MAX8724 Overview
The MAX1908/MAX8724/MAX8765 highly integrated, multichemistry battery-charger control ICs simplify the construction of accurate and efficient chargers. These devices use analog inputs to control charge current and voltage, and can be programmed by the host or hardwired. The MAX1908/MAX8724/MAX8765 achieve high efficiency using a buck topology with synchronous rectification.
MAX8724 Key Features
- ±0.5% Output Voltage Accuracy Using Internal Reference (0°C to +85°C)
- ±4% Accurate Input Current Limiting
- ±5% Accurate Charge Current
- Analog Inputs Control Charge Current and Charge Voltage
- Outputs for Monitoring Current Drawn from AC Adapter Charging Current AC Adapter Presence
- Up to 17.6V Battery-Voltage Set Point
- Maximum 28V Input Voltage
- > 95% Efficiency
- Shutdown Control Input
- Charge Any Battery Chemistry Li+, NiCd, NiMH, Lead Acid, etc