The LT8584 includes an integrated 6A/50V power switch, enabling an average discharge current of 2.5A while offering a simple and compact application circuit. Its isolated balancing design can return charge to the top of the battery stack or to any combination of cells in the stack or even to a 12V battery used as an alternator replacement. The LT8584 runs off of the cell that it is discharging, removing the need for complicated biasing schemes. It integrates seamlessly via the enable pin with the LTC680x family of battery stack voltage monitoring ICs without any additional software. The LT8584 also provides system telemetry, including current, resistance and temperature monitoring when used with the LTC680x family of parts. When the LT8584 is disabled, it draws less than 20nA of quiescent current from the battery. For applications that require higher balancing current, multiple LT8584s can be paralleled. It is packaged in a 16-lead TSSOP and is both FMEA and ISO 26262 compliant.
The LT8584EFE is packaged in 16-lead TSSOP and is priced starting at $2.95 each. An industrial temperature version, the LT8584IFE is tested and guaranteed to operate from a -40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature and is priced starting at $3.25 each. An automotive temperature version, the LT8584HFE is tested and guaranteed to operate from a -40°C to 150°C operating junction temperature and is priced starting at $3.50 each. All pricing is for 1,000 piece quantities and all versions are available from stock. For more information, visit www.linear.com/product/LT8584.