The MAX14920/MAX14921 battery measurement analog front-end devices accurately sample cell voltages and provide level shifting for primary/secondary battery packs up to 16 cells/+65V (max). The MAX14920 monitors up to 12 cells, while the MAX14921 monitors up to 16 cells. Both devices simultaneously sample all cell voltages, allowing accurate state-of-charge and source-resistance determination. All cell voltages are level shifted to ground reference with unity gain, simplifying external ADC data conversion.The devices have a low-noise, low-offset amplifier that buffers differential voltages of up to +5V, allowing monitoring of all common lithium-ion (Li+) cell technologies. The resulting cell voltage error is ±0.5mV.The devices’ high accuracy make them ideal for monitoring cell chemistries with very flat discharge curves, such as lithium-metal phosphate.Passive-cell balancing is supported by external FET drivers. Integrated diagnostics in the devices allow open-wire detection and undervoltage/overvoltage alarms. The devices are controlled by a daisy-chainable SPI interface.The MAX14920 is available in a 64-pin (10mm x 10mm) TQFP package with an exposed pad. The MAX14921 is available in an 80-pin (12mm x 12mm) TQFP package. Both devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.Applicationse-Transportation Energy PacksEnergy Storage PacksIndustrial Battery Backup SystemsTelecom Battery Backup Systems

The MAX77751 is a standalone, 3.15A charger with integrated USB Type-C® CC detection and reverse boost capability. The fast-charge current and top-off current thresholds are easily configured with resistors. The MAX77751 operates with an input voltage of 4.5V to 13.7V and has a maximum input current limit of 3A. The IC also implements the adaptive input current limit (AICL) function that regulates the input voltage by reducing input current, to prevent the voltage of a weak adapter from collapsing or folding back.The USB Type-C Configuration Channel (CC) detection pins on the MAX77751 enable automatic USB Type-C power source detection and input current limit configuration. To support a variety of legacy USB as well as proprietary adapters, the IC also integrates BC1.2 detection using the D+ and D- pins. The IC runs the CC detection and BC1.2 detection automatically without any software as soon as the USB plug is inserted.The IC also offers Reverse-Boost capability up to 5.1V, 1.5A, which can be enabled with the ENBST pin. The STAT pin indicates charging status, while the INOKB pin indicates valid input voltage. Charging can be stopped by pulling the ITOPOFF pin low.The MAX77751 is equipped with a Smart Power Selector™ and a battery true-disconnect FET to control the charging and discharging of the battery or isolate the battery in case of a fault. The MAX77751 is offered in several variants to support Li-ion batteries with various termination voltages from 4.1V to 4.5V. The IC comes in a 3mm x 3mm, 0.4mm pitch 24-lead FC2QFN package making it suitable for low-cost PCB assembly.ApplicationsMobile Point-of-Sale (mPOS) TerminalsPortable Medical DevicesWireless HeadphonesGPS TrackersCharging Cradles for Wearable DevicesPower BanksMobile Routers

The MAX77751 is a standalone, 3.15A charger with integrated USB Type-C® CC detection and reverse boost capability. The fast-charge current and top-off current thresholds are easily configured with resistors. The MAX77751 operates with an input voltage of 4.5V to 13.7V and has a maximum input current limit of 3A. The IC also implements the adaptive input current limit (AICL) function that regulates the input voltage by reducing input current, to prevent the voltage of a weak adapter from collapsing or folding back.The USB Type-C Configuration Channel (CC) detection pins on the MAX77751 enable automatic USB Type-C power source detection and input current limit configuration. To support a variety of legacy USB as well as proprietary adapters, the IC also integrates BC1.2 detection using the D+ and D- pins. The IC runs the CC detection and BC1.2 detection automatically without any software as soon as the USB plug is inserted.The IC also offers Reverse-Boost capability up to 5.1V, 1.5A, which can be enabled with the ENBST pin. The STAT pin indicates charging status, while the INOKB pin indicates valid input voltage. Charging can be stopped by pulling the ITOPOFF pin low.The MAX77751 is equipped with a Smart Power Selector™ and a battery true-disconnect FET to control the charging and discharging of the battery or isolate the battery in case of a fault. The MAX77751 is offered in several variants to support Li-ion batteries with various termination voltages from 4.1V to 4.5V. The IC comes in a 3mm x 3mm, 0.4mm pitch 24-lead FC2QFN package making it suitable for low-cost PCB assembly.ApplicationsMobile Point-of-Sale (mPOS) TerminalsPortable Medical DevicesWireless HeadphonesGPS TrackersCharging Cradles for Wearable DevicesPower BanksMobile Routers

The MAX77860 is a high-performance single input switch mode charger that features USB Type-C CC detection capability in addition to reverse boost capability and a Safeout LDO.This switched-mode battery charger with two integrated switches, provides small inductor and capacitor sizes, programmable battery charging current, and is ideally suited for portable devices such as smartphones, IoT devices, and other Li-ion battery powered electronics. The charger features a single input, which works for both USB and high voltage adapters. It supports USB Type-C CC detection under BC 1.2 specification, and the power-path switch is integrated in the chip. All MAX77860 blocks connected to the adapter/USB pin are protected from input overvoltage events up to 14V. The USB-OTG output provides true-load disconnect and is protected by an adjustable output current limit. It has an input current limit up to 4.0A and can charge a single-cell battery up to 3.15A. When configured in reverse-boost mode, the IC requires no additional inductors to power USB-OTG accessories. The switching charger is designed with a special CC, CV, and die temperature regulation algorithm, as well as I2C programmable settings to accommodate a wide range of battery sizes and system loads. The on-chip ADC can help monitor the charging input voltage/current, battery voltage, charging/discharging current, and the battery temperature.The MAX77860 communicates through an I2C 3.0 compatible serial interface consisting of a bidirectional serial data line (SDA) and a serial clock line (SCL). The IC is available in a 3.9mm x 4.0mm, 81-bump (9 x 9 array), 0.4mm pitch, wafer-level package (WLP). Design Solution: How to Shrink Your USB Type-C Battery Charger ›ApplicationsUSB Type-C Charging for 1S Li-ion ApplicationsMobile Point-of-Sale DevicesPortable Medical EquipmentPortable Industrial Equipment

The LTC4000-1 is a high voltage, high performance controller that converts many externally compensated DC/DC power supplies into full-featured battery chargers with maximum power point control. In contrast to the LTC4000, the LTC4000-1 has an input voltage regulation loop instead of the input current regulation loop.Features of the LTC4000-1’s battery charger include: accurate (±0.25%) programmable float voltage, selectable timer or current termination, temperature qualified charging using an NTC thermistor, automatic recharge, C/10 trickle charge for deeply discharged cells, bad battery detection and status indicator outputs. The battery charger also includes precision current sensing that allows lower sense voltages for high current applications.The LTC4000-1 supports intelligent PowerPath control. An external PFET provides low loss reverse current protection. Another external PFET provides low loss charging or discharging of the battery. This second PFET also facilitates an instant-on feature that provides immediate downstream system power even when connected to a heavily discharged or shorted battery.The LTC4000-1 is available in a low profile 28-lead 4mm × 5mm QFN and SSOP packages.  LTC4000 LTC4000-1 Input Voltage Regulation MPPC No Yes Input Current Monitoring Yes Yes Input Current Regulation Yes No Applications Solar Powered Battery Charger Systems Battery Charger with High Impedance Input Source, e.g., Fuel Cell or Wind Turbine Battery Equipped Industrial or Portable Military Equipments

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)

The MAX20094/MAX20095 ICs combine a configurable constant-current/constant-voltage (CC/CV) battery charger with a high-efficiency synchronous boost controller to supply critical systems in the event the primary power source is lost. In addition, diagnostic features are available to check battery state-of-health (SOH) and IC functionality. Charging thresholds and the boost output voltage are configurable to support popular battery chemistries and a wide range of cell counts. To support system integration, the ICs have an I2C target port through which configuration and status bits can be accessed.Switching frequency of 2.2MHz also helps to reduce system cost by minimizing inductor size. The ICs also include a precision battery SOH check and have built-in functionality to minimize leakage current out of the backup battery (BUB).The MAX20094/MAX20095 are available in a 28-pin (5mm x 5mm) side-wettable TQFN package and are AECQ-100 qualified.ApplicationsAutomotive Telematics Battery BackupSingle or Multicell Battery-Backup Systems

The MAX20094/MAX20095 ICs combine a configurable constant-current/constant-voltage (CC/CV) battery charger with a high-efficiency synchronous boost controller to supply critical systems in the event the primary power source is lost. In addition, diagnostic features are available to check battery state-of-health (SOH) and IC functionality. Charging thresholds and the boost output voltage are configurable to support popular battery chemistries and a wide range of cell counts. To support system integration, the ICs have an I2C target port through which configuration and status bits can be accessed.Switching frequency of 2.2MHz also helps to reduce system cost by minimizing inductor size. The ICs also include a precision battery SOH check and have built-in functionality to minimize leakage current out of the backup battery (BUB).The MAX20094/MAX20095 are available in a 28-pin (5mm x 5mm) side-wettable TQFN package and are AECQ-100 qualified.ApplicationsAutomotive Telematics Battery BackupSingle or Multicell Battery-Backup Systems

The MAX20094/MAX20095 ICs combine a configurable constant-current/constant-voltage (CC/CV) battery charger with a high-efficiency synchronous boost controller to supply critical systems in the event the primary power source is lost. In addition, diagnostic features are available to check battery state-of-health (SOH) and IC functionality. Charging thresholds and the boost output voltage are configurable to support popular battery chemistries and a wide range of cell counts. To support system integration, the ICs have an I2C target port through which configuration and status bits can be accessed.Switching frequency of 2.2MHz also helps to reduce system cost by minimizing inductor size. The ICs also include a precision battery SOH check and have built-in functionality to minimize leakage current out of the backup battery (BUB).The MAX20094/MAX20095 are available in a 28-pin (5mm x 5mm) side-wettable TQFN package and are AECQ-100 qualified.ApplicationsAutomotive Telematics Battery BackupSingle or Multicell Battery-Backup Systems

The LTC3625/LTC3625-1 are programmable supercapacitor chargers designed to charge two supercapacitors in series to a fixed output voltage (4.8V/5.3V or 4V/4.5V selectable) from a 2.7V to 5.5V input supply. Automatic cell balancing prevents overvoltage damage to either supercapacitor while maximizing charge rate. No balancing resistors are required.High efficiency, high charging current, low quiescent current and low minimum external parts count (one inductor, one bypass capacitor at VIN and one programming resistor) make the LTC3625/LTC3625-1 ideally suited for small form factor backup or high peak power systems.Charging current/maximum input current level is programmed with an external resistor. When the input supply is removed and/or the EN pin is low, the LTC3625/LTC3625-1 automatically enter a low current state, drawing less than 1μA from the supercapacitors.The LTC3625/LTC3625-1 are available in a compact 12‑lead 3mm × 4mm × 0.75mm DFN package.Applications Servers, RAID Systems, Mass Storage, High Current Backup Supplies Solid State Hard Drives Wireless Power Meters High Peak Power Boosted Supplies