Philips Semiconductors
Preliminary specification
Fast charge ICs for NiCd and NiMH
batteries
TEA1103; TEA1103T;
TEA1103TS
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
• Safe and fast charging of Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) and
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries
The TEA1103x are fast charge ICs which are able to fast
charge NiCd and NiMH batteries.
• Pin compatible with the TEA1102x, fast charge ICs for
LiIon, SLA, NiCd and NiMH batteries
The main fast charge termination for NiCd and NiMH
batteries are ∆T/∆t and peak voltage detection, both of
which are well proven techniques. The TEA1103x
automatically switches over from ∆T/∆t to peak voltage
detection if the thermistor fails or is not present. The ∆T/∆t
detection sensitivity is temperature dependent, thus
avoiding false charge termination. Three charge states
can be distinguished; fast, top-off and trickle.
• Three charge states for NiCd or NiMH; fast, top-off and
trickle or voltage regulation (optional)
• Adjustable fast charge current [0.5CA to 5CA nominal
(CA = Capacity Amperes)]
• DC top-off and pulsating trickle charge current (NiCd
and NiMH)
Several LEDs, as well as a buzzer, can be connected to
the TEA1103x for indicating battery insertion, charge
states, battery full condition and protection mode.
• Temperature dependent ∆T/∆t battery full detection
• Automatic switch-over to accurate peak voltage
detection (−1⁄4%) if no NTC is applied
The TEA1103x are contained in a 20-pin package and are
manufactured in a BiCMOS process, essentially for
integrating the complex mix of requirements in a single
chip solution. Only a few external low cost components are
required in order to build a state of the art charger.
• Possibility to use both ∆T/∆t and peak voltage detection
as main fast charge termination
• Support of inhibit during all charging states
• Manual refresh with regulated adjustable discharge
current (NiCd and NiMH)
The TEA1103x are pin compatible with the TEA1102x, fast
charge ICs for LiIon, SLA, NiCd and NiMH batteries.
• Voltage regulation in the event of no battery
• Support of battery voltage based charge indication and
buzzer signalling at battery insertion, end of refresh and
at full detection
• Single, dual and separate LED outputs for indication of
charge status state
• Minimum and maximum temperature protection
• Time-out protection
• Short-circuit battery voltage protection
• Can be applied with few low-cost external components.
ORDERING INFORMATION
PACKAGE
DESCRIPTION
plastic dual in-line package; 20 leads (300 mil)
TYPE
NUMBER
NAME
DIP20
VERSION
TEA1103
SOT146-1
SOT163-1
SOT339-1
TEA1103T
TEA1103TS
SO20
plastic small outline package; 20 leads; body width 7.5 mm
SSOP20
plastic shrink small outline package; 20 leads; body width 5.3 mm
1999 Jan 27
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