PDF Data Sheet Rev. B

Precision Analog Front End and Controller
for Battery Test/Formation Systems
AD8450
Data Sheet
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Integrated constant current and voltage modes with
automatic switchover
Charge and discharge modes
Precision voltage and current measurement
Integrated precision control feedback blocks
Precision interface to PWM or linear power converters
Programmable gain settings
Current sense gains: 26, 66, 133, and 200
Voltage sense gains: 0.2, 0.27, 0.4, and 0.8
Programmable OVP and OCP fault detection
Current sharing and balancing
Excellent ac and dc performance
Maximum offset voltage drift: 0.6 µV/°C
Maximum gain drift: 3 ppm/°C
Low current sense amplifier input voltage noise: ≤9 nV/√Hz
Current sense CMRR: 126 dB minimum (gain = 200)
TTL compliant logic
The AD8450 is a precision analog front end and controller for
testing and monitoring battery cells. A precision programmable
gain instrumentation amplifier (PGIA) measures the battery
charge/discharge current, and a programmable gain difference
amplifier (PGDA) measures the battery voltage (see Figure 1).
Internal laser trimmed resistor networks set the gains for the
PGIA and the PGDA, optimizing the performance of the
AD8450 over the rated temperature range. PGIA gains are 26,
66, 133, and 200. PGDA gains are 0.2, 0.27, 0.4, and 0.8.
APPLICATIONS
The AD8450 includes resistor programmable overvoltage and
overcurrent detection and current sharing circuitry. Current
sharing is used to balance the output current of multiple
bridged channels.
Voltages at the ISET and VSET inputs set the desired constant
current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) values. CC to CV
switching is automatic and transparent to the system.
A TTL logic level input, MODE, selects the charge or discharge
mode (high for charge, low for discharge). An analog output,
VCTRL, interfaces directly with the Analog Devices, Inc.,
ADP1972 PWM controller.
Battery cell formation and testing
Battery module testing
The AD8450 simplifies designs by providing excellent accuracy,
performance over temperature, flexibility with functionality,
and overall reliability in a space-saving package. The AD8450 is
available in an 80-lead, 14 mm × 14 mm × 1 mm LQFP package
and is rated for an operating temperature of −40°C to +85°C.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
ISREFH/
ISREFL
ISMEA
ISET
IVE0/
IVE1
VINT
AD8450
GAIN
NETWORK
AND MUX
CONSTANT
CURRENT LOOP
FILTER
26, 66,
133, 200
CURRENT
SHARING
CURRENT
SENSE PGIA
(CHARGE/
DISCHARGE)
SWITCHING
MODE
VOLTAGE
SENSE PGDA
GAIN
NETWORK
IMAX
VCLP
ISVN
BVPx
CSH
0.2, 0.27,
0.4, 0.8
CONSTANT
VOLTAGE LOOP
FILTER
BVNx
BVREFH/
BVREFL
BVMEA
VSET
VVE0/
VVE1
VVP0
VSETBF VINT
VCTRL
1×
VCLN
VOLTAGE
REFERENCE
VREF
FAULT
DETECTION
FAULT
OVPS/
OVPR
OCPS/
OCPR
11966-001
ISVP
Figure 1.
Rev. B
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AD8450
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Overcurrent and Overvoltage Comparators........................... 27
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Current Sharing Bus and IMAX Output ................................. 28
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Applications Information .............................................................. 29
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Functional Description .............................................................. 29
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Power Supply Connections ....................................................... 29
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Power Supply Sequencing ......................................................... 29
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 8
Power-On Sequence ................................................................... 29
Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 8
Power-Off Sequence ................................................................... 30
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 8
PGIA Connections ..................................................................... 30
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 9
PGDA Connections ................................................................... 31
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 11
PGIA Characteristics ................................................................. 11
Battery Current and Voltage Control Inputs (ISET and VSET)
....................................................................................................... 31
PGDA Characteristics ................................................................ 13
Loop Filter Amplifiers ............................................................... 32
CC and CV Loop Filter Amplifiers, Uncommitted Op Amp,
and VSET Buffer ......................................................................... 15
Connecting to a PWM Controller (VCTRL Pin) ...................... 32
VINT Buffer ................................................................................ 17
Step by Step Design Example .................................................... 32
Current Sharing Amplifier ........................................................ 18
Additional Information ............................................................. 33
Comparators................................................................................ 19
Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 34
Reference Characteristics .......................................................... 20
Introduction ................................................................................ 34
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 21
Features and Tests....................................................................... 34
Introduction ................................................................................ 21
Testing the AD8450-EVALZ ..................................................... 34
Programmable Gain Instrumentation Amplifier (PGIA) ..... 23
Using the AD8450 ...................................................................... 36
Programmable Gain Difference Amplifier (PGDA) .............. 24
Schematic and Artwork ............................................................. 37
CC and CV Loop Filter Amplifiers .......................................... 24
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 41
Compensation ............................................................................. 26
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 41
Overvoltage and Overcurrent Comparators........................... 32
VINT Buffer ................................................................................ 26
MODE Pin, Charge and Discharge Control ........................... 26
7/14—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
REVISION HISTORY
8/15—Rev. A to Rev. B
Changes to Table 2 ............................................................................ 8
Added Power Supply Sequencing Section and Power-On
Sequence Section ............................................................................ 29
Added Power-Off Sequence .......................................................... 30
Added Additional Information Section ....................................... 33
Changes to Step 4: Determine the Control Voltage for the CC
Loop, the Shunt Resistor, and the PGIA Gain Section .............. 33
Changes to General Description .....................................................1
Changes to Pin 39 and Pin 80 Descriptions ................................ 10
Changes to Introduction Section and Figure 50 ........................ 22
Changes to Figure 52...................................................................... 24
Changes to Figure 55...................................................................... 26
Changes to Current Sharing Bus and IMAX Output Section .. 27
Changes to Figure 58...................................................................... 28
Changes to Figure 59...................................................................... 30
Changes to Evaluation Board Section.......................................... 33
1/14—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. B | Page 2 of 41
Data Sheet
AD8450
SPECIFICATIONS
AVCC = +25 V, AVEE = −5 V; AVCC = +15 V, AVEE = −15 V; DVCC = +5 V; PGIA gain = 26, 66, 133, or 200; PGDA gain = 0.2, 0.27,
0.4, or 0.8; TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
CURRENT SENSE PGIA
Internal Fixed Gains
Gain Error
Gain Drift
Gain Nonlinearity
Offset Voltage (RTI)
Offset Voltage Drift
Input Bias Current
Temperature Coefficient
Input Offset Current
Temperature Coefficient
Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
Over Temperature
Overvoltage Input Range
Differential Input Impedance
Input Common-Mode Impedance
Output Voltage Swing
Over Temperature
Capacitive Load Drive
Short-Circuit Current
Reference Input Voltage Range
Reference Input Bias Current
Output Voltage Level Shift
Maximum
Scale Factor
CMRR
Gain = 26
Gain = 66
Gain = 133
Gain = 200
Temperature Coefficient
PSRR
Gain = 26
Gain = 66
Gain = 133
Gain = 200
Voltage Noise
Gain = 26
Gain = 66
Gain = 133
Gain = 200
Voltage Noise, Peak-to-Peak
Current Noise
Current Noise, Peak-to-Peak
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
±0.1
3
3
+110
V/V
%
ppm/°C
ppm
µV
26, 66, 133, 200
VISMEA = ±10 V
TA = TMIN to TMAX
VISMEA = ±10 V, RL = 2 kΩ
Gain = 200, ISREFH and ISREFL pins
grounded
TA = TMIN to TMAX
−110
15
TA = TMIN to TMAX
TA = TMIN to TMAX
VISVP − VISVN = 0 V
TA = TMIN to TMAX
AVEE + 2.3
AVEE + 2.6
AVCC − 55
0.6
30
150
2
10
AVCC − 2.4
AVCC − 2.6
AVEE + 55
150
150
AVEE + 1.5
AVEE + 1.7
TA = TMIN to TMAX
AVCC − 1.2
AVCC − 1.4
1000
40
ISREFH and ISREFL pins tied together
VISVP = VISVN = 0 V
ISREFL pin grounded
ISREFH pin connected to VREF pin
VISMEA/VISREFH
ΔVCM = 20 V
AVEE
AVCC
5
17
6.8
20
8
23
9.2
mV
mV/V
0.01
dB
dB
dB
dB
µV/V/°C
108
116
122
126
TA = TMIN to TMAX
ΔVS = 20 V
108
116
122
126
µV/°C
nA
pA/°C
nA
pA/°C
V
V
V
GΩ
GΩ
V
V
pF
mA
V
µA
122
130
136
140
dB
dB
dB
dB
9
8
7
7
0.2
80
5
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
µV p-p
fA/√Hz
pA p-p
f = 1 kHz
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz, all fixed gains
f = 1 kHz
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
Rev. B | Page 3 of 41
AD8450
Parameter
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
Gain = 26
Gain = 66
Gain = 133
Gain = 200
Slew Rate
VOLTAGE SENSE PGDA
Internal Fixed Gains
Gain Error
Gain Drift
Gain Nonlinearity
Offset Voltage (RTO)
Offset Voltage Drift
Differential Input Voltage Range
Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
Differential Input Impedance
Gain = 0.2
Gain = 0.27
Gain = 0.4
Gain = 0.8
Input Common-Mode Impedance
Gain = 0.2
Gain = 0.27
Gain = 0.4
Gain = 0.8
Output Voltage Swing
Over Temperature
Capacitive Load Drive
Short-Circuit Current
Reference Input Voltage Range
Output Voltage Level Shift
Maximum
Scale Factor
CMRR
Temperature Coefficient
PSRR
Output Voltage Noise
Gain = 0.2
Gain = 0.27
Gain = 0.4
Gain = 0.8
Voltage Noise, Peak-to-Peak
Gain = 0.2
Gain = 0.27
Gain = 0.4
Gain = 0.8
Data Sheet
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
Typ
Max
1.5
630
330
220
5
ΔVISMEA = 10 V
MHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
V/µs
0.2, 0.27, 0.4, 0.8
VIN = ±10 V
TA = TMIN to TMAX
VBVMEA = ±10 V, RL = 2 kΩ
BVREFH and BVREFL pins grounded
TA = TMIN to TMAX
Gain = 0.8, VBVN0 = 0 V, VBVREFL = 0 V
AVCC = +15 V, AVEE = −15 V
AVCC = +25 V, AVEE = −5 V
Gain = 0.8, VBVMEA = 0 V
AVCC = +15 V, AVEE = −15 V
AVCC = +25 V, AVEE = −5 V
±0.1
3
3
500
4
V/V
%
ppm/°C
ppm
µV
µV/°C
−16
−4
+16
+29
V
V
−27
−7
+27
+50
V
V
800
600
400
200
kΩ
kΩ
kΩ
kΩ
240
190
140
90
kΩ
kΩ
kΩ
kΩ
V
V
pF
mA
V
AVEE + 1.5
AVEE + 1.7
TA = TMIN to TMAX
AVCC − 1.5
AVCC − 1.7
1000
30
BVREFH and BVREFL pins tied together
BVREFL pin grounded
BVREFH pin connected to VREF pin
VBVMEA/VBVREFH
ΔVCM = 10 V, all fixed gains, RTO
TA = TMIN to TMAX
ΔVS = 20 V, all fixed gains, RTO
f = 1 kHz, RTI
Unit
AVEE
4.5
1.8
80
AVCC
5
2
5.5
2.2
0.05
100
mV
mV/V
dB
µV/V/°C
dB
325
250
180
105
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
6
5
3
2
µV p-p
µV p-p
µV p-p
µV p-p
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz, RTI
Rev. B | Page 4 of 41
Data Sheet
Parameter
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
Gain = 0.2
Gain = 0.27
Gain = 0.4
Gain = 0.8
Slew Rate
CONSTANT CURRENT AND CONSTANT
VOLTAGE LOOP FILTER AMPLIFIERS
Offset Voltage
Offset Voltage Drift
Input Bias Current
Over Temperature
Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
Output Voltage Swing
Over Temperature
Closed-Loop Output Impedance
Capacitive Load Drive
Source Short-Circuit Current
Sink Short-Circuit Current
Open-Loop Gain
CMRR
PSRR
Voltage Noise
Voltage Noise, Peak-to-Peak
Current Noise
Current Noise, Peak-to-Peak
Small Signal Gain Bandwidth Product
Slew Rate
CC to CV Transition Time
UNCOMMITTED OP AMP
Offset Voltage
Offset Voltage Drift
Input Bias Current
Over Temperature
Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
Output Voltage Swing
Over Temperature
Closed-Loop Output Impedance
Capacitive Load Drive
Short-Circuit Current
Open-Loop Gain
CMRR
PSRR
Voltage Noise
Voltage Noise, Peak-to-Peak
Current Noise
Current Noise, Peak-to-Peak
Small Signal Gain Bandwidth Product
Slew Rate
AD8450
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
Typ
Max
420
730
940
1000
0.8
TA = TMIN to TMAX
VVCLN = AVEE + 1 V, VVCLP = AVCC − 1 V
TA = TMIN to TMAX
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
V/µs
150
0.6
+5
+5
AVCC − 1.8
AVCC − 1
AVCC − 1
TA = TMIN to TMAX
−5
−5
AVEE + 1.5
AVEE + 1.5
AVEE + 1.7
0.01
1000
1
40
140
ΔVCM = 10 V
ΔVS = 20 V
f = 1 kHz
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
f = 1 kHz
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
100
100
10
0.3
80
5
3
1
1.5
ΔVVINT = 10 V
150
0.6
+5
+5
AVCC − 1.8
AVCC − 1.5
AVCC − 1.5
TA = TMIN to TMAX
−5
−5
AVEE + 1.5
AVEE + 1.5
AVEE + 1.7
TA = TMIN to TMAX
TA = TMIN to TMAX
0.01
1000
40
140
RL = 2 kΩ
ΔVCM = 10 V
ΔVS = 20 V
f = 1 kHz
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
f = 1 kHz
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
100
100
10
0.3
80
5
3
1
ΔVOAVO = 10 V
Rev. B | Page 5 of 41
Unit
µV
µV/°C
nA
nA
V
V
V
Ω
pF
mA
mA
dB
dB
dB
nV/√Hz
µV p-p
fA/√Hz
pA p-p
MHz
V/μs
µs
µV
µV/°C
nA
nA
V
V
V
Ω
pF
mA
dB
dB
dB
nV/√Hz
µV p-p
fA/√Hz
pA p-p
MHz
V/µs
AD8450
Parameter
CURRENT SHARING BUS AMPLIFIER
Nominal Gain
Offset Voltage
Offset Voltage Drift
Output Voltage Swing
Over Temperature
Capacitive Load Drive
Source Short-Circuit Current
Sink Short-Circuit Current
CMRR
PSRR
Voltage Noise
Voltage Noise, Peak-to-Peak
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
Slew Rate
Transition Time
CURRENT SHARING, VINT, AND
CONSTANT VOLTAGE BUFFERS
Nominal Gain
Offset Voltage
Offset Voltage Drift
Input Bias Current
Over Temperature
Input Voltage Range
Output Voltage Swing
Current Sharing and Constant
Voltage Buffers
Over Temperature
VINT Buffer
Over Temperature
Output Clamps Voltage Range
VCLP Pin
VCLN Pin
Closed-Loop Output Impedance
Capacitive Load Drive
Short-Circuit Current
PSRR
Voltage Noise
Voltage Noise, Peak-to-Peak
Current Noise
Current Noise, Peak-to-Peak
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
Slew Rate
OVERCURRENT AND OVERVOLTAGE
FAULT COMPARATORS
High Threshold Voltage
Temperature Coefficient
Low Threshold Voltage
Temperature Coefficient
Input Bias Current
Input Voltage Range
Differential Input Voltage Range
Data Sheet
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
Typ
Max
1
150
0.6
AVCC − 1.5
AVCC − 1.7
1000
TA = TMIN to TMAX
AVEE + 1.5
AVEE + 1.7
TA = TMIN to TMAX
40
0.5
ΔVCM = 10 V
ΔVS = 20 V
f = 1 kHz
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
100
100
10
0.4
3
1
1.5
ΔVCS = 10 V
1
TA = TMIN to TMAX
CV buffer only
TA = TMIN to TMAX
TA = TMIN to TMAX
TA = TMIN to TMAX
VINT buffer only
V/V
µV
µV/°C
V
V
pF
mA
mA
dB
dB
nV/√Hz
µV p-p
MHz
V/µs
µs
−5
−5
AVEE + 1.5
150
0.6
+5
+5
AVCC − 1.8
V/V
µV
µV/°C
nA
nA
V
AVEE + 1.5
AVCC − 1.5
V
AVEE + 1.7
VVCLN − 0.6
VVCLN − 0.6
AVCC − 1.5
VVCLP + 0.6
VVCLP + 0.6
V
V
V
VVCLN
AVEE + 1
AVCC − 1
VVCLP
V
V
Ω
pF
mA
dB
nV/√Hz
µV p-p
fA/√Hz
pA p-p
MHz
V/µs
1
1000
40
ΔVS = 20 V
f = 1 kHz
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
f = 1 kHz, CV buffer only
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
100
10
0.3
80
5
3
1
ΔVOUT = 10 V
With respect to OVPR and OCPR pins
With respect to OVPR and OCPR pins
−45
OVPR, OCPR, OVPS, and OCPS pins
AVEE
−7
Rev. B | Page 6 of 41
Unit
30
100
−30
−100
250
45
AVCC − 3
+7
mV
µV/°C
mV
µV/°C
nA
V
V
Data Sheet
Parameter
Fault Output Logic Levels
Output Voltage High, VOH
Output Voltage Low, VOL
Propagation Delay
Fault Rise Time
Fault Fall Time
VOLTAGE REFERENCE
Nominal Output Voltage
Output Voltage Error
Temperature Drift
Line Regulation
Load Regulation
Output Current, Sourcing
Voltage Noise
Voltage Noise, Peak-to-Peak
DIGITAL INTERFACE, MODE INPUT
Input Voltage High, VIH
Input Voltage Low, VIL
Mode Switching Time
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Voltage Range
AVCC
AVEE
Analog Supply Range
DVCC
Quiescent Current
AVCC
AVEE
DVCC
TEMPERATURE RANGE
For Specified Performance
Operational
AD8450
Test Conditions/Comments
FAULT pin (Pin 46)
ILOAD = 200 µA
ILOAD = 200 µA
CLOAD = 10 pF
CLOAD = 10 pF
CLOAD = 10 pF
Min
Typ
4.5
0.5
500
150
150
With respect to AGND
2.5
±1
10
40
400
10
TA = TMIN to TMAX
ΔVS = 10 V
ΔIVREF = 1 mA (source only)
f = 1 kHz
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
MODE pin (Pin 39)
With respect to DGND
With respect to DGND
Max
100
5
2.0
DGND
AVCC − AVEE
7
6.5
40
−40
−55
Rev. B | Page 7 of 41
V
V
ns
ns
ns
V
%
ppm/°C
ppm/V
ppm/mA
mA
nV/√Hz
µV p-p
DVCC
0.8
V
V
ns
36
0
36
5
V
V
V
V
10
10
70
mA
mA
µA
+85
+125
°C
°C
500
5
−31
5
3
Unit
AD8450
Data Sheet
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
THERMAL RESISTANCE
Table 2.
Parameter
Analog Supply Voltage (AVCC − AVEE)
Digital Supply Voltage (DVCC − DGND)
Maximum Voltage at Input Pins (ISVP, ISVN,
BVPx, and BVNx)
Minimum Voltage at Input Pins (ISVP, ISVN, BVPx,
and BVNx)
Maximum Voltage at All Input Pins, Except ISVP,
ISVN, BVPx, and BVNx
Minimum Voltage at All Input Pins, Except ISVP,
ISVN, BVPx, and BVNx
Maximum Digital Supply Voltage with Respect
to the Positive Analog Supply (DVCC − AVCC)
Minimum Digital Supply Voltage with Respect to
the Negative Analog Supply (DVCC − AVEE)
Maximum Digital Ground with Respect to the
Positive Analog Supply (DGND − AVCC)
Minimum Digital Ground with Respect to the
Negative Analog Supply (DGND − AVEE)
Maximum Analog Ground with Respect to the
Positive Analog Supply (AGND − AVCC)
Minimum Analog Ground with Respect to the
Negative Analog Supply (AGND − AVEE)
Maximum Analog Ground with Respect to the
Digital Ground (AGND − DGND)
Minimum Analog Ground with Respect to the
Digital Ground (AGND − DGND)
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Rating
36 V
36 V
AVEE + 55 V
AVCC − 55 V
AVCC
The θJA value assumes a 4-layer JEDEC standard board with
zero airflow.
Table 3. Thermal Resistance
Package Type
80-Lead LQFP
ESD CAUTION
AVEE
+0.5 V
−0.5 V
+0.5 V
−0.5 V
+0.5 V
−0.5 V
+0.5 V
−0.5 V
−40°C to
+85°C
−65°C to
+150°C
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
Rev. B | Page 8 of 41
θJA
54.7
Unit
°C/W
Data Sheet
AD8450
VINT
AVEE
IVE1
NC
IVE0
NC
ISET
OAVO
OAVN
AVCC
ISMEA
AVEE
VREF
ISREFH
AGND
ISREFLS
ISREFL
OAVP
CSH
IMAX
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61
60
VCLP
59
VCTRL
RGPS 3
58
VCLN
ISGP0 4
57
AVCC
ISGP0S 5
56
VINT
ISGP1 6
55
NC
ISGP1S 7
54
VVE1
ISVP 1
PIN 1
RGP 2
ISGP2 8
AD8450
53
VVE0
ISGP3 9
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
52
NC
RFBP 10
51
VVP0
RFBN 11
50
VSETBF
ISGN3 12
49
VSET
ISGN2 13
48
NC
ISGN1S 14
47
DVCC
ISGN1 15
46
FAULT
ISGN0S 16
45
DGND
ISGN0 17
44
OCPS
RGNS 18
43
OCPR
RGN 19
42
VREF
ISVN 20
41
OVPR
NOTES
1. NC = NO CONNECT.
11966-002
OVPS
MODE
AVCC
BVMEA
AVEE
BVN3S
BVN3
BVN2
BVN1
BVN0
BVREFLS
BVREFL
AGND
VREF
BVREFH
BVP0
BVP1
BVP2
BVP3
BVP3S
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1, 20
Mnemonic
ISVP, ISVN
Input/
Output 1
Input
2, 19
RGP, RGN
N/A
3, 18
4, 6,
8, 9,
12, 13,
15, 17
5, 7,
14, 16
10, 11
21, 35
22, 23,
24, 25,
31, 32,
33, 34
26, 42, 73
27
RGPS, RGNS
ISGP0, ISGP1,
ISGP2, ISGP3,
ISGN3, ISGN2,
ISGN1, ISGN0
ISGP0S, ISGP1S,
ISGN1S, ISGN0S
RFBP, RFBN
BVP3S, BVN3S
BVP3, BVP2,
BVP1, BVP0,
BVN0, BVN1,
BVN2, BVN3
VREF
BVREFH
N/A
N/A
Description
Current Sense Instrumentation Amplifier Positive (Noninverting) and Negative (Inverting) Inputs.
Connect these pins across the current sense shunt resistor.
Current Sense Instrumentation Amplifier Gain Setting Pins. Connect these pins to the appropriate
resistor network gain pins to select the current sense gain (see Table 5).
Kelvin Sense Pins for the Current Sense Instrumentation Amplifier Gain Setting Pins (RGP and RGN).
Current Sense Instrumentation Amplifier Resistor Network Gain Pins (see Table 5).
N/A
Kelvin Sense Pins for the ISGP0, ISGP1, ISGN1, and ISGN0 Pins.
Output
N/A
Input
Current Sense Preamplifier Positive and Negative Outputs.
Kelvin Sense Pins for the Voltage Sense Difference Amplifier Inputs BVP3 and BVN3.
Voltage Sense Difference Amplifier Inputs. Each input pair (BVPx and BVNx) corresponds to a
different voltage sense gain (see Table 6).
Output
Input
28, 75
29
30
AGND
BVREFL
BVREFLS
N/A
Input
N/A
Voltage Reference Output Pins. VREF = 2.5 V.
Reference Input for the Voltage Sense Difference Amplifier. To level shift the voltage sense
difference amplifier output by approximately 5 mV, connect this pin to the VREF pin. Otherwise,
connect this pin to the BVREFL pin.
Analog Ground Pins.
Reference Input for the Voltage Sense Difference Amplifier. The default connection is to ground.
Kelvin Sense Pin for the BVREFL Pin.
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AD8450
Data Sheet
Pin No.
36, 61, 72
38, 57, 70
37
39
Mnemonic
AVEE
AVCC
BVMEA
MODE
Input/
Output 1
N/A
N/A
Output
Input
40
41
OVPS
OVPR
Input
Input
43
OCPR
Input
44
45
46
47
48, 52, 55,
63, 66
49
50
51
53
54
56, 62
58
59
OCPS
DGND
FAULT
DVCC
NC
Input
N/A
Output
N/A
N/A
VSET
VSETBF
VVP0
VVE0
VVE1
VINT
VCLN
VCTRL
Input
Output
Input
Input
Input
Output
Input
Output
60
64
65
67
68
69
71
74
VCLP
IVE1
IVE0
ISET
OAVO
OAVN
ISMEA
ISREFH
Input
Input
Input
Input
Output
Input
Output
Input
76
77
78
79
80
ISREFL
ISREFLS
OAVP
IMAX
CSH
Input
N/A
Input
Output
N/A
1
Description
Analog Negative Supply Pins. The default voltage is −5 V.
Analog Positive Supply Pins. The default voltage is +25 V.
Voltage Sense Difference Amplifier Output.
TTL-Compliant Logic Input to Select the Charge or Discharge Mode. Low = discharge, high =
charge.
Noninverting Sense Input of the Overvoltage Protection Comparator.
Inverting Reference Input of the Overvoltage Protection Comparator. Typically, this pin connects
to the 2.5 V reference voltage (VREF).
Inverting Reference Input of the Overcurrent Protection Sense Comparator. Typically, this pin
connects to the 2.5 V reference voltage (VREF).
Noninverting Sense Input of the Overcurrent Protection Sense Comparator.
Digital Ground Pin.
Overvoltage or Overcurrent Fault Detection Logic Output (Active Low).
Digital Supply. The default voltage is +5 V.
No Connect. There are no internal connections to these pins.
Target Voltage for the Voltage Sense Control Loop.
Buffered Voltage VSET.
Noninverting Input of the Voltage Sense Integrator for Discharge Mode.
Inverting Input of the Voltage Sense Integrator for Discharge Mode.
Inverting Input of the Voltage Sense Integrator for Charge Mode.
Minimum Output of the Voltage Sense and Current Sense Integrator Amplifiers.
Low Clamp Voltage for VCTRL.
Controller Output Voltage. Connect this pin to the input of the PWM controller (for example, the
COMP pin of the ADP1972).
High Clamp Voltage for VCTRL.
Inverting Input of the Current Sense Integrator for Charge Mode.
Inverting Input of the Current Sense Integrator for Discharge Mode.
Target Voltage for the Current Sense Control Loop.
Output of the Uncommitted Operational Amplifier.
Inverting Input of the Uncommitted Operational Amplifier.
Current Sense Instrumentation Amplifier Output.
Reference Input for the Current Sense Amplifier. To level shift the current sense instrumentation
amplifier output by approximately 20 mV, connect this pin to the VREF pin. Otherwise, connect
this pin to the ISREFL pin.
Reference Input for the Current Sense Amplifier. The default connection is to ground.
Kelvin Sense Pin for the ISREFL Pin.
Noninverting Input of the Uncommitted Operational Amplifier.
Maximum Voltage of All Voltages Applied to the Current Sharing (CSH) Pin.
Current Sharing Bus.
N/A means not applicable.
Rev. B | Page 10 of 41
Data Sheet
AD8450
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
TA = 25°C, AVCC = +25 V, AVEE = −5 V, RL = ∞, unless otherwise noted.
PGIA CHARACTERISTICS
20
30
VALID FOR ALL GAINS
20
15
10
5
0
–5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
11966-003
–5
5
0
–5
–10
–15
0
5
10
15
20
Figure 6. Input Common-Mode Voltage vs. Output Voltage
for AVCC = +15 V and AVEE = −15 V
15
15
10
10
INPUT CURRENT (mA)
GAIN = 200
5
0
GAIN = 26
–5
–10
AVCC = +15V
AVEE = –15V
GAIN = 200
5
0
GAIN = 26
–5
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
–15
–45–40–35–30–25–20–15–10 –5 0
11966-005
–15
–35 –30 –25 –20 –15 –10 –5
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 4. Input Overvoltage Performance
for AVCC = +25 V and AVEE = −5 V
11966-006
–10
AVCC = +25V
AVEE = –5V
17.0
–5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 3. Input Common-Mode Voltage vs. Output Voltage
for AVCC = +25 V and AVEE = −5 V
INPUT CURRENT (mA)
10
AVCC = +15V
AVEE = –15V
–20
–20
–15
–10
AVCC = +25V
AVEE = –5V
–10
–10
15
11966-004
25
INPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
INPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
VALID FOR ALL GAINS
Figure 7. Input Overvoltage Performance
for AVCC = +15 V and AVEE = −15 V
20
VALID FOR ALL GAINS
16.8
19
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (nA)
16.4
AVCC = +15V
AVEE = –15V
16.2
16.0
AVCC = +25V
AVEE = –5V
15.8
15.6
18
17
+IB
16
–IB
15
14
15.4
15.0
–15
–10
–5
0
5
10
15
20
25
INPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 5. Input Bias Current vs. Input Common-Mode Voltage
12
–40 –30 –20 –10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 8. Input Bias Current vs. Temperature
Rev. B | Page 11 of 41
80
90
11966-008
13
15.2
11966-007
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (nA)
16.6
AD8450
Data Sheet
20
160
GAIN = 200
GAIN = 133
GAIN = 66
GAIN = 26
150
0
140
GAIN = 200
120
GAIN = 66
CMRR (dB)
GAIN ERROR (µV/V)
130
–20
–40
GAIN = 133
110
100
90
–60
80
GAIN = 26
70
–80
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
TEMPERATURE (°C)
50
0.1
11966-009
0
1
100
1k
10k
100k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 12. CMRR vs. Frequency
Figure 9. Gain Error vs. Temperature
0.3
10
11966-012
60
–100
–40 –30 –20 –10
160
AVCC = +25V
AVEE = –5V
140
0.2
120
0
–0.1
GAIN = 200
GAIN = 133
GAIN = 66
GAIN = 26
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
TEMPERATURE (°C)
80
60
40
GAIN
20
200
133
66
26
AVCC
0
1
10
GAIN = 200
GAIN = 133
GAIN = 66
30
10
0
–10
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
10M
11966-011
GAIN (dB)
GAIN = 26
20
AVCC = +15V
AVEE = –15V
–20
100
1k
1k
10k
Figure 13. PSRR vs. Frequency
SPECTRAL DENSITY VOLTAGE NOISE (nV/√Hz)
40
100
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 10. Normalized CMRR vs. Temperature
50
AVEE
100
GAIN = 200
GAIN = 133
GAIN = 66
GAIN = 26
RTI
10
1
0.1
1
10
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 14. Spectral Density Voltage Noise, RTI vs. Frequency
Figure 11. Gain vs. Frequency
Rev. B | Page 12 of 41
11966-014
–0.3
–40 –30 –20 –10
11966-010
–0.2
100
11966-013
PSRR (dB)
CMRR (µV/V)
0.1
Data Sheet
AD8450
PGDA CHARACTERISTICS
50
20
10
0
–10
–20
–30
–5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
10
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–20
–10
0
GAIN ERROR (ppm)
50
–20
–30
10k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10
15
20
–100
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 19. Gain Error vs. Temperature
3
2
–40
1
CMRR (µV/V)
–20
–60
–80
0
–1
GAIN = 0.80
GAIN = 0.40
GAIN = 0.27
GAIN = 0.20
–100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
GAIN = 0.80
GAIN = 0.40
GAIN = 0.27
GAIN = 0.20
–2
11966-020
CMRR (dB)
5
GAIN = 0.80
GAIN = 0.40
GAIN = 0.27
GAIN = 0.20
–200
–40 –30 –20 –10
VALID FOR ALL RATED
SUPPLY VOLTAGES
–120
100
0
–50
Figure 16. Gain vs. Frequency
0
–5
–150
GAIN = 0.80
GAIN = 0.40
GAIN = 0.27
GAIN = 0.20
11966-019
VALID FOR ALL RATED
SUPPLY VOLTAGES
–50
100
1k
–10
Figure 18. Input Common-Mode Voltage vs. Output Voltage
for AVCC = +15 V and AVEE = −15 V
0
–40
–15
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 15. Input Common-Mode Voltage vs. Output Voltage
for AVCC = +25 V and AVEE = −5 V
GAIN (dB)
20
–3
–40 –30 –20 –10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 20. Normalized CMRR vs. Temperature
Figure 17. CMRR vs. Frequency
Rev. B | Page 13 of 41
80
90
11966-018
–40
–10
30
11966-016
30
GAIN = 0.80
GAIN = 0.40
GAIN = 0.27
GAIN = 0.20
40
11966-017
40
INPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
GAIN = 0.80
GAIN = 0.40
GAIN = 0.27
GAIN = 0.20
50
11966-015
INPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
60
AD8450
Data Sheet
AVEE
0.80
0.40
0.27
0.20
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
VALID FOR ALL RATED
SUPPLY VOLTAGES
–140
10
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100k
11966-021
PSRR (dB)
AVCC
Figure 21. PSRR vs. Frequency
1k
GAIN = 0.80
GAIN = 0.40
GAIN = 0.27
GAIN = 0.20
RTI
100
10
0.1
1
10
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 22. Spectral Density Voltage Noise, RTI vs. Frequency
Rev. B | Page 14 of 41
11966-022
GAIN
SPECTRAL DENSITY VOLTAGE NOISE (nV/√Hz)
0
Data Sheet
AD8450
500
2.0
400
1.8
OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
300
AVCC = +15V
AVEE = –15V
AVCC = +25V
AVEE = –5V
100
0
–100
–200
–300
1.6
1.4
1.0
AVCC = +15V
AVEE = –15V
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
–400
–10
–5
0
5
10
15
20
25
INPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
0
–40 –30 –20 –10
11966-023
–500
–15
AVCC = +25V
AVEE = –5V
1.2
0
10
Figure 23. Input Offset Voltage vs. Input Common-Mode Voltage
for Two Supply Voltage Combinations
40
50
60
70
80
120
90
100
OPEN-LOOP GAIN (dB)
AVCC = +25V
AVEE = –5V
70
90
–45.0
–67.5
80
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (pA)
30
Figure 26. Output Source Current vs. Temperature
for Two Supply Voltage Combinations
100
60
50
40
20
TEMPERATURE (°C)
11966-026
200
CONSTANT CURRENT LOOP AND
CONSTANT VOLTAGE LOOP AMPLIFIERS
AVCC = +15V
AVEE = –15V
30
PHASE
80
–90.0
60
–112.5
40
–135.0
GAIN
20
–157.5
0
–180.0
–20
–202.5
PHASE (Degrees)
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (µV)
CC AND CV LOOP FILTER AMPLIFIERS, UNCOMMITTED OP AMP, AND VSET BUFFER
20
–5
0
5
10
15
20
25
INPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
–40
10
100
10k
100k
1M
–225.0
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 24. Input Bias Current vs. Input Common-Mode Voltage
for Two Supply Voltage Combinations
Figure 27. Open-Loop Gain and Phase vs. Frequency
100
160
80
140
120
CMRR (dB)
60
40
20
0
100
UNCOMMITTED
OP AMP
80
60
40
–20
–40
–40 –30 –20 –10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
TEMPERATURE (°C)
80
CONSTANT CURRENT LOOP
AND
CONSTANT VOLTAGE
LOOP FILTER
AMPLIFIERS
20
–IB
+IB
90
11966-025
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (nA)
1k
11966-027
–10
Figure 25. Input Bias Current vs. Temperature
0
10
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 28. CMRR vs. Frequency
Rev. B | Page 15 of 41
100k
1M
11966-028
0
–15
11966-024
10
AD8450
Data Sheet
1.5
140
120
1.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
+PSRR
PSRR (dB)
100
80
60
–PSRR
40
AVCC = +15V
AVEE = –15V
0.5
TRANSITION
0
–0.5
–1.0
20
ISET
1k
10k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1k
100
10
1
0.1
1
10
100
1k
–10
–5
0
5
10
15
20
TIME (µs)
Figure 31. CC to CV Transition
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
11966-030
SPECTRAL DENSITY VOLTAGE NOISE (nV/√Hz)
Figure 29. PSRR vs. Frequency
–1.5
–15
Figure 30. Range of Spectral Density Voltage Noise vs. Frequency
for the Op Amps and Buffers
Rev. B | Page 16 of 41
25
30
35
11966-031
100
11966-029
VCTRL
0
10
Data Sheet
AD8450
VINT BUFFER
0.5
6
CL = 100pF
RL = 2kΩ
VCTRL OUTPUT WRT VCLP
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
VCLP AND VCLN REFERENCE
0
VALID FOR ALL RATED
SUPPLY VOLTAGES
–0.1
4
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING (V)
5
–0.2
3
2
1
–0.3
VCTRL OUTPUT WRT VCLN
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–1
11966-032
–0.5
–40 –30 –20 –10
0
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
TIME (µs)
Figure 32. Output Voltage Swing with Respect to VCLP and VCLN
vs. Temperature
Figure 35. Large Signal Transient Response, RL = 2 kΩ, CL = 100 pF
15
0.20
CL = 10pF
CL = 100pF
CL = 510pF
CL = 680pF
CL = 1000pF
0.15
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
10
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING (V)
5
11966-035
–0.4
5
TEMP
VCLP
VCLN
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
0
–5
0.10
0.05
0
–0.05
–0.10
–10
1k
10k
100k
1M
LOAD RESISTANCE (Ω)
–0.20
11966-033
–15
100
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TIME (µs)
Figure 33. Output Voltage Swing vs. Load Resistance at Three Temperatures
Figure 36. Small Signal Transient Response vs. Capacitive Load
6
100
5
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (Ω)
VCLP
4
TEMP
3
VCLP
VCLN
–40°C
0°C
+25°C
+85°C
VIN = +6V/–1V
2
1
10
1
–1
10
15
20
25
30
35
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
40
Figure 34. Clamped Output Voltage vs. Output Current
at Four Temperatures
0.1
10
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 37. Output Impedance vs. Frequency
Rev. B | Page 17 of 41
1M
11966-037
VCLN
0
11966-034
CLAMPED OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1
11966-036
–0.15
AD8450
Data Sheet
CURRENT SHARING AMPLIFIER
–0.20
3
VALID FOR ALL RATED
SUPPLY VOLTAGES
2
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
–0.25
–0.30
–0.35
–0.40
1
TRANSITION
0
–1
–2
–0.45
–0.50
–40 –30 –20 –10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
TEMPERATURE (°C)
80
90
Figure 38. Output Sink Current vs. Temperature
–3
–15
–10
–5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
TIME (µs)
Figure 39. Current Sharing Bus Transition Characteristics
Rev. B | Page 18 of 41
35
11966-039
ISMEA
IMAX
11966-038
OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (mA)
AVCC = +15V
AVEE = –15V
Data Sheet
AD8450
COMPARATORS
5
4
450
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
500
HIGH TO LOW
TRANSITION
400
LOW TO HIGH
TRANSITION
350
VALID FOR ALL
RATED SUPPLY
VOLTAGES
3
TEMP ISOURCE
ISINK
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 40. Propagation Delay vs. Temperature
0
6
1400
5
1200
4
HIGH TO LOW
TRANSITION
800
LOW TO HIGH
TRANSITION
600
300
400
500
3
TA = –40°C
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
2
1
400
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
1000
900
800
700
600
HIGH TO LOW
TRANSITION
400
300
LOW TO HIGH
TRANSITION
200
100
1k
SOURCE RESISTANCE (Ω)
10k
11966-042
100
0
10
2.46
2.47
2.48
2.49
2.50
2.51
2.52
2.53
2.54
2.55
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 44. Comparator Transfer Function at Three Temperatures
Figure 41. Propagation Delay vs. Load Capacitance
500
–1
2.45
Figure 42. Propagation Delay vs. Source Resistance
Rev. B | Page 19 of 41
11966-044
0
11966-041
0
200
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
200
Figure 43. Output Voltage vs. Output Current at Three Temperatures
1600
1000
100
OUTPUT CURRENT (µA)
HYSTERESIS (V)
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
0
11966-040
300
–40 –30 –20 –10
11966-043
1
AD8450
Data Sheet
REFERENCE CHARACTERISTICS
2.51
AVCC = +25V
AVEE = –5V
1100
LOAD REGULATION (ppm/mA)
2.50
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1200
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = 0°C
TA = –20°C
TA = –40°C
2.49
2.48
2.47
1000
900
800
700
1
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
OUTPUT CURRENT—SOURCING (mA)
600
–40 –30 –20 –10
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
–10
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = 0°C
TA = –20°C
TA = –40°C
–9
–8
–7
–6
–5
–4
–3
–2
OUTPUT CURRENT—SINKING (mA)
–1
0
11966-046
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.8
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Figure 47. Source and Sink Load Regulation vs. Temperature
SPECTRAL DENSITY VOLTAGE NOISE (nV/√Hz)
AVCC = +25V
AVEE = –5V
10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 45. Output Voltage vs. Output Current (Sourcing) over Temperature
2.9
0
Figure 46. Output Voltage vs. Output Current (Sinking) over Temperature
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1k
100
10
0.1
1
10
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 48. Spectral Density Voltage Noise vs. Frequency
11966-048
0
11966-045
2.46
11966-047
AVCC = +25V
AVEE = –5V
Data Sheet
AD8450
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INTRODUCTION
70
71
69
68
3
806Ω
+/–
+
–
100kΩ
CS
BUFFER
10kΩ
4
AVCC
+
–
0.2mA
19.2kΩ
9
10kΩ
1667Ω
625Ω
305Ω
202Ω
10
AVEE
VINT
53
AVEE
BATTERY
CURRENT
SENSING
PGIA
52
VSET
BUFFER
10kΩ
–
1×
CONSTANT
CURRENT AND
VOLTAGE LOOP
FILTER AMPLIFIERS
20kΩ
13
50
49
VCLP
VCTRL
VCLN
AVCC
VINT
NC
VVE1
VVE0
NC
VVP0
VSETBF
VSET
48
NC
14
47
AD8450
46
15
OVERCURRENT
FAULT COMPARATOR
80kΩ
100kΩ
43
DGND
OCPS
OCPR
42
41
MODE
1 = CHARGE
0 = DISCHARGE
35
Figure 49. AD8450 Detailed Block Diagram
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36
37
38
39
OVPR
40
OVPS
34
MODE
33
AVCC
32
BVMEA
31
BVN3
30
BVN2
29
BVN1
28
27
OVERVOLTAGE
FAULT
COMPARATOR
NOR
FAULT
VREF
BVREFLS
BVP0
VREF
26
25
BVP1
24
BVP2
23
BVP3
BVP3S
22
45
44
100kΩ 100kΩ 100kΩ
BVREFL
20
21
100Ω
AGND
19
+
BATTERY
VOLTAGE
SENSING
PGDA
BVN0
–
+/–
+
–
DVCC
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100kΩ
10kΩ
79.9kΩ
18
10kΩ
10kΩ
10kΩ
16
17
51
+
100kΩ 100kΩ 100kΩ
ISVN
54
+
–
50kΩ
RGN
NC
CV LOOP
FILTER
AMPLIFIER
8
BVREFH
RGNS
56
+
–
ISGN0
57
1.1mA
–
ISGN0S
IVE1
CC LOOP
FILTER
AMPLIFIER
+
ISGN1
AVEE
55
12
ISGN1S
59
58
+
6
11
60
–
CS BUS
AVCC AMPLIFIER
1×
ISGN3
ISGN2
61
62
1×
AVEE
RFBN
63
64
–
7
RFBP
65
VINT
BUFFER
ISGP1S
ISGP3
IVE0
66
67
+
UNCOMMITTED
OP AMP
0.2mA
ISGP2
NC
ISET
OAVN
AVCC
ISMEA
72
73
AGND
2
5
AVEE
VREF
ISREFH
ISREFL
AGND
74
AVEE
ISGP1
75
76
BVN3S
ISGP0S
77
2.5V
VREF
10kΩ
ISGP0
78
10kΩ
RGPS
79
1
10kΩ
RGP
OAVP
IMAX
CSH
80
ISVP
ISREFLS
To form and test a battery, the battery must undergo charge and
discharge cycles. During these cycles, the battery terminal current
and voltage must be precisely controlled to prevent battery failure
or a reduction in the capacity of the battery. Therefore, battery
formation and test systems require a high precision analog front
end to monitor the battery current and terminal voltage.
OAVO
The analog front end of the AD8450 includes a precision current
sense programmable gain instrumentation amplifier (PGIA)
to measure the battery current, and a precision voltage sense
programmable gain difference amplifier (PGDA) to measure the
battery voltage. The gain programmability of the PGIA allows the
system to set the battery charge/discharge current to any of four
discrete values with the same shunt resistor. The gain programmability of the PGDA allows the system to handle up to four
batteries in series (4S).
AD8450
Data Sheet
Battery formation and test systems used to condition high
current battery cells often employ multiple independent
channels to charge or discharge high currents to or from the
battery. To maximize efficiency, these systems benefit from
circuitry that enables precise current sharing (or balancing)
among the channels—that is, circuitry that actively matches
the output current of each channel. The AD8450 includes a
specialty precision amplifier that detects the maximum output
current among several channels by identifying the channel with
the maximum voltage at its PGIA output. This maximum
voltage can then be compared to all the PGIA output voltages
to actively adjust the output current of each channel.
Battery formation and test systems charge and discharge
batteries using a constant current/constant voltage (CC/CV)
algorithm. In other words, the system first forces a set constant
current in or out of the battery until the battery voltage reaches
a target value. At this point, a set constant voltage is forced
across the battery terminals.
The AD8450 provides two control loops—a constant current
(CC) loop and a constant voltage (CV) loop—that transition
automatically after the battery reaches the user defined target
voltage. These loops are implemented via two precision specialty
amplifiers with external feedback networks that set the transfer
function of the CC and CV loops. Moreover, in the AD8450,
these loops reconfigure themselves to charge or discharge the
battery by toggling the MODE pin.
Figure 49 is a block diagram of the AD8450 that illustrates the
distinct sections of the AD8450, including the PGIA and PGDA
measurement blocks, the loop filter amplifiers, the fault comparators, and the current sharing circuitry. Figure 50 is a block
diagram of a battery formation and test system.
Battery formation and test systems must also be able to detect
overvoltage and overcurrent conditions in the battery to prevent
damage to the battery and/or the control system.
The AD8450 includes two comparators to detect overcurrent
and overvoltage events. These comparators output a logic low at
the FAULT pin when either comparator is tripped.
+
–
VISET
1×
CONSTANT
VOLTAGE LOOP
FILTER AMPLIFIER
CONSTANT
CURRENT LOOP
FILTER AMPLIFIER
VVSET
C
OUTPUT
FILTER
SYSTEM POWER CONVERSION
AVEE
D
IVE0
D
IVE1
CV
BUFFER
C
VVE0
D
VVE1
C
VVP0
AD8450
CONTROLLER
MODE
SWITCHES (3)
C = CHARGE
D = DISCHARGE
VINT
FAULT
BATTERY
CURRENT
NOR
OVERVOLTAGE
COMPARATOR
OVERCURRENT
COMPARATOR
ISVP
+
OVPS
OVPR VREF
OCPR
SENSE
RESISTOR
PGIA
+
+
–
OCPS
ISVN
SYSTEM LOOP COMPENSATION
ISMEA
BVMEA
BVPx
+
BATTERY
PGDA
–
Figure 50. Signal Path of a Li-Ion Battery Formation and Test System Using the AD8450
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11966-050
VSETBF
OUTPUT
LEVEL
DRIVERS
SHIFTER
POWER CONVERTER
(SWITCHED OR LINEAR)
ADP1972
PWM
+
–
VSET
1×
VCTRL
–
SET
BATTERY
VOLTAGE
AVCC
VINT
BUFFER
ISET
–
SET
BATTERY
CURRENT
Data Sheet
AD8450
The external PGIA gain is set by tying 10 kΩ feedback resistors
between the inverting inputs of the PGIA preamplifiers (RGP and
RGN pins) and the outputs of the PGIA preamplifiers (RFBP and
RFBN pins) and by tying a gain resistor (RG) between the RGP
and RGN pins. When using external resistors, the PGIA gain is
PROGRAMMABLE GAIN INSTRUMENTATION
AMPLIFIER (PGIA)
Figure 51 is a block diagram of the PGIA, which is used to monitor
the battery current. The architecture of the PGIA is the classic
3-op-amp topology, similar to the Analog Devices industrystandard AD8221 and AD620. This architecture provides the
highest achievable CMRR at a given gain, enabling high-side
battery current sensing without the introduction of significant
errors in the measurement. For more information about instrumentation amplifiers, see A Designer's Guide to Instrumentation
Amplifiers.
Gain = 2 × (1 + 20 kΩ/RG)
Note that the PGIA subtractor has a closed-loop gain of 2 to
increase the common-mode range of the preamplifiers.
Reversing Polarity When Charging and Discharging
Figure 50 shows that during the charge cycle, the power converter
feeds current into the battery, generating a positive voltage across
the current sense resistor. During the discharge cycle, the power
converter draws current from the battery, generating a negative
voltage across the sense resistor. In other words, the battery current
polarity reverses when the battery discharges.
VREF
POLARITY
INVERTER
+ CURRENT
SHUNT
ISVP
+/–
+
RGP
100kΩ ISREFH
PGIA
10kΩ
19.2kΩ
806Ω ISREFL
–
In the constant current (CC) control loop, this change in
polarity can be problematic if the polarity of the target current
is not reversed. To solve this problem, the AD8450 PGIA includes
a multiplexer preceding its inputs that inverts the polarity of the
PGIA gain. This multiplexer is controlled via the MODE pin.
When the MODE pin is logic high (charge mode), the PGIA gain
is noninverting, and when the MODE pin is logic low (discharge
mode), the PGIA gain is inverting.
RFBP
ISGP0,
ISGP1,
ISGP2,
ISGP3
CONNECT
FOR DESIRED
GAIN
G = 2 SUBTRACTOR
GAIN
NETWORKS
(4)
ISGN0,
ISGN1,
ISGN2,
ISGN3
ISMEA
RFBN
PGIA Offset Option
RGN
– CURRENT
SHUNT
ISVN
–
+/–
+
10kΩ
20kΩ
11966-051
POLARITY
INVERTER
MODE
Figure 51. PGIA Simplified Block Diagram
Gain Selection
The PGIA includes four fixed internal gain options. The PGIA
can also use an external gain network for arbitrary gain selection.
The internal gain options are established via four independent
three-resistor networks, which are laser trimmed to a matching
level better than ±0.1%. The internal gains are optimized to
minimize both PGIA gain error and gain error drift, allowing
the controller to set a stable charge/discharge current over
temperature. If the built in internal gains are not adequate, the
PGIA gain can be set via an external three-resistor network.
The internal gains of the PGIA are selected by tying the inverting
inputs of the PGIA preamplifiers (RGP and RGN pins) to the
corresponding gain pins of the internal three-resistor network
(ISGP[0:3] and ISGN[0:3] pins). For example, to set the PGIA
gain to 26, tie the RGP pin to the ISGP0 pin, and tie the RGN
pin to the ISGN0 pin. See Table 5 for information about the
gain selection connections.
As shown in Figure 51, the PGIA reference node is connected
to the ISREFL and ISREFH pins via an internal resistor divider.
This resistor divider can be used to introduce a temperature
insensitive offset to the output of the PGIA such that the PGIA
output always reads a voltage higher than zero for a zero differential input. Because the output voltage of the PGIA is always
positive, a unipolar ADC can digitize it.
When the ISREFH pin is tied to the VREF pin with the ISREFL
pin grounded, the voltage at the ISMEA pin is increased by
20 mV, guaranteeing that the output of the PGIA is always
positive for zero differential inputs. Other voltage shifts can be
realized by tying the ISREFH pin to an external voltage source.
The gain from the ISREFH pin to the ISMEA pin is 8 mV/V.
For zero offset, tie the ISREFL and ISREFH pins to ground.
Battery Reversal and Overvoltage Protection
The AD8450 PGIA can be configured for high-side or low-side
current sensing. If the PGIA is configured for high-side current
sensing (see Figure 50) and the battery is connected backward,
the PGIA inputs may be held at a voltage that is below the
negative power rail (AVEE), depending on the battery voltage.
To prevent damage to the PGIA under these conditions, the
PGIA inputs include overvoltage protection circuitry that allows
them to be held at voltages of up 55 V from the opposite power
rail. In other words, the safe voltage span for the PGIA inputs
extends from AVCC − 55 V to AVEE + 55 V.
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AD8450
Data Sheet
PROGRAMMABLE GAIN DIFFERENCE AMPLIFIER
(PGDA)
When the BVREFH pin is tied to the VREF pin with the BVREFL
pin grounded, the voltage at the BVMEA pin is increased by 5 mV,
guaranteeing that the output of the PGDA is always positive for
zero differential inputs. Other voltage shifts can be realized by
tying the BVREFH pin to an external voltage source. The gain
from the BVREFH pin to the BVMEA pin is 2 mV/V. For zero
offset, tie the BVREFL and BVREFH pins to ground.
Figure 52 is a block diagram of the PGDA, which is used to
monitor the battery voltage. The architecture of the PGDA is a
subtractor amplifier with four selectable inputs: the BVP[0:3]
and BVN[0:3] pins. Each input pair corresponds to one of the
internal gains of the PGDA: 0.2, 0.27, 0.4, and 0.8. These gain
values allow the PGDA to funnel the voltage of up to four 5 V
batteries in series (4S) to a level that can be read by a 5 V ADC.
See Table 6 for information about the gain selection connections.
BVP3
100kΩ
BVP1
BVREFL
The constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) loop filter
amplifiers are high precision, low noise specialty amplifiers with
very low offset voltage and very low input bias current. These
amplifiers serve two purposes:
BVREFH
•
BVP0
100kΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
79.9kΩ
100Ω
50kΩ
+
PGDA
VREF
–
100kΩ
BVN2
100kΩ
100kΩ
BVN1
100kΩ
•
80kΩ
BVMEA
Figure 53 is the functional block diagram of the AD8450 CC
and CV feedback loops for charge mode (MODE pin is logic high).
For illustration purposes, the external networks connected to
the loop amplifiers are simple RC networks configured to form
single-pole inverting integrators. The outputs of the CC and CV
loop filter amplifiers are coupled to the VINT pin via an analog
NOR circuit (minimum output selector circuit), such that they can
only pull the VINT node down. In other words, the loop amplifier
that requires the lowest voltage at the VINT pin is in control of
the node. Thus, only one loop amplifier, CC or CV, can be in
control of the system charging control loop at any given time.
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BVN3
BVN0
Using external components, the amplifiers implement active
loop filters that set the dynamics (transfer function) of the
CC and CV loops.
The amplifiers perform a seamless transition from CC to
CV mode after the battery reaches its target voltage.
Figure 52. PGDA Simplified Block Diagram
The resistors that form the PGDA gain network are laser
trimmed to a matching level better than ±0.1%. This level of
matching minimizes the gain error and gain error drift of the
PGDA while maximizing the CMRR of the PGDA. This matching also allows the controller to set a stable target voltage for the
battery over temperature while rejecting the ground bounce in
the battery negative terminal.
Like the PGIA, the PGDA can also level shift its output voltage
via an internal resistor divider that is tied to the PGDA reference node. This resistor divider is connected to the BVREFH
and BVREFL pins.
I POWER
IOUT
BUS
VCTRL
IBAT
ISVP
SENSE
RESISTOR
R1
VISET
RS
ISVN
PGIA
+
GIA
ISMEA
ISET
POWER
CONVERTER
C1
IVE1
–
CC LOOP
AMPLIFIER
VINT
VINT
BUFFER
VCLP
–
+
ANALOG
NOR
+
MINIMUM
OUTPUT
SELECTOR
VCTRL
1×
+
VBAT
–
BVPx
BVNx
PGDA
+
GDA
–
MODE
5V
VCLN
V3
–
BVMEA
VSET
VVE1
CV LOOP
AMPLIFIER
VVSET
V4
VINT
V3 < VCTRL < V4
R2
C2
Figure 53. Functional Block Diagram of the CC and CV Loops in Charge Mode (MODE Pin High)
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BVP2
CC AND CV LOOP FILTER AMPLIFIERS
Data Sheet
AD8450
The following steps describe how the AD8450 implements the
CC/CV charging profile (see Figure 53). In this scenario, the
battery begins in the fully discharged state, and the system has
just been turned on such that IBAT = 0 A at Time 0.
The unity-gain amplifier (VINT buffer) buffers the VINT pin
and drives the VCTRL pin. The VCTRL pin is the control
output of the AD8450 and the control input of the power
converter. The VISET and VVSET voltage sources set the target
constant current and the target constant voltage, respectively.
When the CC and CV feedback loops are in steady state, the
charging current is set at
IBAT_SS =
1.
VISET
G IA × RS
2.
where:
GIA is the PGIA gain.
RS is the value of the shunt resistor.
The target voltage is set at
VBAT_SS =
3.
VVSET
G DA
where GDA is the PGDA gain.
Because the offset voltage of the loop amplifiers is in series with
the target voltage sources, VISET and VVSET, the high precision of
these amplifiers minimizes this source of error.
Figure 54 shows a typical CC/CV charging profile for a Li-Ion
battery. In the first stage of the charging process, the battery is
charged with a constant current (CC) of 1 A. When the battery
voltage reaches a target voltage of 4.2 V, the charging process
transitions such that the battery is charged with a constant
voltage (CV) of 4.2 V.
1.25
5
0.50
2
0.25
1
CC
CHARGE
ENDS
0
0
1
2
3
TIME (Hours)
4
7.
VOLTAGE (V)
3
5
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CURRENT (A)
6.
4
0.75
0
5.
TRANSITION FROM CC TO CV
CC
CHARGE
BEGINS
1.00
4.
Figure 54. Representative Constant Current to Constant Voltage Transition
Near the End of a Battery Charging Cycle
Because the voltages at the ISMEA and BVMEA pins
are below the target voltages (VISET and VVSET) at Time 0,
both integrators begin to ramp, increasing the voltage at
the VINT node.
As the voltage at the VINT node increases, the voltage at
the VCRTL node rises, and the output current of the power
converter, IBAT, increases (assuming that an increasing
voltage at the VCRTL node increases the output current
of the power converter).
When the IBAT current reaches the CC steady state value,
IBAT_SS, the battery voltage is still below the target steady
state value, VBAT_SS. Therefore, the CV loop tries to keep
pulling the VINT node up while the CC loop tries to keep
it at its current voltage. At this point, the voltage at the
ISMEA pin equals VISET, so the CC loop stops integrating.
Because the loop amplifiers can only pull the VINT node
down due to the analog NOR circuit, the CC loop takes
control of the charging feedback loop and the CV loop is
disabled.
As the charging process continues, the battery voltage
increases until it reaches the steady state value, VBAT_SS,
and the voltage at the BVMEA pin reaches the target
voltage, VVSET.
The CV loop tries to pull the VINT node down to reduce
the charging current (IBAT) and prevent the battery voltage
from rising any farther. At the same time, the CC loop tries
to keep the VINT node at its current voltage to keep the
battery current at IBAT_SS.
Because the loop amplifiers can only pull the VINT node
down due to the analog NOR circuit, the CV loop takes
control of the charging feedback loop and the CC loop is
disabled.
The analog NOR (minimum output selector) circuit that couples
the outputs of the loop amplifiers is optimized to minimize the
transition time from CC to CV control. Any delay in the transition causes the CC loop to remain in control of the charge
feedback loop after the battery voltage reaches its target value.
Therefore, the battery voltage continues to rise beyond VBAT_SS
until the control loop transitions; that is, the battery voltage
overshoots its target voltage. When the CV loop takes control
of the charge feedback loop, it reduces the battery voltage to the
target voltage. A large overshoot in the battery voltage due to
transition delays can damage the battery; thus, it is crucial to
minimize delays by implementing a fast CC to CV transition.
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AD8450
Data Sheet
I POWER
IOUT
BUS
VCTRL
PGIA
+
GIA
ISVP
SENSE
RESISTOR
R1
VISET
IBAT
RS
ISVN
ISMEA
IVE0
ISET
POWER
CONVERTER
C1
VINT
CC LOOP
AMPLIFIER
–
VINT
BUFFER
VCLP
–
ANALOG
NOR
+
VCTRL
–
BVPx
+
PGDA
GDA
BVNx
–
MODE
0V
CV LOOP
AMPLIFIER
BVMEA
+
VCLN
V3
1×
VSET
1×
MINIMUM
OUTPUT
SELECTOR
V4
–
VSETBF
VVP0
VVE0
R2
C2
VINT
V3 < VCTRL < V4
VVSET
C2
R2
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+
VBAT
VSET
BUFFER
Figure 55. Functional Block Diagram of the CC and CV Loops in Discharge Mode (MODE Pin Low)
Figure 55 is the functional block diagram of the AD8450 CC
and CV feedback loops for discharge mode (MODE pin is logic
low. In discharge mode, the feedback loops operate in a similar
manner as in charge mode. The only difference is in the CV
loop amplifier, which operates as a noninverting integrator in
discharge mode. For illustration purposes, the external networks
connected to the loop amplifiers are simple RC networks
configured to form single-pole integrators (see Figure 55).
COMPENSATION
In battery formation and test systems, the CC and CV feedback
loops have significantly different open-loop gain and crossover
frequencies; therefore, each loop requires its own frequency
compensation. The active filter architecture of the AD8450 CC
and CV loops allows the frequency response of each loop to be set
independently via external components. Moreover, due to the
internal switches in the CC and CV amplifiers, the frequency
response of the loops in charge mode does not affect the frequency
response of the loops in discharge mode.
Unlike simpler controllers that use passive networks to ground
for frequency compensation, the AD8450 allows the use of feedback networks for its CC and CV loop filter amplifiers. These
networks enable the implementation of both PD (Type II) and
PID (Type III) compensators. Note that in charge mode, both
the CC and CV loops implement inverting compensators, whereas
in discharge mode, the CC loop implements an inverting compensator and the CV loop implements a noninverting compensator.
As a result, the CV loop in discharge mode includes an additional
amplifier, VSET buffer, to buffer the VSET node from the feedback network (see Figure 55).
VINT BUFFER
The unity-gain amplifier (VINT buffer) is a clamp amplifier
that drives the VCTRL pin. The VCTRL pin is the control
output of the AD8450 and the control input of the power
converter (see Figure 53 and Figure 55). The output voltage
range of this amplifier is bounded by the clamp voltages at
the VCLP and VCLN pins such that
VVCLN − 0.5 V < VVCTRL < VVCLP + 0.5 V
The reduction in the output voltage range of the amplifier is a
safety feature that allows the AD8450 to drive devices such as the
ADP1972 pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller, whose
input voltage range must not exceed 5.5 V (that is, the voltage at
the COMP pin of the ADP1972 must be below 5.5 V).
MODE PIN, CHARGE AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
The MODE pin is a TTL logic input that configures the AD8450
for either charge or discharge mode. A logic low (VMODE < 0.8 V)
corresponds to discharge mode, and a logic high (VMODE > 2 V)
corresponds to charge mode. Internal to the AD8450, the MODE
pin toggles all SPDT switches in the CC and CV loop amplifiers
and inverts the gain polarity of the PGIA.
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Data Sheet
AD8450
OVERCURRENT AND OVERVOLTAGE
COMPARATORS
The AD8450 includes overcurrent protection (OCP) and overvoltage protection (OVP) comparators to detect overvoltage
and overcurrent conditions in the battery. Because the outputs
of the comparators are combined by a NOR logic gate, these
comparators output a logic low at the FAULT pin when either
comparator is tripped (see Figure 49).
Alternatively, the outputs of the PGIA and PGDA can be tied
directly to the sense inputs of the comparators (OCPS and
OVPS pins) such that the voltages at the ISMEA and BVMEA
pins are compared to the external reference voltages, VOCP_REF
and VOVP_REF (see Figure 57). In this configuration, the FAULT
pin registers a logic low (a fault condition) when
VISMEA > VOCP_REF
or
The OCP and OVP comparators can be configured to detect a
fault in one of two ways. In the configuration shown in Figure 56,
the voltages at the ISMEA and BVMEA pins are divided down
and compared to the internal 2.5 V reference of the AD8450. In
this configuration, the FAULT pin registers a logic low (a fault
condition) when
VISMEA >
R1 + R2
R2
VBVMEA > VOVP_REF
ISVP
+
ISMEA
PGIA
ISVN
–
BVPx
× 2.5 V
+
BVMEA
PGDA
–
BVNx
or
R3 + R4
R3
OVPS
× 2.5 V
VOVP_REF
OVPR
+
–
+
–
VOCP_REF
ISVP
+
ISMEA
+
–
ISVN
–
R1
BVPx
–
BVNx
R3
OVPS
OVPR
R4
+
–
NOR
VREF
OCPR
OCPS
FAULT
–
+
Figure 57. OVP and OCP Comparator Configuration
Using an External Reference (For Example, a DAC)
+
PGDA
OCPR
OCPS
PGIA
BVMEA
NOR
FAULT
–
+
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R2
Figure 56. OVP and OCP Comparator Configuration
Using the Internal Reference
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VBVMEA >
AD8450
Data Sheet
CURRENT SHARING BUS AND IMAX OUTPUT
By means of external resistors, the uncommitted operational
amplifier is configured as a difference amplifier to measure the
voltage difference between the IMAX and ISMEA nodes.
Battery formation and test systems that use multiple channels
bridged together to condition high current battery cells require
circuitry to balance the total output current among the channels.
Current balance, or current sharing (CS), can be implemented
by actively matching the output current of each channel during
the battery charge/discharge process.
During the charge process, the charging current and, therefore,
the voltage at the ISMEA pin, is slightly different in each channel
due to mismatches in the components that make up each channel.
Because the CS bus amplifiers are driven by their respective PGIAs
and have output stages that can only pull up their output nodes,
the amplifier that requires the highest voltage takes control of the
CS bus. Therefore, the voltage at the CS bus is pulled up to match
the VISMEA voltage of the channel with the largest output current.
The current sharing bus amplifier is a precision unity-gain
specialty amplifier with an output stage that can only pull up its
output node (the CSH pin). The amplifier is configured as a
unity-gain buffer with its input connected to the ISMEA pin
(the output of the PGIA). If the CSH pin is left unconnected, the
voltage at the pin is a replica of the voltage at the ISMEA pin.
The output voltage of the uncommitted op amp in each channel
is proportional to the difference between the channel’s output
current and the largest output current. This output voltage can
then be used to form a feedback loop that actively corrects the
channel’s output current by adjusting the channel’s target current
and target voltage, that is, adjusting VISET and VVSET voltages.
Figure 58 is a functional block diagram of the current sharing
circuit. In this example, Channel 0 through Channel n are
bridged together to charge a high current battery.
The CS output of each channel is tied to a common bus (CS bus),
which is buffered by the CS buffer amplifier to the IMAX pin.
CHANNEL 0
I_0
CS BUS
AMPLIFIER
ISVP
I_0
+
ISVN
+
1
PGIA
RS0
UNCOMMITTED
OP AMP
CS
BUFFER
+
–
–
–
I_1
I_n
ISMEA
AVEE
CS
OAVP
IMAX
OAVN
OAVO
R
IBAT
R
R
CHANNEL 0
R
CORRECTION
SIGNAL
VCS − VISMEA
CHANNEL 1
CS BUS
Figure 58. Functional Block Diagram of the Current Sharing Circuit
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CHANNEL n
Data Sheet
AD8450
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
This section describes how to use the AD8450 in the context of
a battery formation and test system. This section includes a design
example of a small scale model of an actual system. An evaluation
board for the AD8450 is available and is described in the
Evaluation Board section.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8450 is a precision analog front end and controller for
battery formation and test systems. These systems use precision
controllers and power stages to put batteries through charge and
discharge cycles. Figure 59 shows the signal path of a simplified
switching battery formation and test system using the AD8450
controller and the ADP1972 PWM controller. For more
information about the ADP1972, see the ADP1972 data sheet.
The AD8450 is suitable for systems that form and test NiCad,
NiMH, and Li-Ion batteries and is designed to operate in
conjunction with both linear and switching power stages.
The AD8450 includes the following blocks (see Figure 49 and
the Theory of Operation section for more information).









Pin programmable gain instrumentation amplifier (PGIA)
that senses low-side or high-side battery current.
Pin programmable gain difference amplifier (PGDA) that
measures the terminal voltage of the battery.
Two loop filter error amplifiers that receive the battery target
current and voltage and establish the dynamics of the constant
current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) feedback loops.
Minimum output selector circuit that combines the outputs
of the loop filter error amplifiers to perform automatic CC
to CV switching.
Output clamp amplifier that drives the VCTRL pin. The
voltage range of this amplifier is bounded by the voltage
at the VCLP and VCLN pins such that it cannot overrange
the subsequent stage. The output clamp amplifier can drive
switching and linear power converters. Note that an increasing voltage at the VCTRL pin must translate to a larger
output current in the power converter.
Overcurrent and overvoltage comparators whose outputs are
combined using a NOR gate to drive the FAULT pin. The
FAULT pin presents a logic low when either comparator is
tripped.
2.5 V reference that can be used as the reference voltage for
the overcurrent and overvoltage comparators. The output
node of the 2.5 V reference is the VREF pin.
Current sharing amplifier that detects the maximum battery
current among several charging channels and whose output
can be used to implement current balancing.
Logic input pin (MODE) that changes the configuration of
the controller from charge to discharge mode. A logic high
at the MODE pin configures charge mode; a logic low
configures discharge mode.
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
The AD8450 requires two analog power supplies (AVCC and
AVEE), one digital power supply (DVCC), one analog ground
(AGND), and one digital ground (DGND). AVCC and AVEE
power all the analog blocks, including the PGIA, PGDA, op amps,
and comparators. DVCC powers the MODE input logic circuit
and the FAULT output logic circuit. AGND provides a reference
and return path for the 2.5 V reference, and DGND provides a
reference and return path for the digital circuitry.
The rated absolute maximum value for AVCC − AVEE is 36 V,
and the minimum operating AVCC and AVEE voltages are +5 V
and −5 V, respectively. Due to the high PSRR of the AD8450
analog blocks, AVCC can be connected directly to the high current
power bus (the input voltage of the power converter) without
risking the injection of supply noise to the controller outputs.
A commonly used power supply combination is +25 V and
−5 V for AVCC and AVEE, and +5 V for DVCC. The +25 V rail
for AVCC provides enough headroom to the PGIA such that it
can be connected in a high-side current sensing configuration
with up to four batteries in series (4S). The −5 V rail for AVEE
allows the PGDA to sense accidental reverse battery conditions
(see the Reverse Battery Conditions section).
Connect decoupling capacitors to all the supply pins. A 1 μF
capacitor in parallel with a 0.1 μF capacitor is recommended.
POWER SUPPLY SEQUENCING As detailed in the absolute maximum ratings table (see Table 2),
the voltage at any input pin other than ISVP, ISVN, BVPx, and
BVNx cannot exceed the positive analog supply (AVCC) by
more than 0.5 V and cannot be exceeded by the analog negative
supply (AVEE) by 0.5V.
Additionally, supply and ground pins (DVCC, DGND, and
AGND) cannot exceed the positive analog supply (AVCC) by
more than 0.5 V and cannot be exceeded by the analog negative
supply (AVEE) by 0.5V.
Therefore, power-on and power-off sequencing may be
required to comply with the absolute maximum ratings.
Failure to comply with the absolute maximum ratings can result
in functional failure or damage to the internal ESD diodes.
Damaged ESD diodes can cause parametric failures and cannot
provide full ESD protection, reducing reliability.
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
To power on the device, take the following steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn on AVCC
Turn on AVEE
Turn on DVCC
Turn on the input signals
The positive analog supply (AVCC) and the negative analog
supply (AVEE) may be turned on simultaneously.
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AD8450
Data Sheet
POWER-OFF SEQUENCE
Table 5. PGIA Gain Connections
To power off the device, take the following steps:
PGIA Gain
26
66
133
200
Turn off the input signals.
Turn off DVCC.
Turn off AVEE.
Turn off AVCC.
PGIA CONNECTIONS
For a description of the PGIA, see the Theory of Operation
section, Figure 49, and Figure 51. The internal gains of the
PGIA (26, 66, 133, and 200) are selected by hardwiring the
appropriate pin combinations (see Table 5).
CONSTANT
VOLTAGE LOOP
FILTER AMPLIFIER
ISET
VCTRL
LEVEL
SHIFTER
ADP1972
PWM
C
OUTPUT
DRIVERS
OUTPUT
FILTER
D
DC-TO-DC
POWER CONVERTER
AD8450
CONTROLLER
IVE0
C = CHARGE
D = DISCHARGE
IVE1
D
VVE0
C
VVE1
FAULT
VINT
BATTERY
CURRENT
NOR
OVERVOLTAGE
COMPARATOR
OVERCURRENT
COMPARATOR
ISVP
+
+
OVPS
OVPR VREF
OCPR
SENSE
RESISTOR
PGIA
–
OCPS
ISVN
EXTERNAL PASSIVE
COMPENSATION
NETWORK
ISMEA
BVMEA
BVPx
+
BATTERY
PGDA
–
Figure 59. Complete Signal Path of a Battery Test or Formation System Suitable for Li-Ion Batteries
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BVNx
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D
VVP0
C
CV
BUFFER
AVEE
MODE
SWITCHES (3)
–
VSETBF
1×
CC AND CV
GATES
+
–
VSET
1×
AVCC
VINT
BUFFER
+
–
CONSTANT
CURRENT LOOP
FILTER AMPLIFIER
SET
BATTERY
VOLTAGE
Gain = 2 × (1 + 20 kΩ/RG)
–
SET
BATTERY
CURRENT
Connect RGN (Pin 19) to
ISGN0 (Pin 17)
ISGN1 (Pin 15)
ISGN2 (Pin 13)
ISGN3 (Pin 12)
If a different gain value is desired, connect 10 kΩ feedback resistors
between the inverting inputs of the PGIA preamplifiers (RGP
and RGN pins) and the outputs of the PGIA preamplifiers (RFBP
and RFBN pins). Also, connect a gain resistor (RG) between the
RGP and RGN pins. When using external resistors, the gain of
the PGIA is
The positive analog supply (AVCC) and the negative analog
supply (AVEE) may be turned off simultaneously.
+
1.
2.
3.
4.
Connect RGP (Pin 2) to
ISGP0 (Pin 4)
ISGP1 (Pin 6)
ISGP2 (Pin 8)
ISGP3 (Pin 9)
Data Sheet
AD8450
Current Sensors
Set the PGDA gain value to attenuate the voltage of up to four 5 V
battery cells in series to a full-scale voltage of 4 V. For example, a
5 V battery voltage is attenuated to 4 V using the gain of 0.8, and
a 20 V battery voltage (four 5 V batteries in series) is attenuated
to 4 V using the gain of 0.2. This voltage scaling enables the use of
a 5 V ADC to read the battery voltage at the BVMEA output pin.
Two common options for current sensors are isolated current
sensing transducers and shunt resistors. Isolated current sensing
transducers are galvanically isolated from the power converter
and are affected less by the high frequency noise generated by
switch mode power supplies. Shunt resistors are less expensive
and easier to deploy.
If a shunt resistor sensor is used, a 4-terminal, low resistance shunt
resistor is recommended. Two of the four terminals conduct the
battery current, whereas the other two terminals conduct virtually
no current. The terminals that conduct no current are sense
terminals that are used to measure the voltage drop across the
resistor (and, therefore, the current flowing through it) using an
amplifier such as the PGIA of the AD8450. To interface the PGIA
with the current sensor, connect the sense terminals of the sensor
to the ISVP and ISVN pins of the AD8450 (see Figure 60).
Optional Low-Pass Filter
The AD8450 is designed to control both linear regulators and
switching power converters. Linear regulators are generally
noise free, whereas switch mode power converters generate
switching noise. Connecting an external differential low-pass
filter between the current sensor and the PGIA inputs reduces
the injection of switching noise into the PGIA (see Figure 60).
ISVP
4-TERMINAL IBAT
SHUNT
RGP
DUT
+
–
RFBP
ISGPx
LPF
10kΩ
IBAT_SS =
10kΩ
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–
Figure 60. 4-Terminal Shunt Resistor Connected to the Current Sense PGIA
In constant voltage mode, when the CV feedback loop is in
steady state, the VSET input sets the battery voltage as follows:
PGDA CONNECTIONS
VBAT_SS =
For a description of the PGDA, see the Theory of Operation
section, Figure 49, and Figure 52. The internal gains of the
PGDA (0.2, 0.27, 0.4, and 0.8) are selected by connecting the
appropriate input pair to the battery terminals (see Table 6).
Table 6. PGDA Gain Connections
PGDA
Gain
0.8
0.4
0.27
0.2
Connect Battery
Positive Terminal to
BVP0 (Pin 25)
BVP1 (Pin 24)
BVP2 (Pin 23)
BVP3 (Pin 22)
VISET
G IA × RS
where:
GIA is the PGIA gain.
RS is the value of the shunt resistor.
20kΩ
RGN
+
The voltages at the ISET and VSET input pins set the target
battery current and voltage for the constant current (CC) and
constant voltage (CV) loops. These inputs must be driven by a
precision voltage source (or a DAC connected to a precision
reference) whose output voltage is referenced to the same voltage
as the PGIA and PGDA reference pins (ISREFH/ISREFL and
BVREFH/BVREFL, respectively). For example, if the PGIA reference pins are connected to AGND, the voltage source connected
to ISET must also be referenced to AGND. In the same way, if
the PGDA reference pins are connected to AGND, the voltage
source connected to VSET must also be referenced to AGND.
+
–
RFBN
ISVN
BATTERY CURRENT AND VOLTAGE CONTROL
INPUTS (ISET AND VSET)
10kΩ
RGn
ISGNx
The output voltage of the AD8450 PGDA can be used to detect
a reverse battery connection. A −5 V rail for AVEE allows the
output of the PGDA to go below ground when the battery is
connected backward. Therefore, the condition can be detected
by monitoring the BVMEA pin for a negative voltage.
In constant current mode, when the CC feedback loop is in
steady state, the ISET input sets the battery current as follows:
20kΩ
10kΩ
Reverse Battery Conditions
VVSET
G DA
where GDA is the PGDA gain.
Therefore, the accuracy and temperature stability of the formation
and test system are dependent not only on the precision of the
AD8450, but also on the accuracy of the ISET and VSET inputs.
Connect Battery
Negative Terminal to
BVN0 (Pin 31)
BVN1 (Pin 32)
BVN2 (Pin 33)
BVN3 (Pin 34)
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AD8450
Data Sheet
LOOP FILTER AMPLIFIERS
The AD8450 has two loop filter amplifiers, also known as error
amplifiers (see Figure 59). One amplifier is for constant current
control (CC loop filter amplifier), and the other amplifier is for
constant voltage control (CV loop filter amplifier). The outputs
of these amplifiers are combined using a minimum output
selector circuit to perform automatic CC to CV switching.
Table 7 lists the inputs of the loop filter amplifiers for charge
mode and discharge mode.
Table 7. Integrator Input Connections
Feedback Loop Function
Control the Current While
Discharging a Battery
Control the Current While Charging a
Battery
Control the Voltage While
Discharging a Battery
Control the Voltage While Charging a
Battery
Reference
Input
ISET
Feedback
Terminal
IVE0
ISET
IVE1
VSET
VVE0
VSET
VVE1
OVERVOLTAGE AND OVERCURRENT
COMPARATORS
The reference inputs of the overvoltage and overcurrent comparators
can be driven with external voltage references or with the internal
2.5 V reference (adjacent VREF pin). If external voltage references
are used, the sense inputs can be driven directly by the PGIA and
PGDA output nodes, ISMEA and BVMEA, respectively. If the
internal 2.5 V reference is used, the sense inputs can be driven
by resistor dividers, which attenuate the voltage at the ISMEA
and BVMEA nodes. For more information, see the Overcurrent
and Overvoltage Comparators section.
STEP BY STEP DESIGN EXAMPLE
This section describes the systematic design of a 1 A battery
charger/discharger using the AD8450 controller and the ADP1972
pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller. The power converter
used in this design is a nonisolated buck boost dc-to-dc converter.
The target battery is a 4.2 V fully charged, 2.7 V fully discharged
Li-Ion battery.
Step 1: Design the Switching Power Converter
The CC and CV amplifiers in charge mode and the CC amplifier
in discharge mode are inverting integrators, whereas the CV
amplifier in discharge mode is a noninverting integrator. Therefore, the CV amplifier in discharge mode uses an extra amplifier,
the VSET buffer, to buffer the VSET input pin (see Figure 49).
Also, the CV amplifier in discharge mode uses the VVP0 pin to
couple the signal from the BVMEA pin to the integrator.
CONNECTING TO A PWM CONTROLLER (VCTRL PIN)
The VCTRL output pin of the AD8450 is designed to interface
with linear power converters and with pulse-width modulation
(PWM) controllers such as the ADP1972. The voltage range of
the VCTRL output pin is bounded by the voltages at the VCLP
and VCLN pins, as follows:
VVCLN − 0.5 V < VVCTRL < VVCLP + 0.5 V
Because the maximum rated input voltage at the COMP pin of
the ADP1972 is 5.5 V, connect the clamp voltages of the output
amplifier to +5 V (VCLP) and ground (VCLN) to prevent overranging of the COMP input. As an additional precaution, install
an external 5.1 V Zener diode from the COMP pin to ground
with a series 1 kΩ resistor connected between the VCTRL and
COMP pins. Consult the ADP1972 data sheet for additional
applications information.
Given the architecture of the AD8450, the controller requires
that an increasing voltage at the VCTRL pin translate to a larger
output current in the power converter. If this is not the case, a
unity-gain inverting amplifier can be added in series with the
AD8450 output to add an extra inversion.
Select the switches and passive components of the buck boost
power converter to support the 1 A maximum battery current.
The design of the power converter is beyond the scope of this
data sheet; however, there are many application notes and other
helpful documents available from manufacturers of integrated
driver circuits and power MOSFET output devices that can be
used for reference.
Step 2: Identify the Control Voltage Range of the
ADP1972
The control voltage range of the ADP1972 (voltage range of the
COMP input pin) is 0.5 V to 4.5 V. An input voltage of 4.5 V
results in the highest duty cycle and output current, whereas an
input voltage of 0.5 V results in the lowest duty cycle and output
current. Because the COMP pin connects directly to the VCTRL
output pin of the AD8450, the battery current is proportional to
the voltage at the VCTRL pin.
For information about how to interface the ADP1972 to the
power converter switches, see the ADP1972 data sheet.
Step 3: Determine the Control Voltage for the CV Loop
and the PGDA Gain
The relationship between the control voltage for the CV loop
(the voltage at the VSET pin), the target battery voltage, and the
PGDA gain is as follows:
CV Battery Target Voltage =
VVSET
PGDA Gain
In charge mode, for a CV battery target voltage of 4.2 V, the
PGDA gain of 0.8 maximizes the dynamic range of the PGDA.
Therefore, select a CV control voltage of 3.36 V. In discharge
mode, for a CV battery target voltage of 2.7 V, the CV control
voltage is 2.16 V.
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Data Sheet
AD8450
Step 4: Determine the Control Voltage for the CC Loop,
the Shunt Resistor, and the PGIA Gain
The relationship between the control voltage for the CC loop
(the voltage at the ISET pin), the target battery current, and the
PGIA gain is as follows:
CC Battery Target Current =
VISET
RS × PGIA Gain
The voltage across the shunt resistor is as follows:
Shunt Resistor Voltage =
VISET
PGIA Gain
Selecting the highest PGIA gain of 200 reduces the voltage across
the shunt resistor, minimizing dissipated power and inaccuracies
due to self heating. For a PGIA gain of 200 and a target current
of 1 A, choosing a 20 mΩ shunt resistor results in a control
voltage of 4 V.
When selecting a shunt resistor, pay close attention to the
resistor style and construction. For low power applications,
many surface-mount (SMD), temperature stable styles are
available that solder to a mating pad on a printed circuit board
(PCB). For optimum accuracy, specify a 4-terminal shunt
resistor that provides separate high current and sense terminals.
This type of resistor directs the majority of the battery current
through a high current path. An additional pair of terminals
provides a separate connection for the input leads to the PGIA,
avoiding the power loss inherent to forcing the full battery
current through the distance to the PGIA pins. Because the bias
current is so low, the sense error is significantly less than if the
battery current were to transverse the additional lead length.
Step 5: Choose the Control Voltage Sources
The input control voltages (the voltages at the ISET and VSET pins)
can be generated by an analog voltage source such as a voltage
reference or by a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). In both
cases, select a device that provides a stable, low noise output
voltage. If a DAC is preferred, Analog Devices offers a wide
range of precision converters. For example, the AD5668 16-bit
DAC provides up to eight 0 V to 4 V sources when connected to
an external 2 V reference.
To maximize accuracy, the control voltage sources must be
referenced to the same potential as the outputs of the PGIA and
PGDA. For example, if the PGIA and PGDA reference pins are
connected to AGND, connect the reference pins of the control
voltage sources to AGND.
Step 6: Select the Compensation Devices
Feedback controlled switching power converters require frequency
compensation to guarantee loop stability. There are many references available about how to design the compensation for such
power converters. The AD8450 provides active loop-filter erroramplifiers for the CC and CV control loops that can implement
PI, PD, and PID compensators using external passive components.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information relative to using the AD8450 is available in
the AN-1319, Compensator Design for a Battery Charge/Discharge
Unit Using the AD8450 or the AD8451.
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AD8450
Data Sheet
EVALUATION BOARD
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES AND TESTS
Figure 61 is a photograph of the AD8450-EVALZ. The evaluation
board is a convenient standalone platform for evaluating the
major elements of the AD8450 (such as the PGIA and PGDA).
The circuit architecture is particularly suitable for evaluating
PID loop compensation when connected within an operating
charge/discharge system. Four separate loop dynamic networks are
available for constant current charge and discharge, and constant
voltage charge and discharge. The network subcircuits are shown
on the right hand side of the board schematic (Figure 62).
The AD8450-EVALZ contains many user friendly features to
facilitate evaluation of the AD8450 performance. Numerous
connectors, test loops, and points facilitate the attachment of
scope probes and cables, and I/O switches conveniently exercise
various device options.
The schematic item abbreviation TP signifies a test loop. Prior
to testing, install Jumpers TST1 through TST5 and move the
Shunts RUN1 through RUN5 to a single pin to open the
connection. Connect +25 V at AVCC, −5 V at AVEE, and
+5 V at DVCC.
PGIA and Offset
PGIA Gain Test
Apply 10 mV dc across TPISVP and TPISVN. For bench testing,
connect ISVN to ground using an external jumper. Use the
ISGN switch to select the desired PGIA gain option, and measure
the output voltage at TPISMEA or TPIMAX (referenced to
ground). For gains of 26, 66, 133, and 200, the output voltages
are 260 mV, 660 mV, 1.33 V, and 2 V, respectively. Subtract any
residual offset voltages from the output reading before
calculating the gain.
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SMA connectors provide shielded access to the highly sensitive
programmable gain instrumentation amplifier (PGIA) and the
programmable gain difference amplifier (PGDA). SMA connectors
ISET and VSET are the constant current and constant voltage
control inputs. The ISMEA and VCTRL outputs, current and
voltage alarm references, and trigger voltages are accessible for
testing. The MODE switch selects either the charge or discharge
option. Figure 62 is a schematic of the AD8450-EVALZ. Table 8
lists and describes the various switches and their functions and
lists the SMA connector I/O.
TESTING THE AD8450-EVALZ
Figure 61. Photograph of the AD8450-EVALZ
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Data Sheet
AD8450
Table 8. AD8450-EVALZ Test Switches and Their Functions
Switch
ISGN
BVGN
IS_REF
Function
PGIA gain switch
PGDA gain switch
Selects between offset options for
the PGIA
BV_REF
Selects input source option for
the BVREFH pin
MODE
RUN_TEST1
Selects charge or discharge mode
Configures the ISET and VSET
inputs to test the integrators.
RUN_TEST2
Configures the ISET and VSET
outputs to test the integrators.
1
Operation
The ISGN switch selects one of four fixed gain values: 26, 66, 133, or 200.
The BVGN switch selects one of four fixed gain values: 0.2, 0.27, 0.4, or 0.8.
NORM: 0 V reference.
20mV: offsets the PGIA reference by 20 mV.
EXT: An externally supplied reference voltage is applied to the PGIA.
NORM: Overvoltage (OV) reference applied.
5mV: The BVDA is offset by 5 mV.
EXT: An externally supplied reference voltage is applied to the BVDA.
The MODE switch selects CHG (logic high) or DISCH (logic low).
RUN: The ISET and VSET inputs are connected to SMA connectors ISET
and VSET.
TEST: connectors the ISET and VSET inputs to the 2.5 V reference.
RUN: configures the ISET and VSET outputs as integrators.
TEST: configures the ISET and VSET outputs as followers.
Default
Position1
User select
N/A
NORM
NORM
CHG
RUN
RUN
N/A means not applicable.
Table 9. AD8450-EVALZ SMA Connector Functions
Connector
ISVP
ISVN
BVP
BVN
ISET
VSET
VCTRL
CS_BUS
Function
Input from the battery current sensor to the PGIA positive input.
Input from the battery current sensor to the PGIA negative input.
Input from the battery positive voltage terminal to the PGDA positive input.
Input from the battery negative voltage terminal to the PGDA negative input.
Input to the AD8450 ISET pin.
Input to the AD8450 VSET pin.
AD8450 control voltage output to the PWM or analog power supply COMP input.
AD8450 current sharing input/output bus.
PGIA in an Application
The differential inputs of the PGIA assume the use of a highside current shunt in series with the battery. To connect the
evaluation board in an application, simply connect the ISVP
and ISVN to the positive and negative shunt connections. Be
sure that both inputs are floating (ungrounded). The ISVP and
ISVN inputs tolerate the full AVCC common-mode voltage
applied to the board.
Simple Offset Test
PGDA and Offset
Simple Test
The PGDA has four gain options (0.8, 0.4, 0.27, and 0.2) selected
with the four-position BVGN slide switch. Set the BV_REF
switch to the NORM position. Test the PGDA amplifier in the
same manner as PGIA. Apply 1 V dc between TPBVP and TPBVN.
Measure the output voltages at TPBVMEA. The output voltages
are 0.8 V, 0.4 V, 0.27 V, and 0.2 V, respectively, at the four BVGN
switch positions.
Short the PGIA inputs from TPISVP to TPISVN to one of the
black ground loops. The ISMEA output is 0 V ± the residual
offset voltage multiplied by the gain. Move the IS_REF switch
to the 20 mV position to increase ISMEA by 20 mV.
PGDA in an Application
Offset in an Application
PGDA Offset
In certain instances, the system operates with various ground
voltage levels. Although the PGIA is differential and floating, it
may be advantageous to refer the PGIA to a ground at or near
the battery load.
The BV_REF offset works just the same as the IS_REF except
that the fixed offset is 5 mV. Simply use the BV_REF switch to
select the option. For an external offset reference, move the
BV_REF switch to EXT and connect a wire from the TPBREFL
and TPBREFH test loops to the desired reference points.
For connection to an application, simply connect the input
terminal across the battery. It is good practice to take advantage of
the differential input to achieve the most accurate measurements.
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Data Sheet
Overload Comparators
CC and CV Integrator Tests
The AD8450 features identical fault sensing comparators for
overcurrent (OCPS pin) and overvoltage (OVPS pin) to help
protect against battery damage. The reference pins, OVPR and
OCPR, are hardwired via 0 Ω resistors, R27 and R28, to the 2.5 V
reference. The outputs of the comparators are connected together
internally, and are active low in the event of an overdrive of
either parameter.
The RUN_TEST1 and RUN_TEST2 switches provide all the circuit
switching required to test the integrator. Set RUN_TEST1 to the
TEST position and apply 2.5 V to the ISET and VSET inputs;
then read 2.5 V at the VCTRL output. Set RUN_TEST2 to
TEST_CC, then TEST_CV, and the VCTRL output voltage still
measures 2.5 V.
For reference, the sense pins are set at 20% greater than the
reference. For other sense voltage ratios, simply calculate a new
value for the resistor divider. The 2.49 kΩ resistor was selected
as an easy equivalent to the 2.5 V reference, the 499 Ω resistors
to the ISMEA and BVMEA as 20% greater. These values were
selected for an experimental 1 A charge/discharge system built
in the lab. Other ratios and values are user selected.
The uncommitted op amp is configured as a follower (R24 is
installed between the OAVN pin and the OAVO pin). The input
pin, OAVP, is jumper connected to ground via OAVP. To test
the uncommitted op amp, simply connect a jumper from TP2.5V
and Pin 1 of Jumper OAVP. The output TPOAVO reads 2.5 V.
As a basic test or experiment, simply apply enough voltage at
the PGIA or PGDA inputs to exceed 3 V at ISMEA or BVMEA.
The FAULT output pin switches from 5 V to 0 V if either input
exceeds the sense trigger level.
VSET Buffer
The VSET buffer is a unity gain, voltage follower pin accessible
for testing. Apply a voltage up to 5 V at the VSET input, and
measure the output at TPVSETBF.
CV and CC Loop Filter Amplifiers
The constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC) integrators
are identical circuits and are the two active integrator elements of
the master loop compensation and switching block (see Figure 49).
Except for their external connections, the two circuits are identical
and are tested in the same way, sequentially. The integrator
outputs are analog OR’ed together, creating the VCTRL output to
the input of an external pulse-width modulation controller.
As shown in Figure 49, the integrator op amp inputs are called
IVE0, IVE1, VVE0, VVE1, and VVP0. The first two letters (IV
or VV) signify the constant current or constant voltage integrator.
The third letter identifies the noninverting input (P) or the
inverting input (E for error input). The final digit (0 or 1)
indicates the state of the mode circuit (0 for discharge and 1
for charge). Because the integrators are connected in parallel,
a static test of either integrator requires disabling the other by
forcing the output to the supply rail, reverse biasing the
transistor/diode gate.
Uncommitted Op Amp
USING THE AD8450
Except for the power converter and accessories, such as filters
and current sensing, the AD8450-EVALZ includes all of the
signal path elements necessary to implement a battery charging/
forming system (see Figure 59).
The AD8450 is usable with either linear or switch mode power
converters. Switching converters typically generate higher noise
levels than linear; however, switching converters are the most
popular by far because of significantly higher efficiency and
lower cost. Regardless of the power converter architecture used, the
PID loop must be configured to reflect the phase shift and gain of
the power stage. Circuit simulation is helpful with this task.
On the right hand side of Figure 62 are four universal loop
compensation circuits. All or part of the circuits are usable
for installing fixed components when the AD8450-EVALZ is
connected to a battery system for design verification. There are
two feedback amplifiers, but four potentially distinctive separate
configurations. The types and values of passive components
vary according to the power converter and its characteristics.
To use the board for setting up a charging system, replace the
10 kΩ resistors in the feedback (there are no capacitors installed)
and connect the measured feedback voltages by installing
jumpers RUN1 through RUN5. Remove jumpers TST1 through
TST5 and install capacitors associated with the integrator.
Rev. B | Page 36 of 41
CS
+5V
+ C8
10 µF
35V
DVCC
25V
+ C4
10 µF
35 V
25 V
5V
8
ISVN
½ ISGN
AVCC
−5V
3
5
1
200
4
2
26
133
66
R21
0Ω
10
17 ISGN0
18 RGNS
ISGN0
ISGN0S
15 ISGN1
16 ISGN0S
12 ISGN3
13 ISGN2
14 ISGN1S
9 ISGP3
10 RFBP
11 RFBN
7 ISGP1S
8 ISGP2
3 RGPS
4
ISGP0
5 ISGP0S
6 ISGP1
1 ISVP
2 RGP
R22
0Ω
TPISREFL
ISGN1
ISGN1S
ISGN2
RFBN
ISGN3
RFBP
ISGP3
ISGP1S
ISGP2
ISGPOS
ISGP1
RGPS
ISGP0
RGP
TPISVP
OAVP
ISREFL
IAREF
BVP3S
GND_BVP
TPBVP
½ BVGN
0.2
1
0.27
3
2 4
RGNS
RGN 19 RGN
ISVN 20
ISVN
TPISVN
TPRGN
200
9 133
26
6 7
66
½ ISGN
TPRGP
TP _IMAX
−5V C7
10 µF
+ 35 V
TPAVEE
ISVP
CS _BUS
AVCCRET
DVCCRET
5
8
5
TPOAVP
7
2.5V
BVP
TP 2.5V
0.8
0.4
2
6
4 EXT
NORM
1
3
20mV
C5
10 µF
10V
2
3
5mV
4
5
NORM
BVREF
TPBREFH
7
6
8 EXT
7
BVN
6
0.8
0.4
AD8450
X1
C18
10µF
DAREF
10V
BVDAREF
1
C20
1 µF
50V
ISET
VSET
8
9
½ BVGN
2
3
GND_BVN
TPBVN
10
0.2
0.27
2
3
RUN
TP_VSET
TP_ISET
OAVN R24
0Ω
TPISMEA
−5V
TP _ISREFH
24 BVP1
25 BVP0
2.5V
IS_REF
VREF 26 VREF
27 BVREFH
AVEERET
BVP3
AGND 75
ISREFH 74
VREF 73
BREFH
ISIAREF
BVP2
CR3
5.1V
R20
1kΩ
TEST
1
1
RUN_
TEST1
25V
C9
0.1µF
50V
C21
1µF
50V
DVCC 47
DISCH
3
TPBVMEA
MODE
1
2
CLMP_
VCTRL
R17
0Ω
R28
0Ω
R27
0Ω
R29
2.49kΩ
C19
10µF
10V
ISMEA
C25
0.1µF
50V
VSET
CR1
TPVCLN 5.1V
R31
2.49kΩ
R25
499Ω
4
T_CC
3
T_CV
TPVCTRL
R18
1kΩ
R30
499Ω
DRVOVPS
OVPR
OCPR
OCPS
FAULT
5V
CHG
2
TPMODE
OVPR 41
OCPR 43
VREF 42
OCPS 44
FAULT 46
DGND 45
1
RUN
RUN_
TEST2
VINT
TPVSETBF TPVSET
VSET 49
NC 48 NC 5V
NC 52 NC
VVP0 51
VSETBF 50
NC 55 NC
VVE1
VVE1 54
VVE0 53
AVCC 57
VINT 56
VCLN 58
VINT
TPVCLP
5V
VSET
R16
0Ω
CR2
5.1V
−5V
2.5V
TP−5V
R19
1kΩ
VCLP 60
VCTRL 59
VINT 62
AVEE 61
GND 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8
BVP1
AVEE 72
ISMEA 71
28 AGND
TPBREFL
BREFL 29
BVREFL
BREFLS 30 BVREFLS
BVN0 31 BVN0
BVN1 32 BVN1
CSH 80
IMAX 79
BVP0
IVE0 65
IVE1 64
NC 63 NC
BVN3S 35 BVN3S
−5V 36 AVEE
BVMEA 37 BVMEA
ISREFLS
OAVP 78
ISREFLS 77
ISREFL 76
21
BVP3S
22 BVP3
23 BVP2
AVCC 70
25V
OAVN 69
OAVO
OAVO 68
ISET 67
NC 66 NC
33 BVN2
34 BVN3
BVN2
Figure 62. Schematic of the AD8450 Evaluation Board
BVN3
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38 AVCC
MODE 39 MODE
OVPS 40 OVPS
GND 1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4
5
7
6
VVE1
VCTRL
TVVE1
8
BVMEA
VVP0
VSETBF
BVMEA
ISMEA
ISMEA
TP7
TP8
TP5
RUN 5
R11
0Ω
TP4
TP3
RUN 4
R6
0Ω
TP12
TP6
CV -DISCHARGE
TP25
R12
0Ω
TP26
RUN 3
CV -CHARGE
TP2
RUN 2
R1
0Ω
CC -DISCHARGE
RUN 1
R7
0Ω
TP36
R2
10 kΩ
TP9
TP24
TP27
TP38
TP34
TP39
TP35
R13
10 kΩ
TP32
C22
TBD DNI
TP17
R10
10 kΩ
TP31
C12
TBD DNI
TP23
TP33
R14
10 kΩ
TP30
VVP0
VVE0
TP45
TP46
TP44
TP51
TP47
TP52
TP19
TP62
TP63
TST 5
TP60
C19
TBD DNI
TP59
TST 4
TP58
C11
TBD DNI
TP57
TST 3
TP50 TP56
C13
TBD DNI
R9
10 kΩ
TP43
TP18
C24
TBD DNI
C15
TBD DNI
R5
10 kΩ
TP42
TP61
TST 2
TP49 TP55
C10
TBD DNI
TP54
C17
TBD DNI
R15
10 kΩ
TP41
R4
10 kΩ
TP14
TP1
TST 1
TP53
C14
TBD DNI
TP48
C6
TBD
DNI
TP13
C3
TBD DNI
TP11
R3
10 kΩ
TP40
TVVE1
IVE0
TIVE1
TVVE1
(5)
TP37
C23
TBD DNI
TP16
TP10
R8
10 kΩ
TP29
C1
TBD DNI
TP15
TP28
LOOP COMPENSATION FIELD
C2
TBD DNI
CC -CHARGE
VINT
Data Sheet
AD8450
SCHEMATIC AND ARTWORK
11966-062
Data Sheet
11966-063
AD8450
11966-064
Figure 63. Top Silkscreen of the AD8450-EVALZ
Figure 64. AD8450-EVALZ Primary Side Copper
Rev. B | Page 38 of 41
AD8450
11966-065
Data Sheet
11966-066
Figure 65. AD8450-EVALZ Secondary Side Copper
Figure 66. AD8450-EVALZ Power Plane
Rev. B | Page 39 of 41
Data Sheet
11966-067
AD8450
Figure 67. AD8450-EVALZ Ground Plane
Rev. B | Page 40 of 41
Data Sheet
AD8450
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
0.75
0.60
0.45
16.20
16.00 SQ
15.80
1.60
MAX
61
80
60
1
PIN 1
14.20
14.00 SQ
13.80
TOP VIEW
(PINS DOWN)
0.15
0.05
SEATING
PLANE
0.20
0.09
7°
3.5°
0°
0.10
COPLANARITY
VIEW A
20
41
40
21
VIEW A
0.65
BSC
LEAD PITCH
ROTATED 90° CCW
0.38
0.32
0.22
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-026-BEC
051706-A
1.45
1.40
1.35
Figure 68. 80-Lead Low Profile Quad Flat Package [LQFP]
(ST-80-2)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model 1
AD8450ASTZ
AD8450ASTZ-RL
AD8450-EVALZ
1
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
Package Description
80-Lead Low Profile Quad Flat Package [LQFP]
80-Lead Low Profile Quad Flat Package [LQFP]
Evaluation Board
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
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D11966-0-8/15(B)
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Package Option
ST-80-2
ST-80-2