LINER LTC4070IMS8EPBF

LTC4070
Li-Ion/Polymer Shunt
Battery Charger System
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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The LTC®4070 allows simple charging of Li-Ion/Polymer
batteries from very low current, intermittent or continuous
charging sources. The 450nA to 50mA operating current makes charging possible from previously unusable
sources. With the addition of an external pass device,
shunt current may be boosted to 500mA. Stacked cell high
voltage battery packs are inherently balanced with shunt
charging. With its low operating current, the LTC4070 is
well suited to charge thin film batteries in energy harvesting
applications where charging sources may be intermittent
or very low power. The unique architecture of the LTC4070
allows for an extremely simple battery charger solution;
requiring just one external resistor.
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Low Operating Current (450nA)
1% Float Voltage Accuracy Over Full Temperature
and Shunt Current Range
50mA Maximum Internal Shunt Current
(500mA with External PFET)
Pin Selectable Float Voltage Options:
4.0V, 4.1V, 4.2V
Ultralow Power Pulsed NTC Float Conditioning for
Li-Ion/Polymer Protection
Suitable for Intermittent, Continuous and Very Low
Power Charging Sources
Low and High Battery Status Outputs
Simple Low Voltage Load Disconnect Application
Thermally Enhanced, Low Profile (0.75mm)
8-Lead (2mm × 3mm) DFN and MSOP Packages
APPLICATIONS
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Low Power Li-Ion/Polymer Battery Back-Up
Solar Power Systems with Back-Up
Memory Back-Up
Embedded Automotive
Thin Film Batteries
Energy Scavenging/Harvesting
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear
Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners..
The LTC4070 offers a pin selectable float voltage with 1%
accuracy across the full range of operating temperature
and shunt current. The integrated thermal battery qualifier extends battery lifetime and improves reliability by
automatically reducing the battery float voltage at NTC
thermistor temperatures above 40°C. The LTC4070 also
provides both low and high battery status outputs. With
the addition of an external PFET, the low-battery output
pin can implement a latch-off function that automatically
disconnects the system load from the battery to protect
the battery from deep discharge.
The device is offered in two thermally enhanced packages,
a compact low profile (0.75mm) 8-lead (2mm × 3mm)
DFN and an 8-lead MSOP package.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
NTC Overtemperature Battery Float Voltage Qualifying
Simple Shunt Charger with Load
Disconnect and NTC Conditioning
VIN
4.3
ADJ = VCC
4.2
RIN
Q1:FDR8508
ADJ
VF (V)
VCC
LBO
NTCBIAS
LTC4070
NTC
T
ADJ = GND
4.0
3.9
10k
GND
ADJ = FLOAT
4.1
+
3.8
Li-Ion
3.7
0
NTHS0805E3103LT
4070 TA01a
20
40
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
80
100
4070 TA01b
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LTC4070
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Notes 1, 2)
ICC ....................................................................... ±60mA
ADJ, NTC, NTCBIAS, DRV, LBO, HBO
Voltages .......................................... –0.3V to VCC + 0.3V
Operating Junction Temperature Range.. –40°C to 125°C
Maximum Junction Temperature ......................... 125°C
Storage Temperature Range .................. –65°C to 150°C
Peak Reflow Temperature ..................................... 260°C
PIN CONFIGURATION
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
NTCBIAS 1
NTC 2
ADJ 3
9
HBO 4
8
VCC
7
DRV
6
LBO
5
GND
NTCBIAS
NTC
ADJ
HBO
1
2
3
4
9
8
7
6
5
VCC
DRV
LBO
GND
MS8E PACKAGE
8-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP
DDB PACKAGE
8-LEAD (3mm s 2mm) PLASTIC DFN
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 40°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 9) IS NOT INTERNALLY CONNECTED,
MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB, GND TO OBTAIN θJA
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 76°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 9) IS NOT INTERNALLY CONNECTED,
MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB, GND TO OBTAIN θJA
ORDER INFORMATION
LEAD FREE FINISH
TAPE AND REEL
PART MARKING*
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
TEMPERATURE RANGE
LTC4070EDDB#PBF
LTC4070EDDB#TRPBF
LFPD
8-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN
–40°C to 85°C
LTC4070IDDB#PBF
LTC4070IDDB#TRPBF
LFPD
8-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN
–40°C to 125°C
LTC4070EMS8E#PBF
LTC4070EMS8E#TRPBF
LTFMT
8-Lead Plastic MSOP
–40°C to 85°C
LTC4070IMS8E#PBF
LTC4070IMS8E#TRPBF
LTFMT
8-Lead Plastic MSOP
–40°C to 125°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
Consult LTC Marketing for information on non-standard lead based finish parts.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
junction temperature range. VNTC = VCC, TJ = 25°C unless otherwise specified. Current into a pin is positive and current out of a pin is
negative. All voltages are referenced to GND unless otherwise noted. (Note 2)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
VFLOAT
Programmable Float Voltage
10μA ≤ ICC ≤ 50mA
VADJ = 0V
VADJ = Float
VADJ = VCC
l
l
l
3.96
4.06
4.16
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.04
4.14
4.24
V
V
V
ICCMAX
Maximum Shunt Current
VCC > VFLOAT
l
ICCQ
50
VCC Operating Current
VHBO Low
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450
1040
ICCQLB
Low Bat VCC Operating Current
VCC = 3.1V
mA
300
nA
nA
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
junction temperature range. VNTC = VCC, TJ = 25°C unless otherwise specified. Current into a pin is positive and current out of a pin is
negative. All voltages are referenced to GND unless otherwise noted. (Note 2)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
40
60
UNITS
High Battery Status
VHBTH
HBO Threshold (VFLOAT – VCC)
VHBHY
Hysteresis
l
VCC Rising
15
mV
100
mV
Low Battery Status
VLBTH
LBO Threshold
VLBHY
Hysteresis
l
VCC Falling
3.08
3.2
3.34
V
220
290
350
mV
0.5
V
Status Outputs HBO/LBO
VOL
CMOS Output Low
ISINK = 1mA, VCC = 3.7V
l
VOH
CMOS Output High
VLBO: VCC = 3.1V, ISOURCE = –100μA
VHBO: ICC = 1.5mA, ISOURCE = –500μA
l
Input Logic Low Level
l
Input Logic High Level
l
VCC – 0.6
V
3-State Selection Input: ADJ
VADJ
IADJ(Z)
ADJ Input Level
0.3
V
l
Allowable ADJ Leakage Current in
Floating State
V
VCC – 0.3
±3
μA
50
nA
NTC
INTC
NTC Leakage Current
0V< NTC < VCC
INTCBIAS
Average NTCBIAS Sink Current
Pulsed Duty Cycle < 0.002%
ΔVFLOAT(NTC)
Delta Float Voltage per NTC Comparator
Step
ICC = 1mA, NTC Falling Below One of the
NTCTH Thresholds
ADJ = 0V
ADJ = Float
ADJ = VCC
NTCTH1
VNTC as % of VNTCBIAS Amplitude
0
30
pA
–50
–75
–100
mV
mV
mV
35.5
36.5
37.5
%
NTCTH2
28.0
29.0
30.0
%
NTCTH3
21.8
22.8
23.8
%
NTCTH4
16.8
17.8
18.8
%
NTCHY
NTC Comparator Falling Thresholds
–50
Hysteresis
30
mV
Drive Output
IDRV(SOURCE)
DRV Output Source Current
VCC = 3.1V, VDRV = 0V
–1
mA
IDRV(SINK)
DRV Output Sink Current
ICC = 1mA, RDRV = 475k (Note 3)
3
μA
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device
reliability and lifetime.
Note 2: The LTC4070E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications
for junction temperatures from 0°C to 85°C. Specifications over the –40°C
to 85°C operating junction temperature range are assured by design,
characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. The
LTC4070I is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction
temperature range. Note that the maximum ambient temperature is
determined by specific operating conditions in conjunction with board
layout, the rated package thermal resistance and other environmental
factors.
Note 3: The IDRV(SNK) current is tested by pulling the DRV pin up to VCC
through a 475k resistor, RDRV. Pulling the DRV pin up to VCC with low
impedance disables the regulator.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Load Regulation ΔVFLOAT vs ICC
Battery Discharge ICC vs VCC
ADJ = GND
4.30
9
4.25
800
8
700
7
$VFLOAT (mV)
ICC (nA)
900
600
500
400
FALLING
300
RISING
6
5
4
0
2
3
0
4
0
10
4070 G01
30
40
ICC (mA)
50
60
80
700
70
600
500
400
20
100
10
4070 G03
VHBHY vs Temperature
(ADJ = VCC)
150
50
–25
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
4070 G04
0
–50
125
–25
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
4070 G05
VFLOAT vs NTC Temperature,
ICC = 1mA
100
125
4070 G06
VLBTH VCC Falling vs Temperature
4.3
125
100
0
–50
125
100
200
40
200
VLBHY vs Temperature
3.250
320
3.245
ADJ = VCC
3.240
ADJ = FLOAT
280
3.230
VLBHY (V)
VLBTH (V)
3.9
3.225
3.220
3.210
260
ADJ = GND
240
ADJ = GND
3.215
3.8
ADJ = VCC
300
ADJ = FLOAT
3.235
ADJ = GND
4.0
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
250
50
30
4.1
–25
300
60
300
4.2
ADJ = GND
3.90
–50
VHBHY (mV)
90
800
VHBTH (mV)
900
ICCQ (nA)
100
100
20
VHBTH VCC Rising vs Temperature
(ADJ = VCC)
1000
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
4.05
4070 G02
ICCQ vs Temperature (ADJ = VCC)
–25
ADJ = FLOAT
4.10
3.95
VCC (V)
0
–50
4.15
4.00
1
1
ADJ = VCC
2
100
0
NO NTC
4.20
3
200
VFLOAT (V)
VFLOAT vs Temperature, ICC = 1mA
10
VFLOAT (V)
1000
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
ADJ = VCC
ADJ = FLOAT
220
3.205
3.7
0
20
60
40
TEMPERATURE (°C)
80
100
4070 G07
3.200
–50
–25
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
125
4070 G08
200
–50
–25
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
125
4070 G09
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VOH LBO/HBO vs ISOURCE
VOL LBO/HBO vs ISINK
2.5
2.5
2.0
VCC = 3.7V
2.0
LBO
VCC = 3.1V
1.5
HBO
VCC = VF – 25m
VOL (V)
VCC – VOH (V)
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
1.5
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
0
0
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
ISOURCE (mA)
2.5
0
3.0
2
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CC = 10μF, ICC = 1mA, 1Hz Res
Bandwidth, Noise = 1.0452mVRMS
from 10Hz to 100kHz
PSD (μVRMS/√Hz)
30
CH4 = IIN
(10mA/DIV)
CH1 = VIN
(2V/DIV)
25
8
10
4070 G11
Hot Plug Transient, CC = 330μF,
RIN = 81Ω
Power Spectral Density
4
6
ISINK (mA)
Step Response with 800mAHr
Battery, RIN = 81Ω
CH4 = IIN (10mA/DIV)
CH1 = VIN (2V/DIV)
20
CH2 = VCC
(2V/DIV)
15
10
CH2 = VCC (2V/DIV)
CH3 = VHBO
(2V/DIV)
CH3 = VHBO (2V/DIV)
5
0
0
1
10
100 1000 10000 100000
FREQUENCY (Hz)
4ms/DIV
4070 G13
400ns/DIV
4070 G14
4070 G12
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PIN FUNCTIONS
NTCBIAS (Pin 1): NTC Bias Pin. Connect a resistor from
NTCBIAS to NTC, and a thermistor from NTC to GND. Float
NTCBIAS when not in use. Minimize parasitic capacitance
on this pin.
NTC (Pin 2): Input to the Negative Temperature Coefficient
Thermistor Monitoring Circuit. The NTC pin connects to
a negative temperature coefficient thermistor which is
typically co-packaged with the battery to determine the
temperature of the battery. If the battery temperature is too
high, the float voltage is reduced. Connect a low drift bias
resistor from NTCBIAS to NTC and a thermistor from NTC
to GND. When not in use, connect NTC to VCC. Minimize
parasitic capacitance on this pin.
ADJ (Pin 3): Float Voltage Adjust Pin. Connect ADJ to GND
to program 4.0V float voltage. Disconnect ADJ to program
4.1V float voltage. Connect ADJ to VCC to program 4.2V
float voltage. The float voltage is also adjusted by the NTC
thermistor.
GND (Pin 5, Exposed Pad Pin 9): Ground. The exposed
package pad must be connected to PCB ground.
LBO (Pin 6): Low Battery Monitor Output (Active High).
LBO is a CMOS output that indicates when the battery
is discharged below 3.2V or rises above 3.5V. This pin
is driven high if VCC < VLBTH, and is driven low if VCC >
(VLBTH + VLBHY).
DRV (Pin 7): External Drive Output. Connect to the gate of
an external PFET to increase shunt current for applications
which require more than 50mA charge current. Minimize
capacitance and leakage current on this pin. When not in
use, float DRV.
VCC (Pin 8): Input Supply Pin. The input supply voltage is
regulated to 4.0V, 4.1V, or 4.2V depending on the ADJ pin
state (see the ADJ pin description for more detail). This pin
can sink up to 50mA in order to keep the voltage regulation within accuracy limits. When no battery is present,
decouple to GND with a capacitor, CIN, of at least 0.1μF.
HBO (Pin 4): High Battery Monitor Output (Active High).
HBO is a CMOS output that indicates that the battery is fully
charged and current is being shunted away from BAT. This
pin is driven high when VCC rises to within VHBTH of the
effective float voltage. The absolute value of this threshold
depends on ADJ and NTC, both of which affect the float
voltage. HBO is driven low when VCC falls by more than
(VHBTH + VHBHY) below the float voltage. Refer to Table 1
for the effective float voltage.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
LTC4070
VCC
ADJ
3-STATE
DETECT
PULSED
DUTY CYCLE < 0.002%
30μs
CLK
1.5s
–
+
LBO
+
HBO
OSC
NTCBIAS
RNOM
10k
–
NTC
ADC
T
REF
+
DRV
EA
–
NTHS0805N02N1002J
GND
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OPERATION
The LTC4070 provides a simple, reliable, and high performance battery protection and charging solution by preventing the battery voltage from exceeding a programmed level.
Its shunt architecture requires just one resistor between
the input supply and the battery to handle a wide range
of battery applications. When the input supply is removed
and the battery voltage is below the high battery output
threshold, the LTC4070 consumes just 450nA from the
battery.
As the battery voltage approaches the float voltage, the
LTC4070 shunts current away from the battery thereby
reducing the charge current. The LTC4070 can shunt up to
50mA with float voltage accuracy of ±1% over temperature.
The shunt current limits the maximum charge current, but
the 50mA internal capability can be increased by adding
an external P-channel MOSFET.
While the battery voltage is below the programmed float
voltage, the charge rate is determined by the input voltage,
the battery voltage, and the input resistor:
A built-in 3-state decoder connected to the ADJ pin provides
three programmable float voltages: 4.0V, 4.1V, or 4.2V. The
float voltage is programmed to 4.0V when ADJ is tied to
GND, 4.1V when ADJ is floating, and 4.2V when ADJ is
tied to VCC. The state of the ADJ pin is sampled about
once every 1.5 seconds. When it is being sampled, the
LTC4070 applies a relatively low impedance voltage at the
ADJ pin. This technique prevents low level board leakage
from corrupting the programmed float voltage.
ICHG =
( VIN − VBAT )
RIN
Adjustable Float Voltage, VFLOAT
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OPERATION
NTC Qualified Float Voltage, ΔVFLOAT(NTC)
The NTC pin voltage is compared against an internal
resistor divider tied to the NTCBIAS pin. This divider has
tap points that are matched to the NTC thermistor resistance/temperature conversion table for a Vishay curve
2 type thermistor at temperatures of 40°C, 50°C, 60°C,
and 70°C. The type #2 thermistor is also designated by a
B25/85 value of 3490.
Battery temperature conditioning adjusts the float voltage
down to VFLOAT_EFF when the NTC thermistor indicates
that the battery temperature is too high. For a 10k curve 2
thermistor and a 10k NTCBIAS resistor, each 10°C increase
in temperature above 40°C causes the float voltage to drop
by a fixed amount, ΔVFLOAT(NTC), depending on ADJ. If ADJ
is at GND, the float voltage steps down by 50mV for each
10°C temperature increment. If ADJ is floating, the step size
is 75mV. And if ADJ is at VCC, the step size is 100mV. Refer
to Table 1 for the range of VFLOAT_EFF programming.
Table 1. NTC Qualified Float Voltage
ADJ ΔVFLOAT(NTC) TEMPERATURE VNTC AS % OF NTCBIAS
VFLOAT_
EFF
GND
50mV
T < 40°C
VNTC > 36.5%
40°C ≤ T < 50°C 29.0% < VNTC ≤ 36.5%
50°C ≤ T < 60°C 22.8% < VNTC ≤ 29.0%
60°C ≤ T < 70°C 17.8% < VNTC ≤ 22.8%
70°C < T
VNTC ≤ 17.8%
4.000V
3.950V
3.900V
3.850V
3.800V
Float
75mV
T < 40°C
VNTC > 36.5%
40°C ≤ T < 50°C 29.0% < VNTC ≤ 36.5%
50°C ≤ T < 60°C 22.8% < VNTC ≤ 29.0%
60°C ≤ T < 70°C 17.8% < VNTC ≤ 22.8%
70°C ≤ T
VNTC ≤ 17.8%
4.100V
4.025V
3.950V
3.875V
3.800V
VCC
100mV
VNTC > 36.5%
T < 40°C
40°C ≤ T < 50°C 29.0% < VNTC ≤ 36.5%
50°C ≤ T < 60°C 22.8%< VNTC ≤ 29.0%
60°C ≤ T < 70°C 17.8% < VNTC ≤ 22.8%
70°C ≤ T
VNTC ≤ 17.8%
4.200V
4.100V
4.000V
3.900V
3.800V
To conserve power in the NTCBIAS and NTC resistors, the
NTCBIAS pin is sampled at a low duty cycle at the same
time that the ADJ pin state is sampled.
High Battery Status Output: HBO
The HBO pin pulls high when VCC rises to within VHBTH of
the programmed float voltage, VFLOAT_EFF, including NTC
qualified float voltage adjustments.
If VCC drops below the float voltage by more than VHBTH
+ VHBHY the HBO pin pulls low to indicate that the battery is not at full charge. The input supply current of the
LTC4070 drops to less than 450nA (typ) as the LTC4070 no
longer shunts current to protect the battery. The NTCBIAS
sample clock slows to conserve power, and the DRV pin
is pulled up to VCC.
For example, if the NTC thermistor requires the float voltage
to be dropped by 100mV (ADJ = VCC and 0.29•VNTCBIAS
< VNTC < 0.36•VNTCBIAS) then the HBO rising threshold
is detected when VCC rises past VFLOAT – ΔVFLOAT(NTC)
– VHBTH = 4.2V – 100mV – 40mV = 4.06V. The HBO falling
threshold in this case is detected when VCC falls below
VFLOAT – ΔVFLOAT(NTC) – VHBTH – VHBHY = 4.2V – 100mV
– 40mV – 100mV = 3.96V.
Low Battery Status Output: LBO
When the battery voltage drops below 3.2V, the LBO pin
pulls high. Otherwise, the LBO pin pulls low when the
battery voltage exceeds about 3.5V.
While the low battery condition persists, NTC and ADJ pins
are no longer sampled—the functions are disabled—and
total supply consumption for the LTC4070 drops to less
than 300nA (typ).
For all ADJ pin settings the lowest float voltage setting is
3.8V = VFLOAT – 4•ΔVFLOAT(NTC) = VFLOAT_MIN. This occurs
at NTC thermistor temperatures above 70°C, or if the NTC
pin is grounded.
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
General Charging Considerations
The LTC4070 uses a different charging methodology from
previous chargers. Most Li-Ion chargers terminate the
charging after a period of time. The LTC4070 does not have
a discrete charge termination. Extensive measurements
on Li-Ion cells show that the cell charge current drops to
nanoamps with the shunt charge control circuit effectively
terminating the charge. For long cell life, operate the charger
at 100mV lower charge voltage normally used.
The simplest application of the LTC4070 is shown in
Figure 1. This application requires only an external resistor to program the charge/shunt current. Assume the wall
adapter voltage (VWALL) is 12V and the minimum battery
voltage (VBAT_MIN) is 3V, then the maximum charge current is calculated as:
IMAX _ CHARGE =
=
( VWALL − VBAT _ MIN )
RIN
(12V − 3V )
162Ω
= 55.5mA
Care must be taken in selecting the input resistor. Power
dissipated in RIN under full charge current is given by the
following equation:
2
VWALL − VBAT _ MIN
(12V − 3V )2
PDISS =
=
= 0.5W
RIN
162Ω
The charge current decreases as the battery voltage
increases. If the rising battery voltage is 40mV less than
)
(
12V WALL
ADAPTER
RIN
162Ω
0.5W
RIN
Figure 2 shows a charge circuit that can boost the charge
current as well as the shunt current with an external
P-channel MOSFET, Q1. In this case, if the wall adapter
voltage (VWALL) is 24V and the minimum battery voltage
(VBAT) is 3V, then the initial charge current is set to 191mA
by selecting RIN = 110Ω. Note that this resistor dissipates
over 4W of power, so select the resistor taking power rating
into account. When the battery voltage reaches the float
voltage, the LTC4070 and the external P-channel MOSFET
begin to shunt current from the wall adapter. Eventually,
the LTC4070 and the external P-channel MOSFET shunts
all available current (182mA) and no current flows to the
battery. Take the full shunt current and power into account
when selecting the external MOSFET.
FLOAT
IF NOT NEEDED
+ Li-Ion
GND
RIN
110Ω
4W
LTC4070
NTCBIAS
Figure 1. Single-Cell Battery Charger
VCC
DRV
ADJ
Q1: FDN352AP
Q1
+ Li-Ion
GND
BATTERY
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162Ω
At this point the power dissipated in the input resistor is
388mW.
NTC
NTCBIAS
ADJ
( VWALL − VFLOAT ) = (12V − 4.1V ) = 49mA
VCC
LTC4070
FLOAT
ISHUNT _ MAX =
24V WALL
ADAPTER
NTC
FLOAT
IF NOT NEEDED
the programmed float voltage, the LTC4070 consumes
only 450nA of current, and all of the input current flows
into the battery. As the battery voltage reaches the float
voltage, the LTC4070 shunts current from the wall adapter
and regulates the battery voltage to VFLOAT. The more
shunt current the LTC4070 sinks, the less charge current
the battery gets. Eventually, the LTC4070 shunts all the
current from the battery; up to the maximum shunt current. The maximum shunt current in this case, with no
NTC adjustment, is determined by the input resistor and
is calculated as:
BATTERY
4070 F02
Figure 2. Single-Cell Charger with Boosted Drive
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LTC4070
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The LTC4070 can also be used to regulate series-connected
battery stacks as illustrated in Figures 3 and 4. Here two
LTC4070 devices are used to charge two batteries in series;
with or without boosted drive. A single resistor sets the
maximum charge/shunt current. The GND pin of the top
device is simply connected to the VCC pin of the bottom
device. Care must be taken in observing the status output
pins of the top device as these signals are not ground referenced. Also, the wall adapter must have a high enough
voltage rating to charge both cells.
WALL
ADAPTER
RIN
VCC
LTC4070
FLOAT
IF NOT NEEDED
FLOAT
NTCBIAS
+ Li-Ion
ADJ
GND
BATTERY
VCC2
NTC
VCC
The voltage at the NTC pin depends on the ratio of the NTC
thermistor value, RNTC, and a bias resistor, RNOM. Choose
RNOM equal to the value of the thermistor at 25°C. RNOM is
10k for a Vishay NTHSO402E3103LT curve 2 thermistor.
RNOM must be connected from NTCBIAS to NTC. The ratio
of the NTC pin voltage to the NTCBIAS voltage is:
LTC4070
FLOAT
IF NOT NEEDED
FLOAT
NTCBIAS
+ Li-Ion
ADJ
GND
BATTERY
4070 F03
RNTC
(RNTC + RNOM )
Figure 3. 2-Cell Battery Charger
WALL
ADAPTER
RIN
VCC1
NTC
FLOAT
IF NOT NEEDED
FLOAT
LTC4070
NTCBIAS
When the thermistor temperature rises, the resistance
drops; and the resistor divider between RNOM and the
thermistor lowers the voltage at the NTC pin.
VCC
DRV
Q1
ADJ
+ Li-Ion
GND
BATTERY
VCC2
NTC
FLOAT
IF NOT NEEDED
FLOAT
LTC4070
NTCBIAS
VCC
DRV
ADJ
Q2
+ Li-Ion
GND
The LTC4070 measures battery temperature with a negative
temperature coefficient thermistor thermally coupled to the
battery. NTC thermistors have temperature characteristics
which are specified in resistance-temperature conversion
tables. Internal NTC circuitry protects the battery from
excessive heat by reducing the float voltage for each 10°C
rise in temperature above 40°C (assuming a Vishay curve
2 thermistor).
The LTC4070 uses a ratio of resistor values to measure
battery temperature. The LTC4070 contains an internal
fixed resistor voltage divider from NTCBIAS to GND with
four tap points; NTCTH1-NTCTH4 . The voltages at these tap
points are periodically compared against the voltage at
the NTC pin to measure battery temperature. To conserve
power, the battery temperature is measured periodically
by biasing the NTCBIAS pin to VCC about once every 1.5
seconds.
VCC1
NTC
NTC Protection
BATTERY
Q1, Q2: Si3469DV
4070 F04
Figure 4. 2-Cell Battery Charger with Boosted Drive
An NTC curve 1 thermistor may also be used with the
LTC4070. However the temperature trip points are shifted
due to the higher negative temperature coefficient of the
curve 1 type thermistor. To correct for this difference add
a resistor, RFIX, in series with the curve 1 thermistor to
shift the ratio,
RFIX + RNTC
(RFIX + RNTC + RNOM )
up to the internal resistive divider tap points: NTCTH1
through NTCTH4. For a 100k curve 1 thermistor at 70°C (with
RNOM = 100k) choose RFIX = 3.92kΩ. The temperature trip
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LTC4070
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
points are found by looking up the curve 1 thermistor R/T
values plus RFIX that correspond to the ratios for NTCTH1
= 36.5%, NTCTH2 = 29.0%, NTCTH3 = 22.8%, and NTCTH4
= 17.8%. Selecting RFIX = 3.92k results in trip points of
39.9°C, 49.4°C, 59.2°C and 69.6°C.
Another technique may be used without adding an additional component. Instead decrease RNOM to adjust the
NTCTH thresholds for a given R/T thermistor profile. For
example, if RNOM = 88.7k (with the same 100k curve 1
thermistor) then the temperature trip points are 41.0°C,
49.8°C, 58.5°C, and 67.3°C.
When using the NTC features of the LTC4070 it is important
to keep in mind that the maximum shunt current increases
as the float voltage, VFLOAT_EFF drops with NTC conditioning.
Reviewing the Typical Application with a 12V wall adapter
in Figure 1; the input resistor, RIN, should be increased
to 165Ω such that the maximum shunt current does not
exceed 50mA at the lowest possible float voltage due to
NTC conditioning, VFLOAT_MIN = 3.8V.
Operation with an External PFET To Boost Shunt
Current
Table 2 lists recommended devices to increase the
maximum shunt current. Due to the requirement for low
capacitance on the DRV pin node, it is recommended that
only low gate charge and high threshold PFET devices be
used. Also it is recommended that careful PCB layout be
used to keep leakage at the DRV pin to a minimum as the
IDRV(SINK) current is typically 3μA.
Refer to device manufacturers data sheets for maximum
continuous power dissipation and thermal resistance when
selecting an external PFET for a particular application.
Table 2. Recommended External Shunt PFETS
DEVICE
VENDOR
QGS
VTH(MIN)
RDS(ON)
FDN352AP
Fairchild
0.50nC
–0.8V
0.33
Si3467DV
Vishay
1.7nC
–1.0V
0.073
Si3469DV
Vishay
3.8nC
–1.0V
0.041
DMP2130LDM
Diodes Inc.
2.0nC
–0.6V
0.094
DMP3015LSS
Diodes Inc.
7.2nC
–1.0V
0.014
Thermal Considerations
At maximum shunt current, the LTC4070 may dissipate up
to 205mW. The thermal dissipation of the package should
be taken into account when operating at maximum shunt
current so as not to exceed the absolute maximum junction temperature of the device. With θJA of 40°C/W, in the
MSOP package, at maximum shunt current of 50mA the
junction temperature rise is about 8°C above ambient.
With ΘJA of 76°C/W in the DFN package, at maximum
shunt current of 50mA the junction temperature rise is
about 16°C above ambient.
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LTC4070
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE!
AC 110
R3
249k
R1
249k
R4
249k
R2
249k
MB4S
–
+
VCC
NTC
FLOAT
IF NOT
NEEDED
ADJ
LTC4070
NTCBIAS
+ Li-Ion
GND
BATTERY
4070 F05
DANGEROUS AND LETHAL POTENTIALS ARE PRESENT IN AC
LINE-CONNECTED CIRCUITS! BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER,
THE READER IS WARNED THAT CAUTION MUST BE USED IN THE
CONSTRUCTION, TESTING AND USE OF AC LINE-CONNECTED
CIRCUITS. EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED IN WORKING WITH
AND MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THESE CIRCUITS. ALL TESTING
PERFORMED ON AN AC LINE-CONNECTED CIRCUIT MUST BE DONE
WITH AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER CONNECTED BETWEEN THE
AC LINE AND THE CIRCUIT. USERS AND CONSTRUCTORS OF AC
LINE-CONNECTED CIRCUITS MUST OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION
WHEN CONNECTING TEST EQUIPMENT TO THE CIRCUIT TO AVOID
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Figure 5. 4.2V AC Line Charging, UL Leakage Okay
The LTC4070 can be used to charge a battery to a 4.2V
float voltage from an AC line with a bridge rectifier as
shown in the simple schematic in Figure 5. In this example,
the four input 249k resistors are sized for acceptable UL
leakage in the event that one of the resistors short. Here,
the LTC4070 will fully charge the battery from the AC line
while meeting the UL specification with only 104μA of
available charge current.
A photovoltaic (PV) application for the LTC4070 is illustrated in Figure 6. In this application, transistor Q1 has
been added to further reduce the already low quiescent
current of the LTC4070 to achieve extremely low battery
discharge when the PV cells are not charging the battery.
In long battery life applications, Q1 isolates the battery
from the LTC4070 when Q1’s base voltage falls. Under
normal operation, the PV cells provide current through the
VBE and VBC diodes of Q1. While the battery is charging,
the majority of PV current flows to the battery. When VCC
reaches the programmed float voltage, in this case 4.1V
with ADJ floating, then the LTC4070 shunts base-collector
junction current from Q1, effectively reducing the battery
charging current to zero and saturating Q1. In the event
that the thermistor temperature rises and the float voltage
drops, the LTC4070 shunts more current, and Q1 is forced
to operate in reverse active mode until the battery voltage
falls. Once equilibrium is achieved, the difference between
VBAT and VCC should be less than a few mV, depending on
the magnitude of the shunt current.
Add a series input resistor, RIN, to limit the current from
high current solar cells. Solar cells are limited in current
normally, so for small cells no resistor is needed. With
high current PV cells, select RIN taking into account the
PV cell’s open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current,
the temperature coefficient of the VBC and VBE diodes and
the maximum collector current and operating junction
temperature of Q1. Using an isolating transistor reduces
discharge current to a few nanoamps, and may be extended
to other applications as well.
The PV application schematic in Figure 6 also illustrates
using the LTC4070 with a 10k, 5% curve 2 type NTC
thermistor, NTHS0402E3103LT. Here RNOM is 10k, and
the rising temperature trip points are 40°C, 50°C, 60°C
and 70°C.
VBAT
VCC
Q1
MP5650
+
–
+
–
ADJ
NTCBIAS
CIN
0.1μF
OR 2N3904
FLOAT
RNOM
10k
LTC4070
NTC
GND
T
RNTC: NTHS0402E3103LT 10k
+
Li-Ion
4070 F06
Figure 6. Photovoltaic Charger with Extremely
Low Leakage When Not Charging
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LTC4070
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
The LTC4070 status pins have sufficient drive strength to
use with an LED, for a visual indication of charging status.
Consider the application in Figure 7, where red LED D1 is
connected to the LBO pin and turns off when the battery
voltage is below VLBTH. Note that LED D1 discharges the
battery until VCC falls below VLBTH. Green LED D2, connected to the HBO pin turns on while the battery is charging.
When the battery voltage rises to within VHBTH of the float
voltage including NTC qualification, VFLOAT_EFF, D2 turns off
to indicate that the battery is no longer charging. Optionally,
a low leakage diode D3 is placed between the cathode of
D2 and the battery. This diode stops D2 from discharging
the battery when the input supply is not present.
In this application, RIN = 205Ω, is sized for a maximum
shunt current of 50mA that occurs at the maximum input
voltage of 15V and the minimum NTC qualified float voltage
VIN = 8V TO 15V
RIN
205Ω
1W
OPTIONAL
D3
BAS416
VBAT = 4.1V
D2
LTST
C190GKT
D1
LTST
C190CKT
VCC
RLED2
1k
LTC4070
RLED1
1k
FLOAT
LBO
HBO
ADJ
NTCBIAS
RNOM
10k
NTC
GND
+
T
Li-Ion
4070 F07
RNTC: NTHS0402E3103LT 10k
Figure 7. Single Cell Charger with LED Status and
NTC Qualified Float Voltage
IIN = 500mA
LTC4070
VCC
DRV
NTCBIAS
FLOAT
LBO
HBO
ADJ
VBAT = 4.1V
Q1
DMP3015LSS
RNOM
10k
T
Figure 8 illustrates an application to replace three NiMH cells
with a single Li-Ion cell. This simple application replaces
the NiMH charging solution without the need for a charge
termination or cell balancing scheme. NiMH charging can
be done without termination, but that algorithm limits the
charge rate to C/10. The LTC4070 application allows the
Li-Ion battery to be charged faster without concern of
over-charging.
Figure 9, 12V Wall Adapter Charging with 205mA, illustrates the use of an external PFET transistor to boost
the maximum shunt current. If the battery voltage is
3.6V the battery receives the full charge current of
about 205mA. If the battery temperature is below 40°C,
the float voltage rises to 4.1V (ADJ = floating) then Q1
and the LTC4070 shunts 192mA away from the battery.
If the battery temperature rises, the shunt current increases
to regulate the float voltage 75mV lower per 10°C rise in
battery temperature, as described in Table 1. At a maximum
shunt current of 200mA the minimum float voltage is held
at 3.8V when the battery temperature is above 70°C.
This example illustrates an alternative use of a LED, D1, to
observe the HBO status pin. This LED turns on to provide
a visual indication that the battery is fully charged, and
shunts about 1.5mA when the battery rises to within 40mV
of the desired float voltage. LED D1 discharges the battery,
when no supply is present, until VCC falls by more than
VHBTH + VHBHY below the float voltage. When using an
LED with the HBO pin in this configuration, it is important
to limit the LED current with a resistor, RLED as shown.
Otherwise the step in current through RIN that occurs when
the LED turns on may pull VCC below the HBO hysteresis.
To prevent that situation, the ratio of RIN to RLED should
be selected to meet the following relation:
RIN
( V − V ) < VHBHY − 50mV
RLED CC LED
NTC
GND
of 3.8V, assuming the voltage drop on diode D3 is 1.1V.
Without the optional D3, RIN increases to 226Ω.
+
Li-Ion
4070 TA01a
RNTC = NTHS0402E3103LT 10k
Figure 8. Replace Three NiMH with Lithium
where VLED is the forward voltage drop of the LED and a
margin of 50mV is subtracted from the HBO hysteresis.
A VLED value of 1.1V is assumed for this example. Refer
to the LED data sheet for the forward voltage drop at the
applied current level.
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LTC4070
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
DDB Package
8-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 2mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1702 Rev B)
0.61 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
3.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
R = 0.115
TYP
5
R = 0.05
TYP
0.40 ± 0.10
8
0.70 ±0.05
2.55 ±0.05
1.15 ±0.05
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.25 ± 0.05
0.50 BSC
2.20 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
PIN 1 BAR
TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 6)
0.200 REF
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
2.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
0.56 ± 0.05
(2 SIDES)
0.75 ±0.05
0 – 0.05
4
0.25 ± 0.05
1
PIN 1
R = 0.20 OR
0.25 × 45°
CHAMFER
(DDB8) DFN 0905 REV B
0.50 BSC
2.15 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
NOTE:
1. DRAWING CONFORMS TO VERSION (WECD-1) IN JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
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LTC4070
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
MS8E Package
8-Lead Plastic MSOP, Exposed Die Pad
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1662 Rev E)
BOTTOM VIEW OF
EXPOSED PAD OPTION
2.06 p 0.102
(.081 p .004)
1
0.889 p 0.127
(.035 p .005)
2.794 p 0.102
(.110 p .004)
0.29
REF
1.83 p 0.102
(.072 p .004)
0.05 REF
5.23
(.206)
MIN
DETAIL “B”
CORNER TAIL IS PART OF
DETAIL “B” THE LEADFRAME FEATURE.
FOR REFERENCE ONLY
NO MEASUREMENT PURPOSE
2.083 p 0.102 3.20 – 3.45
(.082 p .004) (.126 – .136)
8
0.42 p 0.038
(.0165 p .0015)
TYP
3.00 p 0.102
(.118 p .004)
(NOTE 3)
0.65
(.0256)
BSC
8
7 6 5
0.52
(.0205)
REF
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
0.254
(.010)
3.00 p 0.102
(.118 p .004)
(NOTE 4)
4.90 p 0.152
(.193 p .006)
DETAIL “A”
0o – 6o TYP
GAUGE PLANE
1
0.53 p 0.152
(.021 p .006)
DETAIL “A”
2 3
4
1.10
(.043)
MAX
0.86
(.034)
REF
0.18
(.007)
SEATING
PLANE
0.22 – 0.38
(.009 – .015)
TYP
0.65
(.0256)
BSC
0.1016 p 0.0508
(.004 p .002)
MSOP (MS8E) 0908 REV E
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX
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15
LTC4070
TYPICAL APPLICATION
12V
RIN
41.2Ω
2W
Q2: FDR8508
LTC4070
FLOAT
SYSTEM
STATUS
VCC
ADJ
HBO
D1
LTST
C190KGKT
RLED
2.67k
LBO
DRV
NTCBIAS
Q1: FDN352AP
RNOM
10k
NTC
GND
T
+
Li-Ion
4070 TA02
RNTC: NTHS0402E3103LT 10k
Figure 9. 12V Wall Adapter Charging with 205mA with
Automatic Load Disconnect on Low Battery
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Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 45V; Tolerant of 60V Input Transients, Internal
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Current, Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle, Low Quiescent Current, 12μA
Low Current Version of LTC1734, 50mA ≤ ICHRG ≤ 180mA
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Prevents Overheating, C/10 Termination, with Integrated Pass Transistor
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