
Linear Technology
Description
The LT®4363 surge stopper protects loads from high voltage transients. It regulates the output during an overvoltage event, such as load dump in vehicles, by controlling the gate of an external N-channel MOSFET.
FEATUREs
Withstands Surges Over 100V with VCCClamp
Wide Operating Voltage Range: 4V to 80V
Adjustable Output Clamp Voltage
Fast Overcurrent Limit: Less Than 5µs
Reverse Input Protection to –60V
Adjustable UV/OV Comparator Thresholds
Low 7µA Shutdown Current
Shutdown Pin Withstands –60V to 100V
Adjustable Fault Timer
Controls N-Channel MOSFET
Less Than 1% Retry Duty Cycle During Faults, LT4363-2
Available in 12-Pin (4mm ×3mm) DFN, 12-Pin MSOP and 16-Pin SO Packages
APPLICATIONs
Automotive/Avionic/Industrial Surge Protection
Hot Swap™/Live Insertion
High Side Switch for Battery Powered Systems
Intrinsic Safety Applications