MicroScream: Under Voltage Alarm for LiPo/Li-Ion Batteries

Summary

"Alarm will sound at 6.0V for 2 cells and 9.0V for the 3 cell configuration.

Current draw: 5.5mA @ 7.4V (alarm off) : 29mA at 6.0V (alarm on).

Simple ‘dead bug’ construction weight was 2.9 grams.

Construction and use of this device (circuit) is at your own risk and liability."

* Note from RDL site Admin = I have used this circuit many times for triggering a FET at a specific voltages, in different circuits, as well as it's intended use in RC devices that lack a built-in alert for low LiPo voltage. Scale and adjust to your own peril/benefit.

Specifications

Manufacturer DigiKey
Category Sensor Solutions
Sub-Category Other Sensing Solutions
Eval Board Board not Stocked
Purpose Under-Voltage Alarm for LiPo/Li-Ion Batteries
Range 2 ~ 3 Cells
Sensing Method Shunt, Low Side
Voltage In - Not Given
Features
Design Author Pokey Technologies Inc
Component Count + Extras 7 + 0
Main I.C. Base Part TL431
Date Created By Author
Date Added To Library 2021-12

Support Documents & Media

TL431 - Datasheet

Media

MicroScream Battery Alarm - Schematic