Can TPS65070 charge 4.2V LMN cell?

Zhang Hui

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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 LiMn₂O₄cells?

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

over 10 years ago

0 Zhang Hui over 10 years ago

Intellectual 625 points

It has been almost four days after the posting of this question and we are urgently wait for the confirmation. Could someone look into the problem and confirm whether the PMU works for LMN cells?

Hui

0 Michael Green over 10 years ago

TI__Genius 16870 points

Hi,

Yes, this should be able to work just as the same. However, this PMIC is typically meant for customer hand held devices that would probably not be LiMn2O4 but, rather a Li-Ion Poly or LiCoO2. With a LiMn2O4 battery I expect you might want more current so, it might not be best fit. I recommend you to test the battery charger by using an EVM. Make sure you are ok with charge time and performance.

You can buy an EVM here: http://www.ti.com/tool/tps65070evm-430

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Can TPS65070 charge 4.2V LMN cell?