A key requirement in data centers is precise power sequencing so that the QB solution supplies and powers up processors safely in a controlled and timely manner. The PSM handles this automatically.
The PSM fully automates multirail startup, shutdown, and voltage margining, It supports both time-based and tracking-based sequencing and can cascade multiple QB solutions for scalable architectures.
The PSM DRV_EN/RUN and VOUT_EN parameters, including Programmable delays, rise times and sequencing policies can all be programmed through PMBus. guaranteeing that interconnected rails always power up and down in a coordinated manner. This controlled sequencing minimizes voltage overshoot and undershoot during every power cycle, enhancing the reliability of data center racks.
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Applicable Part Numbers
| DigiKey Part Number | Manufacturer Part Number |
|---|---|
| 161-LTC2971HY#PBF-ND | LTC2971HY#PBF |
| 161-LTC2971IY#PBF-ND | LTC2971IY#PBF |
| 161-LTC2971CY#PBF-ND | LTC2971CY#PBF |
| 161-LTC2971CY-2#PBF-ND | LTC2971CY-2#PBF |
| 161-LTC2971CY-3#PBF-ND | LTC2971CY-3#PBF |
| 161-LTC2971CY-1#PBF-ND | LTC2971CY-1#PBF |
| 505-LTC2971IY-1#PBF-ND | LTC2971IY-1#PBF |
| 505-LTC2971IY-2#PBF-ND | LTC2971IY-2#PBF |
| 161-LTC2971IY-3#PBF-ND | LTC2971IY-3#PBF |
| 505-LTC2971HY-1#PBF-ND | LTC2971HY-1#PBF |
| 161-LTC2971HY-2#PBF-ND | LTC2971HY-2#PBF |
| 161-LTC2971HY-3#PBF-ND | LTC2971HY-3#PBF |
| 175-MAX17651AZT+TTR-ND,175-MAX17651AZT+TCT-ND,175-MAX17651AZT+TDKR-ND | MAX17651AZT+T |
| 505-MAX17651ATT±ND | MAX17651ATT+ |
| 175-MAX17651AZT+TCPCTR-ND,175-MAX17651AZT+TCPCCT-ND,175-MAX17651AZT+TCPCDKR-ND | MAX17651AZT+TCPC |
| 505-MAX17651ATT+TTR-ND | MAX17651ATT+T |
| MAX17651AZT±ND | MAX17651AZT+ |