The LTC3305EFE#PBF balances up to 4 lead-acid batteries connected in series. It is intended to be used in conjunction with a separate pre-existing battery charger as part of a high performance battery system. All voltage monitoring, gate drive, and fault detection circuitry is integrated.
The LTC3305EFE#PBF employs an auxiliary battery or an alternative storage cell to transfer charge to or from each individual battery in the stack. A mode pin provides two operating modes, timer mode and continuous mode. In timer mode, once the balancing operation is completed, the LTC3305EFE#PBF goes into a low power state for a programmed time and then periodically rebalances the batteries. In continuous mode, the balancing operation continues even after the batteries are balanced to their programmed termination voltage.
The LTC3305EFE#PBF is available in a thermally enhanced 38-lead TSSOP package.
Feature
- Single IC Balances Up to Four 12V Lead-Acid Batteries in Series
- All NFET Design
- Stackable to Balance Larger Series Battery Packs
- Standalone Balancing Operation:
- Requires No External μP or Additional Control Circuitry
- Balancing Current Limited by External PTC Thermistor
- Continuous Mode and Timer Mode
- Programmable UV and OV Fault Thresholds
- Programmable Termination Time and Termination Voltage
- Thermally Enhanced 38-Lead TSSOP Package
Applications
- Telecom Backup Systems
- Home Battery Powered Backup Systems
- Industrial Electric Vehicles
- Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
- Medical Equipment
