Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithm for Low Power Solar Battery Charging Reference Design
TIDA-01556
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Key Document
- Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithm for Solar Battery Charging Ref Design
(PDF 679 KB)
28 Aug 2017
Description
This reference design is a software implementation of a basic maximum power point tracking algorithm for a single-cell battery charging system using a solar panel input. This design removes the requirement for extra circuitry and complex firmware by using integrated features of the charger to achieve maximized charging current all through a simple I²C-based control scheme.
Features
- Integrated 7-bit ADC to monitor input voltage, battery voltage, and charge current
- Adjustable input voltage limit with 100-mV resolution
- High charge efficiency with 93% at 2A and 91% at 3A
- Wide input voltage operating range from 3.9V to 14V
- Integrated reverse blocking FET for solar input protection
- Input high-impedance mode for open circuit voltage measurement
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