Battery formation and test ASSP — what it does
The AD8456ASTZ from Analog Devices is a dedicated ASSP (Application-Specific Standard Product) for battery formation and test equipment. It integrates the key analog and mixed-signal functions required to precisely control charge and discharge cycles during the manufacturing and testing of lithium-ion and other battery cells. This is not a general-purpose monitor or balancer — it is a tailored controller for the production-floor process where cells are formed, cycled, and characterised.
Active lifecycle — no LTB risk for new designs
The AD8456ASTZ carries an Active product status and a current lifecycle stage, meaning it remains in ongoing production with no announced last-time-buy or end-of-life. It is also ROHS3 compliant, so it meets the latest EU RoHS exemption requirements for lead-free soldering processes.