bq2902
Rechargeable Alkaline Charge/Discharge
Controller IC
Charge completion is indicated
General Description
Features
when the average charge rate falls
below approximately 3% of the fast
➤ Safely charges two rechargeable
The bq2902 is a low-cost charger for
rechargeable alkaline batteries such
as Renewal batteries from Rayovac .
The bq2902 combines sensitive, full-
charge detection for two recharge-
able alkaline cells, with a low-battery
cut-off for overdischarge protection.
charge rate. A status output is pro-
vided to indicate charge in progress,
charge complete, or fault indication.
alkaline batteries such as Re-
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newal from Rayovac
➤ Terminates pulsed charge with
The bq2902 avoids over-depleting
the battery by using the internal
end-of-discharge control circuit.
The bq2902 also eliminates the
external power switching transis-
tors needed to separately charge
individual Renewal cells.
maximum voltage limit
➤ Contains LED charge status out-
put
Designed for system integration
into a two-cell system, the bq2902
can improve the service life of the
rechargeable alkaline cells by prop-
erly managing the charge and dis-
charge. The bq2902 requires a
voltage limited current source to
generate the proper charge pulses
➤ Features a pin-selectable
low-battery cut-off
➤ Pre-charge qualification indicates
For safety, charging is inhibited if
the per-cell voltage is greater than
3.0V during charge (closed-circuit
voltage), or if the cell voltage is less
than 0.4V (open-circuit voltage).
fault condition
➤ Available in 8-pin 300-mil DIP or
150-mil SOIC
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for the Renewal cell. Each cell is
individually monitored to ensure
full charge without a damaging
overcharge.
Pin Connections
Pin Names
DC
Charging supply input
Battery status output
Battery 1 positive input
Battery 1 negative input
VSS
Battery 2 negative input
IC ground
CHG
BAT1P
BAT1N
LRTN
VSEL
System load return
End-of-discharge voltage
select input
V
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
CHG
SEL
BAT
BAT
V
SS
1N
V
SS
1P
DC
LRTN
8-Pin Narrow DIP
or SOIC
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