This is a simple Batteries charger for NiMH/NiCd.It Requires No Microcontroller or any Firmware.Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4060, an autonomous 1- to 4-cell, 0.4A to 2A linear NiMH and NiCd battery charger. The LTC4060 includes all the functions required for a battery charger circuit, operating without the aid of a microcontroller or firmware. The design is simple and needs only three passive components. The LTC4060 also eliminates the need for a sense resistor and blocking diode, which increases efficiency and lowers the solution cost. This IC is targeted at applications including portable medical equipment, automotive diagnostic systems and industrial/telecom test devices. Link
Features
- Complete Fast Charger Controller for Single, 2-, 3- or 4-Series Cell NiMH/NiCd Batteries
- No Firmware or Microcontroller Required
- Termination by –?V, Maximum Voltage or Maximum Time
- No Sense Resistor or Blocking Diode Required
- Automatic Recharge Keeps Batteries Charged
- Programmable Fast Charge Current: 0.4A to 2A
- Accurate Charge Current: ?5% at 2A
- Fast Charge Current Programmable Beyond 2A with External Sense Resistor
- Automatic Detection of Battery
- Precharge for Heavily Discharged Batteries
- Optional Temperature Qualified Charging
- Charge and AC Present Status Outputs Can Drive LED
- Automatic Sleep Mode with Input Supply Removal
- Negligible Battery Drain in Sleep Mode: <1?A
- Manual Shutdown
- Input Supply Range: 4.5V to 10V
