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Current Sharing Basics with LTC4370

Analog Devices, Inc.

This presentation will discuss the basics of connecting two power supplies in parallel, and methods to make them share the load current, otherwise known as load sharing or current sharing. The pros and cons of each method will be addressed along with a brief discussion of the LTC4370 current sharing controller.

Related Parts

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionRatio - Input:OutputInternal Switch(s)Available QuantityPriceView Details
IC OR CTRLR LOAD SHARE 16MSOPLTC4370IMS#PBFIC OR CTRLR LOAD SHARE 16MSOP2:1No2173 - Immediate$15.86View Details
IC OR CTRLR LOAD SHARE 16MSOPLTC4370CMS#PBFIC OR CTRLR LOAD SHARE 16MSOP2:1No397 - Immediate$14.29View Details
IC OR CTRLR LOAD SHARE 16DFNLTC4370CDE#PBFIC OR CTRLR LOAD SHARE 16DFN2:1No211 - Immediate$14.29View Details
IC OR CTRLR LOAD SHARE 16DFNLTC4370IDE#PBFIC OR CTRLR LOAD SHARE 16DFN2:1No688 - Immediate$15.86View Details
PTM Published on: 2012-08-13

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Analog Devices®4370 Controller Analog Devices' LTC4370 is a two-supply current sharing controller which incorporates MOSFET ideal diodes.

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