Capable of supporting up to 32 GT/s without altering design
TP5100 vs TP4056 Lithium Battery Charging and Protection Module
TP5100 and TP4056 both devices are used for lithium battery charging and protection, though in general consensus they work the same but have many differences. In this article, we will talk about those differences so that you can decide which one is perfect for your application.
Features and Specifications
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Specification |
TP5100 |
TP4056 |
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Input Voltage |
5V - 18V |
-0.3V - 8V |
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Charge Current |
100mA - 2A |
10mA - 1A |
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BAT Short-Circuit Duration |
Continuous |
Continuous |
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Cell Type |
Dual / single 8.4V / 4.2V rechargeable lithium battery |
Single 4.2V rechargeable lithium battery
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Charging Accuracy |
1% |
1.5% |
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Protection |
reverse battery, shutdown, short circuit, and temperature protection |
current monitor, under-voltage lockout, automatic recharge protection |
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Maximum Junction Temperature |
125℃ |
145℃ |
Note: More technical details can be found in the TP5100 datasheet and TP4056 datasheet given at the bottom of this page.
Major Differences Between TP5100 and TP4056
The TP5100 and the TP4056 both are very similar Lithium Battery Charging and Protection Module, but they have one or two major differences, in this section, we will talk about those differences.
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TP5100 Module |
TP4056 Module |
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MAX Charge Current 2 Amp |
MAX Charge Current 1Amp |
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Support Both Single and Double Li-Cell |
Support Single 4.2V Li-Cell |
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Soft Start Not Available |
Soft-Start Limits Inrush Current |
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Programable Trickle Charge Threshold |
2.9V Trickle Charge Threshold |
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No external Schottky diode anti-intrusion |
external Schottky diode needed |
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Available in SOP-8 Package |
Available in QFN Package |
Conclusion
The TP5100 and the TP4056 are both charging and protection modules and can do their job pretty accurately but in terms of power and features, the TP5100 module is superior and in terms of cost and availability, the TP4056 module leaps away.
Component Datasheet
Component Datasheet
