LTC1732-4

The LTC^®1732 is a complete constant-current/constantvoltage linear charger controller for lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries. Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and nickel metalhydride (NiMH) batteries can also be charged with constant current using external termination. Charge current can be programmed with 7% (max) accuracy using external sense and program resistors. An internal resistor divider and precision reference set the final float voltage with 1% accuracy. The SEL pin allows users to charge either 4.1V or 4.2V cells.

When the input supply is removed, the LTC1732 automatically enters a low current sleep mode, dropping the battery drain current to 7A. An internal comparator detects the end-of-charge (C/10) condition while a programmable timer, using an external capacitor, sets the total charge time. Fully discharged cells are automatically trickle charged at 10% of the programmed current until cell voltage exceeds 2.457V.

The LTC1732 begins a new charge cycle when a discharged battery is connected to the charger or when the input power is applied. In addition, if the battery remains connected to the charger and the cell voltage drops below 3.8V for the LTC1732-4 or below 4.05V for the LTC1732-4.2, a new charge cycle will automatically begin.

The LTC1732 is available in the 10-pin MSOP package.