BQ24401 Datasheet (Texas Instruments) - Programmable NiCd/NiMH Fast-Charge Management

BQ24401, Programmable NiCd/NiMH Fast-Charge Management

The bq24401 is a programmable, monolithic IC for fast-charge management of nickel cadmium (NiCd) and nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) in single or multi-cell applications.

The bq24401 provides these charge termination criteria: * Rate of temperature rise (ΔT/Δt) * Maximum temperature

BQ24401 Features

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* Safe Management of Fast Charge for NiCd and NiMH Battery Packs

* High-Frequency Switching Controller for Efficient and Simple Charger Design

* Pre-Charge Qualification for Detecting Shorted, Damaged, or Overheated Cells

* Fast-Charge Termination by ΔT/Δt, Maximum