LTC4350IGN#PBF

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Use: The LTC4350IGN#PBF is a power management IC designed to protect and control the power supply in various electronic systems. It ensures safe and reliable operation by preventing reverse voltage, overcurrent, and overvoltage conditions.

Characteristics: - Reverse Voltage Protection - Overcurrent Protection - Overvoltage Protection - Low Quiescent Current - Wide Input Voltage Range

Package: The LTC4350IGN#PBF comes in a 16-pin SSOP package, which provides compactness and ease of integration into different circuit designs.

Essence: This IC acts as a safeguard for electronic devices by monitoring the input voltage and current, and protecting them from potential damage caused by reverse polarity, excessive current, or voltage spikes.

Packaging/Quantity: The LTC4350IGN#PBF is typically sold in reels containing 250 units per reel.

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4V to 80V
• Maximum Continuous Current: 6A
• Quiescent Current: 50µA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C
• Reverse Voltage Protection Threshold: -40V
• Overvoltage Protection Threshold: Adjustable
• Overcurrent Protection Threshold: Adjustable

Pin Configuration

The LTC4350IGN#PBF has a total of 16 pins, each serving a specific function. Here is the detailed pin configuration:

1. VIN - Input Voltage
2. GND - Ground
3. VOUT - Output Voltage
4. FLT - Fault Indicator
5. EN - Enable Pin
6. OVSET - Overvoltage Threshold Setting
7. OCSET - Overcurrent Threshold Setting
8. UVLO - Undervoltage Lockout
9. GATE - Gate Drive Output
10. VREF - Reference Voltage
11. SS - Soft-Start Capacitor
12. FB - Feedback Pin
13. OC - Overcurrent Indicator
14. OV - Overvoltage Indicator
15. UV - Undervoltage Indicator
16. PGND - Power Ground

Functional Features

1. Reverse Voltage Protection: The LTC4350IGN#PBF prevents damage to the circuit by blocking reverse voltage from reaching the load.
2. Overcurrent Protection: It limits the current flow to a safe level, protecting the load and the power supply from excessive current.
3. Overvoltage Protection: The IC monitors the input voltage and disconnects the load when it exceeds the set threshold, preventing damage due to overvoltage conditions.
4. Low Quiescent Current: The device consumes minimal current during standby or idle mode, reducing power consumption and increasing efficiency.
5. Wide Input Voltage Range: The LTC4350IGN#PBF can handle a wide range of input voltages, making it suitable for various applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Robust protection against reverse voltage, overcurrent, and overvoltage conditions. - Compact package size allows for easy integration into different circuit designs. - Low quiescent current minimizes power consumption. - Wide input voltage range provides versatility in application.

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum continuous current of 6A may not be sufficient for high-power applications. - Requires external components for proper operation, adding complexity to the circuit design.

Working Principles

The LTC4350IGN#PBF operates based on a combination of internal circuitry and external components. It continuously monitors the input voltage and compares it with the set thresholds for reverse voltage, overcurrent, and overvoltage protection. When any of these thresholds are exceeded, the IC takes appropriate action to protect the load and the power supply.

The reverse voltage protection is achieved using a MOSFET that blocks the current flow when the input voltage polarity is reversed. The overcurrent and overvoltage protection are implemented by monitoring the voltage across a sense resistor and comparing it with the set thresholds. If an overcurrent or overvoltage condition is detected, the IC shuts off the gate drive output, disconnecting the load from the power supply.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The LTC4350IGN#PBF finds applications in various fields where reliable power management and protection are crucial. Some of the potential application areas include:

1. Automotive Electronics: Protecting sensitive automotive electronics from reverse voltage, overcurrent, and overvoltage conditions.
2. Industrial Control Systems: Safeguarding industrial control systems from power supply faults to ensure uninterrupted operation.
3. Renewable Energy Systems: Preventing damage to renewable energy systems caused by voltage spikes or excessive current.
4. Telecommunications Equipment: Ensuring the stability and reliability of power supply in telecommunications equipment.
5. Battery Management Systems: Protecting battery-powered devices from reverse voltage and overcurrent situations.

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