Chapter 244

Versatile current source safely and quickly charges everything from large capacitors to batteries

David Ng

Abstract

A versatile current source that safely and quickly charges everything from large capacitors to batteries is described.

Keywords

Current mode flyback controller

LT3750

Introduction

The LT3750 is a current mode flyback controller optimized to easily and efficiently provide a controlled current to charge just about any capacitive energy storage device. The LT3750’s simple but flexible feature set allows it to handle a wide variety of charging needs. These include large high voltage capacitors for professional photoflash equipment and emergency beacons, small capacitors that are charged and discharged thousands ...

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