The LTC4317IDHC#PBF is an IC (Integrated Circuit) component designed by Linear Technology, a part of Analog Devices. It is a hot-swappable I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) bus buffer with a built-in resistance feature. The LTC4317IDHC#PBF allows multiple I2C devices to share a common bus without any conflict and ensures smooth and reliable data transfers.
Key Features:
1. Hot-Swappability: One of the prominent features of the LTC4317IDHC#PBF is its hot-swappable capability, which means that it can be inserted or removed from an active I2C bus without disrupting or damaging the system's operation. This feature enables live replacement or addition of devices without downtime.
2. I2C Bus Buffer: The LTC4317IDHC#PBF acts as a buffer between the I2C master and the slave devices. It provides high-impedance inputs and outputs, resulting in low bus loading and preventing contention on the bus. This allows multiple devices to communicate seamlessly.
3. Built-In Resistors: This IC component comes with built-in pull-up resistors on both SDA (Serial Data Line) and SCL (Serial Clock Line) pins. These resistors eliminate the need for external pull-up resistors, reducing the number of additional components required for proper bus communication
