The LTC4008 is a constant-current/constant-voltage charger controller. The PWM controller uses a synchronous, quasi-constant frequency, constant off-time architecture that will not generate audible noise even when using ceramic capacitors. Charging current is programmable with a sense resistor and programming resistor to ±4% typical accuracy. Charging current can be monitored as a voltage across the programming resistor. An external resistor divider and precision internal reference set the final float voltage.

The LTC4008 includes a thermistor sensor input that will suspend charging if an unsafe temperature condition is detected and will automatically resume charging when battery temperature returns to within safe limits; a FAULT pin indicates this condition. A FLAG pin indicates when charging current has decreased below 10% of the programmed current. An external sense resistor programs AC adapter current limiting. The I_CL pin indicates when the charging current is being reduced by input current limiting so that the charging algorithm can adapt.

Applications

• Notebook Computers
• Portable Instruments
• Battery Backup Systems

At least one model within this product family is in production and available for purchase. The product is appropriate for new designs but newer alternatives may exist.