Linear Technology Corporation has announced a new 250mA multi-chemistry battery charger called the LTC4079. The battery charger can operate in temperatures ranging from -40 to 125 degrees Celsius and has a charge voltage range of 1.2V to 60V. The LTC4079 is suitable for many battery chemistries, including Li-Ion, nickel and lead acid, according to the company.
Other features of the LTC4079 include a wide input voltage range of 2.7V to 60V, adjustable multi-chemistry battery voltage, adjustable charge current, low quiescent current while charging, low battery drain, auto recharge, input voltage and differential voltage regulation, thermal regulation, an adjustable safety timer, output current without overheating, charging status indication, and more.
