ADI LTC4218CGN

Part points

• The LTC4218CGN is a power management chip designed by Linear Technology Corporation. It provides fault protection and current limiting for high-current power supply systems. The chip allows for reliable operation by continuously monitoring the input voltage and disabling the output if an overcurrent or overvoltage occurs. It also includes features such as thermal shutdown protection and adjustable current limit to ensure the safety and efficiency of the power supply system.

• Equivalent

  An equivalent product to the LTC4218CGN chip is the Maxim Integrated MAX17601ATB+ chip. These chips have similar functionalities and can be used as replacements for one another in electronic circuits.

• Features

  The LTC4218CGN is a hot swap controller with current limits, fault protection, and offset-based control. It features a programmable current limit, an adjustable power-up and power-down rate, and undervoltage and overvoltage protection. Additionally, it offers circuit breaker functionality, MOSFET protection, and power good outputs for status indication.

• Pinout

  The LTC4218CGN is a 28-lead SSOP package with power manager and monitor for hot swappable supplies. It has various pins for monitoring, controlling, and protecting power supplies, including pins for input voltage, output voltage, enable/disable control, fault reporting, and current limit adjustments.

• Manufacturer

  The manufacturer of the LTC4218CGN is Linear Technology Corporation. It is a semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of integrated circuits. The company specializes in analog and mixed-signal ICs, offering solutions for a variety of industries including automotive, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and medical.

• Application Field

  The LTC4218CGN is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) that is used in power management applications. It can be used in various application areas such as battery chargers, power supplies, hot-swap controllers, and voltage monitors. The LTC4218CGN provides protection and control features, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring precise power management.

• Package

  The LTC4218CGN chip is available in a 28-lead SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package) form. The dimensions of this package are approximately 10.3mm x 7.7mm.