LTC4020
55V Buck-Boost
Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®4020 is a high voltage power manager providing
PowerPath™ instant-on operation and high efficiency bat-
tery charging over a wide voltage range. An onboard buck-
boost DC/DC controller operates with battery and/or sys-
tem voltages above, below, or equal to the input voltage.
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Wide Voltage Range: 4.5V to 55V Input, Up to 55V
Output (60V Absolute Maximums)
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Synchronous Buck-Boost DC/DC Controller
Li-Ion and Lead-Acid Charge Algorithms
0.5% Float Voltage Accuracy
5% Charge Current Accuracy
The LTC4020 seamlessly manages power distribution
between battery and converter outputs in response to
load variations, battery charge requirements and input
power supply limitations.
Instant-On for Heavily Discharged Batteries
Ideal Diode Controller Provides Low Loss
PowerPath When Input Power Is Limited
Input Voltage Regulation for High Impedance Input
Supplies and Solar Panel Peak Power Operation
Onboard Timer for Protection and Termination
Bad Battery Detection with Auto-Reset
NTC Input for Temperature Qualified Charging
Binary Coded Open-Collector Status Pins
Low Profile (0.75mm) 38-Pin 5mm × 7mm
QFN Package
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The LTC4020 battery charger can provide a constant-
current/constant-voltage charge algorithm (CC/CV),
constant-current charging (CC), or charging with an
optimized 4-step, 3-stage lead-acid battery charge pro-
file. Maximum converter and battery charge currents are
resistor programmable.
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The IC’s instant-on operation ensures system load power
even with a fully discharged battery. Additional safety
features include preconditioning for heavily discharged
batteries and an integrated timer for termination
and protection.
APPLICATIONS
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Portable Industrial and Medical Equipment
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Solar-Powered Systems
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Military Communications Equipment
12V to 24V Embedded Automotive Systems
All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected
by U.S. patents, including 7583113 and 8405362.
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
5V to 30V 6-Cell Lead-Acid Supply/Charger
Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter Controller with PowerPath Battery Charger Accepts
Inputs from 4.5V to 55V and Produces Output Voltages Up to 55V
Maximum Power Efficiency vs VIN
(Application Circuit on Page 37)
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