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LT1511
Constant-Current/
Constant-Voltage 3A Battery
Charger with Input Current Limiting
The LT
®
1511 current mode PWM battery charger is the
simplest, most efficient solution to fast charge modern
rechargeable batteries including lithium-ion (Li-Ion), nickel-
metal-hydride (NiMH) and nickel-cadmium (NiCd) that
require constant-current and/or constant-voltage charg-
ing. The internal switch is capable of delivering 3A* DC
current (4A peak current). Full-charging current can be
programmed by resistors or a DAC to within 5%. With 0.5%
reference voltage accuracy, the LT1511 meets the critical
constant-voltage charging requirement for Li-Ion cells.
A third control loop is provided to regulate the current
drawn from the AC adapter. This allows simultaneous
operation of the equipment and battery charging without
overloading the adapter. Charging current is reduced to
keep the adapter current within specified levels.
The LT1511 can charge batteries ranging from 1V to 20V.
Ground sensing of current is not required and the battery’s
negative terminal can be tied directly to ground. A saturat-
ing switch running at 200kHz gives high charging effi-
ciency and small inductor size. A blocking diode is not
required between the chip and the battery because the
chip goes into sleep mode and drains only 3µA when the
wall adapter is unplugged.
Figure 1. 3A Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
SW
BOOST
COMP1
CLN
UV
OVP SENSE BAT
C1
1µF
R
S4
†
ADAPTER
CURRENT SENSE
R7
†
500Ω
R5
†
UNDERVOLTAGE
LOCKOUT
R6
5k
V
IN
(ADAPTER INPUT)
11V TO 28V
V
BAT
10µF
C
PROG
1µF
C
IN
*
10µF
300Ω
R
PROG
4.93k
1%
0.33µF
1k
C2
0.47µF
R
S3
200Ω
1%
R
S2
200Ω
1%
L1**
20µH
D2
MBR0540T
200pF
R
S1
0.033Ω
BATTERY CURRENT
SENSE
R3
390k
0.25%
BATTERY
VOLTAGE SENSE
R4
162k
0.25%
50pF
C
OUT
22µF
TANT
4.2V
4.2V
+
+
LT1511
NOTE: COMPLETE LITHIUM-ION CHARGER,
NO TERMINATION REQUIRED. R
S4
, R7
AND C1 ARE OPTIONAL FOR I
IN
LIMITING
*TOKIN OR UNITED CHEMI-CON/MARCON
CERAMIC SURFACE MOUNT
**20µH COILTRONICS CTX20-4
†
SEE APPLICATIONS INFORMATION FOR
INPUT CURRENT LIMIT AND UNDERVOLTAGE LOCKOUT
V
CC
TO MAIN
SYSTEM POWER
SPIN
D1
MBRD340
GND
CLP
2 Li-Ion
D3
MBRD340
1511 • F01
PROG
V
C
+ +
+
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
*See LT1510 for 1.5A Charger
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Chargers for NiCd, NiMH, Lead-Acid, Lithium
Rechargeable Batteries
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Switching Regulators with Precision Current Limit
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Simple Design to Charge NiCd, NiMH and Lithium
Rechargeable Batteries—Charging Current
Programmed by Resistors or DAC
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Adapter Current Loop Allows Maximum Possible
Charging Current During Computer Use
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Precision 0.5% Accuracy for Voltage Mode Charging
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High Efficiency Current Mode PWM with 4A Internal
Switch
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5% Charging Current Accuracy
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Adjustable Undervoltage Lockout
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Automatic Shutdown When AC Adapter is Removed
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Low Reverse Battery Drain Current: 3µA
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Current Sensing Can Be at Either Terminal of the Battery
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Charging Current Soft-Start
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Shutdown Control
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