Hot Swap Controllers
Hot swap controllers and live-insertion protection ICs enable safe insertion and removal of circuit boards in powered backplanes and server systems by controlling inrush current and providing overcurrent/short-circuit protection. Available from TI, ADI (LTC), onsemi, and Microchip.
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Browse Hot Swap Controllers Products
| PART NUMBER | MANUFACTURER | DESCRIPTION | STOCK | QTY / ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCC3921D/81143G4 | Texas Instruments | IC HOT SWAP CTRLR GP 8SOIC | 6,551 | |
| UCC3919PWTR | Texas Instruments | IC HOT SWAP CTRLR GP 16TSSOP | 5,100 | |
| UCC3921NG4 | Texas Instruments | IC HOT SWAP CTRLR GP 8DIP | 7,836 | |
| UCC3919PWTRG4 | Texas Instruments | IC HOT SWAP CTRLR GP 16TSSOP | 2,960 | |
| UCC3919PWG4 | Texas Instruments | IC HOT SWAP CTRLR GP 16TSSOP | 13 | |
| UCC3919DG4 | Texas Instruments | IC HOT SWAP CTRLR GP 16SOIC | 1,671 | |
| UCC3919DTR | Texas Instruments | IC HOT SWAP CTRLR GP 16SOIC | 30,000 | |
| UCC3919DTRG4 | Texas Instruments | IC HOT SWAP CTRLR GP 16SOIC | 833 |
Top Hot Swap Controllers Manufacturers
onsemi
onsemi Hot Swap Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
10 parts in this categoryRenesas
Renesas Hot Swap Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
375 parts in this category
Infineon Technologies
Infineon Technologies Hot Swap Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
1 parts in this categoryNXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors Hot Swap Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
4 parts in this category
Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Hot Swap Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
196 parts in this category
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Hot Swap Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
165 parts in this category
Diodes Incorporated
Diodes Incorporated Hot Swap Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
1 parts in this category
Analog Devices
Analog Devices Hot Swap Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
973 parts in this category
STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics Hot Swap Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
1 parts in this categoryAbout Hot Swap Controllers
Hot Swap Controller ICs are specialized power management devices designed to allow circuit boards, line cards, or external drives to be safely inserted into and removed from a live, powered backplane or server chassis without causing voltage dips, electrical arcs, or destructive inrush current spikes. By driving an external N-channel power MOSFET to gradually ramp up the output voltage, hot swap controllers ensure complete system stability during live insertion.
These controllers are vital in high-availability systems such as data center servers, telecom base stations, and redundant industrial controllers. Key selection parameters include input voltage range (typically 3V to 80V+), programmable inrush current slew rate, short-circuit current limiting, power-good status outputs, latch-off vs. auto-retry fault behavior, and integrated dual-gate drive or current monitoring for advanced telemetry.
Browse and source hot swap controllers on Octatronics from industry leaders including Texas Instruments, Analog Devices (LTC and MAX series), onsemi, and Microchip. Compare specifications, verify package sizes, and submit your RFQ online for production volumes.
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