LTC4120/LTC4120-4.2
Wireless Power Receiver and
400mA Buck Battery Charger
FeaTures
DescripTion
The LTC®4120 is a constant-current/constant-voltage wire-
less receiver and battery charger. An external program-
ming resistor sets the charge current up to 400mA. The
LTC4120-4.2 is suitable for charging Li-Ion/Polymer bat-
teries,whiletheprogrammablefloatvoltageoftheLTC4120
accommodates several battery chemistries. The LTC4120
usesaDynamicHarmonizationControl(DHC)techniquethat
allowshighefficiencycontactlesschargingacrossanairgap.
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Dynamic Harmonization Control Optimizes
Wireless Charging Over a Wide Coupling Range
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Wide Input Voltage Range (12.5V to 40V)
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Adjustable Float Voltage (3.5V to 11V)
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Fixed 4.2V Float Voltage Option (LTC4120-4.2)
50mA to 400mA Charge Current Programmed with a
Single Resistor
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1% Feedback Voltage Accuracy
Programmable 5% Accurate Charge Current
No Microprocessor Required
The LTC4120 regulates its input voltage via the DHC pin.
This technique modulates the resonant frequency of a
receiver tank to automatically adjust the power received
as well as the power transmitted to provide an efficient
solution for wirelessly charging battery-powered devices.
No Transformer Core
Thermally Enhanced, Low Profile 16-Lead
(3mm × 3mm × 0.75mm) QFN Package
Wireless charging with the LTC4120 provides a method
to power devices in harsh environments without requiring
expensive failure-prone connectors. This allows products
to be charged while locked within sealed enclosures, or
in moving or rotating equipment, or where cleanliness or
sanitation is critical.
applicaTions
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Handheld Instruments
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Industrial/Military Sensors and Devices
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Harsh Environments
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Portable Medical Devices
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This full featured battery charger includes accurate RUN
pinthreshold,lowvoltagebatterypreconditioningandbad
battery fault detection, timer termination, auto-recharge,
and NTC temperature qualified charging. The FAULT pin
providesanindicationofbadbatteryortemperaturefaults.
Physically Small Devices
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Electrically Isolated Devices
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Once charging is terminated, the LTC4120 signals end-of-
charge via the CHRG pin, and enters a low current sleep
mode. An auto-restart feature starts a new charging cycle
if the battery voltage drops by 2.2%.
Typical applicaTion
Wireless Rx Voltage/Charge Current vs Spacing
26.7nF
400
333
267
200
133
67
40
35
30
25
IN
RUN
INTV
CC
FREQ
BOOST
I
CHARGE
MAX
2.2µF
22nF 33µH
10µF
V
IN
LTC4120
6.5nF
47µH
SW
NOT
Tx CIRCUITRY
5µH
DHC
CHGSNS
NTC
CHARGING
FAULT
CHRG
BAT
20
15
10
1.01M
1.35M
+
Li-Ion
4.2V
T
CHARGING
FB
GND PROG FBG
3.01k
22µF
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0.4 0.6
0.8 1.0 1.2
SPACING (cm)
1.4
1.6 1.8
4120 TA01a
4120 TA01b
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For more information www.linear.com/LTC4120