Lead Acid Battery Charger

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happyfpga

Joined Oct 4, 2008
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Hi, I have few knowledge about battery.

I need to build a charger for 12V lead acid battery. Do I have to use a constant current circuit? Which part determins the charging current, battery or charger? I have a mature circuit labeled up to 4A charging current. The battery needs 0.4A charging current. Can they work together?

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Externet

Joined Nov 29, 2005
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No, you have to charge with constant voltage. Depending manufacturer of the battery, can be around 13.5V to 14V
The current is determined by the battery charge state and size.
A charger capable of up to 4 Amperes can be used to charge at a rate of 0.4 Amperes.
Miguel
 
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