BQ24401 Overview
bq24401 .ti. SLUS497A – SEPTEMBER 2001 – REVISED MARCH 2010 Programmable NiCd/NiMH Fast-Charge Management IC Check for Samples: bq24401 FEATURES 1 • 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 Temperature, and Maximum Charge...
BQ24401 Key Features
- 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 Temperature, and Maximum Charge Time
- Selectable Top-Off Mode for Achieving Maximum Capacity in NiMH Batteries
- Programmable Trickle-Charge Mode for Reviving Deeply Discharged Batteries and for Postcharge Maintenance
- Built-in Battery Removal and Insertion Detection
- Sleep Mode for Low Power Consumption