This document is a product manual for Microchip's MCP73826, which introduces the features of MCP73826, including high-precision preset voltage regulation, programmable charging current, automatic cell preconditioning, and automatic power-down
The MCP73826 is a linear charge‑management controller designed for space‑limited, cost‑sensitive applications. It provides high‑accuracy voltage regulation (+/-1%), programmable charge current, and automatic cell pre‑conditioning, all in a 6‑pin SOT‑23A package.
The document includes a functional block diagram, pin description table, electrical ratings, typical performance graphs, and application circuit examples, helping designers integrate the controller into single‑cell lithium‑ion battery chargers for devices such as PDAs, digital cameras, and handheld instruments.
| Supply Voltage (Vin) | 4.5 V – 5.5 V |
|---|---|
| Package Type | 6‑Pin SOT‑23A |
The controller operates with an input voltage from 4.5 V to 5.5 V.
It is supplied in a 6‑pin SOT‑23A package.