LT4321
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4321f
For more information www.linear.com/LT4321
Typical applicaTion
FeaTures DescripTion
PoE Ideal Diode Bridge
Controller
The LT
®
4321 is a dual ideal diode bridge controller that
enables a Power over Ethernet (PoE) powered device
(PD) to receive power in either voltage polarity from
RJ-45 data pairs, spare pairs, or both. The LT4321 and
eight N-channel MOSFETs replace the eight diodes in a
passive PoE rectifier bridge. The LT4321 eases thermal
design and increases delivered power.
An internal charge pump allows an all-NMOS bridge
eliminating larger and more costly PMOS switches. The
LT4321 works with 2-pair and 4-pair applications. High
impedance input sense pins prevent reverse current on
unused pairs. If the power source fails or is shorted, a
fast turn-off minimizes reverse current transients. Unlike
discrete ideal bridge solutions, the LT4321 will operate
through transients without enabling the MOSFETs on
unpowered pairs.
Powered Device for PoE (to 13W), PoE
+
(to 25.5W), or Linear LTPoE
++
(to 90W) Systems
applicaTions
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PowerPath and LTPoE
++
are trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
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Reduces Heat, Eliminates Thermal Design Problems
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Maximizes Power Efficiency
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Less than 800µA Quiescent Operating Current
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Fully Compatible with IEEE 802.3 Detection and
Classification
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IEEE 802.3 Compliant When Paired with a Powered
Device (PD) Controller
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Works with 2-Pair and 4-Pair PoE Applications
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Compatible with PoE, PoE
+
, and LTPoE
++
™
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100V Absolute Maximum Voltage
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H-Grade Version Operates Up to 125°C
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16-Lead 4mm × 4mm QFN Package
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PoE/PoE
+
/ LTPoE
++
Powered Devices
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DC Polarity Correction and Ideal Diode-ORing of
Telecom Supplies
4321 TA01
LT4321
TG36BG12 BG36
IN36
IN45
IN78
IN12
DATA
PAIRS
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
7
SPARE
PAIRS
OUTN
EN
OUTP
VPORT
PWRGD
HSGATE
LT4275
GND
EN
TG12
BG78TG45 TG78BG45
HSSRC
10µF
ISOLATED
POWER
SUPPLY
GND
RUN
V
OUT
V
IN
0.1µF SMAJ60A
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