Hello,
Is there any available efficiency data for a 3s configuration? The datasheet only has 5s/7s/10s.
Thanks,
Michael
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Hello,
Is there any available efficiency data for a 3s configuration? The datasheet only has 5s/7s/10s.
Thanks,
Michael
Please let me know exactly what input and output voltages and currents you are looking for and I will try to find the efficiency curves closest to that.
Hi Utsav,
VIN is either +24V or +15V, VOUT is 12.6V for a 3sXp Li-Ion battery. Current is around 6A.
Thanks,
Michael
Hi Utsav,
Thank you for this. Do you have any data with VIN in the 15V to 24V range? Or is this the closest?
Thanks,
Michael
Hello Michael,
Here's results for VIN=24V with VBAT=11.6 and 13.5. You'll have to click the images to get a clearer version.
Here's results for VIN=15V with VBAT=11.6 and 13.5
Let me know if you have any more questions about this part.
Best Regards,
Ethan Galloway
Ethan,
This is fantastic, thanks so much!
One final request: would it be possible to get efficiency measurements at 1mA system current (charging not occurring in this scenario)? The product would be in a low power state and we want to know the efficiency.
Thanks,
Michael
Hello Michael,
Your welcome!
Are you referring to reverse mode for the 1mA system current? What would be the system voltage?
Best Regards,
Ethan Galloway
Hi Ethan,
I mean a 1mA load from the system, so still in a forward mode. Same VIN/VOUT as the previous measurements (15V-24Vin, 12Vout). So same setup as the others essentially, just down to 1mA current.
Thanks,
Michael
Hello Michael,
In this scenario, I assume EN_TERM=0? We normally don't measure efficiency with the load this low. I'll get back to you on Tuesday and see what we have.
If EN_TERM=1, the charger will reach the battery charge voltage and terminate.
Best Regards,
Ethan Galloway
Hello Michael,
I've been very busy this week. I'll try to get back to you before Friday if that works for you.
Best Regards,
Ethan Galloway
Hello Michael,
Thanks for being patient with the wait. I've been swamped recently. As I expected, we don't measure the efficiency below 500mA.
The quiescent current of the converter while switching should be around 2.5mA. If we assume VIN=VOUT for making the calculation simpler and also assume a near ideal scenario, the efficiency would be around 29%. Please keep in mind that we don't provide a spec for the quiescent current while switching so the efficiency may be different for the customer's application.
Let me know if that answers your questions.
Best Regards,
Ethan Galloway