number VIN Range (V) VOUT Range (V) Output Current (A) Operating Frequency (kHz) Synchronous Package
Monolithic Buck Regulators – High Voltage
LTC3632 4.5 to 50, 60pk 0.8 to VIN 0.02 50 to 580 X 3x3 DFN-8, MSOP-8E
LTC3642 4.5 to 45, 60pk 0.8 to VIN 0.05 50 to 580 X 3x3 DFN-8, MSOP-8E
LTC3631 4.5 to 45, 60pk 0.8 to VIN 0.10 50 to 580 X 3x3 DFN-8, MSOP-8E
LT3990 4 to 60 1.12 to 30 0.35 250 to 2MHz 2x3 DFN-10, MSOP-10
LT3437 3.3 to 60,80pk 1.25 to 0.90VIN 0.40 200 TSSOP-16E, 3x3 DFN-10
LT1676 7.4 to 60 1.25 to 0.90VIN 0.44 100 SO-8
LT3991 4 to 60 1.12 to 30 1.2 200 to 2MHz 3x3 DFN-10, MSOP-10E
LT1976/B 3.3 to 60 1.25 to 0.90VIN 1.20 200 TSSOP-16E
LT1766 5.5 to 60 1.2 to 0.90VIN 1.20 200 TSSOP-16E
LT3980 3.6 to 58, 80pk 0.79 to 30 2.2 250 to 2MHz 3x4 DFN-14, MSOP-16E
LT3434 3.3 to 60 1.25 to 0.90VIN 2.75 200 TSSOP-16E
LT3430/-1 5.5 to 60 1.22 to 0.90VIN 2.75 200/100 TSSOP-16E
LT1074HV 8 to 60 2.21 to 0.85VIN 5.0 100 5-Lead TO-220, 7-Lead DD

High Voltage Linear Regulators

Linear Technology offers several very robust, high voltage LDO regulators with an 80V or higher input voltage rating. All devices are offered
in a very compact and thermally efficient footprint, ensuring the highest reliability.

Max Output Min VIN Dropout Shutdown VOUT Max Junction

Part Number Current (mA) (V) Max VIN (V) Voltage (V at IOUT ) IQ (Supply) Current Range (V) Temp (˚C) Package
High Voltage Linear Regulators
LT3014/HV 20 3.0 80/100pk 0.35 7µA <1µA 1.22 to 60 125 ThinSOT, DFN-8
LT3014B/HV 20 3.0 80/100pk 0.35 7µA n/a 1.22 to 60 125 ThinSOT, DFN-8
LT3010/-5 50 3.0 80 0.30 30µA <1µA 1.275 to 60 125 MSOP-8E
LT3010H 50 4.0 80 0.40 30µA <1µA 1.275 to 60 140 MSOP-8E
LT3011 50 3.0 80 0.30 46µA <1µA 1.24 to 60 125 MSOP-12E, DFN-10
LT3011H 50 3.0 80 0.30 46µA <1µA 1.24 to 60 150 MSOP-12E
LT3012 250 4.0 80 0.40 40µA <1µA 1.24 to 60 125 TSSOP-16E, DFN-12
LT3012B 250 4.0 80 0.40 40µA n/a 1.24 to 60 125 TSSOP-16E, DFN-12
LT3012H 200 4.0 80 0.40 40µA <1µA 1.24 to 60 140 TSSOP-16E
LT3013 250 4.0 80 0.40 65µA <1µA 1.24 to 60 125 TSSOP-16E, DFN-12
LT3013B 250 4.0 80 0.40 65µA n/a 1.24 to 60 125 TSSOP-16E, DFN-12
LT3013H 200 4.0 80 0.40 65µA <1µA 1.24 to 60 140 TSSOP-16E
LT3013MP 1
250 4.0 80 0.40 65µA <1µA 1.24 to 60 125 TSSOP-16E
1
Tjunction = –55°C to 125°C
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High Speed MOSFET Drivers

Synchronous Step-Down MOSFET Driver LTC4446 Fast Turn-On/Turn-Off DC Switch

12V
VCC VIN VIN
100V 0V TO 100V
7.2V TO 13.5V (ABS MAX)
0.33μF
BOOST 3 6
0.01μF
12V 15k 1 VCC BOOST
VCC 100V 7
TG 200Ω
TINP TG
4.7k 2 LTC4446 8
PWM1
TINP LTC4444 TS VOUT 100k BINP TS
(FROM CONTROLLER IC) BG GND
4.7nF
PWM2 9 3.3nF
BINP BG LOAD
(FROM CONTROLLER IC)
GND

VCC Input Maximun Maximum Output

Voltage VIN Supply Current/Impedance
Part Number Range (V) Voltage (V) Source/Sink IQ (µA) Package Description
High Speed MOSFET Drivers
LTC1693-1 4.5 to 13.2 14 1.4A/1.7A 730 SO-8 Dual N-Channel Both Non-Inverting
LTC1693-2 4.5 to 13.2 14 1.4A/1.7A 730 SO-8 Dual N-Channel 1 Non-Inverting, 1 Inverting
LTC1693-3 4.5 to 13.2 14 1.4A/1.7A 730 MSOP-8 Single with Output Polarity Select
LTC1693-5 4.5 to 13.2 14 1.4A/1.7A 360 MSOP-8 Single P-Channel Driver
LTC4441/-1 5 to 8 28 6A/6A 250 MSOP-10E, SO-8 Low Side Driver
LTC4440 7.3 to 15 80, 100pk 2.4A/1.5Ω 250 MSOP-8E, TSOT-23 High Side, High Voltage
LTC4440-5 4 to 15 60, 80pk 1.1A/1.85Ω 200 MSOP-8E, TSOT-23 High Side, High Voltage
LTC3900 4.5 to 11 12 2A/2A 500 SO-8 Synchronous Driver for Forward Converters
LTC3901 4.5 to 11 12 2A/2A 500 SSOP-16 Synchronous Driver for Push-Pull and Full-Bridge Converters
LTC4442/-1 6.2 to 9.5 38 2.4A/5A 730 MSOP-8E Synchronous Driver
LTC4444 7.2 to 13.5 100 2.5A/2.5A 350 MSOP-8E Synchronous High Voltage Driver
LTC4446 7.2 to 13.5 100 2.5A/3A 350 MSOP-8E High Side/Low Side Driver, Full-Bridge and DC Switch Applications
LTC4444-5 4.5 to 13.5 100 1.4A/1.75A 320 MSOP-8E Synchronous High Voltage Driver with Lower VCC Voltage

Optocoupler Driver/Reference Voltage

The LT4430 drives optoisolators that cross the isolation barrier in Typical Optoisolator Drive Circuit
an isolated power supply. The IC contains a precision-trimmed ISOLATION
reference and a high bandwidth error amplifier. The LT1431 is an BARRIER
VIN VOUT
+ +
adjustable shunt voltage regulator with 100mA sink capability and
±0.2% initial reference voltage accuracy.

LT1952

VCC VIN OPTO

LT4430
OC FB

Part Number Driver Current Limit (mA) Initial Accuracy Tolerance Over Temp Range Reference Voltage (V) Package
Optocoupler Driver/Reference Voltage
LT4430 10 +/-0.75% +/-1.25% (-40˚C to 125˚C) 0.6 ThinSOT™
LT1431 100 +/-0.2% +/-1.4% (-40˚C to 85˚C) 2.5 S-8/N-8/TO-92
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Power over Ethernet Controllers

Building on industry-leading Hot Swap technology, Linear Technology
offers cost effective solutions for delivering Power over Ethernet
(PoE), including controllers for Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) and
Powered Devices (PD).
Linear Technology offers both single and multiport PSE controllers
to satisfy any PoE requirement. The LTC4263-1 is an autonomous
single-channel PSE controller for use in IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE
systems. It includes an onboard power MOSFET, inrush current
limit and short-circuit control, and PD detection and classification
circuitry. Onboard control algorithms provide complete IEEE 802.3af
compliant operation without the need for a microcontroller. The
LTC4263-1 simplifies PSE implementation, requiring only a single
48V supply and a few passive support components.
The LTC4266 quad, high power PSE controller meets the requirements
of the new IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) specification and includes advanced
features such as true 14-bit port current and voltage readback,
programmable power levels for enforcing classification, and industry-
leading power efficiency.
Linear Technology offers a wide array of solutions for PD applications,
including the new, high power LTC4269 PD with integrated switcher
family. The LTC4269 family offers IEEE 802.3at compatibility, flexible
auxiliary power options and switcher efficiencies as high as 96%.

LTC4269-1/-2: IEEE 802.3at PD Controllers with Efficiency vs Load Current

Integrated Switchers 95

Features: 90
• 25.5W IEEE 802.3at Compliant (Type-2) PD
85
• IEEE 802.3at High Power Available Indicator

EFFICIENCY (%)
• Integrated Synchronous No-Opto Flyback Controller or 80
Synchronous Forward Controller
75
• Superior EMI Performance
• Programmable Soft-Start and Switching Frequency 42V
70
50V
• Flexible Integrated Auxiliary Power Support 57V
65
• Robust 100V Integrated Hot Swap MOSFET 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
LOAD (A)
• Undervoltage, Overvoltage and Thermal Protection
PSE PD
• Available in Compact 32-Pin 7mm x 4mm
DFN Package RETURN
SPARE PAIR

VDD
Tx Rx

DATA PAIR

LTC4266
Rx Tx
PSE
VPORTP
CONTROLLER DATA PAIR
RCLASS

LTC4269 VOUT
PD CONTROLLER/SWITCHER
VEE SENSE GATE VPORTN

SPARE PAIR
– 54V 0.25

OPTIONAL AUXILIARY POWER

IEEE-Compliant
Part Number PSE/PD Channels Description IEEE-Compliant Detection Disconnection Package
High Power PoE Products
LTC4264 PD 1 High Power PD Interface Controller (35W) Yes (Internal 25K resistor) N/A 4x3 DFN-12
LTC4265 PD 1 IEEE 802.3at High Power PD Interface Controller (>25.5W) Yes, 2-Event Classification N/A 4x3 DFN-12
LTC4268-1 PD 1 High Power PD Interface Controller with Integrated Yes (Internal 25K resistor) N/A 7x4 DFN-32
Synchronous Switching Regulator (35W)
LTC4269-1/2 PD 1 IEEE 802.3at High Power PD Interface Controller and Yes, 2-Event Classification N/A 7x4 DFN-32
Integrated Switching Regulator with Aux Support (>25.5W)
LTC4278 PD 1 IEEE 802.3at High Power PD and Synchronous No-Opto Yes, 2-Event Classification N/A 7x4 DFN-32
Flyback Controller with 10V Aux Support (>25.5W)
LTC4263-1 PSE 1 Single IEEE 802.3af PSE Controller with Internal Switch (30W) Yes Yes (DC or AC- 4x3 DFN-14
Current) SO-14
LTC4266 PSE 4 Quad IEEE 802.3at PSE Controller with DC Disconnect Yes, 2-Event Classification Yes (DC-Current) 7x7 QFN
(30W and Proprietary High Power Levels) SSOP-36
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Rugged Serial Interface Transceivers

Linear Technology offers a broad selection of industry standard, low power RS485/RS422, RS232/RS562 and CAN interface transceivers
featuring high ESD protection, high speed and high voltage versions for rugged environments. Our family of RS485 transceivers includes
models that feature fail-safe receiver inputs that guarantee a receiver output high for shorted, open or inactive data lines. Select models
feature slew rate limiting to lower EMI, while others include a receiving logic-selectable 120Ω termination. All devices are designed to
operate in systems with either 3.3V or 5V supplies, possess a maximum data rate of 20Mbps and maintain a high input impedance
capable of supporting up to 256 nodes. Fault-protected devices are equipped with ±60V overvoltage protection, eliminating a common
cause of failure, cross-wiring bus terminals to a supply rail. Our transceivers are equipped with enhanced on-chip ESD protection, up to
±25kV HBM, which guarantees no damage or latchup can occur.

LTC2854: 3.3V 20Mbps RS485/RS422 Transceiver with Integrated Switchable Termination

Features: RS485 Transceivers with Integrated Switchable Termination

• Integrated, Logic-Selectable 120Ω Termination Resistor
• 3.3V Supply Voltage
LTC2854 LTC2854
• 20Mbps Maximum Data Rate
RO R R RO
• No Damage or Latchup Up to ±25kV HBM RE RE
TE TE
• High Input Impedance Supports 256 Nodes (C, I-Grade) DE 120Ω 120Ω DE
• Operation Up to 125°C (H-Grade) DI D D DI
• Guaranteed Failsafe Receiver Operation Over the Entire
Common Mode Range LTC2854

• Current Limited Drivers and Thermal Shutdown 120Ω

• Delayed Micropower Shutdown: 5µA Maximum (C, I-Grade)
• Power Up/Down Glitch-Free Driver Outputs R
D
• Low Operating Current: 370µA Typical in Receive Mode
• Compatible with TIA/EIA-485-A Specifications RO RE TE DE DI
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Bus Voltage Maximum Ambient

Part Number Standard Protection ESD Temperature Description Packages
Fault-Protected Transceivers
LT1785 RS485 ±60V ±15kV 85°C Standard Pinout, Half-Duplex SO-8, DIP-8
LT1796 CAN ±60V ±15kV 85°C Standard SO-8 Pinout, 125kBaud SO-8, DIP-8

Number of Number of
Part Number Drivers Receivers Supply Voltage (V) Power (mW) ESD Driver Disable Shutdown Packages
RS232/RS562 Transceivers
LTC2801/2 1 1 1.8 8 ±10kV Yes Yes 4x3 DFN-12
LT1781 2 2 5 40 ±15kV No No SO-16, SW-16, N-16
LTC2803/4 2 2 1.8 8 ±10kV Yes Yes 5x3 DFN-16, SSOP-16
LT1137A 3 5 5 60 ±15kV Yes Yes SSOP-28, SW-28, N-28
LTC1348 3 5 3 1.5 ±10kV No Yes SSOP-28, SW-28

Number of Number of Supply Max Data Temperature

Part Number Drivers Receivers Configuration Voltage (V) Rate (Mbps) ESD Grades Description Packages
RS485/RS422 Transceivers
LTC1480 1 1 Half-Duplex 3.3 2.5 ±10kV I 3.3V Operation SO-8, DIP-8
LTC1535 1 1 Full-Duplex 5 0.35 ±8kV I 2500V Isolation SO-28
LT1785 1 1 Half-Duplex 5 0.25 ±15kV I +/-60V Fault-Protected, SO-8, DIP-8
Failsafe
LT1791 1 1 Full-Duplex 5 0.25 ±15kV I +/-60V Fault-Protected, SO-14, DIP-14
Failsafe
LTC2852 1 1 Full-Duplex 3.3 20 ±15kV I, H 3.3V, 20Mbps, Failsafe DFN-10, MS-10, SO-14
LTC2854 1 1 Half-Duplex 3.3 20 ±15kV I, H 3.3V 20Mbps, Integrated DFN-10
Switchable Termination
LTC2858-1/-2 1 1 Full-Duplex 5 20 ±15kV I, H 20Mbps (-1) or 0.25Mbps MS-10, DFN-10
(-2), Failsafe, SR Limited
15kV
LTC2861 1 1 Full-Duplex 5 20 ±15kV I 20Mbps, Integrated DFN-12, SSOP-16
Switchable Termination

Number of Number of
Part Number Drivers Receivers Supply Voltage (V) ESD (kV) Protocols Supported Packages
Multiprotocol Transceivers

LTC1387 2 2 5 ±4kV RS232, RS422, RS485 SSOP-20, SW-20

LTC1334 4 4 5 ±4kV RS232, RS422, RS485 SSOP-28, SW-28, N-28

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02 I 2 C AND SMBUS BU F F ERS AND A C C ELERATORS

I2C and SMBus Buffers and Accelerators

Linear Technology bus buffers and rise time accelerators offer capacitive isolation and active pull-up currents to eliminate common 2-wire
bus problems that occur when many nodes are added to a system management bus such as I2C or SMBus. These busses are commonly
used in high availability (Hot Swap) environments. The enhanced data transmission speed and reliability, coupled with robust ESD
structures, makes these devices suitable for many industrial applications.

LTC4309: Level Shifting Low Offset Hot Swap Capable 2-Wire Bus Buffer with Stuck Bus Recovery

Features: Level Shifting with LTC4309

• Bidirectional Buffer Increases Fanout
3.3V 5V
• 60mV Buffer Offset Independent of Load
• Optional Disconnect when Bus is Stuck Low
• Prevents SDA and SCL Corruption During Live Board VCC2 VCC
Insertion and Removal from Backplane DISCEN
• Level Shift 2.5V, 3.3V and 5V Busses ENABLE
• Compatible with Non-Compliant VOL I²C Devices READY
LTC4309
• ±6kV Human Body Model ESD Ruggedness FAULT
• Isolates Input SDA and SCL Lines from Output
• Compatible with I²C, I²C Fast-Mode and SMBus SDA1 SDAIN SDAOUT SDA2
• READY Open Drain Output SCL1 SDAIN SCLOUT SCL2
• FAULT Open Drain Output GND ACC
• 1V Precharge on All SDA and SCL Lines
• Optional Rise Time Accelerators
• High Impedance SDA, SCL Pins for VCC = 0
• Available in Small 12-Pin DFN (4mm x 3mm) and
16-Lead SSOP Packages
Stuck Bus Resolved with Automatic Clocking

SDAOUT
5V/DIV STUCK LOW > 30ms RECOVERS

SDAIN
5V/DIV DISCONNECT AT TIMOUT

AUTOMATIC CLOCKING
SCLOUT
5V/DIV

FAULT
5V/DIV

Rise Time Maximum

Part Number Bus Buffer Acceleration Level Translation Data Rate ESD Description Packages
I C and SMBus Buffers and Accelerators
2

LTC4311 No Yes No 400kHz ±8kV Low Voltage I2C/SMBus Accelerator 2x2 DFN-6, SC70
LTC4303 Yes Yes 3.3V to 5V 1
400kHz ±15kV Hot Swap Capable, Stuck Bus Recovery MSOP-8, 3x3 DFN-8
LTC4306 Yes Yes 3.3V to 5V 400kHz ±10kV 4-Channel, 2-Wire Bus Multiplexer with SSOP-24, 4x5 QFN-24
Capacitance Buffering
LTC4307 Yes Yes No 400kHz ±5kV Low Offset, Hot Swap Capable, MSOP-8, 3x3 DFN-8
Stuck Bus Recovery
LTC4308 Yes Yes 1V to 2.5V/5V 400kHz ±6kV Optimized for Low Voltage Systems MSOP-8, 3x3 DFN-8
Down to 0.9V
LTC4309 Yes Yes 2.5V/3.3V/5V 400kHz ±6kV Low Offset, Hot Swap Capable, SSOP-16, 4x3 DFN-12
Stuck Bus Recovery, Fault Flag
Buffer VCC < = VBUS
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System Monitoring and Control

Linear Technology’s System Monitoring and Control portfolio includes an extensive selection of power supply voltage supervisors,
power monitors, trackers, margining controllers, sequencers and pushbutton controllers designed to simplify system control. All of these
devices improve DC/DC converter functionality and feature a high degree of accuracy, integration and configurability, resulting in cost-
efficient designs and simplified system circuitry.

The System Monitor and Control family provides convenient all-in-one solutions for many of today’s growing digital power
management applications.

Voltage Monitors and Supervisors

This family includes power supply voltage monitors ranging from 0.5V to 27V, with integration of up to eight supply monitors in tiny packages.
Many of these devices feature adjustable inputs, accurate user-selectable voltage thresholds, UV/OV/Negative monitoring, watchdog timers
and low supply currents.

LTC2930: Configurable Six Supply Monitor with Adjustable Reset Timer and Manual Reset

Features: Six Supply Monitor, 5% Threshold 12V, 5V, 3.3V, 1.8V, 1.2V, –5.2V
• Simultaneously Monitors Six Supplies
12V
• 16 User Selectable Combinations of 5V, 3.3V, 3V, 2.5V, 5V
1.8V, 1.5V and ± Adjustable Voltage Thresholds 3.3V SYSTEM
1.8V LOGIC
• Guaranteed ±1.5% Threshold Accuracy 1.2V
• –5.2V
Adjustable Reset Timeout
2150k 487k
• Low Supply Current: 52μA 1% 1%
V1
• Manual Reset Pin V2

• V3
Power Supply Glitch Immunity 0.1µF 124k RST
1% V4
• Guaranteed RST for VCC ≥ 1V LTC2930
V5
• High Temperature Operation up to 125°C V6
121k
1% MR
• 12-Pin 3mm x 3mm DFN Package VREF
100k 100k 16.2k VPG GND CRT
1% 1% 1% MANUAL RESET
CRT
86.6k tRST = 94ms
1% 47nF

Number of Overvoltage Negative Watchdog Reset Pulse Temperature

Part Number Supplies Monitoring Monitoring Timer Width Grades Description Packages
Voltage Monitors and Supervisors
LTC2917/2918 1 No No Yes Adj C, I, H Low Voltage with 27 Selectable MS-10,
Thresholds and Watchdog Timer DFN-10
LTC2904/05 2 No No No 200ms/Adj C, I Pin-Selectable Thresholds and SOT-23-8
Tolerances of 5%, 7.5%, 10% DFN-8
LTC1326/-2.5 3 No No No 200ms C, I Long Duration Manual Reset Input SO-8, MS-8
LTC2914 4 Yes Yes No Adj C, I, H Quad UV/OV Positive/Negative SSOP-16
Voltage Monitor DFN-16
LTC2908 6 No No No 200ms C, I Precision Six Supply Monitor SOT-23-8
DFN-8
LTC2931/2932 6 No Yes Yes Adj C, I, H Configurable Supplies, Adj Reset TSSOP-20
Timer and Supply Tolerance
LTC2910 8 Yes Yes No Adj C, I, H Octal Positive/Negative Voltage SSOP-16
Monitor DFN-16
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Pushbutton Controllers

Pushbutton controllers enable control for DC/DC converters, processor interrupt logic and adjustable on/off timers. They easily solve the
inherent bounce problem associated with all mechanical contacts, while also enabling power supply converters and releasing a processor
once the supply is fully powered up. These parts offer wide supply voltage range, small size, low quiescent current and ease of design when
compared to discrete solutions.

LTC2953: Pushbutton On/Off Controller with Voltage Monitoring

Features: Pushbutton On/Off Control with UVLO and Power Fail Comparator
• Wide Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 27V
• Pushbutton Control of System Power VIN VOUT

•
+
Low Supply Current: 14µA 8.4V 2150k 100k DC/DC 3.3V
• Power Fail Comparator Generates Warning
UVLO VIN EN SHDN
• UVLO Comparator Gracefully Latches Power Off
• Adjustable Supply Monitor with 200ms Reset 23.2k 499k 100k
PFI VM
• Adjustable Power Down Timer 100k
196k LTC2953-1 100k
• Low Leakage EN Output (LTC2953-1) Allows DC/DC 100k
Converter Control RST RST
• High Voltage EN Output (LTC2953-2) Allows Circuit PFO GPIO
SYSTEM
Breaker Control INT INT LOGIC
PB KILL KILL
• Simple Interface Allows Orderly System Power Up GND PDT
and Power Down ON/OFF

• ±1.5% Threshold Tolerances t PDT = 6.4 SECONDS

• ±10kV ESD HBM on PB Input

Part Number Supply Voltage Range ISUPPLY (µA) Description Packages

Pushbutton Controllers
LTC2950 2.7V to 26V 6 Active H/L Enable Output with Adjustable Pushbutton 3x2 DFN-8, SOT-23
On/Off Debounce Timers
LTC2951 2.7V to 26V 6 Active H/L Enable Output with Adjustable Pushbutton 3x2 DFN-8, SOT-23
Off/Kill Timers
LTC2952 2.7V to 28V 25 Pushbutton PowerPathTM Controller with Supervisor TSSOP-20, 4x4 QFN-20

LTC2953 2.7V to 27V 14 Adjustable Power Supply Monitoring with UVLO and 3x3 DFN-12
Power Fail Comparators
LTC2954 2.7V to 26V 6 Adjustable On/Off Debounce Timers. Interrupt Logic Ideal 3x2 DFN-8, SOT-23
for Menu Driven Applications
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LTC4150: Coulomb Counter/Battery Gas Gauge

The LTC4150 measures battery depletion and charging in handheld PC and portable product applications. The device monitors current
through an external sense resistor between the battery’s positive terminal and the battery’s load or charger. A voltage-to-frequency
converter transforms the current sense voltage into a series of output pulses at the interrupt pin. These pulses correspond to a fixed quantity
of charge flowing into or out of the battery. The part also indicates charge polarity as the battery is depleted or charged. The LTC4150 is
intended for 1-cell or 2-cell Li-Ion and 3-cell to 6-cell NiCd or NiMH applications.

Features: LTC4150 Measures Battery Depletion and Charging

• Indicates Charge Quantity and Polarity
RSENSE CHARGER
• ±50mV Sense Voltage Range
•
+ LOAD
Precision Timer Capacitor or Crystal Not Required
4.7µF
• 2.7V to 8.5V Operation
•
RL RL
High Side Current Sense
SENSE– SENSE+ VDD
• 32.55Hz/V Charge Count Frequency CF+ INT
• 1.5µA Shutdown Current 4.7µF LTC4150 CLR CHG µP
CF– DISCHG
• 10-Lead MSOP Package POL
GND SHDN

LTC4151: High Voltage I2C Current and Voltage Monitor

The LTC4151 and LTC4151-1 are high side power monitors that operate over a wide voltage range of 7V to 80V. In default operation,
the onboard 12-bit ADC continuously measures high side current, input voltage and an external voltage. Data is reported through the I2C
interface when polled by a host. The monitors can also perform on-demand measurement in a snapshot mode. The LTC4151 features a
dedicated shutdown pin to reduce power consumption. The LTC4151-1 features split I2C data pins with data in and an inverted data output
to drive optoisolators.

Features: High Side Power Sensing with Onboard ADC and I2C
• Wide Operating Voltage Range: 7V to 80V
• 12-Bit Resolution for Both Current and Voltages 0.02
VIN 3.3V
VOUT
• 7V to 80V
I C Interface
2

• SENSE+ SENSE–
Additional ADC Input Monitors an External Voltage VDD
2k 2k
• Continuous Scan and Snapshot Modes
VIN µCONTROLLER
• Shutdown Mode (LTC4151) Reduces Quiescent SHDN
Current to 120μA LTC4151 SCL SCL
• Split SDA for Optoisolation (LTC4151-1) SDA
ADR1 SDA
• Tiny 10-Lead MSOP and 3mm × 3mm DFN Packages
ADR0 MEASURED
ADIN
VOLTAGE

GND
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Supply Trackers, Sequencers and Margining Controllers

Energy efficiency and power consumption are critical factors in today’s electronic designs. With many different voltage rails supplying large
load currents, managing power consumption and optimizing, overall efficiency can be a challenge. This family of power supply controllers
allows users to select the sequence of power supply ramp-up and ramp-down, and actively control the outputs, including support for
DC/DC converter modules. In addition, users have the option of tracking supplies in a coincident, offset or ratiometric fashion, as well as
margining the supplies, and allow for the testing of supply voltage limits as specified by the system.

The LTC2970 and LTC2978, dual and octal controllers, offer digital power management of analog supplies to ensure precise trimming,
margining and monitoring using on-chip high resolution ADCs and DACs. The LTC2970/LTC2978 work with almost any power supply,
allowing designers to choose the optimal DC/DC converter that provides smooth control of the output voltage and a fast transient response.
An on-chip reference and high accuracy Δ∑ A/D converter ensure accurate measurements of supply voltages, load currents or temperature.
Voltage-buffered DACs drive the supplies’ feedback nodes for improved accuracy and can be programmed by a slow, linear voltage servo to
trim and margin the output voltages. This is extremely useful in determining the load’s sensitivity to the power supply during the prototype
phase or to test for manufacturing variations in production.

Extensive, user-configurable fault monitoring provides increased reliability, alerting a system’s host to incipient failures before they occur.
The LTC2978 also includes a configuration EEPROM with fault logging. The Δ∑ ADC architecture was specifically chosen to average out
power supply noise and allow fast transients. The point of load ground reference for the DAC outputs minimizes errors that would otherwise
occur in a power system that experiences ground bounce.

LTC2978: Octal PMBus Power Supply Monitor Octal PMBus Digital Power Supply Monitor and Controller
and Controller with EEPROM
VIN
Features: 4.5V < VIBUS < 15V
VIN

VPWR VIN_SNS VOUT

• PMBus Compliant Interface and • Eight UV/OV Voltage Supervisors 0.1µF VDACP0
Command Set • Eight 10-Bit Voltage-Buffered IDACs VDD33 VSENSEP0 R30 DC/DC
VDD33 R20 CONVERTER
• Configuration EEPROM with Soft Connect
VDD25 LOAD VFB
LTC2978*
• Fault Logging to Internal EEPROM • Linear, Voltage Servo Adjusts 0.1µF VDACM0 R10

•
Supply Voltages by Ramping VSENSEM0 SGND
Differential Input, 15-Bit Δ∑ ADC VOUT_END RUN/SS
Voltage-Buffered IDAC Outputs
with Less Than ±0.25% of Total GND
Up/Down
Unadjusted Error GND
• Supports Multichannel Fault
• Monitors Eight Output Channels
Management *SOME DETAILS OMITTED FOR CLARITY
and One Input Voltage 8-Channel ONLY ONE OF EIGHT CHANNELS SHOWN
Sequencer • On-Chip Digital Temperature Sensor
• Programmable Watchdog Timer • 64-Pin 9mm × 9mm QFN Package

Tracking
Part Total Supply via DC/DC
Number Supplies Voltage (V) Feedback Sequencing Input Monitors Margining PWRGD Description Package
Supply Tracker, Sequencers and Margining Controllers
LTC2970 2 5 or 12 Coincident, Yes 6 (14-Bit ADC) Yes Yes Dual Digital Power Monitor and Margining 4x5 QFN-24
Up and Down (8-Bit DAC) Controller, ±0.5% Unadjusted Error,
(LTC2970-1 Internal Temp Sensor, Automatic Servo to
Only) Programmed Voltage, UV/OV and Current
Measurements. I2C Interface
LTC2978 8 3 to 15 No Yes 9 (15-Bit ADC) Yes Yes Octal PMBus Digital Power Monitor and 9x9 QFN-64
(10-Bit DAC) Margining Controller, Configurable EEPROM,
±0.5% Unadjusted Error, Internal Temp
Sensor, Automatic Servo to Programmed
Voltage, Fault Logging, UV/OV and Current
Measurements
LTC2923 3 2.9 to 5.5 Flexible1 Yes 0 No No Tracking for Two Supplies without Series 4x3 DFN-12
FET or a Third Supply with a series FET MSOP-10
LTC2928 4 2.9 to 16.5 No Yes 4 No Yes H/W Configuration of Power Turn-On/Off SSOP-36
Sequence with Adjustable Time Positions. 5 x 7 DFN-38
LTC2924 4 3 to 6.5 No Yes 4 No No On/Off Power Supply Sequencer SSOP-16

Flexible Tracking = Coincident, Ratiometric or Offset

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