LTC4231
RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNSMicropower Hot Swap Controller
- Part Models
- 32
- 1ku List Price
- Starting From $3.45
Overview
- Enables Safe Board Insertion and Removal from a Power Supply
- 4µA Supply Current
- 0.3µA Shutdown Current
- Wide Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 36V
- Reverse Supply Protection to –40V
- Adjustable Analog Current Limit with Circuit Breaker
- Automatic Retry or Latchoff on Current Fault
- Overvoltage and Undervoltage Monitoring
- Controls Single or Back-to-Back N-Channel MOSFETs
- 12-Lead MSOP and 3mm × 3mm QFN Packages
- AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive Applications
The LTC4231 is a micropower Hot Swap controller that allows safe circuit board insertion and removal from a live power supply. An internal high side switch driver controls the gate of an external N-channel MOSFET. Back-to-back MOSFETs can be used for reverse supply protection down to –40V.
The LTC4231 provides a debounce delay and allows the GATE to be ramped up at an adjustable rate. After startup, the LTC4231's quiescent current drops to 4µA during normal operation with output active. UVL, UVH, OV and GNDSW monitor overvoltage and undervoltage periodically, keeping total quiescent current low. Pulling SHDN low shuts down the LTC4231 and quiescent current drops to 0.3µA.
During an overcurrent fault, the LTC4231 actively limits current while running an adjustable timer. The LTC4231-1 remains off after a current fault while the LTC4231-2 automatically reapplies power after a cool-down period.
Applications
- Battery Powered Equipment
- Solar Powered Systems
- Portable Instruments
- Automotive Battery Protection
- Energy Harvesting
Documentation
Data Sheet 1
User Guide 1
Product Selector Card 2
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| Part Model | Pin/Package Drawing | Documentation | CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTC4231CMS-1#PBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231CMS-1#TRPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231CMS-2#PBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231CMS-2#TRPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231CUD-1#PBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC4231CUD-1#TRPBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC4231CUD-2#PBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC4231CUD-2#TRPBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC4231HMS-1#PBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231HMS-1#TRPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231HMS-1#WPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231HMS-1#WTRPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231HMS-2#PBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231HMS-2#TRPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231HMS-2#WPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231HMS-2#WTRPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231HUD-1#PBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC4231HUD-1#TRPBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC4231HUD-2#PBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC4231HUD-2#TRPBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC4231IMS-1#PBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231IMS-1#TRPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231IMS-1#WPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231IMS-1#WTRPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231IMS-2#PBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231IMS-2#TRPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231IMS-2#WPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231IMS-2#WTRPBF | 12-Lead MSOP | ||
| LTC4231IUD-1#PBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC4231IUD-1#TRPBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC4231IUD-2#PBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC4231IUD-2#TRPBF | 12-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) |
| Part Models | Product Lifecycle | PCN |
|---|---|---|
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Jun 6, 2025 - 25_0119 Bond Wire Change from Gold to Copper |
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| LTC4231CMS-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231CMS-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231CMS-2#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231CMS-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Feb 4, 2020 - 20_0129 Laser Mark Conversion for 12-Lead MSOP Packages Assembled in ADPG and UTAC |
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| LTC4231CMS-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231CMS-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231CMS-2#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231CMS-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-1#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-1#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Apr 17, 2025 - 25_0043 Change of Gold to Copper Wire and BOM (Automotive) |
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| LTC4231CUD-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231CUD-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231CUD-2#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231CUD-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HUD-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HUD-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Oct 11, 2022 - 22_0244 Epoxy Change from Henkel 8290 to 8290A for MSOP Package |
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| LTC4231HMS-1#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-1#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Jul 12, 2022 - 22_0157 UTAC Thai Limited (UTL) as Alternate Assembly Site for MSOP Packages [With Modification in BOM] |
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| LTC4231HMS-1#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-1#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Jun 21, 2022 - 22_0050 UTAC Thai Limited (UTL) as Alternate Assembly Site for MSOP Packages / Devices |
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| LTC4231HMS-1#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-1#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231HMS-2#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-1#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC4231IMS-2#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.
Software Resources
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Tools & Simulations
LTspice
Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
- LTC4231-1
- LTC4231-2
LTspice® is a powerful, fast and free simulation software, schematic capture and waveform viewer with enhancements and models for improving the simulation of analog circuits.