FEATURES
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Controls N-Channel MOSFETs
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Replaces Power Schottky Diodes
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Less Than 1µs Turn-off Time Limits Peak
Fault Current
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80V Operation
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Smooth Switchover Without Oscillation
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No Reverse DC Current
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Fault Output
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Selectable Fault Thresholds
Available in 8-Pin (3mm × 2mm) DFN and 8-Pin SO
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Packages
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APPLICATIO S
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AdvancedTCA
Systems
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–48V Distributed Power Systems
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Computer Systems/Servers
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Telecom Infrastructure
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Optical Networks
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
–48V Diode-OR
–48V_RTN
12k
V
CC
LTC4354
DA
DB
GA
GB
2k
2k
V
= –48V
A
IRF3710
V
= –48V
B
IRF3710
DESCRIPTIO
®
The LTC
4354 is a negative voltage diode-OR controller
that drives two external N-channel MOSFETs. It replaces
two Schottky diodes and the associated heatsink, saving
power and area. The power dissipation is greatly reduced
by using N-channel MOSFETs as the pass transistors.
Power sources can easily be ORed together to increase
total system power and reliability.
When first powered up, the MOSFET body diode conducts
the load current until the pass transistor is turned on. The
LTC4354 servos the voltage drop across the pass transis-
tors to ensure smooth transfer of current from one tran-
sistor to the other without oscillation.
The MOSFETs are turned off in less than 1µs whenever the
corresponding power source fails or is shorted. Fast turn-
off prevents the reverse current from reaching a level that
could damage the pass transistors.
A fault detection circuit with an open drain output capable
of driving an LED or opto-coupler indicates either MOSFET
short, MOSFET open or supply failed.
33k
LOAD
FAULT
V
SS
LED
1µF
4354 TA01
LTC4354
Negative Voltage
Diode-OR Controller
and Monitor
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Power Dissipation vs Load Current
6
5
DIODE (MBR10100)
4
POWER
3
SAVED
2
1
FET (IRF3710)
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
CURRENT (A)
4354 TA01b
4354fb
1