LINER LTC2924IGN

LTC2924
Quad Power Supply
Sequencer
DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
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Fully Sequence and Monitor Four Supplies
– Six with Minimal External Circuitry
Cascadable for Additional Supplies
Power Off in Reverse Order or Simultaneously
Charge Pump Drives External MOSFETs
Drives Power Supply Shutdown Pins with No
External Pull-Up Resistors
10µA Output Current Allows Soft-Starting of Supplies
Done Indicator for Both Power On and Power Off
Adjustable Time Delay Between Power Supplies
Power Good Timer
Power Supply Voltage Monitoring and Power
Sequence Error Detection and Reporting
Available in a 16-Lead Narrow SSOP Package
The LTC®2924 is a power supply sequencer designed for
use with external N-channel MOSFETs or power supplies
with shutdown pins. Four power supplies can be fully
sequenced by a single LTC2924 and up to five supplies
can be sequenced to a sixth master supply. The LTC2924
requires a minimum of external components, using only
two feedback resistors per sequenced power supply and
a single resistor to set hysteresis.
An internally regulated charge pump provides gate drive
voltages for external logic and sub-logic-level MOSFETs.
Adding a single capacitor enables an adjustable time delay
between power supplies during both Power On and Power
Off sequencing. A second capacitor can be added to enable
a power good timer for detecting the failure of any power
supply to turn on within the selected time. Errors in power
supply sequencing and the control input are detected and
reported at the FAULT output. The LTC2924 features precision input comparators which can provide 1% accuracy
in monitoring power supply voltages.
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APPLICATIO S
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Sequenced Power Supplies for ASICs with Multiple
I/O and Core Voltages
Latch-Up Prevention in Systems with Multiple Power
Supplies
Multiple LTC2924s may be easily cascaded to sequence
a virtually unlimited number of power supplies.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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Power-Up Sequence
VON = 2.64V
VOFF = 1.98V
3.3V
SHDN
Q2
1V
VON = 0.93V
VOFF = 0.915V
5V
SHDN
5V
VON = 3.97V
VOFF = 2.97V
0.1µF
Q1
3V
VCC
5V EARLY
10k
10k
OUT1
IN1
OUT2
IN2
OUT3
IN3
OUT4
IN4
ON LTC2924
SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
1V
5V/DIV
100k
1.62k
DONE
2V/DIV
TMR
ON
5V/DIV
VON = 2.79V
VOFF = 2.73V
6.04k
5V
3.3V
3V
2V/DIV
10ms/DIV
66.5k
2924 TA01b
Power-Down Sequence
5V
3.3V
3V
2V/DIV
1.69k
18.2k
3.09k
1V
20k
DONE
DONE
FAULT
TMR
150nF
150nF
PGT
5V/DIV
HYS/CFG
GND
49.9k
Q1-Q4: IRL3714S
ALL RESISTORS 1%
TMR
2V/DIV
ON
5V/DIV
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10ms/DIV
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ABSOLUTE
(Note 1)
Supply Voltage (VCC) ................................ –0.3V to 6.5V
Input Voltages
ON, IN1-IN4 ............................... –0.3V to VCC + 0.3V
PGT, TMR, HYS/CFG .................. –0.3V to VCC + 0.3V
Open-Drain Output Voltages
FAULT, DONE .............................. –0.3V to VCC + 0.3V
Output Voltages
(OUT1 - OUT4) (Note 5).............. –0.3V to VCC + 4.5V
Operating Temperature Range
LTC2924C ................................................ 0°C to 70°C
LTC2924I ............................................ –40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature Range................. – 65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) .................. 300°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
ORDER PART
NUMBER
TOP VIEW
IN1
1
16 ON
IN2
2
15 HYS/CFG
IN3
3
14 TMR
IN4
4
13 GND
OUT1
5
12 PGT
OUT2
6
11 VCC
OUT3
7
10 DONE
OUT4
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LTC2924CGN
LTC2924IGN
GN PART
MARKING
FAULT
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GN PACKAGE
16-LEAD PLASTIC SSOP
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 130°C/W
Order Options Tape and Reel: Add #TR
Lead Free: Add #PBF Lead Free Tape and Reel: Add #TRPBF
Lead Free Part Marking: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VCC = 3V to 6V, unless otherwise noted.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Supply
VCC
Input Supply Range
ICC
Input Supply Current
ON Threshold
VON(TH)
ON, Low to High Threshold
VOFF(TH)
ON, High to Low Threshold
IN1-IN4 Threshold
VON(TH)
IN1-IN4 Low to High Threshold
VOFF(TH)
IN1-IN4 High to Low Threshold
ON, IN1-IN4 Characteristics
VFAULT
ON, IN1-IN4 High Speed Low Fault Threshold
ION(HYS)
ON, IN1-IN4 Hysteresis Current Range
VON ≥ VON(TH) (Note 2)
ION(ERROR)
ON, IN1-IN4 Hysteresis Current Error
1 – (ION(HYS)/(0.5/RHYS)), VON(TH) = 1V
0.5µA ≤ ION < 25µA
25µA ≤ ION ≤ 50µA
ILEAK
ON, IN1-IN4 Leakage (Below Threshold)
VON(TH) = 0.5V
VON(HYS)
ON, IN1-IN4 Minimum Hysteresis Voltage
IHYS • RIN (Note 6)
OUT1-OUT4 Characteristics
VOUT(EN)
OUT1-OUT4 Gate Drive Voltage
IOUT(EN)
OUT1-OUT4 On Current
ROUT(OFF)
OUT1-OUT4 Off Resistance to GND
HYS Characteristics
RHYS
HYS Current Programming Resistor Range
VHYS
HYS Programming Voltage
IOUTn = 0
OUTn On, VOUT = (VCC + 4V)
OUTn Off, IOUT = 2mA
(Notes 2, 3)
RHYS Tied to GND
RHYS Tied to VCC
MIN
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TYP
MAX
1.5
6
3
0.6000
0.6014
0.6060
0.6074
0.6121
0.6135
V
V
0.6020
0.6026
0.6081
0.6087
0.6142
0.6148
V
V
0.33
0.5
0.4
0.48
50
V
µA
±22
±10
±100
%
%
nA
mV
VCC + 6
11.2
240
V
µA
Ω
1M
Ω
V
V
3
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
2
●
●
4
●
VCC + 4.5
8.6
10
●
10k
0.5
VCC – 0.5
UNITS
V
mA
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VCC = 3V to 6V, unless otherwise noted.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
TMR Characteristics
ITMR
Timer Pin Output Current
VTH(HI)
Timer High Voltage Threshold
PGT Characteristics
IPGT
Power Good Timer Pin Output Current
VPGT
Power Good Timer Fault Detected
Voltage Threshold
DONE Characteristics
DONE Pin Pull-Down Resistance to GND
RD(LO)
DONE Pin Off Leakage Current
ID(HI)
FAULT Characteristics
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 L T Pin Pull-Down Resistance to GND
RFAULT (LO)
F A
IFAULT(HI)
VFAULT(HI)
CONDITIONS
FAULT Pin Off Leakage Current
RF(EXT)
tFAULT
tFAULT(MIN)
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Timer On, VTMR ≤ 0.9V
VCC = 5V
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4
0.93
5
1
6
1.07
µA
V
Power Good Timer On, VPGT ≤ 0.9V
VCC = 5V
●
4
0.93
5
1
6
1.07
µA
V
DONE = Low, I = 2mA
DONE = High
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●
100
15
Ω
µA
FAULT Being Pulled Low Internally,
I = 2mA
FAULT High
●
400
Ω
2
µA
V
0.6
V
Voltage Above Which an Externally Generated
FAULT Condition Will Not be Detected
Voltage Below Which an Externally Generated
FAULT Condition Will be Detected
External Pull-Up Resistance
Externally Commanded FAULT Below VFAULT(LO)
to OUT1-OUT4 Pull-Down On Delay
Externally Commanded FAULT Minimum Time
(Note 4)
Below VFAULT(LO)
VFAULT(LO)
MIN
●
1.6
●
●
10
●
kΩ
µs
1
●
1
µs
Note 4: Determined by design, not production tested. External circuits
pulling down on the FAULT pin must maintain the signal below VFAULT(LO)
for ≥1µs.
Note 5: Internal circuits may drive the OUTn pins higher than the Absolute
Maximum Ratings.
Note 6: RIN is the parallel combination of the two resistors forming the
resistive divider connected to the ON and IN1-IN4 pins.
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life
of a device may be impaired.
Note 2: Hysteresis current must be 500nA minimum. Hysteresis current
may exceed 50µA, but accuracy is not guaranteed.
Note 3: HYS/CFG pin must be pulled to GND or VCC with an external
resistor. See Applications Information for details.
TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS
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ICC vs VCC
14
IOUT1-4 = –10µA
RHYS = 51k
2.1
VOUT(EN) vs VCC
IOUT1-4 < 1µA
11
10
ON HIGH
1.7
VOUT (V)
ICC (mA)
12
VCC = 6V
12
1.9
1.5
1.3
VCC = 3V
8
6
10
9
4
ON LOW
1.1
0.9
VOUT(EN) vs IOUT
VOUT (V)
2.3
3
3.5
4
4.5
VCC (V)
5
8
2
5.5
6
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ONE OUTPUT DRIVING CURRENT
0
2
4
6
IOUT (µA)
8
10
12
2924 G02
7
2
3
4
VCC (V)
5
6
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RDONE vs VCC
200
180
RFAULT AT 2mA (Ω)
RDONE AT 2mA (Ω)
50
45
40
35
30
RFAULT vs VCC
160
140
120
100
3
5
4
80
6
5
4
3
VCC (V)
6
VCC (V)
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2924 G05
OUTn (Off) ISAT vs Temperature
35
VOUT = 5V
40
VOUT = 5V
30
VCC = 6V
ISAT (mA)
ISAT (mA)
35
OUTn (Off) ISAT vs VCC
30
25
25
20
20
15
VCC = 3V
10
20 40 60
–60 –40 –20 0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
15
80
100
10
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
VCC (V)
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IN1-IN4 (Pins 1, 2, 3, 4): Sequenced Power Supply Monitor Input. Connect this pin to an external resistive divider
between each sequenced power supply and GND. During
Power On sequencing, 0.61V (typ) at this pin indicates
that the sequenced power supply (enabled with each of
the OUT1-OUT4 pins) has reached the desired Power On
sequence voltage. A hysteresis current (programmed by
the HYS pin) is sourced out of each of the IN1-IN4 pins
after the 0.61V threshold is detected. During the Power Off
sequence, 0.61V at this pin indicates that the sequenced
power supply has reached the desired Power Off voltage.
The hysteresis current is removed after the 0.61V threshold is detected.
OUT1-OUT4 (Pins 5, 6, 7, 8): Sequenced Power Supply
Enable. Connect this pin to the shutdown pin or an external
series N-channel MOSFET gate for each power supply being
sequenced. (A low at this pin means the sequenced power
supply is commanded to turn off.) When disabled, each
output is connected to GND with a resistance of <240Ω.
When enabled, each output is connected to an internally
generated charge pump supply (nominally VCC + 5V) via
an internal 10µA (typ) current source.
FAULT (Pin 9): Fault Pin. Pull this pin high with an external
10k resistor. The LTC2924 will pull this pin low if a fault
condition is detected (see Applications Information for
details). Pulling this pin low externally causes a simultaneous unsequenced Power Off.
DONE (Pin 10): Done Pin. Pull this pin high with an external 10k resistor. This open-drain output pulls low at
the completion of the Power-On sequence. At the end of
the Power Off sequence, the LTC2924 floats this pin. For
cascading multiple LTC2924s, see Application Information
for connecting the DONE pin.
VCC (Pin 11): LTC2924 Power Supply Input. All internal
circuits are powered from this pin. VCC should be connected to a low noise power supply voltage and should
be bypassed with at least a 0.1µF capacitor to the GND
pin in close proximity to the LTC2924.
PGT (Pin 12): Power Good Timer. The PGT pin sets the
time allowed for a power supply to turn on after being
enabled with the OUT1-OUT4 pins. Connecting a capacitor
between this pin and ground programs a 200mS/µF duration. The PGT pin is reset before each of the OUT1-OUT4
pins are asserted. If the voltage at the PGT pin reaches
1V, a fault condition is asserted. The PGT pin must be
connected directly to ground to disable the power good
timer function.
GND (Pin 13): Ground. All internal circuits are returned to
the GND pin. Connect this pin to the ground of the power
supplies that are being sequenced.
TMR (Pin 14): Timer. A capacitor connected between
this pin and ground sets the time delay between a supply
ready (IN1-IN4) signal and the enabling of the next power
supply in the sequence (OUT1-OUT4), with a 200mS/µF
duration. The TMR pin may be left floating if no delay is
required between supplies being sequenced on or off. If
an internal fault condition occurs, TMR will indicate so by
going to VCC until the fault condition is cleared. Do not
connect any other circuits to the TMR pin.
HYS/CFG (Pin 15): Hysteresis Current Setting and Cascade
Configuration. Connecting a resistor between this pin and
GND programs a 0.5/REXT (typ) hysteresis current which
is sourced out of each IN and ON pin. When multiple
LTC2924s are cascaded, the HYS/CFG pin is also used to
configure the position of the first LTC2924. See Applications Information for details.
ON (Pin 16): On Pin. Commands the LTC2924 to sequence
the power supplies up (Power On sequence) or down
(Power Off sequence). Typically connected to a system
controller. Hysteresis current is applied to this pin when
above 0.61V (typ). This pin has a precision 0.61V threshold
and can be used to sense a nonsequenced power supply’s
voltage to start the Power On sequence. See Applications
Information for details. For cascading multiple LTC2924s,
see Applications Information for connecting the ON pin.
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VCC
IH
VCP
16
ON
10µA
+
–
0.61V
OUT1
5
IH
VCP
1
IN1
0.61V
+
1V
0.5V
–
0.61V
OUT2
VCP
CLOCK
IN2
+
10µA
CHARGE
PUMP
–
0.61V
6
UVLO
IH
2
10µA
INTERNAL
REFERENCE
5
IH
VCP
OUT3
7
4
VCP
3
IN3
+
10µA
LOGIC
–
0.61V
OUT4
8
IH
4
IN4
+
LAST
IH
HYS/CFG
FIRST
DETECT
FAULT
0.5V
5µA
TMR
1V
9
5µA
+
+
14
10
–
0.61V
15
DONE
–
1V
PGT
12
–
GND
13
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PS1
VPS1(ON)
PS3
VPS3(ON)
PS2
VPS1(OFF)
VPS2(ON)
PS4
VPS3(OFF)
VPS4(ON)
0V
VPS2(OFF)
VPS4(OFF)
TMR*
ON
DONE
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*TMR IS CAPACITOR ADJUSTABLE
Figure 1. Power On and Power Off Sequence for Four Supplies
The LTC2924 is a power supply sequencer designed for
use with external N-channel MOSFETs or power supplies
with shutdown pins. Four power supplies can be fully sequenced by a single LTC2924 (see Figure 1). An internally
regulated charge pump provides (VCC + 5V) gate voltages
for driving external logic-level and sub-logic level MOSFETs. Adding a single capacitor enables an adjustable time
delay between power supplies during both Power On and
Power Off sequencing. A second capacitor can be added
to enable a power good timer which detects the failure of
any power supply to turn on within the set time.
The ON pin signal is used to command the LTC2924
to start the Power On and Power Down sequences. To
command the Power On sequence, the ON pin is pulled
above 0.61V by a system controller or a resistive divider
from a power supply. A voltage comparator senses the
ON command and signals the sequencing logic to start
the Power On sequence.
When the Power On sequence starts, the TMR grounding
switch is released and a 5µA current source charges an
external capacitor, CTMR (see Figure 2). When the voltage
on this capacitor exceeds 1V, a comparator signals the
ON
0.61V
1V
TMR
OUT1
IN1
0.61V
OUT2
IN2
0.61V
OUT3
IN3
0.61V
OUT4
IN4
0.61V
DONE
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Figure 2. On Sequence for Four Supplies
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logic, which starts the charge pump and enables OUT1
to turn on the first power supply. The power good timer
circuit is also enabled by turning off the switch that is
shorting the external capacitor to ground and enabling a
5µA current source to charge the CPGT capacitor.
The output circuit responds by opening a switch, which
is shorting the OUT1 pin to ground and enabling a 10µA
current source, which is connected to the charge pump.
The OUT1 pin can be connected to either the shutdown
pin of a power supply or the gate of a N-channel MOSFET
that is in series with the output of the sequenced power
supply.
As the power supply turns on, the resistive divider connected to the IN1 pin starts to drive up the voltage at the
IN1 pin. When the voltage at this pin exceeds 0.61V, the
comparator signals the logic that the first power supply is
on. At this time a current is sourced out of the IN1 pin which
serves as the hysteresis current for the input comparator.
This allows the application to choose a lower Power Off
voltage sense during the Power Off sequence. The power
good timer (PGT) circuit is signaled and resets the PGT
capacitor. The timer circuit is enabled and the cycle repeats
until the last power supply has turned on.
 O
 N
 E pin
When the last power supply has turned on, the D
pull-down switch is turned on to signal that the Power On
sequence has completed.
If a power supply fails to turn on after it is enabled and
the voltage at the PGT pin exceeds 1V, the LTC2924 will
disable all power supplies by pulling all OUT pins to
ground. A fault condition will be indicated by the FAULT
pin pulling low.
The hysteresis current sourced at the ON pin and each IN
pin is set at the HYS/CFG pin. The current is determined
by an external resistor nominally pulled to ground. The
hysteresis current is 0.5V/RHYS.
The Power Off sequence is initiated by pulling the ON pin
below 0.61V after a Power On sequence has completed
(see Figure 3). The Power Off sequence turns off the power
supplies in the reverse order of the Power On sequence.
OUT4 is turned off first. The timer function is used between
each supply being sequenced down. The PGT is not used.
The end of the Power Off sequence is indicated by the
LTC2924 floating the DONE pin.
ON
0.61V
TMR
OUT4
IN4
0.61V
OUT3
IN3
0.61V
OUT2
IN2
0.61V
OUT1
IN1
0.61V
DONE
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Figure 3. 4-Power Supply Power Off Sequence
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Up to five supplies can be sequenced to a sixth master
supply by a single LTC2924 (Figure 4). The turn on of the
first power supply is sensed by the ON pin. Power supplies two through five are enabled by the OUT1 through
OUT4 pins, and their turn on sensed by the IN1 through
IN4 pins respectively. The last power supply is enabled
by the DONE pin, which is generally connected through
an inverter. This application is used where power supplies
are sequentially sequenced on and the turn off is simultaneous. Multiple LTC2924s can be cascaded to facilitate
sequencing of eight or more power supplies. See the
Cascading Multiple LTC2924s section.
Selecting the Hysteresis Current and IN Pin Feedback
Resistors
The IN1-IN4 pins are connected to a sequenced power
supply with a resistive divider. The resistors are calculated
by first selecting a hysteresis current, IHYS, and calculating RHYS:
RHYS =
0.5V
; 0.5µA ≤ IHYS ≤ 50µA
IHYS
For each sequenced power supply, choose a voltage
when the power supply is considered to be On during
PS1
SHDN
VOUT
PS2
SHDN
VOUT
PS3
SHDN
VOUT
PS4
SHDN
VOUT
PS5
SHDN
VOUT
PS6
SHDN
VOUT
VCC
OUT1
VCC EARLY*
SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
OUT2
TURN OFF
*VCC EARLY MUST BE ON BEFORE
SEQUENCING SUPPLIES
LTC2924
ON
IN1
OUT3
IN2
OUT4
IN3
DONE
IN4
FAULT
GND
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Figure 4. 6-Power Supply Sequencer Block Diagram
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a Power On sequence (VON) and Off during a Power Off
sequence (VOFF).
RHYS =
Referring to Figures 5 and 6, each set of resistors can
then be calculated by:
0.5V
= 10kΩ
50µA
In Figure 5, VON = 2.2V and VOFF = 1V. Using the equations
provided above:
VON – VOFF
IHYS
R • 0.61V
RA = B
VON – 0.61V
RB =
2.2V – 1V
= 24kΩ
50µA
24kΩ • 0.61V
= 9.2kΩ
RA =
2.2V – 0.61V
RB =
In the following example (Figure 5) IHYS is 50µA. This
corresponds to a RHYS resistor of:
IHYS
VPS
IHYS
IN
+
–
RB
Hysteresis Voltage Check
After calculating the resistors RB and RA, check to make
sure the hystersis voltage at the ON and IN1-IN4 pins is
greater than 4mV. Use the following equation:
VON = 2.2V
VOFF = 1V
IRB
RA
VHYS =
( VON – VOFF ) • RA
RA + RB
For this example:
IFB = IRB + IHYS
0.61V
VHYS =
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Figure 5. Designing IHYS, Feedback Resistors
(2.2V – 1V) • 9.2kΩ = 0.33V
9.2kΩ + 24kΩ
which is greater than 4mV.
VON ≥ 3.01V
VOFF ≤ 2.68V
3.3V
SHDN
POWER SUPPLY 1
POWER SUPPLY 2
SHDN
POWER SUPPLY 3
5V
VON ≥ 4.49V
VOFF ≤ 3.99V
1.6V
SHDN
VON ≥ 1.43V
VOFF ≤ 1.27V
VON ≥ 2.25V
VOFF ≤ 2V
2.5V
SHDN
POWER SUPPLY 4
0.1µF
5V EARLY*
24.9k
15.8k
49.9k
33.2k
9.31k
11.81k
7.87k
8.45k
VCC
OUT1
10k
10k
OUT2
LTC2924
IN1
IN2
OUT3
IN3
OUT4
IN4
ON
SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
DONE
FAULT
TMR
*5V EARLY MUST BE ON BEFORE
SEQUENCING SUPPLIES
150nF
150nF
PGT
HYS/CFG
GND
49.9k
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Figure 6. Typical Power Supply Sequencer
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Minimize stray capacitance on the ON and IN1-IN4 pins.
As a practical matter, lay out these resistors as close to
the LTC2924 as possible.
Details of Resistor Calculations
In this example, the voltage at the IN pins is 0.61V when the
LTC2924 detects that the power supply is On during a Power
On sequence or Off during a Power Off sequence.
The delta voltage, ΔV, represents the difference:
ΔV = 2.2V – 1V = 1.2V
This delta voltage on RB will be equal to the product of
hysteresis current IHYS and RB. Therefore:
RB =
1.2V
∆V
=
= 24kΩ
IHYS 50µA
The current IRB at the Power On voltage of 2.2V is:
2.2V – 0.61V
IRB =
= 66µA
24k
During the Power On sequence, IHYS = 0, so IFB is equal
to IRB and RA is:
RA =
0.61
= 9.2k
66µA
VOFF Precaution
Use caution if designs call for VOFF voltages less than ~0.8V.
Many loads stop using significant current at this level, and
the power supply may take a long time to go below this
voltage. If VOFF voltages at or less than this voltage are
necessary, consider adding an extra resistive load at the
output of the power supply to ensure it discharges in a
reasonable amount of time.
Selecting the Timing Capacitor
During the Power On sequence, the timer is used to create a delay between the time one supply reaches the On
threshold and the next supply is enabled. During the Power
Off sequence, the timer is used to create a delay between
the time one supply reaches the Off threshold and the
next supply is disabled. Select the timing capacitor with
the following equation:
CTMR [µF] = tDELAY • 5µF/s
Leaving the TMR pin unconnected will generate the minimum delay. The accuracy of the time delay will be affected
by the capacitor leakage (the nominal charge current is
5µA) and capacitor tolerance. A low leakage ceramic
capacitor is recommended.
Selecting the Power Good Timer (PGT) Capacitor
During the Power On sequence, the PGT can be used to
detect the failure of a power supply to reach the desired
On voltage. The PGT is enabled each time a power supply
is enabled by the OUT1-OUT4 pins. The PGT is reset each
time an IN1-IN4 pin detects that a power supply is at the
desired On voltage. Select the PGT timeout capacitor with
the following equation:
CPGT [µF] = tPGT • 5µF/s
If no PGT is desired, the PGT pin must be shorted to
ground. The accuracy of the PGT timeout will be affected
by the capacitor leakage (the nominal charge current
is 5µA) and capacitor tolerance. A low leakage ceramic
capacitor is recommended.
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VCC
TMR
RHYS
ON
RHYS
VCC
HYS/CFG
TMR
VCC
HYS/CFG
GND
GND
ON LTC2924 PGT
ON LTC2924 PGT
IN1
OUT1
IN1
OUT1
IN2
OUT2
IN2
OUT2
IN3
OUT3
IN3
OUT3
OUT4
IN4
IN4
VCC
OUT4
10k
DONE
DONE
DONE
VCC
FAULT
FAULT
10k
FAULT
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Figure 7. Cascading Two LTC2924s to Fully Sequence Up to Eight Power Supplies
VCC
TMR
VCC
HYS/CFG
RHYS
ON
GND
RHYS
TMR
VCC
HYS/CFG
GND
RHYS
TMR
VCC
HYS/CFG
GND
ON LTC2924 PGT
ON LTC2924 PGT
ON LTC2924 PGT
IN1
OUT1
IN1
OUT1
IN1
OUT1
IN2
OUT2
IN2
OUT2
IN2
OUT2
IN3
OUT3
IN3
OUT3
IN3
OUT3
OUT4
IN4
OUT4
IN4
IN4
DONE
FAULT
OUT4
DONE
DONE
FAULT
VCC
FAULT
10k
VCC
DONE
10k
FAULT
2924 F08
Figure 8. Cascading Three LTC2924s to Fully Sequence Up to 12 Power Supplies
Cascading Multiple LTC2924s
Two or more LTC2924s may be cascaded to fully sequence
8,12 or more power supplies. Figures 7 and 8 show how
to configure the LTC2924 to sequence 8 and 12 power
supplies. To sequence more power supplies, use the circuit
in Figure 8 and add more LTC2924s in the middle.
Notice that the last LTC2924 in the cascade string must
have a pull-up resistor on the DONE pin. Any LTC2924
that is not the first in the cascade string should have the
hysteresis current setting resistor, RHYS, pulled to VCC
instead of ground. The value of the RHYS resistor remains
unchanged. The FAULT pins should all be connected together and pulled up with a single 10k resistor.
Care should be taken when designing a circuit cascading
multiple LTC2924s. Use the following guidelines:
• All VCC and ground pins for the LTC2924s in the cascade
chain must be connected to the same power supply.
• The ground pins should be connected via a ground
plane.
• Cascaded LTC2924s communicate using a combination
of levels and pulses which do not look like the normal
output of a DONE pin nor input to an ON pin. Do not
connect any other components to the node between
the DONE and ON pins. Keep the parasitic capacitance
on this node below 75pF. Care should be taken when
routing a circuit trace between DONE and ON. If possible, run the trace adjacent to the ground plane, and/or
shield the trace with a ground trace on either side.
Leakage currents must be maintained below 2µA on
this node.
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PS1
PS2
LTC2924
IN1
OUT1
IN2
OUT2
IN3
OUT3
IN4
OUT4
2924 F09
Figure 9. Connecting Unused OUT and IN Pins
Connecting Unused OUT and IN Pins
Clearing the Fault Condition
Figure 9 shows how to connect unused OUT and IN pins
on the LTC2924. Unused OUT-IN pairs must be connected
together to ensure proper operation.
In order to clear the fault condition within the LTC2924,
the following conditions must exist:
Fault Detection
• The ON pin must be below 0.61V
The LTC2924 has sophisticated fault detection which can
detect:
• In the case of an externally generated fault, the
FAULT pin must not be pulled down.
• Power On and Power Off sequence errors
Fault Condition Indicator
• System controller command errors
If the LTC2924 receives a commanded fault (a cascaded
LTC2924 or an external source pulls down on the FAULT
pin) the LTC2924 will pull the TMR pin low. If the LTC2924
has detected the fault itself (from its internal fault detection circuits) it will indicate so by raising the TMR pin to
VCC. This internal/external fault indicator can be especially
helpful while searching for the source of a fault condition
when multiple LTC2924s are cascaded.
• Power On timeout failure (with the power good timer
enabled)
• Externally commanded faults (FAULT pin pulled low)
If any of the above faults are detected, the LTC2924
immediately pulls the OUT1-OUT4 pins low turning off
all of the power supplies. If the fault condition is detected
in one of the supplies controlled by the LTC2924 (an “internally generated” fault), the FAULT pin is immediately
pulled low indicating the fault condition.
• All four IN pins must be below 0.61V
If a fault occurs when the ON pin is high, the fault status
indication on the TMR pin will remain valid until the ON
pin goes low.
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Note that the TMR pin may take a while to reach the VCC
voltage. The pin is pulled to VCC with the same 5µA current
source used for the TMR function. The larger the timer
capacitor, the longer this will take. To estimate the amount
of time required for the TMR pin to reach VCC in a fault
condition, multiply the normal timer duration by VCC (in
Volts). See Figures 7 and 8 for FAULT pin connections
when two or more LTC2924 chips are cascaded.
System Controller ON Command Errors
Sequence Errors
The same is true for the Power Off sequence. If the
LTC2924 has completed the Power On sequence and the
ON pin goes low, the ON pin must remain below 0.61V
until the Power Off sequence has completed. Raising the
ON pin above 0.61V before the Power Off sequence has
completed is considered a fault condition. Any OUTn pins
that are still high will immediately be pulled low and the
FAULT pin will be pulled low.
The LTC2924 keeps track of power supplies that should
be on during the Power On sequence and the Power Off
sequence. The LTC2924 also monitors each IN pin after all
of the power supplies have sequenced on. If a power supply
(as monitored at the IN1-IN4 pins) goes low when it should
be high, a fault condition is detected. All four OUT pins are
pulled low and the FAULT pin will be pulled low.
The precision voltage threshold for detection of a sequence
error at any of the IN1-IN4 pins is the same as the normal
threshold (~0.61V). The precision voltage comparators
used in the LTC2924 employ a sampled technique to improve accuracy. The sample time is approximately 20µs.
To improve the speed of detection for a sequence error, a
second high speed comparator is used for detecting a low
power supply. The voltage threshold for the high speed
comparators is approximately 0.4V (VON(FAULT)). Voltages
sensed below this threshold when a power supply should
be ON will cause a fault in ~1µs.
Once the LTC2924 receives the Power On command via
the ON pin, the ON pin must remain above 0.61V until the
 O
 N
 E is asserted).
Power On sequence has completed (e.g. D
Removing the ON command before the LTC2924 Power On
sequence has completed is considered a fault condition.
All of the OUT1-OUT4 pins that are already high will be
pulled low and the FAULT pin will be pulled low.
Power On Timeout Errors
If the LTC2924 PGT is being used (not tied to ground) a
fault condition will be detected when the PGT pin goes
above ~1V. If this occurs during Power On, all of the
OUT1-OUT4 pins that are already high will be pulled low
and the FAULT pin will be pulled low.
Externally Commanded Faults
If an external circuit pulls the FAULT pin low, an external
fault condition is detected and all OUT pins will be pulled
low. After sensing the Externally Commanded Fault, the
LTC2924 will also pull down on the FAULT pin until the
conditions for clearing the fault condition exist (see Clearing the Fault Condition).
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Series MOSFET Power Supply Sequencer
Q1
1V
VON = 0.93V
VOFF = 0.91V
0.1µF
Q2
3.3V
VON = 2.79V
VOFF = 2.73V
0.1µF
Q3
5V
VON = 4.21V
VOFF = 3.76V
0.1µF
0.1µF
Q4
5V
EARLY
VON = 3.32V
VOFF = 2.80V
0.1µF
VCC
10k
10k
OUT1
IN1
OUT2
IN2
OUT3
IN3
OUT4
IN4
ON LTC2924
SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
52.3k
45.3k
6.04k
1.62k
11.8k
7.68k
1.69k
3.09k
DONE
FAULT
TMR
150nF
150nF
PGT
HYS/CFG
GND
49.9k
Q1-Q4: IRL3714S
ALL RESISTORS 1%
2924 TA02a
Power-Up Sequence
Power-Down Sequence
5V
5V
3.3V
2V/DIV
3.3V
2V/DIV
1V
1V
10V/DIV
DONE
10V/DIV
DONE
2V/DIV
ON
2V/DIV
ON
2V/DIV
TMR
2V/DIV
TMR
25ms/DIV
2924 TA02b
25ms/DIV
2924 TA02c
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Shutdown Pin Power Supply Sequencer
VON ≥ 3.01V
VOFF ≤ 2.68V
3.3V
SHDN
POWER SUPPLY 1
POWER SUPPLY 2
SHDN
POWER SUPPLY 3
5V
VON ≥ 4.49V
VOFF ≤ 3.99V
1.6V
SHDN
VON ≥ 1.43V
VOFF ≤ 1.27V
VON ≥ 2.25V
VOFF ≤ 2V
2.5V
SHDN
POWER SUPPLY 4
0.1µF
5V EARLY*
24.9k
15.8k
49.9k
33.2k
9.31k
11.81k
7.87k
8.45k
VCC
OUT1
10k
10k
OUT2
LTC2924
IN1
IN2
OUT3
IN3
OUT4
IN4
ON
SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
DONE
FAULT
HYS/CFG
TMR
*5V EARLY MUST BE ON BEFORE
SEQUENCING SUPPLIES
150nF
PGT
150nF
GND
49.9k
2924 TA03
Power On Sequence Timer Delay Longer
than Power Off Sequence Timer Delay
VCC
IN1
0.1µF
VCC
OUT1
OUT2
IN2
IN3
IN4
ON
TMR
150nF
150nF
LTC2924
OUT3
OUT4
PGT
VCC
FAULT
10k
GND DONE
2924 TA04
2N7002 POWER ON TIMER DELAY = 30ms
POWER OFF TIMER DELAY = 15ms
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO S
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2-Supply Sequencer with Delayed Sense Pin, One Channel Unused
PARASITIC
RESISTANCE
Q1
OUT+
MODULE
VOUT VON ≥ 4.64V
5V
VOFF ≤ 4V
Q2
SENSE+
D1
5V
DC/DC
3.3V
VOUT VON ≥ 2.98V
3.3V VOFF ≤ 2.65V
1M
SHDN
0.1µF
10k
10k
OUT4
VCC
OUT3
IN4
OUT2
IN3
64.9k
33.2k
9.83k
8.55k
IN2
OUT1
LTC2924
ON
IN1
SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
D1: 1N5711
Q1, Q2: IRL3714S
FAULT
PGT
DONE
HYS
TMR
GND
49.9k
150nF
150nF
2924 TA05a
Power-Off
Power-On
REMOTE SENSE DISABLE
REMOTE SENSE ENABLE
5V
5V
3.3V
2V/DIV
3.3V
2V/DIV
DONE
ON
1V/DIV
1V/DIV
TMR
25ms/DIV
2924 TA05b
1V/DIV
ON
1V/DIV
TMR
25ms/DIV
2924 TA05c
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Precision Negative Rail Sequencer
Q1
–5V
0.1µF
VON – 4.5V
VOFF – 3.9V
10k
1M
1.36k
–
7k
LM321
+
100k
2N3906 SOT-23
Q2
3V
VON = 2.79V
VOFF = 2.73V
0.1µF
Q3
5V
VON = 4.21V
VOFF = 3.76V
0.1µF
0.1µF
Q4
5V
EARLY
VON = 3.32V
VOFF = 2.80V
0.1µF
VCC
10k
10k
OUT1
IN1
OUT2
IN2
OUT3
IN3
OUT4
IN4
ON LTC2924
SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
52.3k
45.3k
6.04k
11.8k
7.68k
1.69k
DONE
FAULT
TMR
150nF
150nF
PGT
HYS/CFG
GND
49.9k
Q1-Q4: IRL3714S
ALL RESISTORS 1%
2924 TA06a
Power-Up Sequence
Power-Down Sequence
5V
3.3V
5V/DIV
5V
3.3V
5V/DIV
–5V
5V/DIV
DONE
2V/DIV
TMR
ON
2V/DIV
10ms/DIV
2924 TA07b
–5V
DONE
5V/DIV
2V/DIV
TMR
2V/DIV
10ms/DIV
2924 TA07c
ON
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTIO
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GN Package
16-Lead Plastic SSOP (Narrow .150 Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1641)
.189 – .196*
(4.801 – 4.978)
.045 ±.005
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
.254 MIN
.009
(0.229)
REF
.150 – .165
.229 – .244
(5.817 – 6.198)
.0165 ± .0015
.150 – .157**
(3.810 – 3.988)
.0250 BSC
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
1
.015 ± .004
× 45°
(0.38 ± 0.10)
.007 – .0098
(0.178 – 0.249)
2 3
4
5 6
7
.0532 – .0688
(1.35 – 1.75)
8
.004 – .0098
(0.102 – 0.249)
0° – 8° TYP
.016 – .050
(0.406 – 1.270)
.008 – .012
(0.203 – 0.305)
TYP
.0250
(0.635)
BSC
GN16 (SSOP) 0204
NOTE:
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCHES
INCHES
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN
(MILLIMETERS)
3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
*DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE
**DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD
FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010" (0.254mm) PER SIDE
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However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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12V 3-Supply Sequencer with LTC2924 Power Supplied by a Zener Shunt Regulator
12V
SYSTEM
12V
SUPPLY
µC
VCC1
VCC2
ON ≥ 1.1V, OFF ≤ 1.09V
VIN 1.2V
SHDN
RESET_B
1k
1.24k
FPGA
VCC1
VCC2
ON ≥ 3V, OFF ≤ 2.8V
VIN 3.3V
SHDN
20k
5.11k
VIN 2.5V
SHDN
1.5k
7.68k
OUT4
IN4
2.94k
OUT3
LTC2924
IN3
OUT2
VCC
5.1V
ZENER
BZX84C5V1
VCC2
20k
49.9k
ON
ASIC
VCC1
ON ≥ 2.2V, OFF ≤ 2V
VCC
IN2
0.1µF
VCC
OUT1
10k
IN1
HYS/CFG
49.9k
TMR
GND
10k
DONE
FAULT
PGT
2924 TA08
150nF
150nF
RELATED PARTS
PART NUMBER
LTC2920-1/ LTC2920-2
LTC2921/LTC2922
LTC2923
LTC2925
LTC2926
LTC2927
DESCRIPTION
Single/Dual Power Supply Margining Controller
Power Supply Tracker with Input Monitors
Power Supply Tracking Controller
Multiple Power Supply Tracking Controller
Master Controlled Power Supply Tracker
Single Power Supply Tracker
COMMENTS
Symmetric/Asymmetric High and Low Voltage Margining
3 (LTC2921) or 5 (LTC2922) Remote Sense Switching
Up to 3 Supplies
Power Good Timer, Remote Sense Switch
Closed Loop (Feedback) Tracking for 3 Supplies
For Point of Load or Distributed Applications
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