ST AN676 APPLICATION NOTE

This is an application note about designing a battery charger using ST6-REALIZER ®.


ST AN676 APPLICATION NOTE - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
microcontrollers
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
14
File format
PDF
File size
1003 KB
Published
07 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
44CA11BEC43097B7639E6D1C24C1B9B4

About this manual

The document presents an application note for designing a simple battery charger using the ST6-REALIZER graphic development tool. It illustrates how to create designs without requiring knowledge of assembly language by utilizing symbols familiar to hardware designers.

The guide covers the complete design process, including hardware schematics with specific component connections, functional diagrams, and flow charts. It details the software architecture as a state machine implemented within the Realizer schematic editor, explaining internal outputs, external input conditions, and output actions.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Application Note Goal
  • Hardware Schematics
  • Functional Diagram
  • Flow Chart
  • Hardware Resources
  • Software Design
  • State Machine
  • Software Schematics
  • Conclusion

Specifications

Battery Cell TypeAA type / 1.2V - 0.5Ah
Voltage Threshold for Low Charge1.5 V
Low Current Charging Timer Duration30 seconds

Frequently asked questions

What is the main goal of this application note?

The note aims to introduce the features of the ST6 Realizer graphic tool and serves as a tutorial for designing applications.

Can users develop applications without knowing assembly language?

Yes, the ST6 Realizer allows users to design applications using symbols known by hardware designers and generates code automatically.

Which microcontroller is used in the example circuit?

The application runs using an ST6215 microcontroller.

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