LT1512
SEPIC Constant-Current/
Constant-Voltage Battery Charger
FeaTures
DescripTion
TheLT®1512isa500kHzcurrentmodeswitchingregulator
speciallyconfiguredtocreateaconstant-current/constant-
voltage battery charger. In addition to the usual voltage
feedback node, it has a current sense feedback circuit for
accurately controlling output current of a flyback or SEPIC
(Single-Ended Primary Inductance Converter) topology
charger. These topologies allow the current sense circuit
to be ground referred and completely separated from the
battery itself, simplifying battery switching and system
grounding problems. In addition, these topologies allow
charging even when the input voltage is lower than the
battery voltage.
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Charger Input Voltage May Be Higher, Equal to or
Lower Than Battery Voltage
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Charges Any Number of Cells Up to 30V*
1% Voltage Accuracy for Rechargeable Lithium
Batteries
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500kHz Switching Frequency Minimizes
Inductor Size
100mV Current Sense Voltage for High Efficiency
Battery Can Be Directly Grounded
Charging Current Easily Programmable or Shut Down
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applicaTions
MaximumswitchcurrentontheLT1512is1.5A.Thisallows
battery charging currents up to 1A for a single lithium-ion
cell. Accuracy of 1% in constant-voltage mode is perfect
for lithium battery applications. Charging current can be
easily programmed for all battery types.
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Battery Charging of NiCd, NiMH, Lead-Acid or
Lithium Rechargeable Cells
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Precision Current Limited Power Supply
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Constant-Voltage/Constant-Current Supply
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Transducer Excitation
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*Maximum Input Voltage = 40V – V
BAT
Typical applicaTion
Maximum Charging Current
L1 A*
WALL
ADAPTER
INPUT
1.0
•
C2**
2.2µF
D1
SINGLE
C3
22µF
25V
+
MBRS130LT3
LITHIUM
V
IN
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
CELL (4.1V)
V
SW
0.5A
CHARGE
L1 B*
SYNC
LT1512
R1
DOUBLE
LITHIUM
CELL (8.2V)
AND/OR
S/S
•
FB
SHUTDOWN
SHUTDOWN
GND GND S V
I
FB
+
C
C1
22µF
25V
R4
24Ω
R2
6V BATTERY
12V BATTERY
C5
0.1µF
R3
R5
1k
C4
0.22µF
0.2Ω
INDUCTOR = 33µH
15
20
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
5
10
25
*L1 A, L1 B ARE TWO 33µH WINDINGS ON A
SINGLE INDUCTOR: COILTRONICS CTX33-3
**TOKIN CERAMIC 1E225ZY5U-C203-F
1512 F01
1512 TA02
ACTUAL PROGRAMMED CHARGING CURRENT ꢀILL BE INDEPENDENT OF INPUT
VOLTAGE AND BATTERꢁ VOLTAGE IF IT DOES NOT EꢂCEED THE VALUES SHOꢀN.
THESE ARE ELECTRICAL LIMITATIONS BASED ON MAꢂIMUM SꢀITCH CURRENT.
PACKAGE THERMAL LIMITATIONS MAꢁ REDUCE MAꢂIMUM CHARGING CURRENT.
SEE APPLICATIONS INFORMATION.
Figure 1. SEPIC Charger with 0.5A Output Current
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