LT1512 - SEPIC Constant-Current/Constant-Voltage Battery Charger
Features
- Charger Input Voltage May Be Higher, Equal to or
- Lower Than Battery Voltage
- Charges Any Number of Cells Up to 30V*
- 1% Voltage Accuracy for Rechargeable Lithium Batteries
- 500kHz Switching Frequency Minimizes Inductor Size
- 100mV Current Sense Voltage for High Efficiency
- Battery Can Be Directly Grounded
- Charging Current Easily Programmable or Shut Down
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages
Typical Application
Description
The LT®1512 is a 500kHz current mode switching regulator specially configured to create a constant-current/constantvoltage battery charger. In addition to the usual voltage feedback node, it has a current sense feedback circuit for accurately controlling output current of a flyback or SEPIC (Single-Ended Primary Inductance Converter) topology charger. These topologies allow the current sense circuit to be ground referred and completely separated from the battery itself, simplifying battery switching and system grounding problems. In addition, these topologies allow charging even when the input voltage is lower than the battery voltage.
Maximum switch current on the LT1512 is 1.5A. This allows battery charging currents up to 1A for a single lithium-ion cell. Accuracy of 1% in constant-voltage mode is perfect for lithium battery applications. Charging current can be easily programmed for all battery types.
Packaging
CAD Symbols and Footprints: The downloadable Zip file below contains the schematic symbol and PCB footprints.
For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page
| Part Number | Package | Code | Temp | Package Drawing |
RoHS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT1512CGN#PBF | SSOP-16 | GN | C | 05-08-1641 (GN16) | Yes |
| LT1512CGN#TRPBF | SSOP-16 | GN | C | 05-08-1641 (GN16) | Yes |
| LT1512CN8#PBF | N-8 | N | C | 05-08-1510 (N8) | Yes |
| LT1512CS8#PBF | SO-8 | S8 | C | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
| LT1512CS8#TRPBF | SO-8 | S8 | C | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
| LT1512IGN#PBF | SSOP-16 | GN | I | 05-08-1641 (GN16) | Yes |
| LT1512IGN#TRPBF | SSOP-16 | GN | I | 05-08-1641 (GN16) | Yes |
| LT1512IN8#PBF | N-8 | N | I | 05-08-1510 (N8) | Yes |
| LT1512IS8#PBF | SO-8 | S8 | I | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
| LT1512IS8#TRPBF | SO-8 | S8 | I | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
Order Info
- Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Solder plated terminal finish (SnPb) versions are non-standard and special terms and conditions and pricing applies if available. Please contact LTC marketing for information.
- Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
- Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details
Package Variations and Pricing
| Part Number | Package | Temp | Price (1-99) |
Price (1k)* |
RoHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT1512CGN#PBF | SSOP-16 | C | $5.25 | $4.25 | Yes | |
| LT1512CGN#TRPBF | SSOP-16 | C | $4.31 | Yes | ||
| LT1512CN8#PBF | N-8 | C | $4.50 | $3.60 | Yes | |
| LT1512CS8#PBF | SO-8 | C | $4.65 | $3.75 | Yes | |
| LT1512CS8#TRPBF | SO-8 | C | $3.81 | Yes | ||
| LT1512IGN#PBF | SSOP-16 | I | $5.90 | $4.80 | Yes | |
| LT1512IGN#TRPBF | SSOP-16 | I | $4.86 | Yes | ||
| LT1512IN8#PBF | N-8 | I | $5.15 | $4.15 | Yes | |
| LT1512IS8#PBF | SO-8 | I | $5.35 | $4.25 | Yes | |
| LT1512IS8#TRPBF | SO-8 | I | $4.31 | Yes | ||
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Demo Boards
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Designed for Automotive and Transportation Applications
AEC-Q100 data is available for these specific part numbers. Please contact your local sales representative for more information regarding reliability reports or to inquire about parts that are not included. For more information, view our Automotive and Transportation page
| Part Number | Package | Temp | Price (1-99) |
Price (1k)* |
RoHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT1512IGN#PBF | SSOP-16 | I | $5.90 | $4.80 | Yes | |
| LT1512IGN#TRPBF | SSOP-16 | I | $4.86 | Yes | ||
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Applications
- Battery Charging of NiCd, NiMH, Lead-Acid or Lithium Rechargeable Cells
- Precision Current Limited Power Supply
- Constant-Voltage/Constant-Current Supply
- Transducer Excitation
*Maximum Input Voltage = 40V – VBAT
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