The bq2000T is a programmable,
monolithic IC for fast-charge management
of nickel cadmium (NiCd),
nickel metal-hydride (NiMH), or lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries in single- or
multi-chemistry applications. The
bq2000T chooses the proper battery chemistry
(either nickel or lithium) and proceeds with the optimal charging
and termination algorithms. This
process eliminates undesirable, undercharged,
or overcharged conditions,
and allows accurate and safe termination of fast charge.
Depending on the chemistry, the
bq2000T provides a number of charge
termination criteria:
- Rate of temperature rise (ΔT/Δt) (for NiCd and
NiMH)
- Minimum charge current (for Li-Ion)
- Maximum temperature
- Maximum charge time
For safety, the bq2000T inhibits fast
charge until the battery voltage and
temperature are within user-defined
limits. If the battery voltage is
below the low-voltage threshold, the
bq2000T uses trickle-charge to
condition the battery. For NiMH
batteries, the bq2000T provides an
optional top-off charge to maximize
the battery capacity.
The integrated high-speed comparator
allows the bq2000T to be the
basis for a complete, high-efficiency
battery charger circuit for both
nickel-based and lithium-based
chemistries.
The bq2000T is a programmable,
monolithic IC for fast-charge management
of nickel cadmium (NiCd),
nickel metal-hydride (NiMH), or lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries in single- or
multi-chemistry applications. The
bq2000T chooses the proper battery chemistry
(either nickel or lithium) and proceeds with the optimal charging
and termination algorithms. This
process eliminates undesirable, undercharged,
or overcharged conditions,
and allows accurate and safe termination of fast charge.
Depending on the chemistry, the
bq2000T provides a number of charge
termination criteria:
- Rate of temperature rise (ΔT/Δt) (for NiCd and
NiMH)
- Minimum charge current (for Li-Ion)
- Maximum temperature
- Maximum charge time
For safety, the bq2000T inhibits fast
charge until the battery voltage and
temperature are within user-defined
limits. If the battery voltage is
below the low-voltage threshold, the
bq2000T uses trickle-charge to
condition the battery. For NiMH
batteries, the bq2000T provides an
optional top-off charge to maximize
the battery capacity.
The integrated high-speed comparator
allows the bq2000T to be the
basis for a complete, high-efficiency
battery charger circuit for both
nickel-based and lithium-based
chemistries.