The MCP19111 Battery Charger Evaluation board demonstrates the functionality of a programmable and configurable variety of chemical battery chargers. By controlling the high-efficiency synchronous step-down circuit, the MCP19111 can be programmed to make a very flexible battery charger. The controller dynamically converts voltage to current-controlled charging based on the charge characteristics of the target battery chemistry, and the operation can be adjusted or monitored using the available software GUI, PICKit™, and USB connections.

Characteristics of the

Multi-chemical battery charger. Lithium-ion battery, NIMH battery, lead-acid battery and LiFePO4

High efficiency step-down converter

Input voltage ranges from 6V to 32V

The maximum charging current is 6A

Used to charge lithium ion/lithium iron phosphate batteries for up to 4 batteries

Used to charge nickel-metal hydride batteries for up to eight batteries

Valve-controlled lead-acid batteries up to 6 cells

I2C BUS for communication

Graphical user interface configuration and battery charger monitoring

Package content

MCP19111 Battery Charger Evaluation Board (ADM00513)