Rainbow Electronics DS2712 User Manual
Description, Features, Applications

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DESCRIPTION
The DS2711 and DS2712 are ideal for in-system or
stand-alone charging of 1 or 2 AA or AAA NiMH
“loose” cells. Temperature, voltage, and charge time
are monitored to provide proper fast charging control
algorithms for nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.
Battery tests are included to detect defective or
inappropriate cells such as alkaline primary batteries.
The DS2711/DS2712 support series and parallel
topologies, with independent monitoring and control of
each cell. Charging of NiCd chemistry cells is also
supported.
FEATURES
§ Charge 1 or 2 NiMH Cells
§ Detect and Avoid Charging Alkaline Cells
§ Precharge Deeply Depleted Cells
§ Fast Charge NiMH with -DV Termination
Sensitivity of 2mV (typ)
§ Monitor Voltage, Temperature, and Time for
Safety and Secondary Termination
§ Regulate Charge Current:
Linear Control (DS2711)
Switch-Mode Control (DS2712)
§ Drive PMOS or PNP-Type Pass Element or
Switch, or an Optocoupler
§ Compatible with Popular Optocouplers and
Integrated Primary Side PWM Controllers
§ Small 16-Pin SO Package
APPLICATIONS
Desktop/Stand-Alone Chargers (AAA/AA)
Digital Still Cameras
Music Players
Games
Toys
PIN CONFIGURATION
VP2
16
VP1
15
CC1
1
CC2
2
LED1
3
VSS
4
LED2
5
CSOUT
6
VN1
7
VN0
8
THM2
14
THM1
13
VDD
12
TMR
11
CTST
10
DMSEL
9
PIN DESCRIPTION
PIN NAME
FUNCTION
1
CC1
Cell 1 Charge-Control Output
2
CC2
Cell 2 Charge-Control Output
3 LED1
Cell
1
Status
4 V
SS
Ground Reference and Chip-Supply
Return
5
LED2
Cell 2 Status, Mode-Select Input
6 CSOUT Current-Sense
Output
7 VN1
Current-Sense
+
Input
8
VN0
Current-Sense - Input
9 DMSEL
Display-Mode
Select
10
CTST
Cell Test Threshold Set
11
TMR
Charge Timer Set
12 V
DD
Chip-Supply Input (4.0V to 5.5V)
13
THM1
Cell 1 Thermistor Input
14
THM2
Cell 2 Thermistor Input
15
VP1
Cell 1 Positive-Terminal Sense Input
16
VP2
Cell 2 Positive-Terminal Sense Input
Table 1.
ORDERING INFORMATION
PART MARKING PIN-PACKAGE
DS2711Z
DS2711
16 SOIC
DS2711Z/T&R DS2711
16 SOIC,
Tape-and-Reel
DS2712Z
DS2712
16 SOIC
DS2712Z/T&R DS2712
16 SOIC,
Tape-and-Reel
DS2711/DS2712
Loose Cell NiMH Chargers
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See Table 1 for Ordering Information.
16 SOIC