BQ24250C_15 Datasheet, PDF (3/46 Pages) Texas Instruments – bq24250C 2A Single Input I2C, Standalone Switch-Mode Li-Ion Battery Charger with Power-Path Management

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bq24250C
SLUSBY7 – JULY 2014
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The power path management feature allows the bq24250C to power the system from a high efficiency DC/DC
converter while simultaneously and independently charging the battery. The charger monitors the battery current
at all times and reduces the charge current when the system load requires current above the input current limit.
This allows for proper charge termination and enables the system to run with a defective or absent battery pack.
Additionally, this enables instant system turn-on even with a totally discharged battery or no battery. The power-
path management architecture also permits the battery to supplement the system current requirements when the
adapter cannot deliver the peak system currents. This enables the use of a smaller adapter.
The battery is charged in four phases: trickle charge, pre-charge, constant current and constant voltage. In all
charge phases, an internal control loop monitors the IC junction temperature and reduces the charge current if
the internal temperature threshold is exceeded. Additionally, a voltage-based battery pack thermistor monitoring
input (TS) is included that monitors battery temperature for safe charging.
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