LTC1960 (4)
The LTC1960 is available from Analog Devices Inc. Inc. at Xecor. Designed for dual-battery charging and selection in portable devices, the LTC1960 offers complete battery management with a serial SPI interface for external microcontroller control, simultaneous dual-battery charging and discharging, and automatic PowerPath™ switching in less than 10µs. Available in a 36-pin SSOP package, it is ideal for portable computers, instruments, and other applications requiring efficient battery management. Whether used in portable electronics or industrial devices, this series ensures reliable performance, extended battery life, and reduced charging times for demanding applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Analog Devices Inc. Inc.. Please view our extensive selection of the LTC1960 series below.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Inventory | Add To Bom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC1960CG#PBF | Switching Battery Charger Lead-Acid/Li-Ion/Li-Pol/NiCd/NiMH 4000mA 36-Pin SSOP Tube | SSOP-36 | 5,403 | |
| LTC1960CUHF#PBF | Reliable, compact power conversion module suitable for a wide range of battery-powered systems and applications | QFN-38 | 4,062 | |
| LTC1960CG#TRPBF | Robust and reliable battery monitoring solution. (59 characters) | SSOP-36 | 7,994 | |
| LTC1960CUHF#TRPBF | Two-channel battery charger and selector module for SPI interface applications | QFN-38 | 7,068 |
Key Featrues
Complete Dual-Battery Charger/Selector System: The LTC1960 integrates both charging and selection functionalities for dual smart batteries, streamlining the design of portable devices. This integration enhances performance by reducing the need for external components, improving system efficiency, and simplifying the overall architecture.
Serial SPI Interface for External µC Control and Monitoring: The SPI interface allows an external microcontroller to control and monitor battery status, enabling precise management of charging and discharging processes. This feature enhances performance by providing real-time data and control, optimizing battery usage and extending device runtime.
Simultaneous Dual-Battery Discharge: The ability to discharge both batteries simultaneously extends device runtime by typically 10%. This feature improves efficiency by maximizing the energy utilization from both batteries, ensuring longer operational periods for portable devices.
Simultaneous Dual-Battery Charging: The LTC1960 supports charging both batteries at the same time, reducing charging time by up to 50%. This feature enhances efficiency by minimizing downtime, making it ideal for applications requiring quick turnaround times.
Automatic PowerPath™ Switching: The device can switch between power sources in less than 10µs, preventing power interruptions during transitions. This feature ensures seamless operation, improving reliability and performance in critical applications where uninterrupted power is essential.
Serial SPI Interface for External µC Control and Monitoring: The SPI interface allows an external microcontroller to control and monitor battery status, enabling precise management of charging and discharging processes. This feature enhances performance by providing real-time data and control, optimizing battery usage and extending device runtime.
Simultaneous Dual-Battery Discharge: The ability to discharge both batteries simultaneously extends device runtime by typically 10%. This feature improves efficiency by maximizing the energy utilization from both batteries, ensuring longer operational periods for portable devices.
Simultaneous Dual-Battery Charging: The LTC1960 supports charging both batteries at the same time, reducing charging time by up to 50%. This feature enhances efficiency by minimizing downtime, making it ideal for applications requiring quick turnaround times.
Automatic PowerPath™ Switching: The device can switch between power sources in less than 10µs, preventing power interruptions during transitions. This feature ensures seamless operation, improving reliability and performance in critical applications where uninterrupted power is essential.
Applications
Dual-Battery Management for Portable Computers: The LTC1960 is ideal for managing dual-battery systems in portable computers, ensuring efficient charging and discharging. Its SPI interface allows for precise control and monitoring of battery status, while its simultaneous dual-battery charging capability reduces charging time by up to 50%. This makes it perfect for laptops and tablets that require extended battery life and fast charging in professional and personal use.
Portable Instrumentation Systems: The LTC1960 is well-suited for portable instrumentation systems, such as handheld test and measurement devices. Its ability to handle multiple battery chemistries (Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, Li-Pol, NiCd, NiMH) and its automatic PowerPath™ switching ensure uninterrupted operation, even during battery swaps. This is critical for field technicians and engineers who rely on continuous power for accurate data collection and analysis.
Medical Portable Devices: The LTC1960 is an excellent choice for medical portable devices, such as portable monitors or diagnostic equipment. Its dual-battery charging and discharging capabilities, combined with fault protection features like overcurrent protection, ensure reliable and safe operation. The SPI interface allows for seamless integration with microcontrollers, enabling real-time monitoring and control in critical healthcare applications.
Industrial Handheld Tools: The LTC1960 is perfect for industrial handheld tools, such as cordless drills or inspection devices. Its ability to charge two batteries simultaneously reduces downtime, while its robust design supports a wide input voltage range (6V to 28V). The circuit breaker feature protects against overcurrent faults, making it ideal for demanding industrial environments where reliability and efficiency are paramount.
Portable Instrumentation Systems: The LTC1960 is well-suited for portable instrumentation systems, such as handheld test and measurement devices. Its ability to handle multiple battery chemistries (Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, Li-Pol, NiCd, NiMH) and its automatic PowerPath™ switching ensure uninterrupted operation, even during battery swaps. This is critical for field technicians and engineers who rely on continuous power for accurate data collection and analysis.
Medical Portable Devices: The LTC1960 is an excellent choice for medical portable devices, such as portable monitors or diagnostic equipment. Its dual-battery charging and discharging capabilities, combined with fault protection features like overcurrent protection, ensure reliable and safe operation. The SPI interface allows for seamless integration with microcontrollers, enabling real-time monitoring and control in critical healthcare applications.
Industrial Handheld Tools: The LTC1960 is perfect for industrial handheld tools, such as cordless drills or inspection devices. Its ability to charge two batteries simultaneously reduces downtime, while its robust design supports a wide input voltage range (6V to 28V). The circuit breaker feature protects against overcurrent faults, making it ideal for demanding industrial environments where reliability and efficiency are paramount.
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