STMicroelectronics L6615 High/Low Side Load Share Controller Datasheet

The L6615 is a controller IC specifically designed to achieve load sharing of paralleled and independent power supply modules in distributed power systems.


STMicroelectronics L6615 High/Low Side Load Share Controller Datasheet - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
20
File format
PDF
File size
366 KB
Published
09 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
L6615
MD5 checksum
57269E6F4D458C08B2F7290E1AA41B31

About this manual

The L6615 is a High/Low Side Load Share Controller IC designed to achieve load sharing in paralleled and independent power supply modules within distributed power systems. It supports fully compatible remote output voltage sensing and features a fully differential low offset current sense amplifier. The device operates with a supply voltage range of 2.7V to 22V and includes hysteretic undervoltage lockout (UVLO).

What's inside

  • Description
  • Pin Description
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Block Diagram
  • Application Information
  • Current Sense Methods
  • Package Outline

Specifications

Operating Range2.7V to 22V
Share Sense Amplifier Input Impedance32kΩ
Quiescent Current6 mA
Turn-on Voltage2.45V to 2.75V
Input Offset Voltage-1.5 mV to 1.6 mV
Share Bus Input Impedance22.4 kΩ to 41.6 kΩ
Error Amplifier Transconductance3 mS to 5 mS

Frequently asked questions

What is the operating voltage range of the L6615?

The device operates with a supply voltage range of 2.7V to 22V.

How does the L6615 achieve load sharing?

It achieves current sharing through a single wire connection known as a share bus common to all paralleled modules.

What types of sensing does the L6615 support?

The device is able to perform both high side and low side current sensing.

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