Maxim DS2711E+T Loose-cell nimh chargers detect and avoid charging alkaline cell Datasheet

19-5826; Rev 4/11
DS2711/DS2712
Loose-Cell NiMH Chargers
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PIN CONFIGURATION
The DS2711 and DS2712 are ideal for in-system or
stand-alone charging of 1 or 2 AA or AAA NiMH
“loose” cells. Temperature, voltage, and charge time
are monitored to provide proper fast-charging control
algorithms for nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.
Battery tests are included to detect defective or
inappropriate cells such as alkaline primary batteries.
The DS2711/DS2712 support series and parallel
topologies, with independent monitoring and control of
each cell. Charging of NiCd chemistry cells is also
supported.
CC1
CC2
LED1
VSS
LED2
CSOUT
VN1
VN0
APPLICATIONS
16
2
15
3
14
4
13
5
12
6
11
7
10
8
9
VP2
VP1
THM2
THM1
VDD
TMR
CTST
DMSEL
SO (150 mils)
TSSOP (4.4mm)
Desktop/Stand-Alone Chargers (AAA/AA)
Digital Still Cameras
Music Players
1
PIN DESCRIPTION
Games
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
FEATURES
1
2
3
CC1
CC2
LED1

Charge 1 or 2 NiMH Cells
4
VSS

Detect and Avoid Charging Alkaline Cells

Precharge Deeply Depleted Cells

Fast Charge NiMH with -∆V Termination
Linear Control (DS2711)
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
LED2
CSOUT
VN1
VN0
DMSEL
CTST
TMR
VDD
THM1
THM2
Switch-Mode Control (DS2712)
15
VP1
16
VP2
Cell 1 Charge-Control Output
Cell 2 Charge-Control Output
Cell 1 Status
Ground Reference and ChipSupply Return
Cell 2 Status, Mode-Select Input
Current-Sense Output
Current-Sense + Input
Current-Sense - Input
Display-Mode Select
Cell Test Threshold Set
Charge Timer Set
Chip-Supply Input (4.0V to 5.5V)
Cell 1 Thermistor Input
Cell 2 Thermistor Input
Cell 1 Positive-Terminal Sense
Input
Cell 2 Positive-Terminal Sense
Input
Toys
Sensitivity of 2mV (typ)

Monitor Voltage, Temperature, and Time for
Safety and Secondary Termination


Regulate Charge Current:
Drive pMOS or pnp-Type Pass Element or
Switch, or an Optocoupler

Compatible with Popular Optocouplers and
Integrated Primary-Side PWM Controllers

Small 16-Pin SO or TSSOP Packages
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Voltage Range on All Pins Relative to VSS……………………………………………………………………-0.3V to +6V
Voltage Range on DMSEL……………………………………………….……………………………………….VDD + 0.3V
Continuous Sink Current CC1, CC2, LED1, LED2, and CSOUT………………………………............................20mA
Operating Temperature Range………………………………………………………………………………-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range……………………………………………………………………………….-55°C to +125°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................................................................................................. +300°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow)
Lead(Pb)-free ............................................................................................................................................ +260°C
Containing lead(Pb)................................................................................................................................... +240°C
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operation
sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect reliability.
RECOMMENDED DC OPERATING CONDITIONS
(4.0V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V, TA = -20°C to +70°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
Supply Voltage
Input Voltage Range
SYMBOL
VDD
CONDITIONS
(Note 1)
LED2, DMSEL
MIN
4.0
-0.3
TYP
MAX
5.5
+5.5
UNITS
V
V
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Operating mode
250
500
µA
VDD rising (Note 1)
3.5
3.9
V
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(4.0V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V, TA = -20°C to +70°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
Supply Current, VDD
SYMBOL
IDD
UVLO Threshold
VUVLO
UVLO Hysteresis
VUHYS
Output-Voltage Low,
CC1, CC2, LED1, LED2
Output-Voltage Low,
CSOUT
Leakage Current,
CC1, CC2, LED1, LED2,
CSOUT
Threshold Voltage,
-∆V Termination
Mode Test Current,
DMSEL, LED2
Input Logic-High,
DMSEL, LED2
Input Logic-Low, DMSEL,
LED2
Input Leakage Current,
DMSEL
Threshold Voltage, Cell
Test
Threshold Voltage, Cell
Voltage Low
Threshold Voltage, Cell
Voltage Max1
Threshold Voltage, Cell
Voltage Max2
Threshold Voltage Delta
VOL1
VOL2
CONDITIONS
VDD falling from above
VUVLO
VDD = 5.0V,
IOL = 20mA (Note 1)
VDD = 5.0V,
IOL = 20mA (Note 1)
40
VDD = 5.0V,
Output inactive
-1
V-∆V
After tTHO
1.0
IMTST
(Notes 2, 3)
(Note 1)
VIL
(Note 1)
IIL1
After power-up mode
select,
DMSEL = VDD or VSS
-1
RCTST = 80kΩ
85
VBAT-MAX1
VBAT-MAX2
VBAT-MAXΔ
V
1.25
V
+1
µA
2.0
3.0
mV
5
15
µA
VDD 0.2
VIH
VBAT-LOW
1.0
0.75
ILKG
VCTST
mV
CC1 = CC2 = high-Z
(Note 4)
CC1 = CC2 = high-Z
(Note 4)
CC1, CC2 active
(Note 4)
VBAT-MAX2 - VBAT-MAX1
(Note 5)
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V
0.2
V
+1
µA
100
115
mV
0.9
1.0
1.1
V
1.55
1.65
1.75
V
1.64
1.75
1.86
V
90
100
110
mV
DS2711/DS2712: Loose-Cell NiMH Chargers
PARAMETER
Threshold Voltage,
Thermistor - Min
Threshold Voltage,
Thermistor - Max
Threshold Voltage,
Thermistor - Stop
Threshold Current, TMR
Pin Suspend
Presence Test Current,
VP1, VP2
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
VTHM-MIN
(Notes 1, 4, 6)
VTHM-MAX
(Notes 1, 4, 6)
VTHM-STOP
(Notes 1, 4, 6)
0.30
ITMR-SUS
IPTST
Parallel: VDD ≥ 4.0V,
Series: VDD ≥ 4.5V
Reverse Leakage
Current, VP1, VP2
ILKGR
VDD = 0V, VP1 = 1.5V,
VP2 = 3.0V
Current-Sense Reference
Voltage
VIREF
(Note 1, 4, 7)
Gain, Current-Sense
Error Amp
Gain, Current-Sense
Comparator
Propagation Time,
Current-Sense
Comparator
Hysteresis, CurrentSense Comparator
MIN
TYP
VDD x
0.73
VDD x
0.33
VDD x
0.29
MAX
0.1
0.5
µA
10
15
µA
2
µA
V
0.36
mV
-6%
+6%
%
1.5
Ω-1
GM
DS2711 (Note 8)
0.9
GM
DS2712 (Note 8)
10
tPDLY
DS2712, 2mV
over/underdrive
DS2712
V
V
125
VHYS-COMP
UNITS
Ω-1
0.25
µs
22
24
26
mV
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: TIMING
(4.0V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V, TA = -20°C to +70°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Internal Timebase Period
tBASE
Internal Timebase
Accuracy
Duty Factor, Series Fast
Charge
Duty Factor, Series
Precharge/Top-Off
Duty Factor, Parallel Fast
Charge
Duty Factor, Parallel
Precharge/Top-Off
Duty Factor, Maintenance
Charge
CONDITIONS
0.96
-10
Cell Test Interval
tCTST
Precharge Timeout
tPCHG
+10
CC1
0.969
CC1
0.250
CC1, CC2
0.484
CC1, CC2
0.125
CC1, CC2
0.0156
VCELL < VBAT-MIN
s
%
31
Seconds
34
Minutes
4
Minutes
Fast-Charge Termination
Hold-Off Period
Fast-Charge Flat Voltage
Timeout
tFLAT
VCELL not increasing
16
Minutes
Charge Timer Period
tCTMR
RTMR = 100kΩ
2.5
Hours
tTHO
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PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Charge Timer Accuracy
Charge Timer Range
CONDITIONS
MIN
RTMR = 100kΩ
tCTMR-RANGE
TYP
MAX
UNITS
-5
+5
%
0.5
10
Hours
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: TIMING (continued)
(4.0V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V, TA = -20°C to +70°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Note 1:
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
Note 5:
Note 6:
Note 7:
Note 8:
Voltages relative to VSS.
IMTST current is applied as a source current and as a sink current within 5ms after power-up.
When operating in two-cell-series charge configuration, the DMSEL pin must have less than 50pF of external load capacitance for
proper operation. If the load capacitance is greater than 50pF, a resistor voltage-divider should be used to maintain DMSEL at VDD/2.
Specification applicable during charge cycle with TA = 0°C to +70°C.
VBAT-MAX1 and VBAT-MAX1 are generated from the same reference. Their ranges never overlap.
VTHM-MIN, VTHM-MAX, and VTHM-STOP are fixed ratios of VDD. Their ranges never overlap.
Tested with ICSOUT = -1mA.
Gain tested with 1mV step with ICSOUT = -1mA.
Figure 1. Block Diagram
VDD
BIAS
IPTST
3.7V
CC1
UVLO
Charge
Mode
Select
State Machine
Presence Test
Voltage
and
Temperature
Measurement
CC2
LED1
+
-
Fast Charge
&
Cell Tests
DMSEL
VN0
VSS
Cell
Test
Charge
Timer
Top-Off Charge
Maintenance Charge
0.125V
0.1V
+
DS2711
SUSPEND
+
-
TMR
VP1
VP2
VN1
THM1
THM2
Pre-Charge
LED2
CTST
IPTST
Oscillator
DS2712
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CSOUT
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Figure 2. State Diagram
VDD < VPOR -VHYS
(asynchronously from
anywhere)
POR
VDD > VPOR (3.7V)
Standby power
CCx = Hi-Z
LEDx = Hi-Z
t < PCTimeout
CCx = Hi-Z
LEDx = No Battery
PreCHG
OR
VBAT < 1.65V
VBAT > 1.75V
CCx = Active
12.5% Par., 25% Ser.
LEDx = Charging
VBAT < 1V
t > PCTimeout
OR T < 0
OR T > 50
OR VBAT > 1.75V
VBAT > 1V
AND
t < PCTimeout
AND
T < 50C
FAULT
Standby power
CCx = Hi-Z
LEDx = Fault
CCx = Hi-Z
LEDx = Charging
FAIL:
VON - VOFF > VCTST
VBAT > 1.75V
32 clock
interval
Fast
CHG
CCx = Active
48% Par., 97% Ser.
LEDx = Charging
delta-V detect
OR
t > Fast Timeout
t < Topoff Timeout
VBAT > 1.75V
(asynchronously
from anywhere)
t < 1s
Cell Test
PASS
t < Fast Timeout
Presence
TEST
VBAT > 1.75V
OR
T < 0C
OR
T > 45C
Topoff
CHG
CCx = Active
12.5% Par., 25% Ser.
LEDx = Charging
T > 50
T > 50
OR
t > Topoff Timeout
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MAINT
CCx = Active 1/64
LEDx = Maintenance
DS2711/DS2712: Loose-Cell NiMH Chargers
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Charge Algorithm Overview
A charge cycle begins in one of three ways: with the application of power to the DS2711 with cell(s) already
inserted, with the detection of cell insertion after power-up, or when exiting suspend mode with cell(s) inserted. The
charge cycle begins with precharge qualification to prevent fast charging of deeply depleted cells or charging under
extreme temperature conditions. Precharging is performed at a reduced rate until each cell reaches 1V. The
algorithm proceeds to a fast-charge phase, which includes cell tests to avoid accidental charging of alkaline cells or
NiMH cells that are worn-out or damaged. Fast charging continues as long as the cell temperature(s) are less than
50°C (based on THM1, THM2 voltages) and the open-circuit cell voltage(s) are between 1.0V and 1.75V. Fast
charging terminates by the -∆V (negative delta voltage) method. The top-off charge phase follows to completely
charge the cells. After the top-off charge timer expires, the maintenance charge phase continues indefinitely to
keep the cells at a full state of charge. Maximum voltage, temperature, and charge-time monitoring during all
charge phases act as secondary or safety termination methods to provide additional protection from overcharge.
Each cell is monitored independently, and in parallel mode the charge phase of each cell is independently
controlled.
Series Charge Configuration
The DS2711/DS2712 series configuration supports one or two-slot stand-alone and one or two cell in-system
chargers. The single-cell-series mode charges one cell while the two-cell-series mode charges two series cells.
Since the cells are charged in series, cell sizes should not be mixed in the series configuration. In the application
example in Figure 3, charge current is gated to the battery cells by a PNP transistor under the control of the CC1
pin of the DS2711. Current regulation is performed outside of this example schematic using the current-sense
feedback provided by the DS2711 CSOUT pin. The DS2712 can also be used in this circuit to provide switch-mode
control on the CSOUT pin. RSNS = 0.125Ω sets the charge source current, ICHG, to 1A. In series mode, the
effective charge current is 0.969 x ICHG = 969mA.
Figure 3. Series Configuration with External Current Regulation
ICHG
FCX718
DS2711/12
10K
100
270
+5V
IFB
0.1
VP2
CC1
10K
x2
VP1
CC2
LED1
THM2
VSS
THM1
LED2
VDD
CSOUT
TMR
VN1
CTST
VN0
DMSEL
103AT-2
x2
75K
RSNS
GND
0.125
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Parallel Charge Configuration
The parallel configuration supports two slot stand-alone chargers. Charge pulses are fed alternately to each cell
under the control of the CC1 and CC2 pins so the charge regimes occur in parallel. The duty cycle on CC1 and
CC2 are independent of one another. Transitions from precharge to fast charge, fast charge to top-off, and top-off
to maintenance occur independently for each cell.
The configuration shown in Figure 4 is for charging two cells with the current-sense feedback regulating the charge
source to 2A (RSNS = 0.068Ω). The effective charge current for each cell is 2A x 0.484 = 0.968A. A charger with
battery holders designed to accept either AA or AAA cell sizes can be constructed with the current-sense
resistance split between two separate resistors so each cell type (AA or AAA) is charged at a different rate.
Mechanical design of the holders is required to prevent insertion of more than one cell in each slot. The holder
design must also prevent electrical contact with reverse polarity insertion.
Figure 4. Parallel Configuration with External Current Regulation
FCX718
10K
ICHG
FCX718
10K
100
100
VP2
270
CC2
VP1
LED1
THM2
270
VSS
THM1
+5V
IFB
DS2711/12
CC1
LED2
VDD
CSOUT
TMR
VN1
CTST
VN0
DMSEL
10K
x2
0.1
103AT-2
x2
75K
100K
RSNS
GND
0.068
The series or parallel charge configuration is programmed by strapping LED2 in the low, high, or high-Z state
during power-up. In this example and the following one, the parallel charge mode is selected by pulling LED2 pin
high during power-up. This is accomplished in this example by the LED and 270Ω resistor. In applications where
only one LED is used, a 100kΩ pullup resistor is recommended. See Table 2 for additional configuration
programming information.
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DS2712 Parallel Charge Configuration with Switch-Mode Charge Current Regulation
The example in Figure 5 uses the DS2712 to regulate charge current as a switching (buck) regulator. ICHG is set
to 2A using RSNS = 0.056Ω. The effective charge current for each cell is ICHG x 0.484 = 968mA. The CSOUT
comparator output switches OFF when the voltage across the sense resistor goes above 0.125V and back ON
when the voltage drops below 0.100V. In this mode, the operating frequency is determined primarily by the value of
the inductor, the hysteresis, the input voltage, and the voltage on the cells. In some cases, a damping network may
be required to prevent overshoot with the batteries removed.
Figure 5. Parallel Configuration with Switch-Mode Current Regulation (DS2712 Only)
FCX718
10K
FCX718
C1
47uF
0.1
100
103AT-2
10k
10K
10k
100
103AT-2
DS2712
+5V
VP2
CC1
VP1
CC2
270
270
680
150
LED1
THM2
VSS
THM1
LED2
VDD
CSOUT
TMR
VN1
CTST
VN0
DMSEL
100k
75k
RSNS
0.056
47u
1u
FCX718
47uHy
10
ICHG
GND
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Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
The UVLO circuit serves as a power-up and brownout detector by monitoring VDD to prevent charging until VDD
rises above VUVLO, or when VDD drops below VUVLO - VHYS. If UVLO is active, charging is prevented, the state
machine is forced to the RESET state, and all charge timers are reset. A 10µs deglitch circuit provides noise
immunity.
Internal Oscillator and Clock Generation
An internal oscillator provides the main clock source used to generate timing signals for internal chip operation. The
precharge timer, hold-off timers, and timings for CC1/CC2 operation and cell testing are derived from this timebase.
Current-Sense Amplifier (DS2711)
An error amplifier block provides several options to regulate the charge current. The 20mA open-drain output can
drive a PMOS or PNP pass element for linear regulation, or the output can drive an optocoupler for isolated
feedback to a primary-side PWM controller. The VN0 pin is a remote-sense return and should be connected to the
grounded side of the sense resistor using a separate, insulated conductor.
Figure 6. Current-Sense Amplifier Response
1.20
0
1.00
-50
Phase
-100
0.60
-150
0.40
-200
0.20
-250
0.00
10
1
10
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
Phase
Gain
Gain
0.80
-300
Frequency (Hertz)
The open-loop amplifier response shown in Figure 6 was measured with ICSOUT = -1mA. An error signal between
the current-sense signal (across a sense resistor) and the 0.125V internal reference is produced so the voltage
across the sense resistor is maintained at VIREF in a closed-loop circuit.
Current-Sense Comparator (DS2712)
The comparator in the DS2712 switches between ON and OFF and is capable of driving a PNP bipolar or a PMOS
transistor, enabling the use of a switched-mode power stage. Hysteresis on the comparator input provides noise
rejection. In the closed-loop regulation circuit of Figure 5, the comparator regulates voltage across the sense
resistor to a DC average of:
VRSNS = VIREF - 0.5 x VHYS-COMP = 0.125V
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Charge Timer
The charge timer monitors the duration of charge in fast and top-off charge phases, and is reset at the beginning of
each phase. The timeout period is set with an external resistor connected from the TMR pin to VSS. Resistors can
be selected to support fast-charge timeout periods of 0.5 to 10 hours and top-off charge timeout periods of 0.25 to
5 hours. If the timer expires in fast-charge, the timer count is reset and charging proceeds to the top-off charge
phase. The top-off timeout period is half of the fast charge timeout period. If the timer expires in top-off, charging
proceeds to the maintenance phase. The programmed charge time approximately follows the equation:
t = 1.5 x R/1000 (time in minutes)
Suspend
Suspension of charge activity is possible by disconnecting the TMR pin. The CC1 and CC2 outputs become high-Z
and the charge timer stops. The state machine and all timers are reset to their presence test conditions.
Temperature Sense
Connecting an external 10kΩ NTC thermistor between THM1 or THM2 (THMx) and VSS, and a 10kΩ bias resistor
between VDD and THMx allows the DS2711 to sense temperature. To sense the temperature of the battery cells,
locate the thermistor close to the body of the battery cell so THM1 monitors the temperature of cell-1 and THM2
monitors the temperature of cell-2. Alternatively, the thermistor can sense ambient temperature by locating it away
from the cells. THM1 and THM2 can be connected together to sense temperature using a single thermistor and
bias resistor. The temperature qualification function can be defeated by connecting THM1 and THM2 to a single
resistor-divider supplying a voltage between the Thermistor-Min and Thermistor-Max threshold voltages. Several
recommended 10kΩ thermistors are shown in Table 2.
Min, Max Temperature Compare
The voltage thresholds of the THMx inputs (VTHM-MIN, VTHM-MAX) are set to allow fast charging to start if 0°C <
TA < 45°C when using the recommended 10kΩ bias and 10kΩ thermistor. If fast charging is in progress, and the
voltage on THMx reaches VTHM-STOP, fast charging stops and the maintenance phase begins.
Table 1. THM1, THM2 Thresholds
THM
THRESHOLD
RATIO OF VDD
MIN
MAX
STOP
0.73
0.33
0.29
TEMPERATURE (°C)
THERMISTOR
RESISTANCE
(Ω)
Semitec 103AT-2
27.04k
4.925k
4.085k
0
45
50
Fenwal
197-103LAG-A01
173-103LAF-301
4
42
47
Figure 7. Cell Voltage Sense Points
Series Configuration
Charge Source
Parallel Configuration
Charge Source
CC2
CC1
VP2
CC1
Vcell2
VP1
VP2
VP1
Vcell1
Vcell1
Vcell2
VN1
VN1
VN0
VN0
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Cell Voltage Monitoring
In the 2-cell series mode, the voltage difference between VP2 and VP1 is used to determine the Vcell2 voltage in
the two-cell series stack. The voltage difference between VP1 and VN1 is used to determine the Vcell1 voltage. In
the 1-cell series mode, the difference between VP1 and VN1 is used as the cell voltage. VP2 can be left
disconnected in the 1-cell series mode. In parallel mode, the difference between VP2 and VN1 is used for the
Vcell2 voltage, and the difference between VP1 and VN1 is used for Vcell1 voltage.
Individual cell voltages are monitored for minimum and maximum values, using the VBAT-MIN, VBAT-MAX1 and VBAT-MAX2
threshold limits. Upon inserting a cell or power-up with cells inserted, cell voltages must be less than the VBAT-MAX1
threshold before charging begins. The VBAT-MIN threshold determines whether a precharge cycle should precede the
fast charge cycle, and when to transition from precharge to fast charge. Once fast charging commences, cell
voltages are compared to the VBAT-MAX2 threshold once per second. The comparison occurs while the charge
control pin (CC1 or CC2) controlling current to the cell is active (low). When the charge control pin is active so
charge is applied to the cell, the cell voltage is referred to as the VON voltage. When the charge-control pin is
inactive, the cell voltage is referred to as the VOFF voltage. If VBAT-MAX2 is exceeded in fast charge, charging is halted
and a fault condition is displayed. While fast charge is in progress, cell voltage measurements are stored and
compared to future measurements for charge termination and cell test purposes.
Two types of tests are performed to detect primary alkaline and lithium cells or defective NiMH or NiCd secondary
cells. Cells are tested individually in the series and parallel configurations, so that a single improper or defective
cell can be detected quickly. In the series configuration, a single defective cell will terminate charge for both cells,
whereas the parallel mode continues charging the good cell and stops charging the defective cell.
VCTST is set by the resistance from the CTST pin to ground. The nominal sensitivity of 100mV is set by connecting
an 80kΩ resistor between CTST and VSS. The detection threshold can be set from 32mV to 400mV. The following
formula approximates the setting for the detection threshold.
VCTST = 8000/R (value in V)
-ΔV and Flat Voltage Termination
During fast charge, -∆V detection is performed by comparing successive voltage measurements for a drop of 2mV
in the cell voltage. A hold-off period for -∆V detection begins at the start of fast charging and prevents false
termination in the first few minutes of the charge cycle. Once the hold-off period expires, cell voltage
measurements are acquired every 32 clock cycles (during the CCx off time). When a newly acquired voltage
measurement is greater than any previous one, the new value is retained as the maximum value. When the cell
voltage no longer increases, the maximum value is retained and compared against subsequent values. If the cell
voltage drops by the -∆V threshold, V-∆V, (2mV typ), fast charging is terminated. If the cell voltage remains flat such
that the maximum value persists for a period of 16 minutes (tFLAT), fast charge terminates and top-off charging
begins.
Top-Off and Maintenance
In top-off mode, the charger scales the cell current to 25% of the fast charge current. The charge timer is reset and
restarted with a timeout period of one-half the fast-charge duration. When the charge timer expires in top-off, the
charger enters maintenance and delivers 1/64 of the charge source current to the cells. Maintenance charge
continuous until power is removed, the cell(s) are removed or the DS2711/DS2712 is cycled into and out of
suspend mode by disconnecting the TMR pin.
Selecting the Charge Mode
The charge mode configuration is selected by testing the LED2 pin during startup. An internal current source tests
the state of the LED2 pin by pulling up and pulling down on the pin to determine if it is high, low, or open. The
recommended pullup or pulldown resistor value (if used) is 100kΩ. In the parallel charging circuit diagrams on page
7, no resistor is shown. The current path through the LED and 270Ω resistor is sufficient to pull the LED2 pin high
at power-up to select the parallel mode. See to the mode test current (IMTST) specification in the DC Electrical
Characteristics table to select other pullup values.
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Table 2. Charge Mode Selection
LED2 PIN STRAPPING
MODE
Low
1-Cell Series
Open
2-Cell Series
High
Parallel
CC1 and CC2 Outputs
The CC1 and CC2 operate as open-drain outputs that drive active low to connect the charge source to the battery
cell. During charge, the behavior of the CC1 and CC2 outputs depends on the charge-mode configuration. In
parallel mode, CC1 and CC2 are driven low in alternating time slots. The charge source is loaded by just one cell
during any time slot. In the 1-cell and 2-cell series mode, only CC1 is driven. Except for the periodic performance of
impedance and -∆V tests, series mode charging is continuous during the fast charge phase rather than pulsed in
parallel mode.
Parallel Mode Fast Charge
Referring to Figure 4, CC1 controls the PNP switch that gates current to the cell in slot 1. CC2 controls the PNP
switch that gates current to the cell in slot 2. During fast charge, current is gated to each slot sequentially, with
charge pulses occurring in alternating time frames. The cell in one slot charges while the other relaxes and the
effective fast-charge current is 48.4% of the magnitude set by the charge-source current limit. The parallel
configuration skips a charge pulse every 32 clock cycles to facilitate independent testing of the open- and closedcircuit cell voltages (VOFF and VON, respectively). Since the charge regime of each cell is independent, one cell may
complete a charge phase before the other. The more fully charged cell of a pair inserted at the same time could
terminate fast charge by -∆V, then charge in top-off while the less charged cell continues in fast charge. In the case
of an improper or faulty cell (e.g., alkaline) being inserted along with a proper cell (NiMH or NiCd), charging of the
faulty cell would be stopped, while the proper cell is charged to full.
Series Mode Fast Charge
Referring to Figure 3, CC1 controls the PNP switch that gates current to the cell(s). In series mode, 1 or 2 cells can
be charged, depending on whether the 1-cell or 2-cell series mode has been selected. During fast charge, current
is gated to the cell(s) almost continuously, with the effective fast-charge current approximately equal to current limit
of the charge source. The series configuration deactivates CC1 briefly every 32 clock cycles to facilitate
independent testing of VOFF and VON of each cell. The one second deactivation makes the duty factor 0.969 and
therefore the effective current equals approximately 97% of the charge-source current limit. In the 2-cell series
mode, the characteristics of each cell are evaluated individually; however charging stops if either cell is determined
to be improper or faulty.
In the 1-cell charge series mode, CC1 gates the charge current as in the 2-cell series mode. The cell voltage is
monitored between VP1 and VN1, and temperature is monitored with THM1. The VP2 and THM2 pins can be left
disconnected in the 1-cell series mode.
EXAMPLE CAPACITIES AND CHARGE RATES
Parallel Charging Example
A 1700mAH cell is charged using a 1A regulated charge source. During fast charge, the cell is charged at a duty
factor of 0.484 and receives an effective charge current of 0.484A. In terms of C-rate, this is 484mA/1700mAh =
0.285°C (or C/3.5). During precharge and top-off, the duty factor is 0.125 (i.e., 1/8), for an effective average current
of 125mA, corresponding to a C-rate of 125/1700 = 0.073C (or C/13.6). Similarly, in maintenance mode, the duty
factor is 0.0156 (i.e., 1/64) and the C-rate is 15.6/1700 = 0.0092 ( or C/109). The C-rates for charging 3 different
cell capacities using a 500mA and a 1000mA current source are shown in Table 3.
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Table 3. Parallel Configuration, Each Cell
MODE
Cell Capacity
Fast
Precharge/Top-Off
Maintenance
CURRENT LIMIT 500mA
900mAH
1700mAH
2200mAH
C/3.72
C/7.02
C/9.08
C/14.4
C/27.2
C/35.2
C/115
C/218
C/282
CURRENT LIMIT 1000mA
900mAH
1700mAH
2200mAH
C/1.86
C/3.51
C/4.54
C/7.20
C/13.6
C/17.6
C/57.6
C/109
C/141
Series and Single Cell Charging Example
In the series and single-cell modes, the effective fast charge current is equal to 0.969 times the regulated current
limit and the top-off current is 0.25 times the regulated current. The maintenance mode is identical to the parallel
charging rate, that is, 1/64 times the regulated current. The C-rates for charging 3 different cell capacities using a
500mA and a 1000mA current source are shown in Table 4.
Table 4. Series Configuration, Each Cell
MODE
Cell Capacity
Fast
Precharge/Top-Off
Maintenance
CURRENT LIMIT 500mA
900mAH
1700mAH
2200mAH
C/1.86
C/3.51
C/4.54
C/7.20
C/13.6
C/17.6
C/115
C/218
C/282
CURRENT LIMIT 1000mA
900mAH
1700mAH
2200mAH
C/0.93
C/1.75
C/2.27
C/3.60
C/6.80
C/8.80
C/57.6
C/109
C/141
LED1 and LED2 Outputs, MODE-Select Input
Open-drain outputs LED1 and LED2 pull low to indicate charge status. When inactive, the outputs are high
impedance. LED1 displays the status for the cell monitored by VP1 and LED2 displays the status for the cell
monitored by VP2.
The LED pins drive low in three “blink” patterns to annunciate the charge status. Table 5 summarizes the LED
operation in each display mode (DM0, DM1, DM2) for each charge condition. In parallel mode, LED1 indicates the
status of the cell whose positive terminal is connected to VP1 and LED2 indicates the status of the cell whose
positive terminal is connected to VP2. In series mode, LED1 indicates the charge status for both cells since they
are charged in series.
Table 5. Display Patterns by Display Mode and Charge Activity
CHARGE ACTIVITY
DISPLAY
MODE
DMSEL
PIN
NO BATTERY
PRE/FAST/
TOP-OFF
CHARGING
MAINTENANCE
FAULT
0.48s Low
0.48s High
Impedance
0.16s Low
0.16s High
Impedance
0.16s Low
0.16s High
Impedance
DM0
Low
High Impedance
Low
0.80s Low
0.16s High
Impedance
DM1
Open
High Impedance
Low
High Impedance
DM2
High
High Impedance
0.80s Low
0.16s High
Impedance
Low
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ORDERING INFORMATION
PART
DS2711Z
DS2711Z+
DS2711Z/T&R
DS2711Z+T&R
DS2711E+
DS2711E+T&R
DS2712Z
DS2712Z+
DS2712Z/T&R
DS2712Z+T&R
DS2712E+
DS2712E+T&R
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 SO
16 SO
16 SO
16 SO
16 TSSOP
16 TSSOP
16 SO
16 SO
16 SO
16 SO
16 TSSOP
16 TSSOP
TOP MARK
DS2711
DS2711
DS2711
DS2711
DS2711
DS2711
DS2712
DS2712
DS2712
DS2712
DS2712
DS2712
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T&R = Tape and reel.
PACKAGE INFORMATION
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.
Note that a “+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different
suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE TYPE
PACKAGE CODE
OUTLINE NO.
LAND PATTERN NO.
16 SO
S16+1
21-0041
90-0097
16 TSSOP
U16+1
21-0066
90-0117
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION
DATE
120808
4/11
DESCRIPTION
Changed Figure 2 to include “T <0” as a condition to move from Pre-Charge to
Fault state
Updated the lead and soldering temperature information in the Absolute
Maximum Ratings section; updated Figure 1; updated the Internal Oscillator and
Clock Generation section; added the Package Information table
PAGES
CHANGED
6
3, 5, 10, 14
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