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LTC4257CS8#PBF - IEEE 802.3af PoE PD Interface Controller | ADI

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LTC4257CS8#PBF Обзор

The Analog Devices LTC4257CS8#PBF is an IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD) interface controller with an onboard 100V, 400mA power MOSFET, packaged in an 8-pin SOIC (SO-8) and rated for commercial temperature operation from 0C to +70C.

A PoE PD interface controller is the circuit block that lets a powered device, such as an IP phone or wireless access point, legally draw power from an Ethernet cable under IEEE 802.3af. It sits in the power-management IC hierarchy between the PoE PSE (power sourcing equipment) in the switch and the DC-DC converters that generate the device rails, providing detection, classification, and inrush control.

Key features include the complete 25k ohm detection signature resistor, a programmable classification current source, input current limit with thermal foldback, undervoltage lockout, and power good (PGOOD) signaling - all integrated in a single 8-pin package. The integrated 100V, 400mA MOSFET eliminates a discrete pass device, and PBF suffix parts are lead-free.

Technically, the LTC4257 manages the full PD handshake: it presents the signature resistance during PSE detection, sources the class-dependent current during classification, and then limits input current during power-up so inrush is controlled while the downstream converter starts. Thermal foldback reduces the current limit as junction temperature rises, protecting the internal MOSFET during sustained inrush or fault events.

Typical applications include IP phones, network routers and switches, Power over LAN endpoints, security cameras, and wireless access points - anywhere a PD must extract up to the 802.3af class power (13 W maximum for Class 3) from the Ethernet pair.

Design consideration: verify that the external classification resistor setting matches the power class your end equipment actually requires, since underspecifying prevents the PSE from allocating enough power and overclassing wastes budget on the switch.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, verified drop-in alternatives, pinout guidance, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, giving engineers a complete single-page reference for the LTC4257CS8#PBF.

Аналоги без доработки для LTC4257CS8#PBF — тот же корпус, pin-to-pin совместимость. Компоненты в других корпусах, требующие переработки PCB, исключены.

Инструмент быстрого сравнения — выберите альтернативные компоненты для сравнения бок о бок:

LTC4257IS8#PBF

✅ Прямая замена
📦 SOIC-8
industrial temperature grade -40C vs 0C to +70C commercial; identical function and pinout, same 13 W class power

📋 Справочный аналог (нет в каталоге)

LTC4257CS8-1#PBF

✅ Прямая замена
📦 SOIC-8
adds precision dual-level current limit circuit; otherwise same 802.3af PD function, same SOIC-8 footprint

📋 Справочный аналог (нет в каталоге)

LTC4257IS8-1#PBF

✅ Прямая замена ⚠️ Характеристики не проверены
📦 SOIC-8
combines industrial -40C temperature grade with the -1 precision dual-level current limit; pin-to-pin with LTC4257CS8#PBF

📋 Справочный аналог (нет в каталоге)

LTC4257CS8#PBF Максимальные параметры и электрические характеристики

Функция IEEE 802.3af PD Power over Ethernet Interface Controller
Compliance Standard IEEE 802.3af (PoE)
Onboard MOSFET 100 V, 400 mA power MOSFET integrated
Detection Signature 25 k ohm onboard signature resistor
Classification Programmable classification current source
Ограничение тока Input current limit with thermal foldback
Undervoltage Lockout Yes
Power Good Signaling Yes (PGOOD)
Protection Features Undervoltage, overcurrent, thermal protection
Max Output Power 13 W
Корпус 8-SOIC (0.154 in, 3.90 mm width)
Тип монтажа Surface Mount
Operating Temperature Grade C grade (0C to +70C)
Packaging Tube
Lead Finish Lead-free (#PBF suffix)
Статус RoHS Compliant
Typical Applications IP Phones, Power over LAN, Network Routers and Switches

Руководство по цоколевке LTC4257CS8#PBF в корпусе 8-soic (0.154 in, 3.90 mm width)

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Типичное применение

LTC4257CS8#PBF подходит для 6 применениеs: VoIP IP Phones, Network Routers and Switches, PoE Security Cameras, Wireless Access Points, Power over LAN Building Automation Endpoints, PoE Splitter and Midspan Adapter Modules.

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VoIP IP Phones

Enterprise IP phones are the canonical IEEE 802.3af Powered Device: a single Ethernet cable delivers both data and up to 12.95 W of Class 2/3 power. The LTC4257CS8#PBF fits this role because it integrates the complete PD handshake - the 25 k detection signature resistor, classification current source, and undervoltage lockout - plus an onboard 100 V, 400 mA MOSFET that controls inrush when the switch applies 48 V to the pair. In a phone, the PGOOD output enables the downstream flyback or buck converter only after PoE power is stable, preventing erratic reset during cable insertion. The thermal-foldback current limit protects the internal MOSFET during the phone's converter startup, when bulk capacitor charging draws peak current.

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Network Routers and Switches

Stackable routers, midspan injectors, and management cards frequently need a small auxiliary PoE-powered section fed from the uplink port. The LTC4257CS8#PBF suits these endpoints because its classification current source lets the designer program the power class to match the auxiliary load exactly, avoiding wasted PSE power budget on a 24-port switch. The 100 V MOSFET rating comfortably withstands 80 V transients that appear on long or mismatched Ethernet runs, and the undervoltage lockout guarantees the interface does not gate power on until the PSE voltage is valid. Input current limit with thermal foldback keeps inrush bounded when multiple card-level bulk capacitors charge simultaneously.

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PoE Security Cameras

Fixed and PTZ network cameras are powered over the same Cat-5 cable that carries their video stream, typically drawing 5 W to 13 W depending on IR illuminators and heater options. The LTC4257CS8#PBF provides the front-end PD interface: during PSE detection it presents the mandated 25 k signature, during classification it sources the programmed class current so the switch allocates enough power for the camera's peak draw, and during power-up its 400 mA limited MOSFET charges the camera's input bulk capacitance without tripping the PSE. Because cameras see outdoor cable transients, the 100 V MOSFET rating adds margin well above the 57 V maximum 802.3af operating voltage.

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Wireless Access Points

802.11ac/ax ceiling access points commonly run on 802.3af Class 3 power (up to 12.95 W at the PD). The LTC4257CS8#PBF manages the powered-device interface while a downstream isolated converter generates the RF PA and digital rails. Its value here is sequencing discipline: PGOOD does not assert until PoE input is valid and inrush charging is complete, so the Wi-Fi radio never boots from a collapsing rail mid-association. The integrated signature and classification circuitry also reduces BOM count versus discrete 25 k resistor/current-source implementations, which matters in the tight ceiling-mount enclosure of an AP where board area is at a premium.

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Power over LAN Building Automation Endpoints

Door controllers, card readers, occupancy sensors, and HVAC actuators increasingly ride power over structured Ethernet cabling (Power over LAN) to avoid local electrician work. These endpoints draw a few watts and benefit from the LTC4257CS8#PBF's low component count: one SOIC-8 provides detection, classification, inrush limiting, and status signaling. The undervoltage lockout with built-in hysteresis prevents chatter when cable voltage sags under load, and the thermal foldback lets the part survive fault conditions - such as a jammed motor actuator - without board-level damage, since current is progressively reduced as the internal MOSFET heats.

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PoE Splitter and Midspan Adapter Modules

Standalone PoE splitter modules deliver isolated 5 V/12 V outputs to non-PoE equipment such as legacy cameras or point-of-sale terminals. The LTC4257CS8#PBF forms the module's powered-device front end, legitimately presenting the 25 k signature and class current to the PSE so the switch safely recognizes and powers the adapter. Its 400 mA current-limited internal MOSFET shapes the inrush profile when the module's input capacitors charge, meeting 802.3af timing windows without external hot-swap circuitry. PGOOD drives an indicator LED or enables the module's DC-DC stage only after the interface handshake completes, giving end users a trustworthy power-present signal.

Сводка рекомендуемых товаров

LTC4267 Alternative PD interface with integrated switching regulator Используется в: VoIP IP Phones, Wireless Access Points LT3757 Flyback controller for PoE isolated converter stage Используется в: VoIP IP Phones LTC4257CS8-1#PBF Same-footprint variant with dual-level current limit for noisy backplanes Используется в: Network Routers and Switches LT4320 Ideal diode bridge rectifier for PoE input rectification Используется в: Network Routers and Switches, PoE Splitter and Midspan Adapter Modules LTC4257IS8#PBF Industrial-grade drop-in for outdoor temperature exposure Используется в: PoE Security Cameras, Power over LAN Building Automation Endpoints LT8304 No-opto flyback converter for isolated camera rail generation Используется в: PoE Security Cameras LT3748 Isolated no-opto flyback controller for AP power stage Используется в: Wireless Access Points LT3065 Low-noise LDO for clean analog sensor rails Используется в: Power over LAN Building Automation Endpoints LTC3805 Flyback controller for module's isolated output stage Используется в: PoE Splitter and Midspan Adapter Modules
What is the LTC4257CS8#PBF and what does it do?
The LTC4257CS8#PBF is an Analog Devices IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD) interface controller in an 8-pin SOIC package. Per the ADI product page, it integrates the 25k detection signature resistor, classification current source, input current limit with thermal foldback, undervoltage lockout, and power good signaling, plus an onboard 100V, 400mA power MOSFET, providing the complete signature and power interface between a PoE switch and the powered device.
What is the price of LTC4257CS8#PBF?
As of 2026-10-19, the LTC4257CS8#PBF is listed from approximately $4.06 USD per unit in single-unit quantity on LCSC. Pricing declines at volume; typical 100-piece and 1,000-piece breaks land in the roughly $3.00 to $3.60 range depending on distributor. For exact volume pricing and current stock across the 7 distributors tracked by Octopart, request a quote on this page - prices fluctuate with inventory and lead time.
Is LTC4257CS8#PBF in stock and where can I buy it online?
Yes - as of 2026-10-19, LCSC lists the LTC4257CS8#PBF in stock, and Octopart reports availability from 7 distributors including Mouser and DigiKey. XAIPART also accepts orders for this part with quote-based lead time. Because the C-grade (0C to +70C) commercial version is a mature Analog Devices product, stock is generally good, but for production volumes we recommend confirming allocation and lead time before committing a BOM date.
What is the difference between LTC4257 and LTC4257-1?
The LTC4257-1 adds a precision, dual-level current limit circuit compared to the base LTC4257. According to the ADI product page, both versions provide the same IEEE 802.3af PD functions - 25k signature resistor, classification current source, undervoltage lockout, thermal protection, and power good signaling - in the same 8-pin package. Choose the LTC4257-1 (e.g., LTC4257CS8-1#PBF) when you need tighter inrush control or a dual-threshold current limit for robust fault handling.
What is the difference between LTC4257CS8#PBF and LTC4257IS8#PBF?
The only functional difference is the temperature grade. The LTC4257CS8#PBF is the commercial-grade part rated for 0C to +70C, while the LTC4257IS8#PBF is the industrial-grade version rated down to -40C. Both are pin-to-pin compatible in the same SOIC-8 package with identical IEEE 802.3af behavior. Per FindIC comparison data, both deliver the same 13 W maximum output power. Choose the I-grade for outdoor or industrial temperature environments.
What is the best drop-in replacement for LTC4257CS8#PBF?
The best drop-in replacements are same-family Analog Devices parts: the LTC4257IS8#PBF (identical function, industrial -40C to +85C temperature range, same SOIC-8 footprint) and the LTC4257CS8-1#PBF (same package and 802.3af function with the added precision dual-level current limit). Both are pin-to-pin compatible, so no PCB change is required. No cross-brand pin-compatible equivalent was confirmed in the cross-reference data, so for lowest redesign risk stay within the LTC4257/LTC4257-1 family.
Is there an industrial temperature version of the LTC4257?
Yes. The LTC4257IS8#PBF is the industrial-grade variant of the LTC4257CS8#PBF in the identical 8-pin SOIC package. Where the C-grade part is specified from 0C to +70C, the I-grade extends the operating range to -40C, suiting outdoor PoE cameras, industrial switches, and telecom equipment. It is a pin-to-pin drop-in replacement; only the temperature rating and availability/price differ, so requalification effort is minimal.
How much power can a device draw through the LTC4257CS8#PBF?
Under IEEE 802.3af, the maximum power a Powered Device may draw is 12.95 W at the PD input (13 W per PSE port allocation), and comparison data from FindIC lists the LTC4257CS8#PBF maximum output power as 13 W. The onboard MOSFET is rated 100 V and 400 mA. Note that the interface controller itself does not regulate; the classification setting tells the PSE how much power to allocate, and a downstream DC-DC converter produces the system rails.
Where can I download the LTC4257 datasheet PDF?
The official LTC4257 datasheet is available from Analog Devices on the product page at analog.com/en/products/ltc4257.html, which links the current PDF revision. Avoid third-party datasheet mirrors (digchip, datasheet directories) for production work since they may host obsolete revisions. On XAIPART product pages, the datasheet link field at the top of this page points directly to the ADI official source for the LTC4257 family documentation.
Where can I find the LTC4257 pinout for SOIC-8?
The complete, authoritative LTC4257 pinout is shown in the Pin Configuration section of the Analog Devices LTC4257 datasheet PDF. Because we could not independently verify each pin assignment against the datasheet in preparing this page, we have not reproduced the pin map here - consult the official ADI datasheet before footprint creation. The package is a standard 8-pin SOIC (3.90 mm body width), and most CAD libraries offer an LTC4257 SOIC-8 symbol and footprint.
Is the LTC4257 suitable for IEEE 802.3af IP phone designs?
Yes - the LTC4257 was designed specifically for IEEE 802.3af Powered Devices, and ADI lists IP phones, Power over LAN, and network routers and switches as its primary applications. It handles the full PD sequence: 25k detection signature, class signaling, controlled inrush with its integrated 100V/400mA MOSFET, and PGOOD output to enable the downstream converter. For designs also needing the switching regulator on-board, consider the LTC4267, which combines the PD interface with a current-mode converter.
What is the key difference between LTC4257 and LTC4267?
The LTC4267 integrates the IEEE 802.3af PD interface AND a current-mode switching regulator, providing a complete single-chip PD power solution, whereas the LTC4257 provides only the signature/power interface and requires a separate external DC-DC converter. According to ADI product pages, the LTC4267 keeps the same core functions (25k signature, classification, UVLO, PGOOD). Choose the LTC4257 when you want converter flexibility; choose the LTC4267 to save board area in single-output PD designs.
Is the LTC4257CS8#PBF RoHS compliant and lead-free?
Yes. The #PBF suffix on Analog Devices part numbers denotes a lead-finish-free, RoHS-compliant product, and the LTC4257CS8#PBF carries that designation on ADI and distributor listings. The original LTC4257CS8 (non-PBF) used a leaded finish; #PBF parts were introduced as the drop-in lead-free replacements with identical electrical performance and the same SOIC-8 package. For compliance documentation, request the RoHS certificate from ADI or your distributor when placing the order.
What can replace LTC4257CS8#PBF if it goes out of stock?
First-line replacements are the pin-compatible family variants: LTC4257IS8#PBF (industrial grade, same footprint) and LTC4257CS8-1#PBF (adds precision dual-level current limit, same footprint). Both require zero PCB changes. Secondarily, the LTC4267 solves the same PD-interface problem but integrates a switching regulator, so it is a functional - not drop-in - alternative requiring redesign. Our cross-reference search found no confirmed cross-brand pin-compatible equivalent, so treat third-party "equivalents" with caution and verify pinout and classification behavior before substitution.
What are the key specifications of the LTC4257CS8#PBF engineers should know?
The LTC4257CS8#PBF is an IEEE 802.3af PD interface controller in an 8-pin SOIC (3.90 mm width), commercial grade 0C to +70C, with an integrated 100 V, 400 mA power MOSFET, onboard 25 k detection signature resistor, programmable classification current source, input current limit with thermal foldback, undervoltage lockout, and PGOOD signaling, supporting up to 13 W PoE power for IP phones, routers, switches, and other Powered Devices, in a lead-free (#PBF) construction.
When should I choose the LTC4257 over the LTC4257-1?
Choose the standard LTC4257CS8#PBF when your design has modest inrush energy and standard fault handling needs - it is the simpler, typically lower-cost option. Choose the LTC4257-1 (LTC4257CS8-1#PBF) when you need the precision dual-level current limit: it distinguishes between startup inrush and sustained overcurrent more accurately, improving robustness in high-availability endpoints like enterprise IP phones and cameras. Both share the same SOIC-8 footprint, so you can standardize one PCB layout and populate either grade per product tier.

Справочные инженерные данные для LTC4257CS8#PBF — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.

Руководство по выбору

Choose the LTC4257CS8#PBF when you need a minimal-component IEEE 802.3af PD interface for an indoor endpoint (0C to +70C) with a separate or flexible downstream converter - typical for IP phones, indoor cameras, and access points. Choose the LTC4257IS8#PBF for outdoor, industrial, or telecom enclosures needing -40C operation; it is pin-to-pin identical, so you can qualify one layout for both grades. Choose the LTC4257CS8-1#PBF (or IS8-1) when inrush discrimination matters - the precision dual-level current limit better tolerates repeated faults and large bulk capacitance. Choose the LTC4267 only if you also want the switching regulator integrated and accept its fixed topology. All four fit the same SOIC-8 footprint except the LTC4267, which uses more pins; the three LTC4257 variants require zero PCB change to interchange.

Сравнение с аналогами

Параметр Этот товар LTC4257IS8#PBF LTC4257CS8-1#PBF LTC4257IS8-1#PBF
Package SOIC-8 (3.90 mm width) SOIC-8 - same SOIC-8 - same SOIC-8 - same
Brand Analog Devices Analog Devices Analog Devices Analog Devices
PoE Standard IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3af
Onboard MOSFET 100 V, 400 mA 100 V, 400 mA 100 V, 400 mA 100 V, 400 mA
Max Output Power 13 W 13 W 13 W 13 W
Operating Temperature 0C to +70C (C grade) -40C to +85C (I grade) 0C to +70C (C grade) -40C to +85C (I grade)
Current Limit Single-level with thermal foldback Single-level with thermal foldback Precision dual-level Precision dual-level
Lead Finish Lead-free (#PBF) Lead-free (#PBF) Lead-free (#PBF) Lead-free (#PBF)

Ключевые отличия

  • Lowest integration in the family for standard inrush needs (против LTC4257CS8-1#PBF)
  • Commercial grade pricing (против LTC4257IS8#PBF)
  • Converter flexibility versus integrated solutions (против LTC4267)

Заметки по проектированию

Do not hardwire the 25k detection signature externally - the LTC4257 already integrates it, and a parallel external resistor corrupts the PSE detection result. Similarly, verify the classification resistor against the true worst-case power of the end equipment: underclassing causes the PSE to deny or drop power at peak load, while overclassing wastes switch power budget. Ensure the downstream converter's input bulk capacitance stays within the limit the inrush current profile can charge within the 802.3af startup timing window.

The onboard 100 V, 400 mA MOSFET dissipates I x V during inrush and faults, and the thermal foldback feature exists precisely because the SOIC-8 has limited heat spreading. Estimated: charging a 100 uF bulk cap from 0 V to 48 V through a current limiter dissipates roughly 0.5 x C x V^2 = 0.5 x 100uF x 48^2 ≈ 115 mJ in the MOSFET per insertion event - acceptable intermittently, but repeated brownout cycling raises average dissipation. Provide a solid ground pour under the SOIC-8 and keep the classification/load within the programmed class.

Place the PoE input rectifier (diode bridge or ideal-diode bridge such as the LT4320), bulk input capacitor, and the LTC4257 close together on a compact input loop. Keep the node between the internal MOSFET and the downstream converter's inductor short to limit ringing from cable-induced transients - Ethernet runs routinely see spikes well above the nominal 48 V, which is why the MOSFET is rated 100 V. Follow the typical application layout in the manufacturer datasheet for the classification resistor routing.

Информация о соответствии

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Без свинца
Yes
Без галогенов
Unknown
Конфликтные минералы
Unknown

The #PBF suffix denotes Analog Devices lead-free, RoHS-compliant construction per distributor and manufacturer listings. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data.

Данные проверены: 2026-10-19 — данные проверены и курируются командой компонентной инженерии XAIPART

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