LTC4270

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12-Port PoE/PoE+/LTPoE++ PSE Analog Controller

Analog Devices LTC4270 Product Info

10 February 2026 3

Features

12 Independent PSE Channels
Compliant with IEEE 802.3at Type 1 and 2
Chipset Provides Electrical Isolation
- Reduced BOM Cost
- Eliminates up to 6 High Speed Opto-Couplers
- Eliminates Isolated 3.3V Power Supply
Low Power Dissipation
- 0.25Ω Sense Resistance Per Channel
Very High Reliability 4-Point PD Detection
- 2-Point Forced Voltage
- 2-Point Forced Current

V_EE and V_PORT Monitoring
1 Second Rolling I_PORT Averaging
Supports 2-Pair and 4-Pair Output Power
1MHz I²C Compatible Serial Control Interface
Available In Three Power Grades
- A-Grade – LTPoE++^™ 38.7W to 90W
- B-Grade – PoE+ 25.5W
- C-Grade – PoE 13W
Available In 52-Lead 7mm × 8mm (LTC4270) and 24‑Lead 4mm × 4mm (LTC4271) QFN Packages

Part details & applications

The LTC4270/LTC4271 chipset is a 12-port power sourcing equipment (PSE) controller designed for use in IEEE 802.3at Type 1 and Type 2 (high power) compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems. Transformer-isolated communication protocol replaces expensive opto-couplers and complex isolated 3.3V supply resulting in significant BOM cost savings. The LTC4270/LTC4271 chipset delivers lowest-in-industry heat dissipation by utilizing low-R_DS(ON) external MOSFETs and 0.25Ω sense resistors.

Advanced power management features include per-port 12‑bit current monitoring ADCs, DAC-programmable current limit, and versatile fast shut-down of preselected ports. Advanced power management host software is available under a no-cost license. PD discovery uses a proprietary dual-mode 4-point detection mechanism ensuring excellent immunity from false PD detection. Midspan PSEs are supported with 2-event classification and a 2 second backoff timer. The LTC4270/LTC4271 includes an I²C serial interface operable up to 1MHz.

The LTC4270/LTC4271 is available in multiple power grades allowing delivered PD power up to 90W.

APPLICATIONS

PoE PSE Switches/Routers
PoE PSE Midspans

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