LT4256-1 and LT4256-2 - Positive High Voltage Hot Swap Controllers

The LT4256-1/LT4256-2 are high voltage Hot Swap™ controllers that allow a board to be safely inserted and removed from a live backplane. An internal driver drives an external N-channel MOSFET switch to control supply voltages ranging from 10.8V to 80V.

The LT4256-1/LT4256-2 features an adjustable analog foldback current limit. If the supply remains in current limit for more than a programmable time, the N-channel MOSFET shuts off and the PWRGD output asserts low. The LT4256-2 automatically restarts after a time-out delay. The LT4256-1 latches off until the UV pin is cycled low.

The PWRGD output indicates when the output voltage rises above a programmed level. An external resistor string from VCC provides programmable undervoltage protection.

The LT4256 can be used as an upgrade to LT1641 designs. See Table 1 on page 14 for upgraded specifications.

The LT4256-1 and LT4256-2 are available in an 8-pin SO package that is pin compatible with the LT1641.

Features
  • Allows Safe Board Insertion and Removal from a Live Backplane
  • Controls Supply Voltage from 10.8V to 80V
  • Foldback Current Limiting
  • Overcurrent Fault Detection
  • Drives an External N-Channel MOSFET
  • Programmable Supply Voltage Power-Up Rate
  • Undervoltage Protection
  • Latch Off Operation Mode (LT4256-1)
  • Automatic Retry (LT4256-2)
  • Available in an 8-Pin SO Package
Typical Application
Applications
  • Hot Board Insertion
  • Electronic Circuit Breaker/Power Bussing
  • Industrial High Side Switch/Circuit Breaker
  • 24V/48V Industrial/Alarm Systems
  • Ideally Suited for 12V, 24V and 48V Distributed Power Systems
  • 48V Telecom Systems
Packaging
Order Information
Part NumberPackageTempPrice(1-99)Price (1k)*
LT4256-1CS8#PBFSO-8C$2.50$1.75
LT4256-1CS8#TRPBFSO-8C$1.81
LT4256-1IS8#PBFSO-8I$2.86$2.00
LT4256-1IS8#TRPBFSO-8I$2.06
LT4256-2CS8#PBFSO-8C$2.50$1.75
LT4256-2CS8#TRPBFSO-8C$1.81
LT4256-2IS8#PBFSO-8I$2.86$2.00
LT4256-2IS8#TRPBFSO-8I$2.06
Demo Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPrice
DC1354A-ALT4256-1 Positive High Voltage Hot Swap Controllers with Latch-off (-1)$50.00
DC1354A-BLT4256-2 Positive High Voltage Hot Swap Controllers with Auto-Retry(-2)$50.00
Datasheet
Reliability Data
Product Selector Card
LT Journal
LTspice
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Hot Swap Controllers
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LT4256-1 Footprints and Symbols
LT4256-1 Demo Circuit - Single 48V, 2A Hot Swap Controller with Latch Off
LT4256-2 Demo Circuit - Single 48V, 2A Hot Swap Controller with Auto-Retry