Analog Devices expands its suite of Power by Linear µModule regulators with the LTM4700 step-down dc/dc power regulator. Reportedly, the module delivers the highest power in its class with energy efficient performance that reduces data center infrastructure cooling requirements.
Configured as a dual 50A or single 100A component, the module’s package technology enables an increasing server density and boosts data center throughout and computational power with minimal impact on system size and cooling costs. Its component-on-package design includes onboard memory, data conversion circuitry, and digital interface, reducing it to nearly half the size of competing devices. Applications include cloud computing, high-speed computing and optical networking systems, communication infrastructure, and PCIe boards, as well as medical, industrial, and test and measurement equipment.
The LTM4700 operates at 73°C as opposed to other modular solutions that typically run at 90°C. It can deliver a full 100A at 12 VIN to 0.8 VOUT with 200 LTM air flow up to 70°C ambient temperature. Peak conversion efficiency at 12 VIN to 0.8 VOUT reaches 90%. The µModule’s architecture also enables system designers to combine up to eight devices, delivering up to 800A of load current to meet the higher power needs of data-center processors, including FPGAs, ASICs, GPUs and microcontrollers.
The LTM4700 operates from a 4.5V to 16V input range, with output voltages digitally controlled from 0.5V to 1.8V. Integrated a/d converters, d/a converters and EEPROM enable users to digitally monitor, record and control power parameters using an I²C PMBus interface. Switching frequency is synchronized to an external clock from 200kHz to 1MHz for noise-sensitive applications. The LTM4700 also has self- and load-protection features against fault conditions such as over- and undervoltage, overcurrent and overtemperature.
In a 15 mm x 22 mm x 7.87 mm BGA package, the LTM4700 is priced at $97.26 each/1,000. For super illumination and enlightenment, peruse the LTM4700 datasheet and watch a video demo.