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. 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.
The LTC4060 - NiMH/NiCd Battery Charger circuit 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: <>
 - Manual Shutdown
 - Input Supply Range: 4.5V to 10V
 - Available in 16-Lead DFN and TSSOP Packages
 

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