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MCP73871T-1CCI/ML

MCHPMCP73871T-1CCI/ML

Microchip Technology
Battery Management USB/AC Battery Charger w/Pwr Mgmt
3,530 in stock

Overview

The MCP73871T-1CCI/ML is a highly integrated lithium-ion/polymer battery charge management controller with system load sharing and power-path management. It allows for simultaneous battery charging and system powering from a single input source, such as a USB port or an AC-DC wall adapter, ensuring the system remains powered even when the battery is deeply depleted.

Why Choose This Part

This controller features Voltage Proportional Current Control (VPCC) which ensures the system load is prioritized while preventing input power source overload. It includes an integrated ideal diode for low-loss power-path management and provides a complete linear charge solution with programmable fast charge and termination set points in a compact 20-lead QFN package.

Applications

Portable Consumer Electronics
Ideal for handheld devices requiring both USB and wall adapter charging capabilities with seamless power-path switching.
Li-Ion/Li-Polymer Battery Chargers
Used in standalone charging cradles or integrated charging circuits for single-cell lithium battery packs.
Smart Home Sensors
Provides reliable power management for battery-backed IoT devices that periodically connect to USB for recharging.

Key Specifications

Interface USB
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 20-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Number of Cells 1
Fault Protection Over Temperature
Battery Chemistry Lithium Ion/Polymer
Current - Charging Constant - Programmable
Battery Pack Voltage 4.1V
Charge Current - Max 1.1A
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Programmable Features Timer
Voltage - Supply (Max) 6V
Supplier Device Package 20-QFN (4x4)

Getting Started

Engineers can evaluate this part using the MCP73871 Evaluation Board (MCP73871EV) to test different charging configurations and load sharing scenarios. Design requires only a few external resistors to program the charge current up to 1.1A and the termination threshold, along with standard decoupling capacitors as specified in the datasheet.

Part of MCP7387 Battery Chargers family » MCP7387

MCP7387 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Battery Pack Voltage Stock
MCP73871T-1CCI/ML (this part) 4.1V 3,530
MCP73871-2CCI/ML 4.2V 4,988
MCP73871EV 9
MCP73871T-2CAI/ML (Microchip) 4.2V
MCP73871T-4CAI/ML 4.4V 3,090
Also available as: MCP73871-4CCI/ML, MCP73871-4CAI/ML, MCP73871
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