
Linear Technology
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®4061 is a full-featured, flexible, standalone linear charger for single-cell Lithium-Ion batteries. It is capable of operating within USB power specifications.
Both programmable time and programmable current based termination schemes are available. Furthermore, the CHRG open-drain status pin can be programmed to indicate the battery charge state according to the needs of the application. Additional safety features designed to maximize battery lifetime and reliability include NTC battery temperature sensing and the SmartStart charging algorithm.
FEATUREs
■ Charge Current Programmable Up to 1A
■ Charges Single-Cell Li-Ion Batteries Directly from
USB Port
■ Preset Charge Voltage with ±0.35% Accuracy
■ Thermistor Input for Temperature Qualified
Charging
■ Input Supply Present Logic Output
■ Thermal Regulation Maximizes Charge Rate
Without Risk of Overheating
■ Programmable Charge Current Detection/
Termination
■ Programmable Charge Termination Timer
■ Smart Pulsing Error Feature
■ SmartStart™ Prolongs Battery Life
■ 20µA Charger Quiescent Current in Shutdown
■ Available in a Low Profile (0.75mm) 10-Lead
(3mm × 3mm) DFN Package
APPLICATIONS
■ Handheld Computers
■ Portable MP3 Players
■ Digital Cameras