The bq2417x device is a highly integrated stand-alone Li-Ion and Li-Polymer switched-mode
battery charger with two integrated N-channel power MOSFETs. The device offers a constant-frequency
synchronous PWM controller with high-accuracy regulation of input current, charge current, and
voltage. The bq2417x closely monitors the battery pack temperature to allow charge only in a preset
temperature window. The bq24170 charges one, two, or three cells (selected by CELL pin), and the
bq24172 is adjustable for up to three series Li+ cells.
The device charges the battery in three phases: precondictioning, constant current, and
constant voltage.
Charge is terminated when the current reaches 10% of the fast charge rate. A programmable
charge timer offers a safety backup. The bq2417x automatically restarts the charge cycle if the
battery voltage falls below an internal threshold, and enters a low-quiescent current sleep mode
when the input voltage falls below the battery voltage.
The bq2417x features Dynamic Power Management (DPM) to reduce the charge current when the
input power limit is reached to avoid overloading the adapter. A highly accurate current-sense
amplifier enables precise measurement of input current from adapter to monitor overall system
power.
The bq2417x provides power path selector gate driver ACDRV/CMSRC on input NMOS pair ACFET
(Q1) and RBFET (Q2), and BATDRV on a battery PMOS device (Q3). When the qualified adapter is
present, the system is directly connected to the adapter. Otherwise, the system is connected to the
battery. In addition, the power path prevents battery from boosting back to the input.
The bq2417x charges
a battery from a DC source as high as 17 V, including a car battery. The input overvoltage limit is
adjustable through the OVPSET pin. The AVCC, ACP, and ACN pins have a 30-V rating. When a
high-voltage DC source is inserted, Q1 and Q2 remain off to avoid high voltage damage to the
system.
For 1-cell applications, if the battery is not removable, the system can be directly
connected to the battery to simplify the power path design and reduce the cost. With this
configuration, the battery can automatically supplement the system load if the adapter is
overloaded.
The bq2417x is available in a 24-pin, 5.5-mm × 3.5-mm thin VQFN package.
- 1.6-MHz Synchronous Switched-Mode Charger
with 4-A Integrated N-MOSFETs - Up to 94% Efficiency
- 30-V Input Rating with Adjustable Overvoltage
Protection - 4.5-V to 17-V Input Operating Voltage Range
- Battery Charge Voltage
- bq24170: 1-, 2-, or 3-Cell with 4.2 V/Cell
- bq24172: Adjustable Charge Voltage
- High Integration
- Automatic Power Path Selector Between
Adapter and Battery - Dynamic Power Management
- Integrated 20-V Switching MOSFETs
- Integrated Bootstrap Diode
- Internal Digital Soft Start
- Safety
- Thermal Regulation Loop Throttles Back
Current to Limit TJ = 120°C - Thermal Shutdown
- Battery Thermistor Sense Hot/Cold Charge
Suspend and Battery Detect - Adjustable Input Overvoltage Protection
- Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
- Accuracy
- ±0.5% Charge Voltage Regulation
- ±4% Charge Current Regulation
- ±4% Input Current Regulation
- <15-µA Battery Current With Adapter Removed
- <1.5-mA Input Current With Adapter Present and
Charge Disabled