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BQ24195L: Current Limiter

Part Number: BQ24195L
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS2021, BQ24195, BQ25890

Dear all; 

We are working with the BQ24195L to charge Android phones ( in Boost mode). The required constant current  for the charging process is  1.5 to 2 A .

The only problem we have is that  our  battery don't allows us to work under the above conditions. 

Is there a way to place a current limiter  having the same functionality as the TPS2021 maintaining a constant current output without  controlling the gate Voltage  of a FET transistor. We are aiming to minimize our power losses, using the BQ24195Lthe extra current needed are dissipating as heat in  the FET transistor.

We were also thinking of using a Buck Regulator with current feedback, but unfortunately the switching process of the buck topology will lead with a voltage drop at its output. 

Any other suggestion you can provide us ? 

Waiting for your reply as soon as possible, 

Joseph, 

 

  • Hi Joseph,

    I am not aware of current limit option that is more efficient than TPS2021 (in other a non-linear option).  The BQ24195L is only rated to provide up to 1A at 5.1V.  The BQ24195 can provide up to 2.1A at 5.1V.  If you change to the BQ25890/2/6 and charge from the VBUS output instead of PMID, you can use I2C registers to set the current limit for the VBUS output current in boost mode as shown below.

    000: 0.5A

    001: 0.75A

    010: 1.2A

    011: 1.4A

    100: 1.65A

    101: 1.875A

    110: 2.15A

    111: 2.45A

    Regards,

    Jeff