LTC2955

Pushbutton On/Off
Controller with Automatic
Turn-On
Features Description
n Automatic Turn-On Via Voltage Monitor Input The LTC®2955 is a micropower, pushbutton on/off control-
n Wide Input Supply Range: 1.5V to 36V ler that manages system power by generating a clean enable
n Low Supply Current: 1.2µA output from the supply monitor input and the debounced
n ±25kV ESD HBM on PB Input pushbutton input. It features an interrupt output that
n ±36V Wide Input Voltage for PB Input notifies the system of a pushbutton or low supply event.
n Low Leakage EN Output Allows DC/DC Converter When the system is ready, it may use the power kill input
Control (LTC2955-1) to shut off power. If the pushbutton remains pressed for
n High Voltage EN Output Drives External P-Channel more than the configurable turn-off duration, the system
MOSFET (LTC2955-2) power is forced off.
n Simple Interface Allows Graceful µP Shutdown
The supply input covers a wide range from 1.5V to 36V.
n Adjustable Turn-Off Timer
n
The robust pushbutton input handles wide voltage swings
10-Lead 3mm × 2mm DFN and 8-Lead ThinSOT™
of ±36V and ESD strikes to ±25kV (human body model)
Packages
without latchup or damage. A low 1.2µA supply current
maximizes battery run time. Separate versions are avail-
Applications able for positive or negative enable polarities.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks and
n Desktop and Notebook Computers ThinSOT and PowerPath are trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
n GPS Devices
n Portable Instruments
n Automotive Electronics

Typical Application
Automatic Turn-On with Power-Fail Indication Pushbutton On/Off with Interrupt

VTRIP = 5.4V LT3008-3.3 TURN ON PULSE SHORT PULSE LONG PULSE

3.3V
8.4V VIN VOUT
PB
SHDN
R7
1M
EN 1M
VIN TURNS ON STAYS ON TURNS OFF
EN
0.1µF LTC2955DDB-1
2.32M SEL INT
ON KILL µP

PGD INT
402k PB
INTERRUPT INTERRUPT
TMR GND 2955 TA01b
POWER-FAIL
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
VIN.............................................................. –0.3V to 40V Operating Temperature Range
Input Voltages LTC2955C................................................. 0°C to 70°C
PB............................................................ –40V to 40V LTC2955I..............................................–40°C to 85°C
ON.......................................................... –0.3V to 40V Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C
SEL......................................................... –0.3V to 40V Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
KILL.......................................................... –0.3V to 6V TSOT-23 Package.............................................. 300°C
Output Voltages
EN/EN..................................................... –0.3V to 40V
INT............................................................ –0.3V to 6V
PGD.......................................................... –0.3V to 6V
TMR....................................................... –0.3V to 2.7V

Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW

INT 1 10 ON TOP VIEW

PGD 2 9 KILL ON 1 8 INT
*EN/EN 3 11 8 TMR KILL 2 7 EN/EN*
VIN 4 7 SEL TMR 3 6 VIN
GND 4 5 PB
PB 5 6 GND
TS8 PACKAGE
DDB PACKAGE 8-LEAD PLASTIC TSOT-23
10-LEAD (3mm × 2mm) PLASTIC DFN TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 195°C/W
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 55°C/W *PIN 7 IS EN FOR LTC2955-1
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 11) PCB GND CONNECTION OPTIONAL AND IS EN FOR LTC2955-2
*PIN 3 IS EN FOR LTC2955-1
AND IS EN FOR LTC2955-2

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Lead Free Finish
TAPE AND REEL (MINI) TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE
LTC2955CDDB-1#TRMPBF LTC2955CDDB-1#TRPBF LGBJ 10-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN 0°C to 70°C
LTC2955CDDB-2#TRMPBF LTC2955CDDB-2#TRPBF LGBM 10-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN 0°C to 70°C
LTC2955IDDB-1#TRMPBF LTC2955IDDB-1#TRPBF LGBJ 10-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 85°C
LTC2955IDDB-2#TRMPBF LTC2955IDDB-2#TRPBF LGBM 10-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 85°C
LTC2955CTS8-1#TRMPBF LTC2955CTS8-1#TRPBF LTGBK 8-Lead Plastic TSOT-23 0°C to 70°C
LTC2955CTS8-2#TRMPBF LTC2955CTS8-2#TRPBF LTGBN 8-Lead Plastic TSOT-23 0°C to 70°C
LTC2955ITS8-1#TRMPBF LTC2955ITS8-1#TRPBF LTGBK 8-Lead Plastic TSOT-23 –40°C to 85°C
LTC2955ITS8-2#TRMPBF LTC2955ITS8-2#TRPBF LTGBN 8-Lead Plastic TSOT-23 –40°C to 85°C
TRM = 500 pieces. *Temperature grades are identified by a label on the shipping container.
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
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For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/. Some packages are available in 500 unit reels through
designated sales channels with #TRMPBF suffix.
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Electrical
The Characteristics l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 7V unless otherwise noted. (Note 2)
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Supply
VIN Supply Voltage Range l 1.5 36 V
IIN VIN Supply Current l 0.5 1.2 3 µA
VUVL VIN Undervoltage Lockout VIN Rising l 1.0 1.15 1.3 V
VUVL(HYST) VIN Undervoltage Lockout Hysteresis l 30 85 200 mV
Input Pins
VPB(MIN(MAX)) PB Voltage Range l –36 36 V
VPB PB Input Threshold PB Falling l 0.6 0.8 1 V
VPB(HYST) PB Input Threshold Hysteresis (Note 3) 40 mV
VPB(VOC) PB Open Circuit Voltage I = –1µA l 3.0 4.3 5.5 V
IPB PB Input Leakage Current 6V < PB < 36V l ±10 µA
PB = 1V l –1 –4 –8 µA
PB = –36V l –400 µA
VON ON Threshold ON Rising l 0.76 0.80 0.84 V
VON(HYST) ON Hysteresis DFN Package Only 40 mV
ION ON Input Leakage Current ON = 1V l ±10 nA
ON = 36V l ±100 nA
VKILL KILL Input Threshold Voltage KILL Falling l 0.76 0.80 0.84 V
VKILL(HYST) KILL Input Threshold Hysteresis (Note 3) 30 mV
IKILL KILL Input Leakage Current KILL = 1V l ±50 nA
VSEL SEL Input Threshold l 0.4 0.8 1.2 V
ISEL SEL Input Current SEL = 1V l ±50 nA
SEL = 36V l ±100 nA
Output Pins
VEN/EN(VOL) EN/EN Voltage Output Low I = 1mA l 0.175 0.4 V
VEN(VOH) EN Voltage Output High (LTC2955-1) I = 0µA, –0.5µA l 1.5 5.5 V
VEN(VOH) EN Voltage Output High (LTC2955-2) I = 0µA, –0.5µA l VIN – 1.5 V
IEN EN Pull-Up Current (LTC2955-1) EN = 0V l –1.2 –2 –2.8 µA
IEN EN Pull-Up Resistance (LTC2955-2) l 0.45 0.9 1.35 MΩ
VINT(VOL) INT Voltage Output Low I = 3mA l 0.4 V
IINT INT Leakage Current INT = 5V l ±50 nA
VPGD(VOH) PGD Voltage Output High I = 0µA, –0.5µA l 1.5 5.5 V
VPGD(VOL) PGD Voltage Output Low I = 3mA l 0.4 V
IPGD PGD Pull-Up Current PGD = 0V l –1.2 –2 –2.8 µA
ITMR(PU) TMR Pull-Up Current TMR = 0V l –2 –3 –4 µA
ITMR(PD) TMR Pull-Down Current TMR = 1.5V l 2 3 4 µA

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Electrical
The Characteristics l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 7V unless otherwise noted. (Note 2)
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Timing
tDB(ON) PB, ON Turn-On Debounce Time PB Falling or ON Rising → Enable Asserted l 19 32 45 ms
tDB(OFF) PB Interrupt Debounce Time PB Falling → INT Falling l 19 32 45 ms
tTMR Additional Turn-Off Debounce Time CTMR = 2200pF l 5.8 11.5 17.2 ms
tINT(MIN) Minimum INT Pulse Width INT Falling → TMR Rising l 19 32 45 ms
tON(PD) ON Interrupt Delay ON Falling → INT Falling, VSEL > 0.8V l 200 µs
tPGD(PD) PGD Propagation Delay ON Falling → PGD Falling l 200 µs
tKILL(PD) KILL Propagation Delay KILL Falling → Enable Released l 60 µs
tKILL(PW) KILL Minimum Pulse Width l 60 µs
tKILL(ON BLANK) KILL Turn-On Blanking (Note 4) KILL Low, Enable Asserted → Enable l 304 512 720 ms
Released
tEN(LOCK OUT) EN/EN Lockout Time (Note 5) Enable Released → Enable Asserted l 0.6 1 1.4 s

Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 4: The KILL turn-on blanking time is the waiting period immediately
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute after the enable output is asserted. This blanking time allows sufficient
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device time for the regulator and the µP to perform power-up tasks. The KILL, PB,
reliability and lifetime. and ON inputs are ignored during this period.
Note 2: All currents into pins are positive; all voltages are referenced to Note 5: The enable lockout time is the waiting period immediately after the
GND unless otherwise noted. enable output is released. It allows an application to properly power-down
Note 3: Guaranteed by design, not subject to test. such that the next power-up sequence starts from a consistent powered
down configuration. PB and ON are ignored during this period.

Typical Performance Characteristics VIN = 7V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.

Undervoltage Lockout vs
Supply Current vs Temperature Supply Current vs Supply Voltage Temperature
1.6 1.6 1.20

1.5
1.4 1.18
1.4

1.3 1.2 1.16

VUVL (V)
IVIN (µA)
IVIN (µA)

1.2
1.0 1.14
1.1

1.0
0.8 TA = –40°C 1.12
0.9 TA = 25°C
TA = 85°C
0.8 0.6 1.10
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (°C) VIN (V) TEMPERATURE (°C)
2955 G01 2955 G02 2955 G03

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Typical Performance Characteristics VIN = 7V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.

ON/KILL Threshold vs Turn-On Debounce Time Additional Turn-Off Debounce

Temperature vs Temperature Time vs TMR External Capacitance
0.810 36 10000

35
0.805 1000
34

tDB(ON) (ms)
VON/KILL (V)

tTMR (ms)
0.800 33 100

32
0.795 10
31

0.790 30 1
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 1 10 100 1000
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) TMR EXTERNAL CAPACITANCE (nF)
2955 G04 2955 G05 2955 G06

TMR Pull-Up Current EN Output High Voltage vs EN Output High Voltage vs Supply
vs Temperature Temperature Voltage
–3.4 5.0 5.0

–3.3 4.8
4.0
–3.2
4.6
–3.1
ITMR(PU) (µA)

VEN(VOH) (V) 3.0

VEN(VOH) (V)

4.4
–3.0
4.2
2.0
–2.9
4.0
–2.8
1.0 TA = –40°C
–2.7 3.8 TA = 25°C
TA = 85°C
–2.6 3.6 0.0
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) VIN (V)
2955 G07 2955 G08 2955 G09

EN/EN Output Low Voltage vs PB Voltage vs External PB

Temperature PB Input Current vs PB Voltage Resistance to Ground
450 –200 300
I = 1mA
400
–160 250
350
VIN = 1.5V 200
PB VOLTAGE (mV)

–120
VEN/EN(VOL) (mV)

300
IPB (µA)

250 –80 150

200
–40 100
VIN = 7V
150
0 50 TA = –40°C
100 TA = 25°C
TA = 85°C
50 40 0
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 –40 –20 0 20 40 0 10 20 30 40 50
TEMPERATURE (°C) PB VOLTAGE (V) EXTERNAL PB RESISTANCE TO GROUND (kΩ)
2955 G10 2955 G11 2955 G12

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Pin Functions
EN: Enable Output (LTC2955-1). EN is an active high output ON: Monitor Input. Connect this pin to an external resistive
to control the turn-on/off of the system power. Connect this divider from the monitored voltage. This allows automatic
pin to the RUN or SHUTDOWN pin of the voltage regulator. system turn-on when the monitored voltage transitions
The LTC2955 asserts EN high when the pushbutton is high. For the DFN part, if the SEL pin is tied high, it also
pressed or when ON goes high. The output high voltage allows automatic system turn-off when the monitored
follows the internal LDO output which provides sufficient voltage transitions low. Tie to GND if unused.
margin for most SHUTDOWN pin thresholds.
PB: Pushbutton Input. This is an active low input with a
EN: Inverted Enable Output (LTC2955-2). EN is an active 900k pull-up to an internal LDO. Connect one terminal of
low output to control the turn-on/off of the system power. the pushbutton to this pin and connect the other terminal of
It may drive a voltage regulator’s active low enable input, the pushbutton to GND. The pin may be left open if unused.
or it may drive the gate of a P-channel MOSFET. In the
PGD (DFN only): ON Status Output. A high on this pin
turn-off state, the LTC2955 pulls this pin to VIN through
indicates that the voltage at the ON pin is above the input
an internal 900k resistor. The LTC2955 pulls EN to GND
threshold of 0.8V. This pin can be used as a system input
when the pushbutton is pressed or when ON goes high.
to inform the system whether the turn-on was triggered by
Exposed Pad (DFN only): Exposed pad. Leave open or the ON pin or the pushbutton pin. Leave open if unused.
connect to device ground.
SEL (DFN only): Mode Select Input. Connect SEL to GND
GND: Device Ground. to block the ON pin falling edge from activating system
INT: Open Drain Interrupt Output. Connect this pin to the turn-off. Connect SEL to VIN to allow both the ON pin rising
and falling edges to activate system turn-on and turn-off
interrupt input of the system with a pull-up resistor to the
respectively. For the TSOT package, SEL is internally tied
system supply. The LTC2955 asserts the INT pin low when
to GND. Do not leave open.
it receives the turn-off command from the pushbutton or
the ON pin. The minimum pulse width of the INT signal is TMR: Timer Pin. A capacitor to ground determines the
32ms and can be extended through the TMR pin. additional time (5.2 seconds/μF) beyond the default 64ms
that the pushbutton must be held low before immediately
KILL: Kill Input. A low at KILL releases the enable output
releasing the EN/EN and INT outputs. The turn-off debounce
(EN/EN). This pin can be driven by the microprocessor or it
time defaults to 64ms if this pin is left open. To disable the
can be used as a voltage monitor input. Tie to the system
ability to force a system power-down with a pushbutton
power supply or an external voltage of 1.2V~5V if unused.
press, ground the TMR pin.
VIN: Power Supply Input. For > 20V applications, connect
VIN to the power source through a 1k resistor and bypass
VIN to GND with a 10nF low ESR capacitor.

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Block Diagram

VIN

900k
EN
(2955-2)
VLDO
EN CONTROL

2µA
LTC2955-2

VIN
REGULATOR VLDO ≈ 5.2V
EN
(2955-1)

EN CONTROL

VLDO
LTC2955-1
OSCILLATOR
f = 1kHz
900k EN CONTROL VLDO
PB –
LOGIC
2µA
DEBOUNCE
+
0.8V

ON OSCILLATOR

ON PGD*
+
OFF

0.8V –
INT

SEL* –
– KILL
+
0.8V
GND +
0.8V
TMR
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Operation
Overview The PGD output indicates the status of the ON pin to allow
The LTC2955 is a pushbutton on/off controller that man- the system to differentiate between pushbutton turn-on
ages system power based on a pushbutton input (PB pin) or supply plug-in events.
and a voltage monitor input (ON pin). In a typical application,
the enable output (EN/EN) turns on system power when Turn-On Sequence and KILL Blanking Time
the pushbutton is pressed or the supply monitor detects The LTC2955-1 asserts the EN output high if the pushbut-
the presence of a primary or secondary supply such as a ton is pressed or the ON pin goes high. This is typically
wall adaptor or car battery. used to turn on a DC/DC converter or linear regulator.
After the system is powered up, a pushbutton event as- Figure 1 shows the turn-on sequence of the LTC2955-1
serts the interrupt output (INT) which can be used in menu initiated by the PB pin. When the button is pressed at time
driven applications to request for a system power-down. t1, a high to low transition on the PB pin initiates the turn-
A power kill input (KILL) allows a microprocessor or sys- on sequence. The PB pin must stay low continuously for
tem to release the enable output immediately, effectively a period of 32ms (tDB(ON)) before the LTC2955-1 asserts
powering down the system. System power is also forced the EN output high. Once EN goes high (t2), an internal
off if the pushbutton remains asserted for more than the 512ms blanking time (t KILL(OnBlank)) is started. During
forced turn-off activation time configurable via the TMR pin. this blanking time, the LTC2955-1 ignores the KILL, ON
The LTC2955 is also designed with a blanking time after and PB pins and keeps EN high for at least 512ms. This
each system turn on and off event. During this blanking provides sufficient time for the voltage regulator to turn
time, the LTC2955 ignores the KILL, ON and PB pins, on and charge its output to the final voltage and allows
thus ensuring that the system stays on/off for a minimum the µP enough time to perform power on tasks. The µP
amount of time. This provides sufficient time for the voltage must pull the KILL pin high during this 512ms blanking
regulator to turn on/off and allows it to charge/discharge time, or else EN will go low at the end of this time (t3).
its output to the final voltage. It also allows the µP suf-
ficient time to perform power on/off tasks.

t1 t2 t3

PB PB AND KILL IGNORED

tDB(ON) tKILL(ON BLANK)

EN
(LTC2955-1)
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Operation
At the end of this blanking time, the LTC2955-1 will check A high to low transition on PB (t1) starts the turn-off
that the PB pin is high. If the PB pin remains low, it will be sequence. In order to assert INT (interrupt output) low,
ignored until a high is detected on the pin. The next low PB must stay low continuously for 32ms (tDB(OFF)). At
on the PB pin will initiate a turn-off sequence. the end of the 32ms (t2), the INT pin is asserted low and
will stay low for at least 32ms (tINT(MIN)), even if the PB
Figure 2 shows a similar LTC2955-1 turn-on sequence
pin goes high during this period (t2 to t4). When the µP
with the ON pin going high. The timing sequence is very
receives this interrupt signal, it should start to perform
similar to that initiated by the pushbutton. The PGD output
its power-down functions and assert KILL low (t3) once
follows the ON pin.
it is done. The LTC2955-1 will then release INT and pull
PB Pin Turn-Off Sequence EN low, thus turning off the system power, as shown with
dotted lines in Figure 3.
Figure 3 shows the turn-off sequence of the LTC2955-1
initiated through the PB pin. A turn-off sequence refers The user can also force the system to power-down if the
to the LTC2955-1 releasing the EN output. This turns off µP fails to respond to the interrupt signal (KILL pin remains
the voltage regulator.
t1 t2 t3

ON ON AND KILL IGNORED

tDB(ON) tKILL(ON BLANK)

EN
(LTC2955-1)

PGD
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Figure 2.ON Pin Turn-On Timing

t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6 t7

PB PB
PB IGNORED IGNORED

tDB(OFF) tEN(LOCKOUT)

KILL IGNORED

16 CYCLES

TMR

tTMR

INT

tINT(MIN)

EN
(LTC2955-1)
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Operation
high). This can be done by holding the pushbutton down the PB and ON inputs are ignored. This is to allow time for
for a long period (> tDB(OFF) + tINT(MIN) + tTMR) as shown the voltage regulator to turn off and for its output to decay
with the solid lines in Figure 3. If the PB pin remains low at to 0V. This ensures that the µP has completely powered
the end of the 32ms minimum INT pulse width (tINT(MIN)), down before it is allowed to restart. After the one second
the external timer will start counting (t4). lockout time, the LTC2955-1 proceeds to the next stage
to wait for a turn-on command and the cycle will repeat
The capacitance at the TMR pin determines the duration
as above. If the PB pin remains low after the EN output
of this timer and it will count for 16 cycles (tTMR). If the
goes low, the LTC2955-1 will delay the start of this lockout
PB pin remains low at the end of the 16 cycles (t5), the
time until the PB pin goes high.
LTC2955-1 will force the EN pin low and the INT pin high.
See Applications Information for adjusting tTMR. If the PB pin goes high when the external timer is still
counting, as shown in Figure 4, the turn-off sequence will
After the EN output goes low and the PB pin goes high,
be aborted. The INT pin is forced high immediately and
the LTC2955-1 starts the one second lockout time
the EN pin remains high.
(tEN(LOCKOUT)). During this lockout time (t6 to t7 in Figure 3)

PB PB IGNORED

tDB(OFF) t < tTMR

TMR

INT
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tINT(MIN)

Figure 4. Pushbutton Turn-Off Aborted

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Operation
ON Pin Turn-Off Sequence (DFN Package Only) to perform power-down functions. The INT pin will stay
Figure 5 shows the turn-off sequence of the LTC2955-1 low for at least 32ms (tINT(MIN)). When the µP receives
this interrupt signal, it should start to perform its power-
initiated by the ON pin. The timing sequence is slightly
down functions and assert the KILL input low (t2) once it
different from that by the pushbutton as there is no de-
is done. The LTC2955-1 will then release the EN and INT
bounce time (tDB(OFF)) before the INT pin pulls low. The
ON pin falling edge can start the turn-off sequence only outputs, thus turning off the system power, as shown with
if the following two conditions are met: (1) The preceding dotted lines in Figure 5.
turn-on sequence was initiated by the ON pin rising edge, If the µP fails to respond (KILL pin remains high, as shown
and (2) The SEL pin must be tied high (>0.8V). For TS8 with solid line in Figure 5) and the ON pin remains low 32ms
package, the ON pin falling edge is ignored. after INT goes low, the external timer will start counting
In Figure 5, a high to low transition at ON (t1) starts the for 16 cycles (tTMR, t3 to t4). If the ON pin remains low
at the end of the 16 cycles (t4), the LTC2955-1 will force
turn-off sequence. The interrupt output (INT) is asserted
the EN pin low and the INT pin high. See Applications
immediately when the ON pin goes low. Unlike the PB
Information for adjusting tTMR.
pin turn-off sequence, there is no 32ms debounce time
(tDB(FF)) for the ON pin going low. This allows the system After the EN output goes low, the LTC2955-1 starts the
to initiate a shutdown as soon as the monitored supply is one second lockout time (tEN(LOCKOUT)). During this lockout
removed and allows the µP the maximum amount of time time (t4 to t5), the PB and ON inputs are ignored.

t1 t2 t3 t4 t5

ON IGNORED

tINT(MIN)

KILL IGNORED

16 CYCLES

TMR

tTMR

INT

tEN(LOCKOUT)

EN
(LTC2955-1)

PGD
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Figure 5. ON Pin Turn-Off Timing (DFN Only, VSEL > 1.2V and the Preceding Turn-On Sequence Was
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PB vs ON Pin The PB pin has priority over the ON pin, so if the PB pin
With the DFN package, if the turn-on sequence is initi- goes low and ON pin goes high at the same time, the
ated by the pushbutton, the ON input is ignored until the LTC2955-1 will monitor the PB pin for the 32ms debounce
pushbutton is pressed again to initiate a turn-off sequence. time and ignore the ON pin unless the PB pin bounces
during the 32ms.
As shown in Figure 6, the PB pin initiates a turn-on sequence
at time t1 before the ON pin goes high at time t2. Once EN ON Pin Initial Turn-On
goes high (t3), the ON input is ignored, so a falling edge
If the LTC2955-1 powers up with the ON pin already high,
at the ON pin (t4) will not initiate a turn-off sequence even
the EN pin will go high after a power-up delay of about
if the SEL pin is high. This allows the system to remain
one second. Subsequently, if the pushbutton is pressed
powered up if it is plugged in and out of a secondary power
to force EN low, the LTC2955-1 will not initiate another
source while the system is already turned on.
turn-on even if the ON pin remains high. The LTC2955-1
If the turn-on sequence is initiated by the ON pin, both needs a rising edge at the ON pin or a falling edge on the
the pushbutton and the ON pin falling edge can initiate PB pin to initiate the subsequent turn-on.
the turn-off sequence. For the TS8 package, ON pin falling
edge is always ignored regardless of which pins initiate
the turn-on.

ON PIN IS IGNORED, SINCE ON GOING LOW IS IGNORED,

PUSHBUTTON IS PRESSED SINCE THE EN IS ASSERTED
FIRST BY THE PUSHBUTTON

t1 t2 t3 t4 t5

ON PIN

PB PIN

PGD PIN

TURN-ON BY PB

EN PIN

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Operation
As shown in Figure 7, if the ON pin is high when power is drive the SHUTDOWN pin of most voltage regulators. In
first applied to the LTC2955-1 at time t1, the EN pin will turn-on mode, this pin is pulled high by a pull-up current of
go high (at t2) after the one second EN lockout time. At 2µA powered by an internal LDO, which gives a high level
time t3, the pushbutton is pressed to activate turn-off output voltage (VOH) of typically 4.3V. In turn-off mode,
while the ON pin remains high. The LTC2955-1 will wait this pin is pulled low by an internal N-channel MOSFET. If
for a rising edge at the ON pin or a low at the PB pin to a higher VOH or higher pull-up current is required, connect
activate the next turn-on. As shown at time t4, after the the EN pin to an external source through a pull-up resistor.
one second lockout time, the EN stays low with ON high.
The LTC2955-2 EN pin is a low true enable output designed
At time t5, only the rising edge of the ON pin or a PB event
to drive the gate of an external P-channel MOSFET. In
will trigger the next turn-on again.
turn-on mode, the EN pin is pulled low by an internal
LTC2955-1, LTC2955-2 Versions N-channel MOSFET. In turn-off mode, this pin is pulled
high to VIN through an internal 900k resistor. An external
The LTC2955-1 and LTC2955-2 differ only by the polarity pull-up resistor can be connected between this pin and
of the high voltage (36V absolute maximum) enable pin. VIN to increase the pull-up current.
The LTC2955-1 EN pin is a high true output designed to

POWER FIRST APPLIED TO

LTC2955 VIN PIN

t1 t2 t3 t4 t5

VIN A HIGH AT ON PIN IS IGNORED AFTER

THE FIRST TURN-ON/OFF SEQUENCE
ON RISING EDGE

ON PIN

TURN-OFF BY
PUSHBUTTON
PB PIN

TURN-ON BY ON
HIGH LEVEL TURN-ON BY ON
RISING EDGE
EN PIN
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tEN(LOCKOUT) tEN(LOCKOUT)

Figure 7. Power First Applied to LTC2955-1

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Applications Information
Adjusting the Forced Turn-Off Timing Voltage Monitoring with KILL Input
The LTC2955 allows the user to force the system power to The KILL pin can also be used as a voltage monitor input.
turn off if the µP fails to respond during fault conditions. As Figure 8 shows an application where the KILL pin has a dual
shown by the solid lines in Figure 3 and Figure 5, when the function. It is driven by a low leakage open drain output
µP fails to bring the KILL pin low after the interrupt signal of the µP. It is also connected to a resistive divider that
is asserted, the user can force a turn-off by holding down monitors battery voltage (VIN). When the battery voltage
the pushbutton. The length of time that PB must be held falls below the set value, the voltage at the KILL pin falls
low is given by a fixed 64ms delay (tDB(OFF) + tINT(MIN)) below 0.8V and the EN pin is quickly pulled low. Note that
plus an adjustable power-down timer delay (tTMR). The the resistor values should be as large as possible, but
adjustable delay is set by placing an optional external small enough to keep leakage currents from tripping the
capacitor on the TMR pin. Use the following equation to 0.8V KILL comparator.
calculate the capacitance for the desired delay. CTMR is
the external capacitor at the TMR pin: Operation Without µP
CTMR = 0.19 • tTMR [µF/sec] If there is no circuitry available to drive the KILL pin,
this pin can be connected to a voltage regulator output
As an example, if the required turn-off debounce time is through a resistive divider or RC network as shown in
one second: Figure 9. The KILL pin acts as a voltage monitor pin that
tTMR = (1000ms – 64ms) shuts down the regulator when its output voltage drops
below a certain level.
CTMR = 0.19 • 0.936
The minimum pulse width needed to trigger KILL is 30µs.
Required CTMR is 0.178µF
If there are glitches on the resistor pull-up voltage that
The ON pin turn-off debounce time is 32ms less than the are wider than 30µs and transition below 0.8V, then an
PB pin debounce time since there is no tDB(OFF). If the appropriate bypass capacitor should be connected to the
TMR pin is left open, the turn-off debounce time defaults KILL pin.
to 64ms for the PB pin and 32ms for the ON pin.
VIN = 9V
VIN = 9V VIN VOUT VOUT
VIN VOUT VOUT LT3060
LT3060 SHDN
R3
583k SHDN
1%

R2 R1
100k 10k
1%

VIN EN
C4 LTC2955TS8-1
VIN EN R1
0.1µF
C4 LTC2955TS8-1 10k INT
0.1µF INT
INT PB KILL
µP
PB KILL KILL + C3*
(OPEN DRAIN) ON GND TMR
0.01µF
ON GND TMR 2955 F08 CTMR*
1µF
CTMR* *OPTIONAL 2955 F09

1µF
*OPTIONAL

Figure 9. Application without µP

Figure 8. Input Voltage Monitoring with KILL Input

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
High Voltage PowerPath™ Switching capacitor at the pin lessens the impact of this coupling.
The high voltage EN open drain output of the LTC2955-2 The parasitic series inductance may cause unpredictable
is designed to switch on/off an external power P-channel ringing at the PB pin; placing a 5.1k resistor from the PB
MOSFET. This allows a user to connect/disconnect a power pin to the pushbutton switch reduces this ringing. Figure 11
shows an example of this RC network at the PB pin.
supply (or battery) to its load by toggling the PB pin. Figure 10
shows the LTC2955-2 controlling a two cell Li-Ion battery External Pull-Up Resistor on PB Pin
application. The KILL pin is connected to the output of the
external MOSFET through a resistive divider. The KILL pin An internal 900k pull-up resistor on the PB pin makes an
serves as a voltage monitor. When VOUT drops below 6V, external pull-up resistor unnecessary. Leakage current on
the EN pin is pulled high (to VIN) after 15µs later. R9 slows the PB board trace, however, will affect the open circuit
down the turning on of M1 so as to limit the inrush current voltage on the PB pin. If the leakage is too large (>1µA),
when M1 turns on to charge up the capacitor at VOUT. R5 the PB voltage may fall close to the threshold window. To
helps to speed up the turning off of M1 and also to keep
M1 off when the input voltage rise time is fast. PARASITICS VIN

TRACE
PB Pin in a Noisy Environment CAPACITANCE R6 VIN EN
5.1k LTC2955-1
The rugged PB pin is designed to operate in noisy environ- NOISE
PB INT

ments. Transients below ground and above VIN (–36V < TRACE
C5
0.1µF
KILL
INDUCTANCE GND TMR
VIN < 36V) will not damage the rugged PB pin. Additionally, 2955 F11

the PB pin can withstand ESD HBM strikes of up to ±25kV.

DETAILS OMITTED
However, if the pushbutton switch is located physically far FOR CLARITY

from the LTC2955 PB pin, the parasitic capacitance and

parasitic series inductance of the connecting cable or PCB
trace can create problems. The parasitic capacitance can Figure 11. Noisy PB Trace
couple external noise onto the PB input; placing a 0.1µF

VOUT
M1
4.2V VOUT,TRIP POINT = 6V
+ SINGLE CELL R5* R9
Li-ION BATTERY 100k 100k

R1
VIN EN 649k
C4 LTC2955TS8-2 1%
0.1µF INT
+ 4.2V
SINGLE CELL
Li-ION BATTERY PB VTH = 0.8V INPUT OPTIONAL GLITCH
KILL
FILTER CAPACITOR

ON GND TMR R4
C3*
100k
CTMR* 0.1µF
1%
0.033µF

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*OPTIONAL

Figure 10. PowerPath Control with 6V Undervoltage Detect

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mitigate the effect of the board leakage, a 10k resistor to Adding a 10nF capacitor in addition to the 1k resistor can
VIN is recommended (see Figure 12). protect against high voltage input transients that would
exceed the 40V Absolute Maximum Voltage rating of the
LTC2955-1/ VIN pin. These could occur during hot-plugging into a
LTC2955-2
VIN VIN VLDO battery or AC adapter. This can also protect against tran-
sients that may appear on the PCB ground during large
R7
10k
ESD strikes at the PB pin.
900k
PB The maximum operating current of the LTC2955 is less
0.8V
than 3µA, creating an insignificant voltage drop across
>2µA
EXTERNAL BOARD GND the resistor. Using a capacitor value of 10nF provides
LEAKAGE CURRENT 2955 F12
sufficient filtering for most applications and larger values
PINS OMITTED
FOR CLARITY can actually diminish its effectiveness.
IF EXTERNAL PARASITIC BOARD
LEAKAGE >2µA USE EXTERNAL
PULL-UP RESISTOR
Applications with Slide Switch
In some applications, to prevent accidental toggling of the
Figure 12. External Pull-Up Resistor on PB Pin
system power, a slide switch is preferred over a pushbut-
ton. Figure 14 shows a slide switch added in series with
Enhancing VIN Ruggedness the pushbutton. The user can slide the switch open to
activate the HOLD/LOCK function, where the pushbutton
Placing a 1k resistor and a 10nF capacitor at the VIN pin
is disabled. Figure 15 shows a slide switch connected to
can be used to enhance ruggedness in some applications.
the LTC2955 ON pin resistive divider. If the user slides
A 1k resistor in series with the VIN pin allows the LTC2955 the switch to the ON position, the LTC2955 ON pin is high
to withstand reverse-input voltages. The LTC2955’s VIN pin
is internally clamped to one diode voltage below ground.
VIN VIN EN
In battery operated applications where a battery could be
inserted improperly, this resistor will limit the current and ON
SEL
allow internal clamping to protect the pin.
LTC2955DDB-1
HOLD/LOCK
PB
VIN VOUT GND
NORMAL
+ 9V LT3060
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BATTERY
SHDN
R8
1k
Figure 14. Using a Slide Switch to Prevent Accidental
VIN EN
Turn-On/Off
R1
C4 LTC2955TS8-1 10k
10nF INT
INT
µP VIN VIN EN
PB KILL KILL
OFF SEL
ON 2955 F13
GND TMR ON
ON
CONT*
0.033µF LTC2955DDB-1

PB
*OPTIONAL GND
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Figure 13. Enhancing VIN Ruggedness

Figure 15. Using a Slide or Toggle Switch to Turn-On/Off
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and the device turns on. If the user slides the switch to soft-start capacitor may need to be increased to maintain
the OFF position, the ON pin voltage drops to 0V and the the same soft-start time. The soft-start behavior of the
LTC2955 activates a turn-off since the SEL pin is high regulator will remain the same.
(DFN package only). Figure 17 shows the LTC2955-1 EN pin connected to a
DC/DC regulator RUN/SS pin.
Interface with Switching Regulators
The LTC2955-1 EN pin can be connected directly to most VIN

switching regulator SHUTDOWN inputs. The EN pin high CIN

CSS VIN
level output voltage (VEN(VOH)) is typically 4.3V with RUN/SS VOUT VOUT
VIN >5V, and VEN(VOH) = VIN – 0.5V if VIN <5V. With a DC/DC COUT
minimum VIN of 1.5V, VEN(VOH) is still higher than most GND
SHUTDOWN thresholds (usually <1.2V). Figure 16 shows
one such application. The regulator is a boost converter EN
VIN
with a SHUTDOWN high threshold of 0.88V (maximum). LTC2955TS8-1
1M
ON
INT
4.7µH
µP
PB KILL
SW GND TMR
LTC3528 VOUT 2955 F17
VIN
VIN VOUT 3.3V
1.5V TO 3.2V
0.4A
4.7µF PGOOD 499k 22pF

SHDN FB 22µF Figure 17. Turn-On/Off a DC/DC Regulator Through the

GND RUN/SS Pin
287k

Layout Considerations
EN
1M Figure 18 shows example PCB layouts for placing the VIN
VIN TMR
LTC2955TS8-1 pin bypass capacitor. Position the bypass capacitor close
ON
INT
to the LTC2955 on the same side of the PCB and keep the
PB KILL
traces short. For the DFN package, a PCB via should be
GND placed near the LTC2955 to connect the PB pin (Pin 5)
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to the pushbutton. This allows an unbroken trace to be
placed between the VIN pin and the bypass capacitor.
Figure 16. 2-Cell with 3.3V Output Placing the bypass capacitor close to the LTC2955 gives
the optimum protection against PB pin ESD transients.
If a higher VEN(VOH) is required, an external pull-up resistor
can be connected from the EN pin to any higher voltage LTC2955DDB LTC2955TS8
(<36V). The EN pin is designed to be able to sink at least 1 8
1mA of current during turn-off, so this external pull-up 1 10
2 7
2 9
resistor value must be selected to source less than 1mA 3 11 8
3 6 VIN
4 5
with EN at 0V. VIN 4 7
CVIN
The LTC2955-1 EN pin can also be connected to switching 5 6

regulators with a RUN/SS pin. RUN/SS has a dual func- CVIN

GND
tion of a SHUTDOWN threshold and soft-start, with an GND 2955 F18

internal soft-start pull-up current and an external soft-start

capacitor. The LTC2955 EN pin pull-up current of 2µA will Figure 18. Recommended Layout for the VIN Bypass
add to the soft-start pull-up current of the regulator. The Capacitor
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Typical Applications
Low Voltage Pushbutton Controller Enables Charge Pump Automatic Power-Up with Pushbutton On/Off

LTC3204-3.3 LT1763-5
3.3V
1.8V VIN VOUT 12V VIN VOUT
2.2µF C+ 1µF
SHDN
2.2µF
GND C–
SHDN
EN
VIN PGD 1M
LTC2955DDB-1
EN ON
VIN 1M INT
5.1k*
LTC2955TS8-1 PB KILL µP
INT
TMR
PB KILL µP 0.1µF* SEL GND
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TMR GND ON
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*OPTIONAL RC NETWORK RECOMMENDED TO IMPROVE NOISE IMMUNITY

PowerPath Control with Immediate KILL

LT3009
12V VIN VOUT 3.3V

SHDN
100k

1M
EN
VIN
LTC2955TS8-2
0.1µF
KILL
PB INT

TMR GND ON
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Package Description
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/product/LTC2955#packaging for the most recent package drawings.

DDB Package
10-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 2mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1722 Rev Ø)

0.64 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)

0.70 ±0.05
2.55 ±0.05
1.15 ±0.05

PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.25 ±0.05
0.50 BSC
2.39 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS

R = 0.115 0.40 ±0.10

3.00 ±0.10 TYP
(2 SIDES) R = 0.05
TYP 6 10

2.00 ±0.10
PIN 1 BAR PIN 1
(2 SIDES)
TOP MARK R = 0.20 OR
(SEE NOTE 6) 0.25 × 45°
0.64 ±0.05
(2 SIDES) CHAMFER
5 1 (DDB10) DFN 0905 REV Ø

0.200 REF 0.75 ±0.05 0.25 ±0.05

0.50 BSC
2.39 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
0 – 0.05
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD

NOTE:
1. DRAWING CONFORMS TO VERSION (WECD-1) IN JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE

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0.40 0.65 2.90 BSC

MAX REF (NOTE 4)

1.22 REF

2.80 BSC 1.50 – 1.75

3.85 MAX 2.62 REF 1.4 MIN (NOTE 4)

PIN ONE ID

RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT 0.22 – 0.36

0.65 BSC
PER IPC CALCULATOR 8 PLCS (NOTE 3)

0.80 – 0.90

0.20 BSC
0.01 – 0.10
1.00 MAX
DATUM ‘A’

0.30 – 0.50 REF

0.09 – 0.20 1.95 BSC TS8 TSOT-23 0710 REV A

(NOTE 3)
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSIONS ARE INCLUSIVE OF PLATING
4. DIMENSIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH AND METAL BURR
5. MOLD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.254mm
6. JEDEC PACKAGE REFERENCE IS MO-193

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Revision History
REV DATE DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
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Typical Application
Pushbutton On/Off Control with Automatic Turn-On
When 12V Applied
LT3009-3.3
12V
P-CHANNEL SHDN
MOSFET
4.5V

LTC4412
VIN GATE
EN
GND SENSE VIN

CTL STAT SEL

1M
LTC2955DDB-1
2.21M
ON PGD
9.6V THRESHOLD
PB INT µP
200k
KILL
TMR GND
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33nF

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