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User's Guide SLUU464 – November 2010 bq24450EVM This user's guide describes the features and operation of the bq24450EVM Evaluation Module (EVM). This EVM assists users in evaluating the bq24450 linear battery charger. The manual includes the bq24450EVM bill of materials, board layout, and schematic.
Introduction www.ti.com 1 Introduction 1.1 EVM Features • Evaluation module for bq24450 (HPA691) • Charge controller for lead-acid batteries • Constant current and constant voltage modes • Accommodates external transistor in DPAK or TO-220 package • Programmable charge current • Pre-Charge for deeply discharged batteries 1.
www.ti.com Equipment 1.4 Recommended Operating Conditions Table 2. Recommended Operating Conditions Symbol Description Min Typ Max Unit Vin, J1 Supply Voltage 9.5 10.0 10.5 V Vout, J4 Battery Voltage (3-cell lead-acid battery) 4 7.5 V Iin Supply Current 0 0.
Procedure www.ti.com Replacement circuit for a 3-cell lead acid battery. BAT+ to BAT– voltage tracks the power supply input voltage, minus 1 diode drop Figure 2. Battery Load Circuit – PR1010-2 4 Procedure 4.1 Pre-charge Turn on PS #1, preset to 10 VDC.
www.ti.com Functions and Features 5 Functions and Features 5.1 Changing Output Voltage and Charge Current This EVM is configured to charge a 3-Cell Lead Acid Battery with a maximum charge current of 450 mA. The EVM can be altered to charge lower or higher voltage batteries and can also be altered to have a lower or higher maximum charge current.
PCB Layout Guideline www.ti.com 5.2 Options for External Transistor Using a Transistor in a TO-220 package The EVM is populated with a DPAK transistor for Q1. However, if desired, a TO-220 transistor can be used instead. Three holes have been placed in the PCB in parallel with the DPAK pad.
www.ti.com Bill of Materials, Board Layouts and Schematic 7 Bill of Materials, Board Layouts and Schematic 7.1 Bill of Materials Table 3. Bill of Materials Reference Value Description Size Part Number MFR Designator C1, C4 Open Capacitor, Ceramic 1206 Std Std C2, C5 1.
Bill of Materials, Board Layouts and Schematic www.ti.com 7.2 Board Layout Figure 4. Top Assembly Layer Figure 5. Top PCB Layer 8 bq24450EVM SLUU464 – November 2010 Submit Documentation Feedback © .
www.ti.com Bill of Materials, Board Layouts and Schematic Figure 6. Bottom PCB Layer 7.3 Schematic Figure 7. bq24450 EVM Schematic 9 SLUU464 – November 2010 bq24450EVM Submit Documentation Feedback .
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