The LT4351 creates a near-ideal diode using external single or back-to-back N-channel MOSFETs. This ideal diode function permits low loss ORing of multiple power sources. Power sources can easily be ORed together to increase total system power and reliability with minimal effect on supply voltage or efficiency. Disparate power supplies can be efficiently ORed together. The IC monitors the input supply with respect to the load and turns on the MOSFET(s) when the input supply is higher. If the MOSFET's RDS(ON) is sufficiently small, the LT4351 will regulate the voltage across the MOSFET(s) to 15mV. A STATUS pin indicates the MOSFET on state. An internal boost regulator generates the MOSFET gate drive voltage. Low operating voltage allows for OR'ing of supplies as low as 1.2V. The LT4351 will disable power passage during undervoltage or overvoltage conditions. These voltages are set by resistive dividers on the UV and OV pins. The undervoltage threshold has user programmable hysteresis. Overvoltage detection is filtered to reduce false triggering. The LT4351 is available in a 10-pin MSOP.
