The low-cost MAX1873R/S/T provides all functions needed to simply and efficiently charge 2-, 3-, or 4-series lithium-ion cells at up to 4A or more. It provides a regulated charging current and voltage with less than ±0.75% total voltage error at the battery terminals. An external P-channel MOSFET operates in a step-down DC-DC configuration to efficiently charge batteries in low-cost designs.The MAX1873R/S/T regulates the battery voltage and charging current using two control loops that work together to transition smoothly between voltage and current regulation. An additional control loop limits current drawn from the input source so that AC adapter size and cost can be minimized. An analog voltage output proportional to charging current is also supplied so that an ADC or microcontroller can monitor charging current.The MAX1873 may also be used as an efficient current-limited source to charge NiCd or NiMH batteries in multichemistry charger designs. The MAX1873R/S/T is available in a space-saving 16-pin QSOP package. Use the evaluation kit (MAX1873EVKIT) to help reduce design time.Applications2-, 3-, or 4-Cell Li+ Battery Pack Chargers6-, 9-, or 10-Cell Li+ Battery Pack ChargersDesktop Cradle ChargersHandheld Instruments (PDAs, Palmtops)Notebook ComputersPortable Desktop Assistants (PDAs)Portable Internet Tablets

The low-cost MAX1873R/S/T provides all functions needed to simply and efficiently charge 2-, 3-, or 4-series lithium-ion cells at up to 4A or more. It provides a regulated charging current and voltage with less than ±0.75% total voltage error at the battery terminals. An external P-channel MOSFET operates in a step-down DC-DC configuration to efficiently charge batteries in low-cost designs.The MAX1873R/S/T regulates the battery voltage and charging current using two control loops that work together to transition smoothly between voltage and current regulation. An additional control loop limits current drawn from the input source so that AC adapter size and cost can be minimized. An analog voltage output proportional to charging current is also supplied so that an ADC or microcontroller can monitor charging current.The MAX1873 may also be used as an efficient current-limited source to charge NiCd or NiMH batteries in multichemistry charger designs. The MAX1873R/S/T is available in a space-saving 16-pin QSOP package. Use the evaluation kit (MAX1873EVKIT) to help reduce design time.Applications2-, 3-, or 4-Cell Li+ Battery Pack Chargers6-, 9-, or 10-Cell Li+ Battery Pack ChargersDesktop Cradle ChargersHandheld Instruments (PDAs, Palmtops)Notebook ComputersPortable Desktop Assistants (PDAs)Portable Internet Tablets

The MAX1925/MAX1926 single-cell lithium-ion (Li+) switch-mode battery chargers use an external PMOS pass element step-down configuration. Charge current is programmable, and an external capacitor sets the maximum charge time.Additional features include automatic input power detection (active-low ACON output), logic-controlled enable, and temperature monitoring with an external thermistor. The MAX1925 disables charging for inputs greater than 6.1V, while the MAX1926 charges for inputs between 4.25V and 12V.The MAX1925/MAX1926 feature two precondition levels to restore near-dead cells. The devices source 4mA to a cell that is below 2V while sourcing C/10 to a cell between 2V and 3V. Full charge current is then applied above 3V. A active-low CHG output drives an LED to indicate charging (LED on) and fault conditions (LED blinking).The MAX1925/MAX1926 are available in a 12-pin 4mm x 4mm thin QFN package and are specified over the extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C). An evaluation kit is available to speed design.ApplicationsCradle ChargersDigital Still CamerasPDAsSelf-Charging Battery Packs

The MAX17300–MAX17303/MAX17310–MAX17313 is a 24μA IQ stand-alone pack-side fuel gauge IC with protector and optional SHA-256 authentication for 1-cell lithium-ion/polymer batteries.The IC monitors the voltage, current, temperature, and state of the battery to provide against over/undervoltage, overcurrent, short-circuit, over/undertemperature and overcharge conditions protection using external high-side N-FETs, and provides charging prescription to ensure that the lithium-ion/polymer battery operates under safe conditions prolonging the life of the battery.To prevent battery pack cloning, the IC integrates SHA-256 authentication with a 160-bit secret key. Each IC incorporates a unique 64-bit ID.The fuel gauge uses ModelGauge m5 algorithm that combines the short-term accuracy and linearity of a coulomb counter with the long-term stability of a voltage-based fuel gauge to provide industry-leading fuel-gauge accuracy.The IC automatically compensates for cell aging, temperature, and discharge rate, and provides accurate state-of-charge (SOC) in milliampere-hours (mAh) or percentage (%) over a wide range of operating conditions.Dynamic power functionality provides the instantaneous maximum battery output power which can be delivered to the system without violating the minimum system input voltage.A Maxim 1-Wire® or 2-wire I2C interface provides access to data and control registers. The IC is available in a lead-free, 3mm x 3mm 14-pin TDFN and 1.7mm x 2.5mm 15-bump 0.5mm pitch WLP packages.ApplicationsSmartphones, Tablets, and 2-in-1 LaptopsSmartwatches and WearablesMedical Devices, Health and Fitness MonitorsDigital Still, Video, and Action CamerasHandheld Computers and TerminalsHandheld RadiosHome and Building Automation, SensorsSmart Batteries

The MAX17320 is a 38µA IQ stand-alone pack-side fuel gauge IC with protector, battery internal self-discharge detection, and optional SHA-256 authentication for 2 to 4 series lithium-ion/polymer batteries.The IC monitors the voltage, current, temperature and state of the battery to provide protection against over/undervoltage, overcurrent, short-circuit, over/undertemperature, overcharge, and internal self-discharge conditions using external high-side N-FETs, and provides charging prescription to ensure that the battery operates under safe conditions, thereby prolonging the life of the battery. The IC balances the cells using internal FETs. During prequal charging, the IC uses the CHGFET to linearly control charging.To prevent battery pack cloning, the IC integrates SHA-256 authentication with a 160-bit secret key. Each IC incorporates a unique 64-bit ID.The fuel gauge uses Maxim ModelGauge™ m5 algorithm that combines the short-term accuracy and linearity of a coulomb counter with the long-term stability of a voltage-based fuel gauge to provide industry-leading fuel gauge accuracy. The IC automatically compensates for cell aging, temperature, and discharge rate, and provides accurate state-of-charge (SOC) in milliampere-hours (mAh) or percentage (%) over a wide range of operating conditions.The IC provides a configurable always-on LDO that can power small critical loads on the system side without overloading the cells even under fault conditions. Dynamic power functionality provides the instantaneous maximum battery output power which can be delivered to the system without violating the minimum system input voltage.A Maxim 1-Wire® or 2-wire I2C/SMBus interface provides access to data and control registers. The IC is available in a lead-free, 2.4mm x 2.6mm 30-bump 0.4mm pitch WLP and 4mm x 4mm 24-pin TQFN packages.ApplicationsDigital Still, Video, and Action CamerasHandheld Computers, Radios, and TerminalsMedical Devices, Health and Fitness MonitorsPower Tools, Wireless Speakers, and DronesSmart Batteries and Battery BackupSmartphones, Tablets, and 2-in-1 Laptops

The MAX17320 is a 38µA IQ stand-alone pack-side fuel gauge IC with protector, battery internal self-discharge detection, and optional SHA-256 authentication for 2 to 4 series lithium-ion/polymer batteries.The IC monitors the voltage, current, temperature and state of the battery to provide protection against over/undervoltage, overcurrent, short-circuit, over/undertemperature, overcharge, and internal self-discharge conditions using external high-side N-FETs, and provides charging prescription to ensure that the battery operates under safe conditions, thereby prolonging the life of the battery. The IC balances the cells using internal FETs. During prequal charging, the IC uses the CHGFET to linearly control charging.To prevent battery pack cloning, the IC integrates SHA-256 authentication with a 160-bit secret key. Each IC incorporates a unique 64-bit ID.The fuel gauge uses Maxim ModelGauge™ m5 algorithm that combines the short-term accuracy and linearity of a coulomb counter with the long-term stability of a voltage-based fuel gauge to provide industry-leading fuel gauge accuracy. The IC automatically compensates for cell aging, temperature, and discharge rate, and provides accurate state-of-charge (SOC) in milliampere-hours (mAh) or percentage (%) over a wide range of operating conditions.The IC provides a configurable always-on LDO that can power small critical loads on the system side without overloading the cells even under fault conditions. Dynamic power functionality provides the instantaneous maximum battery output power which can be delivered to the system without violating the minimum system input voltage.A Maxim 1-Wire® or 2-wire I2C/SMBus interface provides access to data and control registers. The IC is available in a lead-free, 2.4mm x 2.6mm 30-bump 0.4mm pitch WLP and 4mm x 4mm 24-pin TQFN packages.ApplicationsDigital Still, Video, and Action CamerasHandheld Computers, Radios, and TerminalsMedical Devices, Health and Fitness MonitorsPower Tools, Wireless Speakers, and DronesSmart Batteries and Battery BackupSmartphones, Tablets, and 2-in-1 Laptops

The MAX17320 is a 38µA IQ stand-alone pack-side fuel gauge IC with protector, battery internal self-discharge detection, and optional SHA-256 authentication for 2 to 4 series lithium-ion/polymer batteries.The IC monitors the voltage, current, temperature and state of the battery to provide protection against over/undervoltage, overcurrent, short-circuit, over/undertemperature, overcharge, and internal self-discharge conditions using external high-side N-FETs, and provides charging prescription to ensure that the battery operates under safe conditions, thereby prolonging the life of the battery. The IC balances the cells using internal FETs. During prequal charging, the IC uses the CHGFET to linearly control charging.To prevent battery pack cloning, the IC integrates SHA-256 authentication with a 160-bit secret key. Each IC incorporates a unique 64-bit ID.The fuel gauge uses Maxim ModelGauge™ m5 algorithm that combines the short-term accuracy and linearity of a coulomb counter with the long-term stability of a voltage-based fuel gauge to provide industry-leading fuel gauge accuracy. The IC automatically compensates for cell aging, temperature, and discharge rate, and provides accurate state-of-charge (SOC) in milliampere-hours (mAh) or percentage (%) over a wide range of operating conditions.The IC provides a configurable always-on LDO that can power small critical loads on the system side without overloading the cells even under fault conditions. Dynamic power functionality provides the instantaneous maximum battery output power which can be delivered to the system without violating the minimum system input voltage.A Maxim 1-Wire® or 2-wire I2C/SMBus interface provides access to data and control registers. The IC is available in a lead-free, 2.4mm x 2.6mm 30-bump 0.4mm pitch WLP and 4mm x 4mm 24-pin TQFN packages.ApplicationsDigital Still, Video, and Action CamerasHandheld Computers, Radios, and TerminalsMedical Devices, Health and Fitness MonitorsPower Tools, Wireless Speakers, and DronesSmart Batteries and Battery BackupSmartphones, Tablets, and 2-in-1 Laptops

The Himalaya series of voltage regulator ICs, power modules, and chargers enable cooler, smaller, and simpler power supply solutions. The MAX17703 is a high-efficiency, high-voltage, synchronous, step-down, Himalaya Li-ion battery-charger controller designed to operate over an input-voltage range of a 4.5V to 60V. The MAX17703 operates over a wide -40°C to +125°C temperature range and offers a complete charging solution for Li-ion batteries with a ±4% accurate constant current. The output voltage is programmable from 1.25V up to (VDCIN - 2.1V) with ±1% regulation accuracy.The device uses an external nMOSFET to provide input supply-side short-circuit protection, preventing battery discharge.The device charges the battery in constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) states and terminates in a top-up-charge state after the taper timer is elapsed. The device resumes charging automatically when the battery voltage falls below the recharge voltage threshold. Detection and preconditioning of deeply discharged batteries are enabled by a deep discharge detection comparator.The MAX17703 is available in a 24-pin 4mm x 4mm TQFN package with an exposed pad.ApplicationsBattery Backup for Lighting, Security Cameras, and Control PanelsBuilding and Home-Automation Backup PowerIndustrial Battery Charging and Energy StoragePortable Industrial and Medical EquipmentPower Tools and Handheld Terminals

ADBMS2950 and ADBMS2952 are Battery Pack Monitors for electrical and hybrid vehicles, and other current or voltage sense applications. ADBMS2950 and ADBMS2952 measure the current flowing in and out of a battery pack by sensing the voltage drop over a shunt resistor with a very low offset.ADBMS2950 and ADBMS2952 also detect Overcurrent conditions using fast Overcurrent ADCs with digital threshold comparators and communicate their results through dedicated Overcurrent alert lines with minimum delay.ADBMS2950 and ADBMS2952 feature a total of 12 internally buffered high impedance inputs for measuring voltages from external sensors or resistor dividers, enabling measurement of pack voltages, temperatures, HV-Link voltages, chassis isolation, and the supervision of the state of contactors and fuses. Six digital outputs (GPO) supporting open-drain or push-pull can be used to control high voltage transistors to disconnect external resistor dividers. Four digital general-purpose inputs/outputs (GPIO) also allow operation as an I2C or SPI controller interface to address an external EEPROM or other serial peripherals.The built-in serial interface of ADBMS2950 can be configured for SPI or isolated isoSPI communication to the host. An additional isoSPI port allows to connect a daisy chain of ADBMS2950 devices; optionally extended with ADBMS6830 or ADBMS6832 (ADBMS683x) Cell Monitors. The ADBMS2952 supports SPI communication only.APPLICATIONS Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles Backup Battery Systems Grid Energy Storage

The MAX14578E/MAX14578AE are USB charger detectors compliant with USB Battery Charging Revision 1.1. The USB charger-detection circuitry detects USB standard downstream ports (SDPs), USB charging downstream ports (CDPs), or dedicated charger ports (DCPs), and controls an external lithium-ion (Li+) battery charger.The devices implement USB Battery Charging Revision 1.1-compliant detection logic including data contact detection, D+/D- short detection, and charging downstream port identification. The MAX14578AE features an enable (active-low EN) input and an LDO output. In addition, the internal USB switch is compliant to Hi-Speed USB, full-speed USB, and low-speed USB signals. The devices feature low on-resistance, low on-resistance flatness, and very low capacitance. The devices also feature high-ESD protection up to ±15kV Human Body Model on the CD+ and CD- pins. In addition, the MAX14578E/MAX14578AE feature Apple and Sony charger detection that allows identification of resistor-divider networks on D+/D-. The MAX14578E/MAX14578AE are available in 12-bump, 0.4mm pitch, 1.3mm x 1.68mm WLP and 16-pin TQFN packages and operate over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.ApplicationsCell PhonesDSC and Camcordere-Book ReadersMedia PlayersMID (Mobile Internet Device)