MP2659
MP2659
Contents
1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Description ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Applications ................................................................................................................................ 2
2 Reference Design .............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Related Solutions ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 System Specifications ................................................................................................................ 3
3 Design ............................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Design Method ........................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Schematic ................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 BOM ........................................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 PCB Layout .............................................................................................................................. 10
4 Test Results ..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Efficiency .................................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Time Domain Waveforms ......................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Thermal Measurements............................................................................................................ 15
5 Start-Up ........................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Connectors and Jumpers ......................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Quick Start Guide ..................................................................................................................... 16
6 Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................ 18
1 Overview
1.1 Description
Lead-acid batteries are widely used in battery-powered devices due to their advantages, such as a stable
voltage, low price, simple maintenance, and high reliability. However, there are few chips on the market
that are designed specifically for applications that charge lead-acid batteries.
This reference design showcases a lead-acid battery charging solution. The solution uses the MP2659,
a highly integrated switching charger designed for portable devices with 3-cell to 6-cell series Li-ion or Li-
polymer battery packs.
1.2 Features
Up to 36V Operating Input Voltage
45V Maximum Sustainable Voltage When Not Switching
Up to 3A Charge Current
1-Cell, 12V Lead Acid Battery
0.5% Reference Voltage Accuracy
Input Current Limit Regulation
Minimum Input Voltage Regulation
Charge Operation Indicator
Dead Battery Pack Recovery
Battery Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)
Configurable Safety Timer
Battery NTC Thermal Monitor
1.3 Applications
Industrial Medical Equipment
Power Tools
Robot and Portable Vacuum Cleaners
Wireless Speakers
All MPS parts are lead-free and adhere to the RoHS directive. For MPS
green status, please visit the MPS website under Quality Assurance.
“MPS”, the MPS logo, and “Simple, Easy Solutions” are registered
trademarks of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Warning: Although this board is designed to satisfy safety
requirements, the engineering prototype has not been agency
approved. Therefore, all testing should be performed using an
isolation transformer to provide the AC input to the prototype
board.
2 Reference Design
2.1 Block Diagram
Figure 1 shows a block diagram for a highly integrated switching charger for lead-acid batteries. This
application has a 40W output capability and an input voltage up to 36V. To adjust the regulation voltage
of the lead-acid batteries, adjust the resistance of the voltage dividers.
IN BATT
Battery Voltage
Loop
BATT
EA
VBATT_REF
Integrated
Charger IC
3 Design
3.1 Design Method
Figure 2 shows an application circuit to charge lead-acid batteries with OR-selection power path
management. The circuit’s power stage uses one inductor (L1) and three capacitors (CIN, CPMID, and
CBATT). With the addition of external components, the complete charging function with power path
management can be implemented.
QIN
Power Input System
ZD 2
ZD 1
IN D1
Q BATT
50kΩ
1MΩ
CPMID
10kΩ 10kΩ
PMID_S PMID
BST
Q1 Q2
L1
SW
IN R1 CBATT
CIN
BATT
Q3
R2
ACOK ISET
ACOK
VDPM
ILIM CEL
Cell Count Setting
L
VCC
VCC
VCC
STAT
NTC
Full-Charge
Voltage Setting VB
PGND AGND
R2 V
= BATT_REG (1)
R1 +R2 VBATT_TERM
Where VBATT_REG = the number of cells multiplied by VBATT_CELL (set by the CELL and VB pins), and
VBATT_TERM is the lead-acid battery’s termination voltage. R1 should range between 2kΩ and 5kΩ.
3.2 Schematic
3.3 BOM
Table 3: Bill of Materials
Qty Ref Value Description Package Manufacturer Manufacturer P/N
1 C1 Electrolytic capacitor, DIP CD287-50V10
10µF Jianghai
50V
Ceramic capacitor ,
1 C2 1µF 1206 Wurth 885012208093
50V, X7R, 1206
Ceramic capacitor, GRM188R71H104
1 C4 100nF 0603 Murata
50V, X7R, 0603 KA93D
Ceramic capacitor, GRM31CR71H225
1 C6 2.2µF 1206 Murata
50V, X7R, 1206 KA88L
Ceramic capacitor,
1 C7 1µF 0805 Wurth 885012207078
25V, X7R, 0805
Ceramic capacitor. GRM31CR61H106
1 C8 10µF 1206 Murata
50V. X5R KA12L
Electrolytic capacitor,
1 C9 100µF DIP Rubycon 50YXF100MEFC
50V, 100μF
Inductor, 10μH, 35m,
1 L1 10µH SMD Wurth 744066100
4A
1 ACOK Red Red LED 0805 Bright LED F3D02R-4A
1 CHG Green Green LED 0805 Bright LED F3D02HG-1A
RC0603FR-
1 R1 3.57kΩ Film resistor, 1% 0603 Yageo
073K57L
RC0603FR-
2 R2, R18 51.1kΩ Film resistor, 1% 0603 Yageo
0751K1L
R15, R16, RC0603FR-
4 95.3kΩ Film resistor ,1% 0603 Yageo
R10, R12 0795K3L
1 R3 1kΩ Film resistor, 1% 0603 Yageo RC0603FR-071KL
RC0603FR-
1 R4 10.5kΩ Film resistor, 1% 0603 Yageo
0710K5L
RC0603FR-
1 R5 8.25kΩ Film resistor, 1% 0603 Yageo
078K25L
RC0603FR-
1 R6 3.48kΩ Film resistor, 1% 0603 Yageo
073K48L
RC0603JR-
2 R7, R8 100kΩ Film resistor, 5% 0603 Yageo
07100KL
RC0603FR-
2 R9, R11 196kΩ Film resistor, 1% 0603 Yageo
07196KL
1 R13 2kΩ Film resistor, 1% 0603 Yageo RC0603FR-072KL
1 R14 10kΩ Film resistor, 5% 0603 Yageo RC0603JR-0710K
RNTC1,
2 10kΩ Film resistor, 1% 0603 Yageo RC0603FR-0710KL
R17
1 RNTC2 15kΩ Film resistor, 1% 0603 Yageo RC0603FR-0715KL
1 R19 1MΩ Film resistor, 5% 0603 Yageo RC0603JR-071ML
QFN-19
3-cell to 6-cell battery
1 U1 MP2659 (3mmx MPS MP2659GQ-0000
charger
3mm)
1 D1 Diode Diode, 75V, 0.15A SOD-123 Diodes 1N4148W
4 Test Results
The EV2659-Q-03A was used to test the12V lead-acid battery charging process.
To fine-tune the battery regulation voltage to charge lead-acid batteries, add an auxiliary circuit (see
Figure 8).
IN SW BATT
R1
MP2659 BATT
R2
ACOK
ZD2
ZD1
IN D1
QBATT
50kΩ
1MΩ
10kΩ 10kΩ
Q1 Q2
SW BATT
CIN IN
Q3
ACOK
MP2659
4.1 Efficiency
L = 10µH/35mΩ, fSW = 680kHz, and TA = 25°C.
Figure 10: Efficiency vs. Charge Current
Constant voltage mode
Efficiency vs. IBATT
0.98
0.97
0.96
Efficiency
0.95
0.94
0.93
0.92 VIN=16V
0.91 VIN=20V
VIN=24V
0.9
0 1 2 3
IBATT (A)
5 Start-Up
5.1 Connectors and Jumpers
Table 5: Connectors
Connectors Description
TP1/VIN Connect to the input source’s positive terminal.
TP2/GND Connect to the input source’s negative terminal.
TP3/BATT Connect to the battery pack’s positive terminal.
TP4/GND Connect to the battery pack’s negative terminal.
TP5/VIN Test point of VIN.
TP6/SW Test point of the switching node.
TP7/BATT Test point of BATT.
TP8/PMID Test point of PMID.
TP9, TP10, TP11, TP12 Test point of ground.
VDPM, VCC, NTC, ACOK, STAT Test connection for related signals.
5. Note that the MP2659 utilizes dead battery pack recovery if the battery voltage drops below 1.5V/cell.
During recovery the devices charges for a 20ms pulse, with a 1.4s suspension time.
6 Disclaimer
Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) reserves the right to make changes to its products and to discontinue
products without notice. The applications information, schematic diagrams, and other reference
information included herein is provided as a design aid only and are therefore provided as-is. MPS makes
no warranties with respect to this information and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or
non-infringement of third-party intellectual property rights.
MPS cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in an
MPS product. No circuit patent licenses are implied.
Certain applications using semiconductor products may involve potential risks of death, personal injury,
or severe property or environmental damage (“Critical Applications”).
MPS PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED, INTENDED, AUTHORIZED, OR WARRANTED TO BE
SUITABLE FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, OR OTHER
CRITICAL APPLICATIONS.
Inclusion of MPS products in critical applications is understood to be fully at the risk of the customer.
Questions concerning potential risk applications should be directed to MPS.
MPS semiconductors are typically used in power supplies in which high voltages are present during
operation. High-voltage safety precautions should be observed in design and operation to minimize the
chance of injury.
REVISION HISTORY
Revision # Revision Date Description Pages Updated
1.0 4/14/2021 Initial Release -