MPT 612

NXP MPT612 IC for
Maximum Power Point

Tracking
Get up to 98% efficiency with MPPT IC

for solar PV/fuel-cell systems
This small, low-power MPPT solution, the first of its kind, is supported by a patent-pending MPPT
algorithm, delivers up to 98% efficiency, and can be configured for customer-specific tasks.
Key features The NXP MPT612, the first dedicated IC for performing the
} ARM7 TDMI-S 32-bit RISC core operating up to 70 MHz Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) function, is designed
} Multiple serial interfaces (I2C, UART, SPI, SSP) for use in applications that use solar photovoltaic (PV) cells or
} Dedicated hardware functions: PV voltage & current in fuel cells. To simplify development and maximize system
measurement, PV panel parameter configuration efficiency, the MPT612 is supported by a patent-pending MPPT
} Output signal to control external switching device algorithm, an application-specific software library, and
} Patent-pending MPP tracking algorithm software libraries easy-to-use application programming interfaces (APIs).
(royalty/license-free)
} Well-documented APIs for smooth, fast development The IC can be used in a wide range of applications that use
} Up to 15 Kbytes of flash available for application software MPPT functions. For example, it can be used in a DC/DC
converter to help increase the amount of power extracted
Applications from a solar panel, and it can be used in a micro-inverter that
} Charger controllers for battery charging in standalone DC converts the panel’s output from DC to AC format. It can also
application be used in a charge controller to charge a battery in standalone
} DC/DC converter to increase panel’s extracted power DC applications.
} Micro-inverter for converting panel’s DC output to AC
Dedicated hardware functions for PV panels, including voltage
and current measurement, and panel parameter configuration,
simplify design and speed development.
The MPT612 is based on a low-power ARM7 TDMI-S RISC

processor that operates at up to 70 MHz and can achieve
system efficiency ratings up to 98%. It can be used with any DC
source that has MPP characteristics. It controls the external
switching device through a signal derived from a patent-pending
MPPT algorithm. The DC source can be connected to the specific functions. The IC supports system status indication,
IC through appropriate voltage and current sensors. The and can be used to sense and measure battery voltage, battery
IC dynamically extracts the maximum power from the DC current, temperature, or load current. The on-chip circuitry can
source, without user intervention. The IC can be configured for also be used to configure load protection, battery parameters,
boundary conditions set in software. There are up to 15 Kbytes and battery protection.
of flash memory available for application software.
There are up to five channels of 10-bit ADC, with conversion
Software libraries and APIs times of 2.44 µs/channel - These are apart from the dedicated
The different software components are released as object hardware functions. To increase design flexibility, serial interfaces
files and work together to create a layered, modular design include two UARTs, two I2C interfaces, and single interfaces for
architecture. To keep development costs to a minimum, there SPI and SSP with buffering and variable data-length capabilities.
are no additional royalty or licensing fees for the MPPT algorithm There are up to 28 GPIO (all are tolerant to 5 V), and up to 13
or software libraries. An optional software library, for lead-acid edge/level-sensitive interrupt pins.
battery charging, is also available.
To reduce power consumption, there are several power-saving
The APIs provide smooth, fast links to the application software. modes, including idle, power-down with real-time clock (RTC)
The API for system configuration can set the topology to buck, active, and power-down. Peripheral functions can be enabled
boost, or buck-boost. The APIs for implementing software-based or disabled individually, and the IC supports peripheral clock
lead-acid battery charging cycles are configurable for battery scaling. More resources can be made available if fewer functions
type, can be programmed to use up to four stages of battery are selected in battery charging, status indication, and so on.
charging, and support user-defined set points, including load
disconnect and reconnect. Three levels of flash Code Read Development kit
Protection (CRP) in the MPT612 safeguard user-developed code. The MPT612 is available with a development kit that includes a
reference design, software libraries, a user manual, a datasheet,
Customer-specific functions and an application note.
The MPT612 can be configured to support optional, customer-
MPT612 block diagram MPT612 software architecture
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Get up to 98% efficiency with MPPT IC

The MPT612 is based on a low-power ARM7 TDMI-S RISC

MPT612 block diagram MPT612 software architecture

© 2010 NXP B.V.

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