Hello everyone,
According to the latest revision (G) of TPS65070 datasheet, the PMU is designed for Li-ion or Li-polymer battery. However, Li-ion is a broad class which further includes LiCoO2, LiMn2O4, LiFePO4(LMN), NMC chemistries, and it is not directly clear whether the PMU is suitable for all these subclasses.
The CHGCONFIG2 could set charge voltage in 4.1, 4.15, 4.2 and 4.25V. At least for LiFePO4 this is beyond their operating and max voltage; but for it appears that LiMn2O4 has 4.2V charging voltage. So I would like to confirm: can TPS65070 be used for LiMn2O4 cells?
A cross check with an article [Designing a multichemistry battery charger] by Keith Keller of TI confirms that LMN has 4.2V charging voltage. This is also in agreement with
[2] http://www.amitatech.com/Uploads/download/Cell%20spec%20download.pdf
[3] http://www.bixpower.com/Battery-Cell-Chemistry-Comparison-s/2325.htm
But does the CC-then-CV design of TPS65070 actually work for LMN batteries? Please give a definite Yes or No.
Hui