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bq2003
Fast-Charge IC
Features
➤ Fast charge and conditioning of nickel cadmium or nickel-metal hydride batteries
➤ Hysteretic PWM switch-mode current regulation or gated control of an external regulator
➤ Easily integrated into systems or used as a stand-alone charger
➤ Pre-charge qualification of temperature and voltage
➤ Direct LED outputs display battery and charge status
➤ Fast-charge termination by ∆ temperature/∆ time, -∆V, maximum voltage, maximum temperature, and maximum time
➤ Optional top-off charge
General Description
The bq2003 Fast Charge IC provides comprehensive fast charge control functions together with high-speed switching power control circuitry on a monolithic CMOS device.