Summary of Εfficient Wireless Li-Ion Charger with Regulator Optimized for Low Power Wearables
Analog Devices introduces the LTC4126, a wireless Li-Ion battery charger combining a multi-mode charge pump DC/DC converter with input power management. It enables sealed end products by eliminating wires and connectors, providing a regulated 1.2V output for low-power wearables like hearing aids and IoT devices. The device features pin-selectable charge voltages, temperature monitoring, and audible-noise-free switching frequencies.
Parts used in the LTC4126 Project:
- Wireless powered battery charger
- Li-Ion cells
- Multi-mode charge pump DC/DC converter
- Wireless power receiver coil
- Integrated rectifier
- NTC pin (for temperature monitoring)
- Pushbutton control
- Digital on/off control interface
Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear™ LTC4126, which expands its offerings in wireless battery charging. The LTC4126 combines a wireless powered battery charger for Li-Ion cells with a high efficiency multi-mode charge pump DC/DC converter, providing a regulated 1.2V output at up to 60mA. Charging with the LTC4126 allows for a completely sealed end product without wires or connectors and eliminates the need to constantly replace non-rechargeable (primary) batteries. The efficient 1.2V charge pump output features pushbutton on/off control and can directly power the end product’s ASIC. This greatly simplifies the system solution and reduces the number of necessary external components. The device is ideal for space-constrained low power Li-Ion cell powered wearables such as hearing aids, medical smart patches, wireless headsets, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
The LTC4126, with its input power management circuitry, rectifies AC power from a wireless power receiver coil and generates a 2.7V to 5.5V input rail to power a full-featured constant-current/constant-voltage battery charger. Features of the battery charger include a pin selectable charge voltage of 4.2V or 4.35V, 7.5mA charge current, automatic recharge, battery temperature monitoring via an NTC pin, and an onboard 6-hour safety charge termination timer. Low battery protection disconnects the battery from all loads when the battery voltage is below 3.0V. The LTC4126’s charge pump switching frequency is set to 50kHz/75kHz to keep switching noise out of the audible range, ideal for audio related applications such as hearing aids and wireless headsets.
Features
- Wireless Li-Ion Battery Charger with High Efficiency Multi-Mode Charge Pump DC/DC
- Wideband Wireless Receive Power Frequency: DC to >10MHz
- Integrated Rectifier with Overvoltage Limit
- Pin Selectable Charge Voltage: 4.2V or 4.35V
- Fixed 7.5mA Charge Current
- Low Battery Disconnect (3.0V)
- NTC Pin for Temperature Qualified Charging
- 1.2V DC/DC Regulated Output at Up to 60mA
- 50kHz/75kHz Switching, No Audible Noise
- Pushbutton and/or Digital on/off Control for DC/DC
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- What is the primary function of the LTC4126?
It combines a wireless powered battery charger for Li-Ion cells with a high efficiency multi-mode charge pump DC/DC converter. - Can the LTC4126 eliminate the need for external wires?
Yes, charging with this device allows for a completely sealed end product without wires or connectors. - Does the LTC4126 produce audible noise during operation?
No, its switching frequency is set to 50kHz or 75kHz to keep switching noise out of the audible range. - How can users control the 1.2V charge pump output?
The output features pushbutton on/off control and digital on/off control options. - What voltage options are available for the battery charger?
The device offers a pin selectable charge voltage of either 4.2V or 4.35V. - How does the device protect against low battery conditions?
Low battery protection disconnects the battery from all loads when the voltage drops below 3.0V. - Is temperature monitoring supported in the LTC4126?
Yes, it includes an NTC pin for battery temperature qualified charging. - What types of applications is the LTC4126 ideal for?
It is ideal for space-constrained low power Li-Ion cell powered wearables such as hearing aids and medical smart patches.
