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LTM8062 Current Limit

I want to use the 8062 to charge a 6 cell 5Ah SLA.  So I would like to control output current to a max of 1.25A (25% 5Ah).  Looks like I can do that by just setting the correct voltage on the Vinreg pin.  I have a 3.3V supply I can divide down to the correct value or use a DAC if I want to get exact.  Two questions.  Is this the best way to limit current?  It is not the intended use of that pin but seems like it would work just fine.  If so, is there a table of values for max Ibat versus Vinreg?  There is a graph in the datasheet but the ramp on max ibat is pretty steep so it is hard to get an exact value.  I see some other uModule parts that have a current set pin, but they don't have the nice SLA charging profiles that the 8062 has so I don't think there is a better option part wise. 

-Tim

  • Hi Tim,

    The Vinreg is intended for regulating the input voltage when the input is coming from solar panel. It is an input of error amp. The voltage on Vinreg is compared with an internal 2.7V reference. If Vinreg drops below 2.7V, output current will be pulled lower in order to keep Vinreg at 2.7V. I'm not sure about result of what you want to achieve but you can try the idea with DAC in bench.

    Another thought is add current sense amplifier at the output to monitor charging current. The output of current sense amp could then be fed to Vinreg Pin. However, we have not seen anyone do this yet.