LTC6803-1/LTC6803-3
1
680313fa
TYPICAL APPLICATION
FEATURES DESCRIPTION
Multicell Battery Stack
Monitor
The LTC
®
6803 is a 2nd generation, complete battery
monitoring IC that includes a 12-bit ADC, a precision
voltage reference, a high voltage input multiplexer and
a serial interface. Each LTC6803 can measure up to 12
series-connected battery cells or supercapacitors. Using a
unique level shifting serial interface, multiple LTC6803-1/
LTC6803-3 devices can be connected in series, without
opto-couplers or isolators, allowing for monitoring of every
cell in a long string of series-connected batteries. Each cell
input has an associated MOSFET switch for discharging
overcharged cells. The LTC6803-1 connects the bottom
of the stack to V
–
internally. It is pin compatible with the
LTC6802-1, providing a drop-in upgrade. The LTC6803-3
separates the bottom of the stack from V
–
, improving
cell 1 measurement accuracy.
The LTC6803 provides a standby mode to reduce supply
current to 12µA. Furthermore, the LTC6803 can be powered
from an isolated supply, providing a technique to reduce
battery stack current draw to zero.
For applications requiring individually addressable serial
communications, see the LTC6803-2/LTC6803-4.
Supply Current vs Modes of Operation
APPLICATIONS
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Measures Up to 12 Battery Cells in Series
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Stackable Architecture
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Supports Multiple Battery Chemistries
and Supercapacitors
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Serial Interface Daisy Chains to Adjacent Devices
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0.25% Maximum Total Measurement Error
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Engineered for ISO26262 Compliant Systems
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13ms to Measure All Cells in a System
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Passive Cell Balancing:
– Integrated Cell Balancing MOSFETs
– Ability to Drive External Balancing MOSFETs
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Onboard Temperature Sensor and Thermistor Inputs
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1MHz Serial Interface with Packet Error Checking
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Safe with Random Connection of Cells
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Built-In Self Tests
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Delta-Sigma Converter With Built-In Noise Filter
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Open-Wire Connection Fault Detection
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12µA Standby Mode Supply Current
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High EMI Immunity
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44-Lead SSOP Package
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Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles
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High Power Portable Equipment
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Backup Battery Systems
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Electric Bicycles, Motorcycles, Scooters
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+
+
+
REGISTERS
AND
CONTROL
SERIAL DATA
TO LTC6803-3
ABOVE
SERIAL DATA
TO LTC6803-3
BELOW
NEXT 12-CELL
PACK BELOW
NEXT 12-CELL
PACK ABOVE
DIE TEMP
VOLTAGE
REFERENCE
100k
12V
50V
12-CELL
BATTERY
100k NTC
12-BIT
∆Σ ADC
MUX
LTC6803-3
V
+
V
–
680313 TA01a
EXTERNAL
TEMP
ISOLATED
DC/DC
CONVERTER
HW
SHUTDOWN
1nA
SUPPLY CURRENT
1µA
1mA
STANDBY MEASURE
680313 TA01b
100nA
10nA
10µA
100µA