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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.
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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