LTC1760
Linear Technology
dual Smart Battery PowerPath and charger controller featuring the LTC1760
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DC486B Dual-Smart Battery Charger/Selector Board with LTC1760
Quick start guide for DC486B featuring the LTC1760 dual Smart Battery charger/selector, supporting 2-4 cell Li-ion packs with up to 4A charge current via SMBus interface.
Overview
The DC486B demonstration circuit is a dual Smart Battery PowerPath and charger controller based on the LTC1760. It operates with an input voltage range of 12V to 20V and is optimized for 2, 3, and 4-cell Li-ion battery packs. The system follows Smart Battery System Manager (SBSM) standards, where PowerPath selection is automatically controlled by the LTC1760. The charger output is programmed via an SMBus serial interface with a maximum charge current of 4A. Features include a standalone mode with LED status indicators, adjustable trip points for low battery voltage, an input current limit of 3.57A, and short-circuit protection.
Use Cases
- Smart battery management systems
- Multi-cell Li-ion charging applications
- Dual-battery power path selection
- Portable device power management
- SMBus-controlled battery charging evaluation
Topics
LTC1760
DC486B
Dual-Smart Battery Charger
PowerPath Controller
SMBus
SBSM
Li-ion Battery Charging
Smart Battery Standards
Linear Technology
Referenced Parts
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