LTC4101EG View Datasheet(PDF) - Linear Technology
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'LTC4101EG' PDF : 30 Pages View PDF
LTC4101
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
essential. (See Figure 11.) Here is a PCB layout priority
list for proper layout. Layout the PCB using this specific
order.
1. Input capacitors need to be placed as close as possible
to switching FET’s supply and ground connections.
Shortest copper trace connections possible. These
parts must be on the same layer of copper. Vias must
not be used to make this connection.
2. The control IC needs to be close to the switching FET’s
gate terminals. Keep the gate drive signals short for
a clean FET drive. This includes IC supply pins that
connect to the switching FET source pins. The IC can
be placed on the opposite side of the PCB relative to
above.
3. Place inductor input as close as possible to switching
FET’s output connection. Minimize the surface area of
this trace. Make the trace width the minimum amount
needed to support current—no copper fills or pours.
Avoid running the connection using multiple layers in
parallel. Minimize capacitance from this node to any
other trace or plane.
4. Place the output current sense resistor right next to
the inductor output but oriented such that the IC’s
current sense feedback traces going to resistor are not
long. The feedback traces need to be routed together
as a single pair on the same layer at any given time
with smallest trace spacing possible. Locate any filter
component on these traces next to the IC and not at
the sense resistor location.
5. Place output capacitors next to the sense resistor
output and ground.
6. Output capacitor ground connections need to feed
into same copper that connects to the input capacitor
ground before tying back into system ground.
Interfacing with a Selector
The LTC4101 is designed to be used with a true analog
multiplexer for the SafetySignal sensing path. Some
selector ICs from various manufacturers may not imple-
ment this. Consult LTC applications department for more
information.
Electronic Loads
The LTC4101 is designed to work with a real battery.
Electronic loads will create instability within the LTC4101
preventing accurate programming currents and volt-
ages. Consult LTC applications department for more
information.
SWITCH NODE
HIGH
VIN
C2
FREQUENCY
CIRCULATING
PATH
L1
VBAT
D1
C4
BAT
4101 F15
Figure 11. High Speed Switching Path
DIRECTION OF CHARGING CURRENT
RSENSE
VIAS TO CSP AND BAT
4101 F14
Figure 12. Kelvin Sensing of Charging Current
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