LM2601 Datasheet (Texas Instruments) - Adapter Interface Circuit

LM2601, Adapter Interface Circuit

The Adapter Interface Circuit (AIC) is used to sense the presence of an external power source for a portable computer.

It notifies the computer if a source is present and indicates if the source is appropriate for charging battery packs inside the computer.

The AIC also senses an adapter current and

LM2601 Features

* 1

* 2 Detects an AC-DC Adapter Suitable for Battery Charging or an Airplane or Car Power Line Adapter that Should Not be Used for Battery Charging

* Allows the Implementation of Intelligent Switchover Circuits for Portable Systems

* LM2601 Shuts Down Automatically When Adapter