Linear Technology LTC4413 Dual Monolithic Ideal Diode Design Note 356

This document introduces the LTC4413 dual monolithic ideal diode, which helps to reduce the size and improve the performance and reliability of handheld battery-operated devices. The device can automatically select and isolate up to three power sources, such as a wall adapter, an auxiliary supply and a battery. It provides a low loss automatic PowerPath TM management solution for demanding applications that may require short-circuit protection, thermal management and system-level power management and control. The LTC4413 contains two isolated low voltage (2.5V to 5.5V) monolithic ideal diodes. Each ideal diode channel provides a low forward voltage drop (typically as low as 40mV when conducting low current) and a low RDS(ON) (below 100mΩ) when conducting high current—features that are important to extend battery life and reduce heat in portable applications. Furthermore, each channel is capable of providing up to 2.6A of continuous current from a small 3mm × 3mm, 10-pin DFN package. Current-limit and thermal shutdown features further enhance system reliability.


Linear Technology LTC4413 Dual Monolithic Ideal Diode Design Note 356 - cover page
Brand
Linear Technology
Category
Power System Manager
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
57 KB
Published
05 June, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
34A55E2D8966A75F837F566AB587FD96

About this manual

The LTC4413 is a single-chip solution designed to automatically select and isolate up to three power sources, such as a wall adapter, an auxiliary supply (like USB), and a battery. It provides a low-loss automatic PowerPath management solution suitable for applications requiring short-circuit protection and thermal management.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Triple Supply Power Management
  • Automatic Switchover from Battery to USB or Wall Adapter
  • Automatic Switchover with Battery Charger

Frequently asked questions

What is the LTC4413 and what does it do?

The LTC4413 is a dual monolithic ideal diode that automatically selects between up to three power sources, such as a wall adapter, an auxiliary supply, or a battery.

What are the voltage ratings for the ideal diodes?

The device contains two isolated low voltage monolithic ideal diodes rated from 2.5V to 5.5V.

What is the maximum continuous current per channel?

Each channel is capable of providing up to 2.6A of continuous current from a small package.

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