The LTC6801HG is a multicell battery monitoring IC incorporating a 12-bit ADC, a precision voltage reference, sampled comparator, and a high voltage input multiplexer. The LTC6801HG can monitor as many as 12 series connected battery cells for overvoltage, undervoltage, and overtemperature conditions, indicating whether the cells are within specified parameters. The LTC6801HG generates a clock output when no fault conditions exist. Differential clocking provides high noise immunity and ensures that battery stack fault conditions cannot be hidden by frozen bits or short circuit conditions.
Each LTC6801HG can operate with a battery stack voltage up to 60V and multiple LTC6801HG devices can be stacked to monitor each individual cell in a long battery string. When multiple devices are stacked, the status signal of each LTC6801HG can be daisy-chained, without opto-couplers or isolators, providing a single status output for the entire battery string.
The LTC6801HG is configurable by external pin strapping. Adjustable overvoltage and undervoltage thresholds support various Li-Ion chemistries. Selectable measurement times allow users to save power.
Feature
- Qualified for Automotive Applications
- Monitors Up to 12 Li-Ion Cells in Series (60V Max)
- Stackable Architecture Enables > 1000V Systems
- 1% Maximum Overvoltage Detection Level Error
- Adjustable Overvoltage and Undervoltage Detection
- Self Test Features Guarantee Accuracy
- Robust Fault Detection Using Differential Signals
- Simple Pin-Strapped Configuration Allows Battery Monitoring without a Microcontroller
- 15.5ms to Monitor All Cells in a System
- Programmable Response Time
- Two Temperature Monitor Inputs
- Low Power Idle Mode
- 36-Lead SSOP Package
Applications
- Redundant Battery Monitor
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Battery Backup Systems
- Power Systems Using Multiple Battery Cells
