• Optional Continuous Cell Temperature
Monitoring (MCP73841 and MCP73842)
• Charge Status Output for Direct LED Drive
• Automatic Power-Down when Input Power
Removed
• Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C
• Packaging: MSOP-10 - MCP73841, MCP73842
MSOP-8 - MCP73843, MCP73844
Applications
• Lithium-Ion/Lithium-Polymer Battery Chargers
• Personal Data Assistants
• Cellular Telephones
• Hand-Held Instruments
• Cradle Chargers
• Digital Cameras
• MP3 Players
Typical Application Circuit
1A Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
MA2Q705
5V
10 µF
100 mΩ
100 kΩ
NDS8434
Single
+
1
8
DRVSENSE
2
V
DDVBAT
36
STAT1
4
EN5TIMER
MCP73843
7
V
SS
-
10 µF
0.1 µF
Lithium-Ion
Cell
Description
The MCP7384X family of devices are highly advanced
linear charge management controllers for use in
space-limited, cost-sensitive applications. The
MCP73841 and MCP73842 combine high accuracy,
constant-voltage, constant-current regulation, cell preconditioning, cell temperature monitoring, advanced
safety timers, automatic charge termination and
charge status indication in space-saving, 10-pin
MSOP packages. The MCP73841 and MCP73842
provide complete, fully-functional, stand-alone charge
management solutions.
The MCP73843 and MCP73844 employ all the
features of the MCP73841 and MCP73842, with the
exception of the cell temperature monitor. The
MCP73843 and MCP73844 are offered in 8-pin MSOP
packages.
The MCP73841 and MCP73843 are designed for
applications utilizing single-cell Lithium-Ion or LithiumPolymer battery packs. Two preset voltage regulation
options are available (4.1V and 4.2V) for use with either
coke or graphite anodes. The MCP73841 and
MCP73843 operate with an input voltage range of 4.5V
to 12V.
The MCP73842 and MCP73844 are designed for
applications utilizing dual series cell Lithium-Ion or
Lithium-Polymer battery packs. Two preset voltage
regulation options are available (8.2V and 8.4V). The
MCP73842 and MCP73844 operate with an input
voltage range of 8.7V to 12V.
The MCP7384X family of devices are fully specified
over the ambient temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Package Types
10-Pin MSOP
SENSEDRV
V
DD
STAT1
EN
THREF
SENSE
V
DD
STAT1
EN
1
2
3
4
MCP73841
MCP73843
MCP73842
MCP73844
5
8-Pin MSOP
1
2
3
4
10
V
9
8
7
6
8
7
6
5
BAT
V
SS
TIMER
THERM
DRV
V
BAT
V
SS
TIMER
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Functional Block Diagram
90 kΩ
10 kΩ
1kΩ
V
REF
–
Charge
+
Current
Amplifier
Charge
Termination
Comparator
+
-
UVLO
Comparator
+
-
V
UVLO
12 kΩ
I
REG
90 kΩ
10 kΩ
/10
Power-On
Delay
V
DD
SENSE
EN
V
REF
Charge Current
Control Amplif ier
+
–
Precondition
Control
V
DD
Charge_ok
Precon
Voltage Control
Amplifier
+
-
V
REF
Precondition
Comp
.
Constant-Voltage/
Recharge Comp.
V
+
-
+
-
REF
300 kΩ
(825 kΩ)
74.21 kΩ
0.79 kΩ
150.02 kΩ
DRV
V
BAT
THREF
THERM
TIMER
Bias and
Reference
Generator
100 kΩ
50 kΩ
50 kΩ
MCP73841 and MCP73842 Only
Temperature
Comparators
+
-
+
-
V
V
UVLO
REF
(1.2V)
I
REG
Oscillator
/10
Charge Control,
Charge Timers,
And
Status Logic
Drv Stat 1
Charge_ok
5.15 kΩ
(4.29 kΩ)
V
SS
STAT1
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1.0ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
*Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Maximum
Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is
a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at
those or any other conditions above those indicated in the
Absolute Maximum Ratings †
operational listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may
Current at DRV Pin ......................................................±4 mA
Current at STAT1 Pin ................................................. ±30 mA
Maximum Junction Temperature, T
............................. 150°C
J
Storage temperature .....................................-65°C to +150°C
ESD protection on all pins:
Human Body Model (1.5 kΩ in Series with 100 pF) .......≥ 2kV
Machine Model (200 pF, No Series Resistance) .............200V
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, all limits apply for VDD= [V
Typical values are at +25°C, V
DD
= [V
(Typ) + 1V].
REG
ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
Supply Input
Supply VoltageV
DD
MCP73841, MCP738434.5–12V
MCP73842, MCP738448.7–12V
Supply CurrentI
UVLO Start ThresholdV
SS
START
0.25
–
0.75
4
4
–
MCP73841, MCP738434.254.454.60VVDD Low-to-High
MCP73842, MCP738448.458.658.90VV
UVLO Stop ThresholdV
STOP
MCP73841, MCP738434.204.404.55VVDD High-to-Low
MCP73842, MCP738448.408.608.85VV
Voltage Regulation (Constant-Voltage Mode)
Regulated Output VoltageV
MCP73841-4.1,
REG
4.0794.14.121VVDD = [V
MCP73843-4.1
MCP73841-4.2,
4.1794.24.221VV
MCP73843-4.2
MCP73842-8.2,
8.1598.28.241VV
MCP73844-8.2
MCP73842-8.4,
8.3588.48.442VV
MCP73844-8.4
/
Line Regulation|(∆V
V
BAT
Load Regulation|∆V
BAT
BAT
)|/∆V
|/V
BAT
–0.0250.25%/VVDD = [V
DD
–0.010.25%I
Supply Ripple AttenuationPSRR–-58–dBI
–-42– dBI
–-30– dBI
Output Reverse Leakage
Current
I
DISCHARGE
–0.41 µAVDD Floating, V
Current Regulation (Fast Charge Constant-Current Mode)
Fast Charge Current
Regulation Threshold
V
FCS
100110120mVVDD – V
(Typ)+0.3V] to 12V, TA = -40°C to +85°C.
REG
µAmADisabled
Operating
V
DD
DD
DD
T
= -5°C to +55°C
A
DD
T
= -5°C to +55°C
A
DD
T
= -5°C to +55°C
A
DD
T
= -5°C to +55°C
A
I
OUT
OUT
V
DD
OUT
OUT
OUT
TA = -5°C to +55°C
=V
(Typ)+1V
REG
Low-to-High
High-to-Low
(Typ)+1V], I
REG
= [V
(Typ)+1V], I
REG
= [V
(Typ)+1V], I
REG
= [V
(Typ)+1V], I
REG
(Typ)+1V] to 12V,
REG
= 10 mA
= 10 mA to 150 mA,
= [V
(Typ)+1V]
REG
= 10 mA, 100 Hz
= 10 mA, 1 kHz
= 10 mA, 10 kHz
= V
BAT
SENSE,
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
REG
= 10 mA,
= 10 mA,
= 10 mA,
= 10 mA,
(Typ)
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DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, all limits apply for VDD= [V
Typical values are at +25°C, V
ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
Preconditioning Current Regulation (Trickle Charge Constant-Current Mode)
Precondition Current
Regulation Threshold
Precondition Threshold VoltageV
MCP73841-4.1,
MCP73843-4.1
MCP73841-4.2,
MCP73843-4.2
MCP73842-8.2,
MCP73844-8.2
MCP73842-8.4,
MCP73844-8.4
Charge Termination
Charge Termination ThresholdV
Automatic Recharge
Recharge Threshold VoltageV
MCP73841,
MCP73843
MCP73842,
MCP73844
External MOSFET Gate Drive
Gate Drive CurrentI
Gate Drive Minimum VoltageV
Gate - Source Clamp VoltageV
Thermistor Reference - MCP73841, MCP73842
Thermistor Reference Output
Vol tage
Temperature CoefficientTC
Thermistor Reference Source
Current
Thermistor Reference Line
Regulation
Thermistor Reference Load
Regulation
Thermistor Comparator - MCP73841, MCP73842
Upper Trip ThresholdV
Upper Trip Point HysteresisV
Lower Trip ThresholdV
Lower Trip Point HysteresisV
Input Bias Current|I
Status Indicator
Sink CurrentI
Low Output VoltageV
Input Leakage CurrentI
DD
= [V
(Typ) + 1V].
REG
V
PCS
PTH
51015mVVDD – V
2.702.802.90VV
2.752.852.95VV
5.405.605.80VV
5.505.705.90VV
TCS
RTH
DRV
4710mVV
V
-
V
-
REG
300 mV
V
REG
600 mV
-
200 mV
V
400 mV
REG
REG
-
V
REG
100 mV
V
REG
200 mV
–2–mASink, CV Mode
–-0.5–mASource, CV Mode
DRVMIN
GS
V
THREF
THREF
I
THREF
|(∆V
THREF
V
)|/
THREF
∆V
DD
∆V
THREF
V
THREF
T1
T1HYS
T2
T2HYS
| ––2µA
BIAS
SINK
OL
LK
––1.0VV
-7.0–-4.5VVDD = 12.0V
2.4752.552.625VTA = +25°C, VDD = V
–+50–ppm/°C
200––µA
/
–0.10.25%/VVDD=[V
/
–0.010.10%I
1.181.251.32V
–-50– mV
0.590.620.66V
–80– mV
4712mA
–200400mVI
–0.011 µAI
(Typ)+0.3V] to 12V, TA = -40°C to +85°C.
REG
SENSE,
TA = -5°C to +55°C
Low-to-High
BAT
Low-to-High
BAT
Low-to-High
BAT
Low-to-High
BAT
– V
DD
SENSE,
TA = -5°C to +55°C
-
-
VV
VV
High-to-Low
BAT
High-to-Low
BAT
= 4.5V
DD
I
= 0 mA
THREF
REG
= 0 mA to 0.20 mA
THREF
= 1 mA
SINK
= 0 mA, V
SINK
(Typ)+1V] to 12V
STAT1
(Typ)+1V,
REG
= 12V
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DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, all limits apply for VDD= [V
Typical values are at +25°C, V
DD
= [V
(Typ) + 1V].
REG
ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
Enable Input
Input High-Voltage LevelV
Input Low-Voltage LevelV
Input Leakage CurrentI
IH
IL
LK
1.4-–V
–-0.8V
–0.011 µAV
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, all limits apply for V
ical values are at +25°C, V
DD
= [V
(Typ)+1V].
REG
ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
UVLO Start Delayt
START
––5msecV
Current Regulation
Transition Time Out of
Preconditioning
Current Rise Time Out of
Preconditioning
Fast Charge Safety Timer Periodt
t
DELAY
t
RISE
FAST
––1msecV
––1msecI
1.21.41.6HoursC
Preconditioning Current Regulation
Preconditioning Charge Safety
Timer Period
t
PRECON
506070Minutes C
Charge Termination
Elapsed Time Termination Periodt
TERM
2.52.93.3HoursC
Status Indicators
Status Output turn-offt
Status Output turn-ont
OFF
ON
––200µsecI
––200µsecI
DD
= [V
MCP73841/2/3/4
(Typ)+0.3V] to 12V, TA = -40°C to +85°C.
REG
= 12V
ENABLE
(Typ)+0.3V] to 12V, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typ-
REG
Low-to-High
DD
< V
to V
BAT
PTH
Rising to 90% of I
OUT
= 0.1 µF
TIMER
= 0.1 µF
TIMER
= 0.1 µF
TIMER
= 10 mA to 0 mA
SINK
= 0 mA to 10 mA
SINK
BAT
> V
PTH
REG
TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise specified, all limits apply for V
Typical values are at +25°C, V
ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
Temperature Ranges
Specified Temperature RangeT
Operating Temperature RangeT
Storage Temperature RangeT
Thermal Package Resistances
Thermal Resistance, MSOP-10θ
Thermal Resistance, MSOP-8θ
DD
= [V
(Typ)+1.0V].
REG
A
A
A
JA
JA
-40+85°C
-40+125°C
-65+150°C
113°C/W4-Layer JC51-7 Standard Board,
206°C/WSingle-Layer SEMI G42-88 Board,
DD
= [V
(Typ)+0.3V] to 12V.
REG
Natural Convection
Natural Convection
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2.0TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
Note:The graphs and tables provided following this note are a statistical summary based on a limited number of
samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein
are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified
operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range.
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, V
4.203
4.202
+55°C
4.201
+25°C
4.200
(V)
BAT
4.199
V
4.198
-5°C
4.197
4.196
101001000
(mA)
I
OUT
= [V
DD
MCP73841-4.2V
= 5.2 V
V
DD
(Typ) + 1V], I
REG
FIGURE 2-1:Battery Regulation Voltage
(V
) vs. Charge Current (I
BAT
4.203
4.202
4.201
4.200
(V)
BAT
4.199
V
4.198
4.197
4.196
4.56.07.59.010.512.0
+55°C
+25°C
-5°C
MCP73841-4.2V
I
OUT
= 1000 mA
V
).
OUT
(V)
DD
= 10 mA and TA= +25°C.
OUT
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
(mA)
0.60
SS
I
0.40
0.20
0.00
101001000
MCP73841-4.2V
= 5.2 V
V
DD
(mA)
I
OUT
FIGURE 2-4:Supply Current (I
Charge Current (I
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
(mA)
0.60
SS
I
0.40
0.20
0.00
+85°C
+25°C
-45°C
4.56.07.59.010.512.0
).
OUT
MCP73841-4.2V
= 1000 mA
I
OUT
(V)
V
DD
+25°C
+85°C
-45°C
SS
) vs.
FIGURE 2-2:Battery Regulation Voltage
) vs. Supply Voltage (VDD).
(V
BAT
4.203
4.202
4.201
4.200
(V)
BAT
4.199
V
4.198
4.197
4.196
4.56.07.59.010.512.0
+55°C
+25°C
-5°C
MCP73841-4.2V
= 10 mA
I
OUT
(V)
V
DD
FIGURE 2-3:Battery Regulation Voltage
) vs. Supply Voltage (VDD).
(V
BAT
FIGURE 2-5:Supply Current (I
Supply Voltage (V
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
(mA)
0.60
SS
I
0.40
0.20
0.00
4.56.07.59.010.512.0
).
DD
MCP73841-4.2V
I
OUT
= 10 mA
(V)
V
DD
FIGURE 2-6:Supply Current (I
Supply Voltage (V
DD
).
SS
SS
) vs.
-45°C
+25°C
+85°C
) vs.
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Note: Unless otherwise indicated, V
8.408
8.406
8.404
+55°C
8.402
+25°C
8.400
(V)
8.398
BAT
V
8.396
8.394
-5°C
8.392
8.390
101001000
I
(mA)
OUT
= [V
DD
MCP73842-8.4V
= 9.4 V
V
DD
(Typ) + 1V], I
REG
FIGURE 2-7:Battery Regulation Voltage
(V
) vs. Charge Current (I
BAT
8.408
8.406
8.404
8.402
8.400
(V)
8.398
BAT
V
8.396
8.394
8.392
8.390
8.8 9.2 9.610 10.4 10.8 11.2 11.6 12
MCP73842-8.4V
I
+55°C
+25°C
-5°C
= 1000 mA
OUT
V
).
OUT
(V)
DD
= 10 mA and TA= +25°C.
OUT
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
(mA)
0.60
SS
I
0.40
0.20
0.00
101001000
MCP73842-8.4V
= 9.4 V
V
DD
(mA)
I
OUT
FIGURE 2-10:Supply Current (I
Charge Current (I
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
(mA)
0.60
SS
I
0.40
0.20
0.00
+85°C
+25°C
-45°C
8.8 9.29.6 10.0 10.4 10.8 11.2 11.6 12.0
).
OUT
MCP73842-8.4V
I
OUT
= 1000 mA
(V)
V
DD
+25°C
SS
+85°C
-45°C
) vs.
FIGURE 2-8:Battery Regulation Voltage
) vs. Supply Voltage (VDD).
(V
BAT
8.408
MCP73842-8.4V
(V)
BAT
V
8.406
8.404
8.402
8.400
8.398
8.396
8.394
8.392
8.390
= 10 mA+55°C
I
OUT
+25°C
-5°C
8.8 9.2 9.6 10.0 10.4 10.8 11.2 11.6 12.0
(V)
V
DD
FIGURE 2-9:Battery Regulation Voltage
) vs. Supply Voltage (VDD).
(V
BAT
FIGURE 2-11:Supply Current (I
Supply Voltage (V
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
(mA)
0.60
SS
I
0.40
0.20
0.00
8.8 9.29.6 10.0 10.4 10.8 11.2 11.6 12.0
).
DD
MCP73842-8.4V
I
OUT
= 10 mA
(V)
V
DD
FIGURE 2-12:Supply Current (I
Supply Voltage (V
DD
).
SS
SS
) vs.
-45°C
+25°C
+85°C
) vs.
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Note: Unless otherwise indicated, V
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.30
(µA)
0.25
0.20
0.15
DISCHARGE
I
0.10
0.05
0.00
+85°C
+25°C
-45°C
2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.2
MCP73841-4.2V
= Float
V
DD
V
(V)
BAT
DD
= [V
(Typ) + 1V], I
REG
FIGURE 2-13:Output Reverse Leakage
Current (I
2.560
2.558
2.556
2.554
2.552
(V)
2.550
THREF
2.548
V
2.546
2.544
2.542
2.540
DISCHARGE
+85°C
+25°C
-45°C
0255075 100 125 150 175 200
) vs. Battery Voltage (V
MCP73841-4.2V
V
= 5.2 V
DD
(µA)
I
THREF
BAT
= 10 mA and TA= +25°C.
OUT
0.90
0.80
0.70
0.60
(µA)
0.50
0.40
0.30
DISCHARGE
I
0.20
0.10
0.00
4.0 4.4 4.8 5.2 5.6 6.0 6.4 6.8 7.2 7.6 8.0 8.4
MCP73842-8.4V
= Float
V
DD
V
(V)
BAT
+85°C
+25°C
-45°C
FIGURE 2-16:Output Reverse Leakage
).
Current (I
2.560
2.558
2.556
2.554
2.552
(V)
2.550
THREF
2.548
V
2.546
2.544
2.542
2.540
DISCHARGE
+85°C
+25°C
-45°C
0255075 100 125 150 175 200
) vs. Battery Voltage (V
MCP73842-8.4V
= 9.4 V
V
DD
(µA)
I
THREF
BAT
).
FIGURE 2-14:Thermistor Reference
Voltage (V
(I
THREF
(V)
THREF
V
).
2.568
2.564
2.560
2.556
2.552
2.548
2.544
2.540
4.56.07.59.010.512.0
) vs. Thermistor Bias Current
THREF
MCP73841-4.2V
= 100 µA
I
THREF
+85°C
+25°C
-45°C
(V)
V
DD
FIGURE 2-15:Thermistor Reference
Voltage (V
) vs. Supply Voltage (VDD).
THREF
FIGURE 2-17:Thermistor Reference
Voltage (V
(I
THREF
(V)
THREF
V
).
2.568
2.564
2.560
2.556
2.552
2.548
2.544
2.540
8.8 9.2 9.6 10.0 10.4 10.8 11.2 11.6 12.0
) vs. Thermistor Bias Current
THREF
MCP73842-8.4V
= 100 µA
I
THREF
+85°C
+25°C
-45°C
(V)
V
DD
FIGURE 2-18:Thermistor Reference
Voltage (V
) vs. Supply Voltage (VDD).
THREF
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Note: Unless otherwise indicated, V
MCP73841-4.2V
Stepped From 5.2V to 6.2V
V
DD
= 10 mA
I
OUT
= 10 µF, X7R, Ceramic
C
OUT
DD
= [V
V
V
REG
DD
BAT
(Typ) + 1V], I
FIGURE 2-19:Line Transient Response.
MCP73841-4.2V
= 5.2V
V
DD
= 10 µF, X7R, Ceramic
C
OUT
100 mA
10 mA
V
I
BAT
OUT
= 10 mA and TA= +25°C.
OUT
V
DD
V
BAT
MCP73841-4.2V
Stepped From 5.2V to 6.2V
V
DD
I
= 500 mA
OUT
= 10 µF, X7R, Ceramic
C
OUT
FIGURE 2-22:Line Transient Response.
MCP73841-4.2V
= 5.2V
V
DD
= 10 µF, X7R, Ceramic
C
OUT
10 mA
V
BAT
I
OUT500 mA
FIGURE 2-20:Load Transient Response.
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
Attenuation (dB)
-70
MCP73841-4.2V
V
= 5.2 V
DD
VAC = 100 mVp-p
I
= 10 mA
OUT
C
= 10 µF, X7R, CERAMIC
OUT
-80
0.010.11101001000
Frequency (kHz)
FIGURE 2-21:Power Supply Ripple
Rejection.
FIGURE 2-23:Load Transient Response.
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
Attenuation (dB)
-70
MCP73841-4.2V
V
= 5.2 V
DD
VAC = 100 mVp-p
I
= 100 mA
OUT
C
= 10 µF, X7R, CERAMIC
OUT
-80
0.010.11101001000
Frequency (kHz)
FIGURE 2-24:Power Supply Ripple
Rejection.
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3.0PIN DESCRIPTIONS
The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.
TABLE 3-1:PIN DESCRIPTION TABLE
MCP73841,
MCP73842
Pin No.
11SENSECharge Current Sense Input
22V
33STAT1Charge Status Output
44ENLogic Enable
5—THREFCell Temperature Sensor Bias
6—THERMCell Temperature Sensor Input
75TIMERTimer Set
86V
97V
108DRVDrive Output
MCP73843,
MCP73844
Pin No.
NameFunction
DD
SS
BAT
Battery Management Input Supply
Battery Management 0V Reference
Battery Voltage Sense
3.1Charge Current Sense Input
(SENSE)
Charge current is sensed via the voltage developed
across an external precision sense resistor. The sense
resistor must be placed between the supply voltage
(V
) and the external pass transistor (Q1). A 220 mΩ
DD
sense resistor produces a fast charge current of
500 mA, typically.
3.2Battery Management Input Supply
(VDD)
A supply voltage of [V
recommended. Bypass to V
4.7 µF.
(Typ) + 0.3V] to 12V is
REG
with a minimum of
SS
3.3Charge Status Output (STAT1)
Current limited, open-drain drive for direct connection
to a LED for charge status indication. Alternatively, a
pull-up resistor can be applied for interfacing to a host
microcontroller.
3.4Logic Enable (EN)
Input to force charge termination, initiate charge, clear
faults or disable automatic recharge.
3.6Cell Temperature Sensor Input
(THERM)
Input for an external thermistor for continuous celltemperature monitoring and pre-qualification. Apply a
voltage equal to 0.85V to disable temperature-sensing.
3.7Timer Set (TIMER)
All safety timers are scaled by C
TIMER
/0.1 µF.
3.8Battery Management 0V Reference
(VSS)
Connect to negative terminal of battery.
3.9Battery Voltage Sense (V
Voltage sense input. Connect to positive terminal of
battery. Bypass to V
ensure loop stability when the battery is disconnected.
A precision internal resistor divider regulates the final
voltage on this pin to V
with a minimum of 4.7 µF to
SS
.
REG
BAT
)
3.10Drive Output (DRV)
Direct output drive of an external P-channel MOSFET
for current and voltage regulation.
3.5Cell Temperature Sensor Bias
(THREF)
Voltage reference to bias external thermistor for
continuous cell temperature monitoring and
prequalification.
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4.0DEVICE OVERVIEW
The MCP7384X family of devices are highly advanced,
linear charge management controllers. Figure 4-1
depicts the operational flow algorithm from charge
initiation to completion and automatic recharge.
4.1Charge Qualification and
Preconditioning
Upon insertion of a battery or application of an external
supply, the MCP7384X family of devices automatically
perform a series of safety checks to qualify the charge.
The input source voltage must be above the
undervoltage lockout threshold, the enable pin must be
above the logic-high level and the cell temperature
monitor must be within the upper and lower thresholds.
The cell temperature monitor applies to both the
MCP73841 and MCP73842, with the qualification
parameters being continuously monitored. Deviation
beyond the limits automatically suspends or terminates
the charge cycle.
Once the qualification parameters have been met, the
MCP7384X initiates a charge cycle. The charge status
output is pulled low throughout the charge cycle (see
Table 5-1 for charge status outputs). If the battery
voltage is below the preconditioning threshold (V
the MCP7384X preconditions the battery with a tricklecharge. The preconditioning current is set to
approximately 10% of the fast charge regulation
current. The preconditioning trickle-charge safely
replenishes deeply depleted cells and minimizes heat
dissipation in the external pass transistor during the
initial charge cycle. If the battery voltage has not
exceeded the preconditioning threshold before the
preconditioning timer has expired, a fault is indicated
and the charge cycle is terminated.
PTH
4.3Constant-Voltage Regulation
When the battery voltage reaches the regulation
voltage (V
The MCP7384X monitors the battery voltage at the
V
pin. This input is tied directly to the positive
BAT
terminal of the battery. The MCP7384X is offered in
four fixed-voltage versions for single or dual series cell
battery packs with either coke or graphite anodes:
- 4.1V (MCP73841-4.1, MCP73843-4.1)
- 4.2V (MCP73841-4.2, MCP73843-4.2)
- 8.2V (MCP73842-8.2, MCP73844-8.2)
- 8.4V (MCP73842-8.4, MCP73844-8.4)
), constant-voltage regulation begins.
REG
4.4Charge Cycle Completion and
Automatic Re-Charge
The MCP7384X monitors the charging current during
the constant-voltage regulation phase. The charge
cycle is considered complete when the charge current
has diminished below approximately 7% of the
regulation current (I
expired.
The MCP7384X automatically begins a new charge
cycle when the battery voltage falls below the recharge
),
threshold (V
parameters are met.
), assuming all the qualification
RTH
) or the elapsed timer has
REG
4.2Constant-Current Regulation –
Fast Charge
Preconditioning ends and fast charging begins, when
the battery voltage exceeds the preconditioning
threshold. Fast charge regulates to a constant-current,
I
, based on the supply voltage minus the voltage at
REG
the SENSE input (V
an external sense resistor (R
continues until the battery voltage reaches the
regulation voltage (V
expires. In this case, a fault is indicated and the charge
cycle is terminated.
2004 Microchip Technology Inc.DS21823B-page 11
) developed by the drop across
FCS
); or until the fast charge timer
REG
). Fast charge
SENSE
MCP73841/2/3/4
RTH
UVLO
< V
< V
BAT
DD
V
V
Charge Termination
Charge Current = 0
Reset Safety Timer
STAT1 = Off
No
Ye s
or EN Low
Yes
No
STAT1 = Flashing
Temperature OK
Charge Current = 0
Safety Timer Suspended
Constant-Voltage Phase
REG
Output Voltage = V
< I
I
TERM
OUT
No
Expired
Elapsed Timer
Yes
No
STAT1 = Flashing
No
STAT1 = Off
UVLO
Ye s
> V
Initialize
EN High
DD
V
Note
Charge Current = 0
STAT1 = On
REG
PTH
> V
BAT
V
Yes
Constant-Current
Charge Current = I
Reset Safety Timer
Phase
Yes
Temperature OK
Note
Ye s
No
STAT1 = Flashing
Safety Timer Suspended
REG
No
= V
BAT
V
No
Expired
Safety Timer
Temperature OK
Charge Current = 0
MCP73842.
Ye s
Ye s
and
No
STAT1 = Flashing
No
UVLO
Yes
MCP73841
< V
DD
or EN Low
V
Fault
Charge Current = 0
Reset Safety Timer
No
Yes
Charge Current = 0
No
STAT1 = Flashing
No
Safety Timer Suspended
Expired
Safety Timer
Temperature OK
Ye s
Yes
PREG
PTH
> V
monitored throughout the charge cycle.
Note: The qualification parameters are continuously
Preconditioning Phase
Charge Current = I
Reset Safety Timer
BAT
V
FIGURE 4-1:Operational Flow Algorithm -
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5.0DETAILED DESCRIPTION
5.1Analog Circuitry
5.1.1CHARGE CURRENT SENSE INPUT
(SENSE)
Fast charge current regulation is maintained by the
voltage drop developed across an external sense
resistor (R
following formula calculates the value for R
where:
is the desired fast charge current in amps
I
REG
The preconditioning trickle-charge current and the
charge termination current are scaled to approximately
10% and 7% of I
5.1.2BATTERY MANAGEMENT INPUT
The VDD input is the input supply to the MCP7384X.
The MCP7384X automatically enters a power-down
mode if the voltage on the V
undervoltage lockout voltage (V
prevents draining the battery pack when the V
supply is not present.
5.1.3CELL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
A 2.55V voltage reference is provided to bias an
external thermistor for continuous cell temperature
monitoring and pre-qualification. A ratio metric window
comparison is performed at threshold levels of
V
is provided by both the MCP73841 and MCP73842.
THREF
/2 and V
) applied to the SENSE input pin. The
SENSE
V
FCS
DD
------------
=
I
REG
)
input falls below the
DD
). This feature
STOP
R
SENSE
, respectively.
REG
SUPPLY (V
BIAS (THREF)
/4. Cell temperature monitoring
THREF
SENSE
:
DD
For NTC thermistors:
2 R
------------------------------------ ----------
R
=
T1
2 R
------------------------------------ ----------
R
=
T2
R
R
COLD
××
COLDRHOT
–
COLDRHOT
××
COLDRHOT
3 R×
–
HOT
For PTC thermistors:
2 R
------------------------------------ ----------
R
=
T1
2 R
------------------------------------ ----------
R
=
T2
R
R
HOT
××
COLDRHOT
–
HOTRCOLD
××
COLDRHOT
3 R×
–
COLD
where:
R
COLD
and R
are the thermistor resistance
HOT
values at the temperature window of interest.
Applying a voltage equal to 0.85V to the THERM input
disables temperature monitoring.
5.1.5TIMER SET INPUT (TIMER)
The TIMER input programs the period of the safety
timers by placing a timing capacitor (C
the TIMER input pin and V
. Three safety timers are
SS
programmed via the timing capacitor.
The preconditioning safety timer period:
C
t
PRECON
TIMER
-------------------1.0Hour×s=
0.1µF
The fast charge safety timer period:
C
t
FAST
TIMER
-------------------1.5Hours×=
0.1µF
TIMER
) between
5.1.4CELL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
INPUT (THERM)
The MCP73841 and MCP73842 continuously monitor
temperature by comparing the voltage between the
THERM input and V
temperature thresholds. A negative or positive
temperature coefficient (NTC or PTC) thermistor and
an external voltage divider typically develop this
voltage. The temperature-sensing circuit has its own
reference, to which it performs a ratio metric
comparison. Therefore, it is immune to fluctuations in
the supply input (V
is removed from the system when V
eliminating additional discharge of the battery pack.
with the upper and lower
SS
). The temperature-sensing circuit
DD
is not applied,
DD
The elapsed time termination period:
C
t
TERM
TIMER
-------------------3.0Hours×=
0.1µF
The preconditioning timer starts after qualification and
resets when the charge cycle transitions to the constant-current, fast charge phase. The fast charge and
elapsed timers start once the MCP7384X transitions
from preconditioning. The fast charge timer resets
when the charge cycle transitions to the constant-voltage phase. The elapsed timer will expire and terminate
the charge if the sensed current does not diminish
below the termination threshold.
Figure 6-1 depicts a typical application circuit with
connection of the THERM input. The resistor values of
R
and RT2 are calculated with the following
T1
equations.
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5.1.6BATTERY VOLTAGE SENSE (V
The MCP7384X monitors the battery voltage at the
V
pin. This input is tied directly to the positive
BAT
terminal of the battery. The MCP7384X is offered in
four fixed-voltage versions for single or dual series cell
battery packs, with either coke or graphite anodes:
- 4.1V (MCP73841-4.1, MCP73843-4.1)
- 4.2V (MCP73841-4.2, MCP73843-4.2)
- 8.2V (MCP73842-8.2, MCP73844-8.2)
- 8.4V (MCP73842-8.4, MCP73844-8.4)
BAT
)
5.1.7DRIVE OUTPUT (DRV)
The MCP7384X controls the gate drive to an external
P-channel MOSFET. The P-channel MOSFET is
controlled in the linear region regulating current and
voltage supplied to the cell. The drive output is
automatically turned off when the voltage on the V
input falls below the undervoltage lockout voltage
(V
).
STOP
DD
5.2Digital Circuitry
5.2.1CHARGE STATUS OUTPUT (STAT1)
A status output provides information on the state-ofcharge. The current-limited, open-drain output can be
used to illuminate an external LED. Optionally, a pull-up
resistor can be used on the output for communication
with a host microcontroller. Table 5-1 summarizes the
state of the status output during a charge cycle.
TABLE 5-1:STATUS OUTPUTS
Charge Cycle State Stat1
QualificationOFF
PreconditioningON
Constant-Current Fast
Charge
Constant-VoltageON
Charge CompleteOFF
Safety Timer FaultFlashing
(1 Hz, 50% duty cycle)
Cell Temperature InvalidFlashing
(1 Hz, 50% duty cycle)
Disabled - Sleep modeOFF
Battery DisconnectedOFF
The flashing rate (1 Hz) is based off a timer capacitor
(C
value of the timer capacitor.
) of 0.1 µF. The rate will vary based on the
TIMER
ON
5.2.2LOGIC ENABLE (EN)
The logic-enable input pin (EN) can be used to
terminate a charge anytime during the charge cycle,
initiate a charge cycle or initiate a recharge cycle.
Applying a logic-high input signal to the EN pin, or tying
it to the input source, enables the device. Applying a
logic-low input signal disables the device and
terminates a charge cycle. When disabled, the device’s
supply current is reduced to 0.25 µA, typically.
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6.0APPLICATIONS
The MCP7384X is designed to operate in conjunction
with either a host microcontroller or in stand-alone
applications. The MCP7384X provides the preferred
charge algorithm for Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Polymer
Voltage
Regulated
Wall Cube
Optional
Reverse
Blocking
Diode
R
SENSE
SENSE
V
STAT1
R
T1
THREF
R
T2
DD
EN
cells: constant-current followed by constant-voltage.
Figure 6-1 depicts a typical stand-alone application
circuit, while Figure 6-2 depicts the accompanying
charge profile.
Q
1
DRV
1
2
3
MCP73841
4
5
10
9
8
7
6
V
BAT
V
SS
TIMER
THERM
C
TIMER
Battery
+
-
Pack
FIGURE 6-1:Typical Application Circuit.
Regulation Voltage
(V
REG
Regulation Current
(I
REG
Transition Threshold
(V
PTH
Precondition Current
(I
PREG
Termination Current
(I
TERM
Preconditioning
Phase
)
)
)
)
)
Precondition
Safety Timer
Constant-Current
Phase
Fast Charge
Safety Timer
Charge
Voltage
Elapsed Time
Termination Timer
Constant-Voltage
Phase
Charge
Current
FIGURE 6-2:Typical Charge Profile.
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6.1Application Circuit Design
Due to the low efficiency of linear charging, the most
important factors are thermal design and cost, which are
a direct function of the input voltage, output current and
thermal impedance between the external P-channel
pass transistor and the ambient cooling air. The worstcase situation occurs when the device has transitioned
from the preconditioning phase to the constant-current
phase. In this situation, the P-channel pass transistor
has to dissipate the maximum power. A trade-off must
be made between the charge current, cost and thermal
requirements of the charger.
6.1.1COMPONENT SELECTION
Selection of the external components in Figure 6-1 are
crucial to the integrity and reliability of the charging
system. The following discussion is intended to be a
guide for the component selection process.
6.1.1.1Sense Resistor
The preferred fast charge current for Lithium-Ion cells
is at the 1C rate, with an absolute maximum current at
the 2C rate. For example, a 500 mAh battery pack has
a preferred fast charge current of 500 mA. Charging at
this rate provides the shortest charge cycle times
without degradation to the battery pack performance or
life.
The current sense resistor (R
R
SENSE
=
Where:
is the desired fast charge current.
I
REG
For the 500 mAh battery pack example, a standard
value 220 mΩ, 1% resistor provides a typical fast
charge current of 500 mA and a maximum fast charge
current of 551 mA. Worst-case power dissipation in the
sense resistor is:
PowerDissipation220 mΩ551mA
A Panasonic
®
ERJ-6RQFR22V, 220 mW, 1%, 1/8W
resistor in a standard 0805 package is more than
sufficient for this application.
A larger value sense resistor will decrease the fast
charge current and power dissipation in both the sense
resistor and external pass transistor, but will increase
charge cycle times. Design trade-offs must be
considered to minimize space while maintaining the
desired performance.
) is calculated by:
SENSE
V
FCS
------------
I
REG
×66.8mW==
2
6.1.1.2External Pass Transistor
The external P-channel MOSFET is determined by the
gate-to-source threshold voltage, input voltage, output
voltage and fast charge current. Therefore, the
selected P-channel MOSFET must satisfy the thermal
and electrical design requirements.
Thermal Considerations
The worst-case power dissipation in the external pass
transistor occurs when the input voltage is at the
maximum and the device has transitioned from the
preconditioning phase to the constant-current phase.
In this case, the power dissipation is:
PowerDissipationV
–()I
DDMAXVPTHMIN
×=
REGMAX
Where:
V
I
V
is the maximum input voltage.
DDMAX
REGMAX
is the maximum fast charge current.
is the minimum transition threshold voltage.
PTHMIN
Power dissipation with a 5V, ±10% input voltage
source, 220 mΩ, 1% sense resistor is:
PowerDissipation5.5 V 2.75 V–()551 mA×1.52W==
Utilizing a Fairchild™ NDS8434 or an International
Rectifier IRF7404 mounted on a 1in
2
pad of 2 oz.
copper, the junction temperature rise is 75°C,
approximately. This would allow for a maximum
operating ambient temperature of 75°C.
By increasing the size of the copper pad, a higher
ambient temperature can be realized, or a lower value
sense resistor could be utilized.
Alternatively, different package options can be utilized
for more or less power dissipation. Again, design tradeoffs should be considered to minimize size while
maintaining the desired performance.
Electrical Considerations
The gate-to-source threshold voltage and R
external P-channel MOSFET must be considered in the
design phase.
The worst-case V
provided by the controller occurs
GS
when the input voltage is at the minimum and the fast
charge current regulation threshold is at the maximum.
The worst-case V
V
GSVDRVMAXVDDMINVFCSMAX
GS
is:
Where:
V
DRVMAX
V
V
DDMIN
V
FCSMAX
is the maximum sink voltage at the
output
DRV
is the minimum input voltage source
is the maximum fast charge current
regulation threshold
DSON
)–(–=
of the
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Worst-case VGS with a 5V, ±10% input voltage source
and a maximum sink voltage of 1.0V is:
V
1.0 V4.5V 120 mV–()–3.38V–==
GS
At this worst-case (V
) the R
GS
of the MOSFET
DSON
must be low enough as to not impede the performance
of the charging system. The maximum allowable
R
The Fairchild NDS8434 and International Rectifier
IRF7404 both satisfy these requirements.
6.1.1.3EXTERNAL CAPACITORS
The MCP7384X are stable with or without a battery
load. In order to maintain good AC stability in the
Constant-Voltage mode, a minimum capacitance of
4.7 µF is recommended to bypass the V
pin to VSS.
BAT
This capacitance provides compensation when there is
no battery load. Additionally, the battery and
interconnections appear inductive at high frequencies.
These elements are in the control feedback loop during
Constant-Voltage mode. Therefore, the bypass
capacitance may be necessary to compensate for the
inductive nature of the battery pack.
Virtually any good quality output filter capacitor can be
used, independent of the capacitor’s minimum ESR
(Effective Series Resistance) value. The actual value of
the capacitor and its associated ESR depends on the
forward transconductance (g
) and capacitance of the
m
external pass transistor. A 4.7 µF tantalum or
aluminum electrolytic capacitor at the output is usually
sufficient to ensure stability for up to a 1A output
current.
6.1.1.5ENABLE INTERFACE
In the stand-alone configuration, the enable pin is
generally tied to the input voltage. The MCP7384X
automatically enters a Low-power mode when voltage
on the V
voltage (V
input falls below the undervoltage lockout
DD
), reducing the battery drain current to
STOP
0.4 µA, typically.
6.1.1.6CHARGE STATUS INTERFACE
A status output provides information on the state of
charge. The current-limited, open-drain output can be
used to illuminate an external LED. Refer to Table 5-1
for a summary of the state of the status output during a
charge cycle.
6.2PCB Layout Issues
For optimum voltage regulation, place the battery pack
as close as possible to the device’s V
This is recommended to minimize voltage drops along
the high current-carrying PCB traces.
If the PCB layout is used as a heatsink, adding many
vias around the external pass transistor can help
conduct more heat to the back plane of the PCB, thus
reducing the maximum junction temperature.
and VSS pins.
BAT
6.1.1.4REVERSE-BLOCKING PROTECTION
The optional reverse-blocking protection diode,
depicted in Figure 6-1, provides protection from a
faulted or shorted input, or from a reversed-polarity
input source. Without the protection diode, a faulted or
shorted input would discharge the battery pack through
the body diode of the external pass transistor.
If a reverse-protection diode is incorporated into the
design, it should be chosen to handle the fast charge
current continuously at the maximum ambient
temperature. In addition, the reverse-leakage current
of the diode should be kept as small as possible.
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7.0PACKAGING INFORMATION
7.1Package Marking Information
8-Lead MSOP (MCP73843, MCP73844)
XXXXX
YWWNNN
10-Lead MSOP (MCP73841, MCP73842)
XXXXX
YYWWNNN
Example:
738431
0319256
Example:
738411
0319256
Legend: XX...XCustomer specific information*
YYYear code (last 2 digits of calendar year)
WWWeek code (week of January 1 is week ‘01’)
NNNAlphanumeric traceability code
Note:In the event the full Microchip part number cannot be marked on one line, it will
be carried over to the next line thus limiting the number of available characters
for customer specific information.
*Standard marking consists of Microchip part number, year code, week code, and traceability code.
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8-Lead Plastic Micro Small Outline Package (MS) (MSOP)
Foot Angle
Lead Thickness
Lead Width
Mold Draft Angle Top
Mold Draft Angle Bottom
*Controlling Parameter
Notes:
Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not
exceed .010" (0.254mm) per side.
JEDEC Equivalent: MO-187
Drawing No. C04-021
Units
MIN
n
p
A
A2
A1
E
E1
D
L
φ
c
B
α
β
φ
L
L1
INCHES
NOM
.020 TYP
-.030
.000
.016.024
0°-8°
.003
.006
5°-
5°-
.033
.193 BSC
.118 BSC
.118 BSC
.037 REFFFootprint
.009
A
A1
.031
15°
15°
MINMAX
0.75
0.00
0.40
0.08
0.15
10
.043
.037
-
.006
-
.009
.012
A2
MILLIMETERS*
NOM
0.50 TYP.
--
0.85
4.90 BSC
3.00 BSC
3.00 BSC
0.60
0.95 REF
0.23
5°15°
5°15°
MAX
10
1.10
0.95
-
0.15
0.80
-
0.23
-
0.30
-
-
α
8°0°
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To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office
PART NO.XXX
Device
XXX
Preset
Voltag e
Range
PackageTempe rat ure
Options
DeviceMCP73841:Single-cell charge controller with temperature
MCP73841T: Single-cell charge controller with temperature
MCP73842:Dual series cells charge controller with tem-
MCP73842T: Dual series cells charge controller with tem-
MCP73843:Single-cell charge controller
MCP73843T: Single-cell charge controller, Tape and Reel
MCP73844:Dual series cells charge controller
MCP73844T: Dual series cells charge controller,
Preset Voltage
Regulation Options
Tem perature Range I= -40°C to +85°C (Industrial)
PackageMS= Plastic Micro Small Outline (MSOP), 8-lead
410= 4.1V
420= 4.2V
820= 8.2V
840= 8.4V
UN= Plastic Micro Small Outline (MSOP), 10-lead
monitor
monitor, Tape and Reel
perature monitor
perature monitor, Tape and Reel
Ta pe and Reel
Examples:
a)MCP73841-410I/UN: 4.1V Preset Voltage
b)MCP73841T-410I/UN: 4.1V Preset Voltage,
c)MCP73841-420I/UN: 4.2V Preset Voltage
d)MCP73841T-420I/UN: 4.2V Preset Voltage,
a)MCP73842-820I/UN: 8.2V Preset Voltage
b)MCP73842T-820I/UN: 8.2V Preset Voltage,
c)MCP73842-840I/UN: 8.4V Preset Voltage
d)MCP73842T-840I/UN: 8.4V Preset Voltage,
a)MCP73843-410I/MS: 4.1V Preset Voltage
b)MCP73843T-410I/MS: 4.1V Preset Voltage,
c)MCP73843-420I/MS: 4.2V Preset Voltage
d)MCP73843T-420I/MS: 4.2V Preset Voltage,
a)MCP73844-820I/MS: 8.2V Preset Voltage
b)MCP73844T-820I/MS: 8.2V Preset Voltage,
c)MCP73844-840I/MS: 8.4V Preset Voltage
d)MCP73844T-840I/MS: 8.4V Preset Voltage,
.
Tape and Reel
Tape and Reel
Tape and Reel
Tape and Reel
Tape and Reel
Tape and Reel
Tape and Reel
Tape and Reel
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