LTC4425 Linear SuperCap Charger with Current-Limited Ideal Diode and V/I Monitor Description Features 50mΩ Ideal Diode from VIN to VOUT Smart Charge Current Profile Limits Inrush Current Internal Cell Balancer (No External Resistors) Programmable Output Voltage (LDO Mode) Programmable VIN to VOUT Current Limit Continuous Monitoring of VIN to VOUT Current via PROG Pin n Low Quiescent Current: 20μA nV Power Fail, PGOOD Indicator IN n 2.45V/2.7V Cell Protection Shunts (4.9V/5.4V SuperCap Max Top-Off Voltage) n 3A Peak Current Limit, Thermal Limiting n Tiny Application Circuit, 3mm × 3mm × 0.75mm DFN and 12-Lead MSOP Packages n n n n n The LTC®4425 is a constant-current/constant-voltage linear charger designed to charge a 2-cell supercap stack from either a Li-Ion/Polymer battery, a USB port, or a 2.7V to 5.5V current-limited supply. The part operates as an ideal diode with an extremely low 50mΩ on-resistance making it suitable for high peak-power/low average power applications. The LTC4425 charges the output capacitors to an externally programmed output voltage in LDO mode at a constant charge current, or to VIN in normal mode with a smart charge current profile to limit the inrush current until the VIN to VOUT differential is less than 250mV. In addition the LTC4425 can be set to clamp the output voltage to 4.9V or 5.4V. n Charge current (VOUT current limit) is programmed by connecting a resistor between PROG and GND. The voltage on the PROG pin represents the current flowing from VIN to VOUT for current monitoring. An internal active balancing circuit maintains equal voltages across each supercapacitor and clamps the peak voltage across each cell to a pin-selectable maximum value. The LTC4425 operates at a very low 20µA quiescent current (shutdown current <3µA) and is available in a low profile 12-pin 3mm × 3mm DFN or a 12-lead MSOP package. Applications n n n n n High Peak Power Battery/USB Powered Equipment Industrial PDAs Portable Instruments/Monitoring Equipment Power Meters, SuperCap Backup Circuits PC Card/USB Modems L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Typical Application Charging 2-Cell Series Supercapacitor from Li-Ion Source TO HIGH PEAK POWER LOAD Li-Ion 2.2µF 1F 1.5M VMID PFI + 1.2M PFI_RET 1F – FB LTC4425 PFO VIN 470k PROG FROM µC SEL EN 0.4 CURRENT LIMITED BY PMOS RDSON 0.3 0.2 1/10 CHARGE CURRENT 0.1 IMONITOR 2.45V/2.7V VFB = VIN RPROG = 2k FULL CHARGE CURRENT 0.5 CHARGE CURRENT (A) + 0.6 VOUT ≅ VIN VIN Charge Current vs VIN to VOUT Differential 2k GND 0 IDEAL DIODE FORWARD VOLTAGE = 15mV 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 VIN – VOUT (V) 0.8 1 4425 TA02 4425 TA01 4425fa For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 1 LTC4425 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1, 2) VIN , VOUT, VMID , FB, PFI_RET, PFO Voltage..– 0.3V to 6V EN, SEL, PFI Voltage.....–0.3V to MAX(VIN, VOUT ) + 0.3V Operating Junction Temperature.............– 40°C to 125°C Storage Temperature Range...................– 65°C to 150°C Lead Temperature, MSOP Only (Soldering, 10 sec)................................................. 300°C Pin Configuration TOP VIEW TOP VIEW VOUT 1 12 VIN VOUT 2 11 VIN PROG 3 SEL 4 13 GND VOUT VOUT PROG SEL FB EN 10 VMID 9 PFI FB 5 8 PFO EN 6 7 PFI_RET DD PACKAGE 12-LEAD (3mm × 3mm) PLASTIC DFN TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 43°C/W (Note 3) EXPOSED PAD (PIN 13) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 GND 12 11 10 9 8 7 VIN VIN VMID PFI PFO PFI_RET MSE PACKAGE 12-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 35°C/W (Note 3) EXPOSED PAD (PIN 13) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB Order Information (http://www.linear.com/product/LTC4425#orderinfo) LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE LTC4425EDD#PBF LTC4425EDD#TRPBF LFMQ 12-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C LTC4425IDD#PBF LTC4425IDD#TRPBF LFMQ 12-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C LTC4425EMSE#PBF LTC4425EMSE#TRPBF 4425 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C LTC4425IMSE#PBF LTC4425IMSE#TRPBF 4425 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container. For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/ For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/. Some packages are available in 500 unit reels through designated sales channels with #TRMPBF suffix. 4425fa 2 For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 LTC4425 Electrical Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating junction temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C, VIN = 3.8V. (Note 4) SYMBOL PARAMETER VIN Operating Supply Range IQ(IN) Quiescent Current from VIN IQ(OUT) ISD CONDITIONS MIN l TYP 2.7 MAX 5.5 VIN = VOUT 20 Quiescent Current from VOUT VIN = VOUT 3 Quiescent Current in Shutdown EN = 0 UNITS V µA µA 3 µA Ideal Diode VFWD Forward Voltage 15 mV RFWD Open Loop Forward On-Resistance 50 mΩ Supercap Charger VFB Feedback Voltage IFB Feedback Pin Input Leakage ICHG Charge Current in LDO Mode (FB = 0V) RPROG = 0.5k RPROG = 5k 2 0.2 A A Charge Current in Normal Mode (FB = VIN) RPROG = 0.5k, VIN – VOUT < 250mV RPROG = 0.5k, VIN – VOUT > 750mV 2 0.2 A A RPROG = 5k, VIN – VOUT < 250mV RPROG = 5k, VIN – VOUT > 750mV 200 20 mA mA l 1.18 FB < 1.2V 1.2 1.22 V 100 nA VPROG PROG Pin Servo Voltage in LDO Mode hPROG Ratio of Charge Current to PROG Pin Current VPROG PROG Pin Servo Voltage in Normal Mode (FB = VIN) VIN – VOUT < 250mV VIN – VOUT > 750mV ISC Charger Short-Circuit Current Limit PROG Pin Shorted to GND, FB = 0 tSS Charger Soft Start Time FB = 0 1.5 ms TLIM Junction Temperature in Constant Temperature Mode (Note 5) VOUT = 0, FB = 0, RPROG = 0.5k 105 °C 2 1.00 V 1000 mA/mA 1.00 0.1 V V 3 4 A Voltage Clamps Maximum Voltage Across the Top Capacitor VSEL = Lo VSEL = Hi l l 2.45 2.7 2.5 2.75 V V Maximum Voltage Across the Bottom Capacitor VSEL = Lo VSEL = Hi l l 2.45 2.7 2.5 2.75 V V VRIP VOUT Clamp Hysteresis If Either Capacitor Reaches Clamp Voltage i.e. VOUT < VIN 50 mV ISH(TOP) Top Shunt Current RPROG = 1k, (VOUT – VMID) > VCLAMP 160 mA ISH(BOT) Bottom Shunt Current RPROG = 1k, VMID > VCLAMP 140 mA VCLAMP 4425fa For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 3 LTC4425 Electrical Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating junction temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C, VIN = 3.8V. (Note 4) SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX 1.8 1.84 UNITS VMID Output Voltage VOUT = 3.6V 1.76 VMID Maximum Current Sourcing Capability VMID < VOUT/2 , VMID < VCLAMP 0.7 mA VMID Maximum Current Sinking Capability VMID > VOUT/2 , VMID < VCLAMP 1.2 mA Output Low Voltage (PFO, PFI_RET) IPIN = 5mA 65 mV Pin Leakage Current (PFO, PFI_RET) VPIN = 5V, EN = 0 FB Threshold Voltage for Power Good (Rising) LDO Mode Leakage Balancer VMID V PFO, PFI_RET, PFI l 1.09 Input-to-Output Differential for Power Good (Rising) Normal Mode VPFI 1 µA 1.13 V 265 PFI Threshold (Falling) l 1.18 PFI Hysteresis IPFI 1.11 1.2 mV 1.22 10 PFI Pin Input Leakage 100 Power Good Timer Delay V mV 200 nA ms Logic Inputs (EN, SEL) VIL Logic Low Input Voltage l l 0.4 V VIH Logic High Input Voltage IIH Input Current High EN, SEL Pins at 5.5V –1 1 µA IIL Input Current Low EN, SEL Pins at GND –1 1 µA Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device reliability and lifetime. Note 2: The current limit features of this part are intended to protect the IC from short term or intermittent fault conditions. Continuous operation above the maximum specified pin current rating may result in device degradation or failure. Note 3: Failure to solder the exposed backside of the package to the PC board ground plane will result in a thermal resistance much greater than 43°C/W on the DD package and greater than 35°C/W on MSE package. 1.2 V Note 4: The LTC4425E (E grade) is guaranteed to meet specifications from 0°C to 85°C junction temperature. Specifications over the –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. The LTC4425I (I grade) is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range. The junction temperature, TJ, is calculated from the ambient temperature, TA, and power dissipation, PD, according to the formula: TJ = TA + (PD • θJA °C/W). Note that the maximum ambient temperature is determined by specific operating conditions in conjunction with board layout, the rated thermal package thermal resistance and other environmental factors. Note 5: VIN to VOUT charge current is reduced by thermal foldback as junction temperature approaches 105°C. 4425fa 4 For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 LTC4425 Typical Performance Characteristics LDO Regulation Voltage vs Charge Current LDO Regulation Voltage vs Temperature 3.295 80 VIN = 3.8V 3.285 VOUT SET FOR 3.3V 70 ON-RESISTANCE (mΩ) 3.284 3.285 3.283 3.280 VOUT (V) 3.282 3.275 3.281 3.270 3.280 3.265 3.279 VIN = 3.8V 3.260 RPROG = 1k VOUT SET FOR 3.3V 3.255 200 400 600 800 0 ICHG (mA) 1000 3.277 –45 –30 –15 1200 0 15 30 45 60 TEMPERATURE (°C) 4425 G01 NORMAL MODE 600 400 1000 800 CHARGE CURRENT (mA) CHARGE CURRENT (mA) 0 –45 –30 –15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 TEMPERATURE (°C) 4425 G07 VIN = 3.8V 15 VIN = 2.7V 10 5 0 –45 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 VIN TO VOUT DIFFERENTIAL (V) –25 –5 15 35 55 TEMPERATURE (°C) Charge Current vs VOUT in Thermal Regulation 20 90 VOUT Quiescent Current vs Temperature (VIN < VOUT) VOUT = 3.8V 18 16 14 2000 1500 1000 500 THERMAL REGULATION ON-CHIP POWER DISSIPATION ~4W CASE TEMP ~100°C 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) 75 4425 G06 VIN = 5V FB, PROG PINS SHORTED TO GND 2500 AMBIENT TEMP 25°C 200 4.8 LDO MODE (FB GROUNDED) 400 3000 400 4.5 4425 G05 VIN = 3.8V RPROG = 1k, FB GROUNDED 600 3.3 3.6 3.9 4.2 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 25 20 600 0 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 VIN TO VOUT DIFFERENTIAL (V) 800 3 VIN Quiescent Current vs Temperature (VIN ≥ VOUT) NORMAL MODE Charge Current vs Junction Temperature 1000 20 4425 G03 VIN = 3.8V RPROG = 1k 4425 G04 1200 30 0 2.7 90 200 200 0 75 CURRENT (µA) 1200 PROG VOLTAGE (mV) CHARGE CURRENT (mA) LDO MODE (FB GROUNDED) –45°C 40 PROG Pin Voltage vs (VIN – VOUT) Differential VIN = 3.8V RPROG = 1k 1000 25°C 50 4425 G02 Charge Current vs (VIN–VOUT) Differential 1200 90°C 60 10 3.278 CURRENT (µA) VOLTAGE (V) Charger FET On-Resistance vs Supply Voltage 3.286 3.290 800 TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. VOUT = 2.7V 12 10 8 6 4 2 4 4.5 4425 G08 0 –45 –25 –5 15 35 55 TEMPERATURE (°C) 75 90 4425 G09 4425fa For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 5 LTC4425 Typical Performance Characteristics Open Drain Outputs (PFI_RET and PFO) FET On-Resistance vs Temperature 16 0.7 14 0.6 12 RESISTANCE (Ω) VOLTAGE (V) 0.8 18 VIN = 3.8V 0.5 0.4 0.3 6 4 2 –5 15 35 55 TEMPERATURE (°C) 75 –25 –5 15 35 55 TEMPERATURE (°C) 4425 G10 3500 2.85 2.80 75 2.70 –45 90 –25 –5 15 35 55 TEMPERATURE (°C) 4425 G11 Charge Current vs Voltage Across Top Capacitor (VOUT – VMID) 3500 75 90 4425 G011a Charge Current vs Voltage Across Bottom Capacitor (VMID) Output Voltage Transient Step Response Waveform (LDO Mode) 3000 CHARGE CURRENT (mA) 3000 CHARGE CURRENT (mA) 2.90 2.75 0 –45 90 VIN = 3.8V VOUT = 3.3V PROG PIN SHORTED TO GND 2.95 8 0.1 –25 3.00 VIN = 3.8V 10 0.2 0 –45 PROG Pin Short Circuit Charge Current vs Temperature CHARGE CURRENT (A) Logic Inputs (EN and SEL) Threshold Voltage vs Temperature 0.9 TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. PROG PIN GROUNDED 2500 2000 1500 1000 RPROG = 1k 500 2000 1500 ILOAD 800mA 100mA 1000 RPROG = 1k 500 SEL = 0 0 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 VOUT TO VMID DIFFERENTIAL (V) VOUT 20mV/DIV (AC-COUPLED) PROG PIN GROUNDED 2500 SEL = 0 0 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 500µs/DIV VIN = 3.8V RPROG = 500Ω SUPERCAP VALUE = 0.55F VOUT (DC) = 3.3V 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 VMID (V) 4425 G14 4425 G13 4425 G12 Output Voltage Waveform When VMID is Shorted to GND Output Voltage Waveform When VMID is Shorted to VOUT PROG Pin Soft-Start Waveform (Normal Mode) VIN = 3.8V RPROG = 1k VOUT (1V/DIV) VOUT 20mV/DIV AC-COUPLED VOUT 20mV/DIV AC-COUPLED EN VIN = 3.8V RPROG = 1k SEL = 0 4425 G15 250ms/DIV SUPERCAP VALUE = 0.55F VOUT (DC) = 2.45V VIN = 3.8V RPROG = 1k SEL = 0 4425 G16 100ms/DIV SUPERCAP VALUE = 0.55F VOUT (DC) = 2.45V VIN = 5V RPROG = 1k 500µs/DIV 4425 G18 4425fa 6 For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 LTC4425 Pin Functions VOUT (Pin 1, 2): Output Pin of the Charger. Typically connects to the top of the 2-cell supercap stack. PROG (Pin 3): Charge Current Program and Charge Current Monitor Pin. A resistor connected from PROG to ground programs the charge current. In LDO mode, this pin always servos to 1V. However, if the charge current profile is turned on, this pin servos to a voltage between 1V and 0.1V depending on the input-to-output differential. In all cases, the voltage on this pin always represents the actual charge current. SEL (Pin 4): Logic Input to Select One of the Two Possible Clamp Voltages (VCLAMP). If the pin is a logic low, the maximum voltage across any supercap of the stack is 2.45V. If the pin is a logic high, it is 2.7V. Do not float this pin. FB (Pin 5): In LDO mode, output voltage is programmed by a resistor divider from VOUT via the FB pin. In this mode, the voltage on this pin always servos to the internal reference voltage of 1.2V. If the FB pin is pulled up to VIN , the LDO mode is disabled and the charge current profile mode is turned on. Shorting the FB pin to GND turns off charge current profile mode. Do not float this pin. EN (Pin 6): Digital Input to Enable the Charger. If this pin is a logic high, the part is enabled and it draws only 20μA of quiescent current from the input or output when idle. If this pin is a logic low, the part is in shutdown mode and draws less than 3μA. Do not float this pin. PFO (Pin 8): Open Drain Output of the Power-Fail Comparator. This pin is driven to logic low if at least one of the following conditions is true: (1) VIN is less than a value programmed by an external divider via PFI, (2) VOUT has not reached within 7.5% of its final programmed value in LDO mode, or (3) VOUT is not within 250mV of VIN in charge current profile mode. When all these conditions are false for at least 200ms, this pin goes high impedance indicating that power is good. PFI (Pin 9): Input to the Power-Fail Comparator. The input voltage below which PFO pin indicates a power-fail condition can be programmed by connecting this pin to an external resistor divider between VIN and PFI_RET pin. VMID (Pin 10): Connects to the Midpoint of the 2-Cell supercap stack. An internal leakage balancing amplifier drives this pin to a voltage which is exactly half of VOUT. VIN (Pin 11, 12): Input Power Pin. Typically connected to a DC source like a Li-Ion/Polymer battery or a USB port. This pin should be bypassed with a low ESR ceramic capacitor. GND (Exposed Pad Pin 13): GND. The Exposed Pad should be connected to a continuous ground plane on the second layer of the printed circuit board by several vias directly under the part to achieve optimum thermal conduction. PFI_RET (Pin 7): This pin connects to the bottom of the external resistor divider for the input power-fail comparator. In shutdown mode, an internal switch opens up this path to reduce the current drawn by the resistor divider. 4425fa For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 7 LTC4425 Block Diagram VIN 1.2V BANDGAP 1.11V REFERENCE 0.1V VOUT VIN – 15mV + – MPSNS ×1 MPSW ×1000 VOUT IDEAL DIODE CONTROLLER PSHUNT CONSTANT-VOLTAGE/ CONSTANT-CURRENT/ CONSTANT-TEMPERATURE CHARGER CIRCUITRY 10X VOLTAGE CLAMP CIRCUITRY NSHUNT 1X 250mV 750mV R VIN – VOUT COMPARATOR RPF1 VIN VOUT + 250mV PFI 1.2V RPF2 PFI_RET + – OSCILLATOR CBIG LBA + – 2.7V 2.45V 1.11V LEAKAGE BALANCER VSEL PROG PGOOD COMPARATOR + PFC – PFI COMPARATOR CBIG VOUT/2 VIN – VOUT R VIN VMID + – CHARGE CURRENT CHARGE CURRENT PROFILE GENERATOR RPROG 200ms TIMER RFB1 FB VIO EN RFB2 CHARGER ENABLE PFO GND 4425 BD Figure 1. LTC4425 Block Diagram 4425fa 8 For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 LTC4425 Operation LDO Mode In LDO mode, the output voltage VOUT is programmed by an external resistor divider network consisting of RFB1 and RFB2 via the FB pin and the charge current is programmed by an external resistor RPROG via the PROG pin. Please refer to the Block Diagram shown in Figure 1. The charger control circuitry consists of a constantcurrent amplifier and a constant-voltage amplifier. When the part is enabled to charge a discharged supercap stack, initially the constant-current amplifier is in control and servos the PROG pin voltage to 1V. The current through the PROG resistor gets multiplied by approximately 1000, the ratio of the sense MOSFET (MPSNS) and the power MOSFET (MPSW), to charge the supercap stack. As the output voltage VOUT gets close to the programmed value, the constant-voltage amplifier takes over and backs off the charge current as necessary to maintain the FB pin voltage equal to an internal reference voltage of 1.2V. Since the PROG pin current is always about 1/1000 of the charge current, the PROG pin voltage continues to give an indication of the actual charge current even when the constant-voltage amplifier is in control. Charge Current Profile or Normal Mode The LTC4425 is in charge current profile mode when the FB pin is shorted to the input voltage VIN . In this mode of operation, the constant-voltage amplifier is internally disabled but the charge current is still programmed by the external RPROG resistor. The charger provides 1/10 of the programmed charge current if the input-to-output voltage differential (VIN–VOUT) is more than 750mV to limit the power dissipation within the chip. As this differential voltage decreases from 750mV, the charge current increases linearly to its full programmed value when VOUT is within 250mV or closer to VIN . As VOUT rises further, the voltage across the charger FET gets too small to support the full charge current. So the charge current gradually falls off and the charger FET enters into its triode (ohmic) region of operation (see Figure 2). Since the charger FET RDS(ON) is approximately 50mΩ, with a programmed charge current of 2A, the FET will enter the ohmic (triode) region and the charge current will start to fall off when VOUT is within about 100mV of VIN . IDEAL DIODE CONTROL REGION 2A CHARGE CURRENT (A) The LTC4425 is a linear charger designed to charge a two-cell series supercap stack by employing a constantcurrent, constant-voltage, and constant-temperature architecture. It has two modes of operation: charge current profile mode (also referred to as normal mode) and LDO mode. In LDO mode, the LTC4425 charges the top of the stack to an externally programmed output voltage with a fixed charge current that is also externally programmable. In charge current profile mode, the LTC4425 charges the top of the stack to the input voltage VIN with a charge current that varies based on the input-to-output differential voltage. OHMIC REGION FULL CHARGE CURRENT REGION LINEAR CHARGE CURRENT REGION 1/10 CHARGE CURRENT REGION 0.2A 0.3A 15 100 250 VIN – VOUT (mV) 750 4425 F02 Figure 2. Different Regions of Charge Current Profile The Ideal Diode Controller When the input-to-output differential approaches 15mV, the ideal diode controller takes over the control from the constant-current amplifier and backs off the charge current by pulling up the gate of the charger FET as much as necessary to maintain a 15mV delta across the FET (see Figure 2). As a result, VOUT can only be charged to 15mV below VIN. In the event VIN suddenly drops below VOUT, the controller will quickly turn the FET completely off to prevent any loss of charge due to the reverse flow of charge from the supercap back to the supply. 4425fa For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 9 LTC4425 Operation Thermal Regulation In either mode, if the die temperature starts to approach 105°C due to internal power dissipation, a thermal regulator limits the die temperature to approximately 105°C by reducing the charge current. Even in thermal regulation, the PROG pin continues to give an indication of the charge current. The thermal regulation protects the LTC4425 from excessive temperature and allows the user to push the limits of the power handling capability of a given circuit board without the risk of damaging the LTC4425 or the external components. Another benefit of this feature is that the charge current can be set according to typical, rather than worst-case, ambient temperatures for a given application with the assurance that the charger will automatically reduce the charge current in worst-case conditions. Voltage Clamp Circuitry The LTC4425 is equipped with circuitry to limit the voltage across any supercap of the stack to a maximum allowable voltage VCLAMP. There are two preset voltages, 2.45V or 2.7V, for VCLAMP selectable by the SEL pin. The SEL pin should be set to logic low for lower VCLAMP voltage of 2.45V and to logic high for the higher VCLAMP voltage of 2.7V. If the voltage across the bottom capacitor, i.e., the VMID pin voltage reaches VCLAMP first, an NMOS shunt transistor turns on and starts to bleed charge off of the bottom capacitor to GND. Similarly, if the voltage across the top capacitor, VTOP, reaches the VCLAMP voltage first, a PMOS shunt transistor turns on and starts to bleed charge off of the top capacitor to the bottom one. When the voltage across any of the supercaps reaches within 50mV of VCLAMP, a transconductance amplifier starts to cut back the charge current linearly. By the time any of the shunt devices are on, the charge current gets reduced to 1/10 of the programmed value and stays at this reduced level as long as the shunt device is on. This is to prevent the shunt devices from getting damaged by excessive heat. The comparators that control the shunt devices have a 50mV hysteresis meaning that when the voltage across either capacitor is reduced by 50mV, the shunt devices turn off and normal charging resumes with full charge current unless limited by any of the other amplifiers controlling the gate of the charger FET. In the event both capacitors exceed their maximum allowable voltage, VCLAMP, the main charger FET completely shuts off and both shunt devices turn on. Both shunt devices are actually current mirrors guaranteed to shunt more current away than that coming through the charger FET. Leakage Balancing Circuitry The LTC4425 is equipped with an internal leakage balancing amplifier, LBA, which servos the midpoint, i.e., VMID pin voltage, to exactly half of the output voltage, VOUT . However it has a very limited source and sink capability of approximately 1mA. It is designed to handle slight mismatch of the supercaps due to leakage currents; not to correct any gross mismatch due to defects. The balancer is only active as long as there is an input present. The internal balancer eliminates the need for external balancing resistors. Short-Circuit Current Limit In the event the PROG pin gets shorted to GND, the LTC4425 limits the PROG pin current to approximately 3mA which, in turn, limits the maximum charge current to about 3A. While in short-circuit, if one of the supercaps approaches within 50mV of its maximum allowable voltage, VCLAMP, a current-limit foldback circuit cuts back the short-circuit current limit to approximately 1/10 of its full value or to about 300mA. Supply Status Monitor The LTC4425 includes an input power-fail comparator, PFC, which monitors the input voltage VIN via the PFI pin. At anytime, if VIN falls below a certain externally programmable threshold, it reports the undervoltage situation by pulling down the open-drain output PFO low. This under-voltage threshold is programmed by connecting an external resistor divider network (consisting of RPF1 and RPF2) between VIN and the PFI_RET pins. When the part is enabled, a low RDS(ON) (approx. 13Ω) internal pull-down transistor pulls the bottom end of RPF2 , i.e., the PFI_RET pin to GND to complete the divider network. When the part is disabled, this transistor opens RPF2 from GND, thereby saving the current drawn by the divider network. The power-fail comparator has a built-in filter to reject any transient supply glitch that is less than 10μS long. 4425fa 10 For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 LTC4425 Operation Output Status Monitor Shutdown Mode The LTC4425 has an internal comparator to always monitor the output voltage VOUT . At any time, if VOUT falls below 7.5% of its final programmed value in LDO mode or more than 250mV below the input voltage VIN in charge current profile mode, the comparator reports the power-fail condition by pulling the same open-drain output PFO low. When both input and output voltages are good for at least 200ms, the PFO pin goes high impedance and can be pulled up to any external supply by a resistor to indicate a power good situation. In normal mode, the load should not exceed 1/10th of the programmed charge current until PFO is high. The LTC4425 can be shut down by pulling the EN pin low. In shutdown mode, very minimal circuitry is alive and the part draws less than 3µA from the supply or from the output capacitors if the supply is not present. VOUT > VIN Operation If the EN pin is pulled high and VIN is below VOUT or floating, most of the circuitry including the voltage clamp circuitry is kept alive and the part draws about 20µA from the output capacitors. However, the internal leakage balancer is turned off under this condition. Charge Current Soft-Start The LTC4425 includes a soft-start circuit to minimize the inrush current at the start of a charge cycle. When a charge cycle is initiated, the charge current ramps from zero to full-scale over a period of approximately 1ms and this soft-start can be monitored by observing the PROG pin voltage. This has the effect of minimizing the transient current load on the power supply during start-up. Thermal Shutdown The LTC4425 includes a thermal shutdown circuit in addition to the thermal regulator. If for any reason, the die temperature exceeds 160°C, the entire part shuts down. It resumes normal operation once the temperature drops by about 14°C, to approximately 146°C. 4425fa For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 11 LTC4425 Applications Information Programming the Output Voltage Programming the Charge Current In LDO mode, the LTC4425 output voltage can be programmed for any voltage between 2.7V and VIN by using a resistor divider from VOUT pin to GND via the FB pin such that: The LTC4425 charge current is programmed using a single resistor from the PROG pin to ground. The charge current out of the VOUT pin is 1000 times the current out of the PROG pin. The program resistor and the charge current are calculated using the following equations: VOUT = VFB • (1 + RFB1/RFB2) RPROG = 1000 • (1V/ICHRG), ICHRG = 1000 • (1V/RPROG) where VFB is 1.2V. See Figure 3. Typical values for RFB are in the range of 40k to 1M. Too small a resistor will result in a large quiescent current whereas too large a resistor coupled with FB pin capacitance will create an additional pole and may cause loop instability. VIN VIN RPF1 VOUT LTC4425 PFI ICHRG = 1000 • (VPROG /RPROG) Stability Considerations VOUT RFB1 FB RPF2 where ICHRG is the charge current out of the VOUT pin. The charge current out of the VOUT pin can be determined at any time by monitoring the PROG pin voltage and using the following equation: RFB2 PFI_RET 4425 F03 Figure 3. Programming Output Voltage and Input Threshold for Power Fail Comparator. Programming the Input Voltage Threshold for Power Fail Status Indicator The input voltage below which the power fail status pin PFO indicates a power-fail condition is programmed by using a resistor divider from the VIN pin to the PFI_RET pin via the PFI pin such that: VIN , PFO = VPFI • (1 + RPF1/RPF2) where VPFI is 1.2V. See Figure 3. Typical values for RPF are in the range of 40k to 1M. In shutdown mode, this divider network is disconnected from ground via the PFI_RET pin to save the quiescent current drawn by the network. In LDO mode, the LTC4425 supercapacitor charger has two principal control loops: constant-voltage and constant-current. The constant-voltage loop is stable when connected to a supercap of at least 0.2F. However, when disconnected from the supercap, the voltage loop requires at least 10µF capacitance in series with 500Ω resistance for stability. In constant-current mode, the PROG pin voltage is in the feedback loop, not the VOUT pin voltage. Because of the additional pole created by the PROG pin capacitance, capacitance on this pin must be kept to a minimum. With no additional capacitance on the PROG pin, the charger is stable with a program resistor as high as 100k. However, any additional capacitance on this node reduces the maximum allowed program resistor. The pole frequency at the PROG pin should be kept above 100kHz. Therefore, if the PROG pin is loaded with a capacitance, CPROG , the following equation should be used to calculate the maximum resistance value for RPROG: RPROG ≤ 1/(2π • 100kHz • CPROG) 4425fa 12 For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 LTC4425 Applications Information Board Layout Considerations To be able to deliver maximum charge current under all conditions, it is critical that the exposed metal pad on the backside of the LTC4425’s two packages have a good thermal contact to the PC board ground. Correctly soldered to a 2500mm2 double-sided 1 oz. copper board, the DFN package has a thermal resistance of approximately 43°C/W. Failure to make thermal contact between the exposed pad on the backside of the package and the copper board will result in a thermal resistance far greater than 43°C/W. Charge Current Reduction by the Thermal Regulator To protect the part against excessive heat generated by internal power dissipation, the LTC4425 is equipped with a thermal regulator which automatically reduces the charge current to maintain a maximum die temperature of 105°C. Ignoring the quiescent current, the power dissipation can be approximated by the following equation: PD = (VIN – VOUT) • ICHRG If θJA is the thermal resistance and TA is the ambient temperature, then the die temperature can be calculated as: TDIE = TA + PD • θJA 5V source, the charge current, at first, will be limited to approximately: ICHRG = 105°C – 25°C 80°C = = 372mA (5 – 0) V • 43°C / W 215°C / A As the output voltage rises, the charge current will gradually rise to the full charge current programmed by the PROG pin resistor as long as the constant-current loop is in control. If the LTC4425 is programmed for a charge current of 2A, the output voltage at which the part will deliver full charge current can be determined by the following equation: Using the previous example, for full charge current, the output voltage has to rise to at least: VOUT = 5V – For example, if the LTC4425 in the DFN package is used in LDO mode to charge a completely discharged supercap stack (VOUT = 0V) at a room temperature of 25°C from a 2A • 43°C / W 80°C = 4.07V 86°C / V 2.5 VIN = 5V RPROG = 500Ω TA = 25°C 2.0 FB PIN GROUNDED CHARGE CURRENT(A) 105 – TA ( VIN – VOUT ) • θJA (105 – 25) °C = 5V – Figure 4 shows the graph of charge current vs output voltage when the charge current profile is turned off by shorting the FB pin to GND and the charge current is limited by thermal regulation. When the part is in thermal regulation, the die temperature is 105°C and for a given VIN and VOUT, the charge current can be determined by the following equation: ICHRG = 105 – TA ICHRG • θJA VOUT = VIN – 4.07V 1.5 THERMAL REGULATION ≈ 105°C 1.0 0.5 0 372mA 0 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) 5 6 4425 F04 Figure 4. Charge Current vs Output Voltage under Thermal Regulation (LDO Mode) 4425fa For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 13 LTC4425 Applications Information Charging a Single Supercapacitor Table 1. Supercapacitor Manufacturers The LTC4425 can also be used to charge a single supercapacitor by connecting two series-connected matched ceramic capacitors (minimum 100µF), or two matched series resistors (~470k), in parallel with the supercapacitor as shown in Figure 5. Refer to Table 1 for supercapacitor manufacturers. LTC4425 VOUT CAP-XX www.cap-xx.com NESS CAP www.nesscap.com Maxwell www.maxwell.com Bussmann www.cooperbussmann.com AVX www.avx.com Illinois Capacitor www.illcap.com Tecate Group www.tecategroup.com LTC4425 C1 VMID VOUT CSUP C2 VOUT R1 VMID GND C1 = C2 ≥ 100µF VOUT CSUP R2 GND R1 = R2 = 470k, 1% 4425 F05 Figure 5. Charging a Single Supercapacitor 4425fa 14 For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 LTC4425 Typical Applications USB to High Peak Power 3.3V Charging USB 5V, 500mA 2.2µF VOUT VIN 3.3V 1F 1.5M 2.1M VMID PFI 1.2M 1F LTC4425 PFI_RET SEL µC TO LOAD FB PFO PROG EN VIO 1.2M 470k 2k 4425 TA03 3 × AA Alkaline to High Peak Power 3.3V Charging 4.5V TO 3.6V 3× AA 2.2µF VOUT VIN 1F 1.5M PFI 1.2M 1F LTC4425 SEL FB PFO EN TO LOAD 2.1M VMID PFI_RET µC 3.3V, 2A VIO 470k 1.2M CURRENT MONITOR PROG 500Ω 4425 TA04 Li-Ion High Peak Power Battery Buffer + VOUT VIN Li-Ion 0.6F 2.2µF SEL 1.5M VMID 0.6F LTC4425 VIO EN FB PFI 470k PFO PROG 1.2M TO LOAD 500Ω PFI-RET CURRENT MONITOR 4425 TA04a 4425fa For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 15 LTC4425 Typical Applications High Current USB Charging with Power Path Control L1 3.3µH USB INSTANT-ON 5V VIN SW VBUS R1 100k VOUT D0 LDO3V3 D1 µC D2 C1 10µF 0805 C3 10µF 0805 GATE LTC4088 M1 GND C/X R5 8.2Ω R2 100k C2 0.1µF 0603 + R3 2.94k VMID CSC 0.55F HS203F R8 1.2M VIN FB PFI_RET PROG LOAD PFI BAT CLPROG VOUT LTC4425 R7 1.5M CHRG NTC VIN PFO LI-Ion µC PROG SEL EN R4 2k R6 2k GND 4425 TA05 L1: COILCRAFT LPS4018-332MLC M1: SILICONIX Si2333 R2: VISHAY-DALE NTHS0603N011-N1003F C1, C3: MURATA GRM21BR61A106KE19 C2: MURATA GRM188R71C104KA01 CSC: CAP-XX HS203F 3.3V Peak-Power/Back-up Supply 2.2µH 5V VIN 2.2µF ≈5V VOUT VIN CSC 0.55F HS203F VMID PFI 1.2M PVOUT OFF ON GND 6.49k VOUT 3.3V 1.5A 47pF RUN/SS FB RT VC 107k 330pF 100µF 4.7pF BURST PROG SEL 340k VOUT FB PFO EN PVIN LTC3533 10µF VIN PFI_RET µC SW2 VIN LTC4425 1.5M SW1 33.2k SGND 2k PGND 0.1µF 200k 200k 4425 TA05a 4425fa 16 For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 LTC4425 Typical Applications 12V to 5V/3.3V High Peak Power Supply 12V D1 VIN VOUT (5V) BOOST 5V 0.1µF 10µH LT3505 61.1k R7 1.5M 68pF VMID GND VC 75k D2 R8 1.2M 10µF 69.8k 1µF CSP2 1F PFI FB PFO 70pF PROG SEL µC EN D1: 1N4148 D2: MBRM140 CSP1, CSP2: CAP-XX HS203F 2.1M FB PFI_RET 11.3k HIGH PEAKPOWER LOAD CSP1 1F LTC4425 SHDN RT 3.3V VOUT VIN SW R6 2k GND 1.2M 4425 TA06 12V Input to 5V Outputs with Input Voltage Monitoring 12V BOOST VIN 2.2µF ON OFF 0.1µF SW RUN ILIM 28.7k GND D1 LT3663 6.8µH D1: DFLS240 CSP1, CSP2: ISENSE VOUT 5V INSTANT-ON 22µF 59k FB VOUT VIN 11k FB 1.5M R8 1.2M VMID 5V HIGH-PEAK POWER, OR BACKUP SUPPLY CSP2 1F PFI LTC4425 PFI_RET PFO µC CSP1 1F PROG SEL EN R6 2k GND 4425 TA07 4425fa For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 17 LTC4425 Typical Applications Redundant High Peak Power Battery Supplies USB VIN 2.2µF 1.5M VOUT FB TO LOAD 1F VMID PFI LTC4425 1.2M 1F PFI_RET SEL µC EN USB POWER OK 3×AA 2.2µF 1.5M PROG PFO 2k VIN VOUT FB PFI VMID VIO LTC4425 1.2M PFI_RET SEL EN 470k BAT POWER OK PFO PROG 500Ω 4425 TA08 4425fa 18 For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 LTC4425 Package Description Please refer to http://www.linear.com/product/LTC4425#packaging for the most recent package drawings. DD Package 12-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 3mm) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1725 Rev A) 0.70 ±0.05 3.50 ±0.05 2.10 ±0.05 2.38 ±0.05 1.65 ±0.05 PACKAGE OUTLINE 0.25 ±0.05 0.45 BSC 2.25 REF RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED 3.00 ±0.10 (4 SIDES) R = 0.115 TYP 7 0.40 ±0.10 12 2.38 ±0.10 1.65 ±0.10 PIN 1 NOTCH R = 0.20 OR 0.25 × 45° CHAMFER PIN 1 TOP MARK (SEE NOTE 6) 6 0.200 REF 1 0.23 ±0.05 0.45 BSC 0.75 ±0.05 2.25 REF 0.00 – 0.05 (DD12) DFN 0106 REV A BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD NOTE: 1. DRAWING IS NOT A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE 2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE 3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS 4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE 5. EXPOSED PAD AND TIE BARS SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED 6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE 4425fa For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 19 LTC4425 Package Description Please refer to http://www.linear.com/product/LTC4425#packaging for the most recent package drawings. MSE Package 12-Lead Plastic MSOP, Exposed Die Pad (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1666 Rev G) BOTTOM VIEW OF EXPOSED PAD OPTION 2.845 ±0.102 (.112 ±.004) 5.10 (.201) MIN 2.845 ±0.102 (.112 ±.004) 0.889 ±0.127 (.035 ±.005) 6 1 1.651 ±0.102 (.065 ±.004) 1.651 ±0.102 3.20 – 3.45 (.065 ±.004) (.126 – .136) 12 0.65 0.42 ±0.038 (.0256) (.0165 ±.0015) BSC TYP RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT 0.254 (.010) 0.35 REF 4.039 ±0.102 (.159 ±.004) (NOTE 3) 0.12 REF DETAIL “B” CORNER TAIL IS PART OF DETAIL “B” THE LEADFRAME FEATURE. FOR REFERENCE ONLY 7 NO MEASUREMENT PURPOSE 0.406 ±0.076 (.016 ±.003) REF 12 11 10 9 8 7 DETAIL “A” 0° – 6° TYP 3.00 ±0.102 (.118 ±.004) (NOTE 4) 4.90 ±0.152 (.193 ±.006) GAUGE PLANE 0.53 ±0.152 (.021 ±.006) DETAIL “A” 1.10 (.043) MAX 0.18 (.007) SEATING PLANE 0.22 – 0.38 (.009 – .015) TYP 1 2 3 4 5 6 0.650 (.0256) BSC NOTE: 1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH) 2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE 3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS. MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE 4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS. INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE 5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX 6. EXPOSED PAD DIMENSION DOES INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH ON E-PAD SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.254mm (.010") PER SIDE. 0.86 (.034) REF 0.1016 ±0.0508 (.004 ±.002) MSOP (MSE12) 0213 REV G 4425fa 20 For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 LTC4425 Revision History REV DATE DESCRIPTION A 02/16 Enhanced Charging a Single Supercapacitor section PAGE NUMBER 14 4425fa Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representaFor more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights. 21 LTC4425 Typical Application Embedded Automotive Backup Controller 6V to 36V VIN 2.2µF CAR BATTERY ON OFF BOOST RUN VC LT3684 11, 12 VOUT (5V) BD 9 D1 RT 28.7k 7 8 200k GND 10µF µC CSP1 1F 10 CSP2 1F PFI LTC4425 590k FB PG VMID R8 1.2M BIAS 330pF 5V, 2A FB SW 20k 1, 2 5 R7 1.5M L1 0.1µF 2.2µH VOUT VIN 4 6 PROG PFI_RET 3 R6 500Ω PFO SEL EN GND 13 4425 TA09 22µF SVIN PVIN, 1, 2, 3 SW1 L2 2.2µH 3.3V 20pF EN1 FB1 EN2 EN3 L3 2.5µH LTC3569 (UD PACKAGE) 20pF FB2 D1: DIODES INC. DFLS240 L1: SUMIDA CDRH4D22/HP-2R2 L2: WURTH 7440430022 L3, L4 WURTH 744031002 CSP1, CSP2: CAP-XX HS203F 1.8V SW2 PGOOD 10µF 240k MODE RT 750k 300k 4.7µF 240k L4 2.5µH 1.2V SW3 SGND 20pF PGND, 1, 2, 3 150k 4.7µF 240k FB3 Related Parts PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS LTC3225-1 LTC3225 150mA Supercapacitor Charger Programmable Supercapacitor Charger Designed to Charge Two Supercapacitors in Series to a Fixed Output Voltage (4.8V/5/3V Selectable) LT3485-0/LT3485-1/ LT3485-2/LT3485-3 1.4A/0.7A/1A/2A Photoflash Capacitor Charger with Output Voltage Monitor and IGBT VIN; 1.8V to 10V, Charge Time = 3.7 Seconds for the LT3485-0 (0V to 320V, 100µF, VIN = 3.6V), ISD < 1µA, 3mm × 3mm 10-Lead DFN LT3750 Capacitor Charger Controller Charges Any Size Capacitor, 10-Lead MS Package LT3751 Capacitor Controller with Regulation Charges Any Size Capacitor, 4mm × 5mm QFN-20 Package LTC4040 Buck Battery Charger + Boost Backup for Li-Ion Batteries 2.5A Backup from 3.2V Battery 4mm × 5mm QFN-24 Package LTC3643 Bi-Directional Boost Charger/Buck Backup for Electrolytic Caps VIN; 3V to 17V, VBACKUP: Up to 40V, 2A Cap Charge Current, 3mm × 5mm QFN-24 4425fa 22 Linear Technology Corporation 1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417 For more information www.linear.com/LTC4425 (408) 432-1900 ● FAX: (408) 434-0507 ● www.linear.com/LTC4425 LT 0216 REV A • PRINTED IN USA LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 2010