Analog Devices Inc. LTC2937 Power Supply Sequencer/Voltage Supervisor

Analog Devices LTC2937 Power Supply Sequencer & Voltage Supervisor is a 6-channel power supply sequencer and voltage supervisor. Supplies are enabled or disabled with precise user controlled order and time spacing. To detect power supply output faults during sequencing and monitoring, the LTC2937 accurately monitors supply turn-on/-off delays and output voltage levels. In the event of a fault, response actions include complete power supply shutdown and optional restarts. The root cause of power faults are logged on the EEPROM.

For systems with high supply count, a simple single-wire connection between multiple LTC2937 devices allows sequencing expansion to 300 supplies. After successful sequencing and supply voltage stabilization, the reset output pulls high to initiate microprocessor or other system activity. To accommodate supply margin testing, the reset output can be disabled. Upon supply turn-off, integrated current sources are available as needed to discharge slowly decaying supplies. Configuration EEPROM supports autonomous operation without software.

Features

  • Time and Event Based Sequencing
  • 12 Programmable Undervoltage (UV) and Overvoltage (OV) Comparators: ±0.75% Accuracy
  • I2C/SMBus Interface
  • Stalled Power Supply Detection
  • Single Wire Synchronization Allows Controller Expansion to 50 Devices (300 Power Supplies)
  • Configuration and Fault Logging in EEPROM
  • EEPROM Specified Over Entire Temperature Range, Rated to 125°C, 10k Writes, 20yr Retention
  • Supported by LTpowerPlay® GUI
  • Fault and System Status Registers
  • Reset Output with Programmable Delay
  • Wide Input Supply Voltage Range: 2.9V to 16.5V
  • 28-Lead QFN (5mm × 6mm) Package

Applications

  • Network Servers
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Telecom Equipment
  • High Availability Computer Systems

Typical Application

Application Circuit Diagram - Analog Devices Inc. LTC2937 Power Supply Sequencer/Voltage Supervisor
Published: 2019-07-03 | Updated: 2022-03-10