LTC4270/LTC4271

12-Port LTPoE++™ PSE

Controller Chipset
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What is LTPoE++?

LTPoE++ is a proprietary classification that allows

PDs to deliver up to 90W.
• Interoperable and backward compatible with IEEE PoE
• Uses one or two CAT-5 cables
• Both PSE and PD controllers available

PD Input Useable
Standard PoE Type Power Power
PoE (IEEE 802.3af) Type 1 13W 11.25W
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) Type 2 25W 22W
LTPoE++ 35W 30W
LTPoE++ 45W 38.2W
LTPoE++
LTPoE++ 70W 60.8W
LTPoE++ 90W 76.8W

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LTC4270/LTC4271: Isolated 12-Port LTPoE++ PSE

Controller Chipset

FEATURES:
• Twelve Independent PSE Channels
• Compliant with IEEE 802.3at Type 1 and 2
• Chipset Provides Electrical Isolation
• Eliminates up to 6 High Speed Optos
• Eliminates Isolated 3.3V Power Supply
• Low Power Dissipation
• 0.25Ω Sense Resistance Per Channel
• Very High Reliability 4-Point PD Detection
Max
• 2-Point Forced Voltage Delivered
• 2-Point Forced Current Solution Isolation LTPoE++ PoE+ PoE Power
LTC4271/70A Integrated • • • 90W
LTC4271/70B Integrated   • • 25.5W
LTC4271/70C Integrated     • 13W

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Linear PSE Controller Benefits Summary

Low BOM Cost

Ultra Low Heat Dissipation

Advanced Power Management Hardware

Advanced Power Management Software

Robust Cable Discharge Protection

Linear Technology Experience

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Traditional PSE Schematic

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High BOM Cost Savings with LTC4270/71

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80V Abs Max Pins

External MOSFET + 0.25 ohm External RSENSE = Low Power Dissipation + High Reliability

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Advanced Power Management H/W & S/W

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Cable Discharge Protection

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LTC PSE Detection Uses Dual Impedance- 4 Points. No

False Positives or Negatives

Forced Current
Detection
Forced Voltage
Detection

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Summary of Benefits
• Very Rugged 4th generation PSE ICs
• All Port pins 80V ABSMAX
• Compare to Competition Sense and Gate pins (2V to 12V
ABSMAX)
• 150 Million PSE ports deployed in the world
• High Cable Discharge capability
• (BOM options up to 6kV)
• Field upgradable firmware
• Add features, solve problems – ‘future proof’
• Very competitive BOM cost
• Eliminates ALL opto-couplers, isolated 3.3V supply

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LTC4272: Non-Isolated 12-Port LTPoE++ PSE

Controller

FEATURES:
• Twelve Independent PSE Channels
•Traditional PSE Controller Configuration
•Requires 3.3V Isolated Supply and Optos
• Compliant with IEEE 802.3at Type 1 and 2
• Small Footprint Single-Chip Solution
• Low Power Dissipation
• 0.25Ω Sense Resistance Per Channel
• Very High Reliability 4-Point PD Detection
• 2-Point Forced Voltage
Solution Isolation LTPoE++ PoE+ PoE PD Power
• 2-Point Forced Current
• 68-Pin 7mm x 12mm QFN LTC4272A External • • • 90W
LTC4272B External   • • 25.5W
LTC4272C External     • 13W

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