
LTC4267
4
4267f
Note 1:
 Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life 
of the device may be impaired.
Note 2:
 P
VCC
 internal clamp circuit self regulates to 9.4V with respect to 
PGND.
Note 3:
 The LTC4267 operates with a negative supply voltage in the range 
of –1.5V to –57V. To avoid confusion, voltages for the PD interface 
are always referred to in terms of absolute magnitude. Terms such as 
“maximum negative voltage” refer to the largest negative voltage and 
a “rising negative voltage” refers to a voltage that is becoming more 
negative.
Note 4:
 The LTC4267 is designed to work with two polarity protection 
diode drops between the PSE and PD. Parameter ranges specified in the 
Electrical Characteristics section are with respect to this product pins and 
are designed to meet IEEE 802.3af specifications when these diode drops 
are included. See the Application Information section.
Note 5:
 Signature resistance is measured via the two-point 
Δ
V/
Δ
I method 
as defined by IEEE 802.3af. The PD signature resistance is offset from the 
25k
Ω
 to account for diode resistance. With two series diodes, the total PD 
resistance will be between 23.75k
Ω
 and 26.25k
Ω
 and meet IEEE 802.3af 
specifications. The minimum probe voltages measured at the LTC4267 
pins are –1.5V and –2.5V. The maximum probe voltages are –8.5V and 
–9.5V.
Note 6:
 The PD interface includes hysteresis in the UVLO voltages to 
preclude any start-up oscillation. Per IEEE 802.3af requirements, the PD 
will power up from a voltage source with 20
Ω
 series resistance on the first 
trial. 
Note 7: 
Dynamic Supply current is higher due to the gate charge being 
delivered at the switching frequency.
Note 8:
 I
VPORTN_CLASS 
does not include classification current 
programmed at the R
CLASS
 pin. Total current in classification mode will be 
I
VPORTN_CLASS 
+ I
CLASS 
(See note 9).
Note 9:
 I
CLASS
 is the measured current flowing through R
CLASS
. 
Δ
I
CLASS
accuracy is with respect to the ideal current defined as I
CLASS
 = 1.237/
R
CLASS
. The current accuracy does not include variations in R
CLASS
resistance. The total classification current for a PD also includes the IC 
quiescent current (I
VPORTN_CLASS
). See Applications Information.
Note 10:
 For the DHC package, this parameter is assured by design and 
wafer level testing.
Note 11:
 To disable the 25k
Ω
 signature, tie SIGDISA to V
PORTP
 or hold 
SIGDISA high with respect to V
PORTN
. See Applications Information.
Note 12:
 The switching regulator is tested in a feedback loop that servos 
V
FB
 to the output of the error amplifier while maintaining I
TH
/RUN at the 
midpoint of the current limit range.
Note 13: 
I
POUT_LEAK 
includes current drawn through P
OUT
 by the power 
good status circuit. This current is compensated for in the 25k
Ω
 signature 
resistance and does not affect PD operation.
Note 14: 
The LTC4267 PD Interface includes thermal protection. In the 
event of an overtemperature condition, the PD interface will turn off 
the switching regulator until the part cools below the overtemperature 
limit. The LTC4267 is also protected against thermal damage from 
incorrect classification probing by the PSE. If the LTC4267 exceeds the 
overtemperature threshold, the classification load current is disabled.
Note 15: 
The PD interface includes dual level input current limit. At turn-
on, before the P
OUT
 load capacitor is charged, the PD current level is set 
to a low level. After the load capacitor is charged and the P
OUT 
– V
PORTN
voltage difference is below the power good threshold, the PD switches to 
high level current limit. The PD stays in high level current limit until the 
input voltage drops below the UVLO turn-off threshold.
Note 16: 
Peak current sense voltage is reduced dependent on duty cycle 
and an optional external resistor in series with the SENSE pin (R
SL
). For 
details, refer to the programmable slope compensation feature in the 
Applications Information section.
Note 17:
 Guaranteed by design.
Note 18:
 The PD interface includes overtemperature protection that is 
intended to protect the device from momentary overload conditions. 
Junction temperature will exceed 125°C when overtemperature protection 
is active. Continuous operation above the specified maximum operating 
junction temperature may impair device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at T
A
 = 25°C. (Note 3)
SYMBOL 
PARAMETER 
t
RISE
NGATE Drive Rise Time 
t
FALL
NGATE Drive Fall Time 
V
IMAX
Peak Current Sense Voltage 
I
SLMAX
Peak Slope Compensation Output Current  
t
SFST
Soft-Start Time 
T
SHUTDOWN
Thermal Shutdown Trip Temperature 
The 
●
 denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating 
CONDITIONS 
C
LOAD
 = 3000pF, P
VCC
 – P
GND
 = 8V 
C
LOAD
 = 3000pF, P
VCC
 – P
GND
 = 8V 
R
SL
 = 0, P
VCC
 – P
GND
 = 8V (Note 16) 
P
VCC
 – P
GND
 = 8V (Note 17) 
P
VCC
 – P
GND
 = 8V 
(Notes 14, 18) 
MIN 
90 
TYP 
40 
40 
100 
5 
1.4 
140 
MAX 
115 
UNITS
ns
ns
mV
μA
ms
°C
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