 2003 Microchip Technology Inc.

Preliminary

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PS4200

Features

• PS402 tested, fully populated modules for

evaluation and production

• Designed to work with 6 to 10 series cell NiMH

configurations

• Performs all major NiMH battery management

functions including

- Accurate capacity monitoring

- Optional external thermistor configuration for

accurate temperature monitoring

- Supports three full charge detection methods

- dT/dt, -dV, programmable overcharge

• SOC display with four LEDs and a switch

• Fully compliant with industry standard Smart

Battery Data Specification v1.1a

• SMBus v1.1 with PEC/CRC-8 communication

with system host

• High accuracy measurement of charge/discharge

current, voltage, and temperature with on-chip

15-bit integrating A/D

• Precise capacity reporting using Microchip

patented algorithms and 3D battery cell models

• 3D models and “learned” parameters stored in

integrated EPROM and EEPROM

• Extremely low power operation:

- Sleep Mode: < 13

µA typical

- Run Mode: < 500

µA typical

- Sample Mode: < 250

µA typical

• Complete hardware and software development

tools available

• Overall mechanical dimensions:

- 0.339 W x 1.772 L (inches)

- 8.6 W x 45.0 L (millimeters)

Board Photo

Ordering Information

Part Number

Description

PS4200

NiMH - 6 to 10 series cells

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PS402 Battery Manager Module with LED SOC Display