MAX17005/MAX17006/MAX17015 are high-frequency multichemistry battery chargers. These circuits feature a new high-frequency current-mode architecture that significantly reduces component size and cost*. The charger uses a high-side MOSFET with n-channel synchronous rectifier. Widely adjustable charge current, charge voltage, and input current limit simplify the construction of highly accurate and efficient chargers. The charge voltage and charge current are set with analog control inputs. The charge current setting can also be adjusted with a PWM input. High-accuracy current-sense amplifiers provide fast cycle-by-cycle current-mode control to protect against short circuits to the battery and respond quickly to system load transients. In addition, the charger provides a high-accuracy analog output that is proportional to the adapter current. In the MAX17015, this current monitor remains active when the adapter is absent to monitor battery discharge current. The MAX17005 charges three or four Li+ series cells, and the MAX17006 charges two or three Li+ series cells. The MAX17015 adjusts the charge voltage setting and the number of cells through a feedback resistor-divider from the output. All variants of the charger can provide at least 4A of charge current with a 10mΩ sense resistor. The charger utilizes a charge pump to control an n-channel adapter selection switch. The charge pump remains active even when the charger is off. When the adapter is connected to the charger, the charger will charge the battery through the charge pump. When the charge is finished, the charge pump is turned off and the adapter will continue to power the battery.
The MAX17005, MAX17006, and MAX17015 are high‑frequency (1.2 MHz) multichemistry battery charger ICs that use a current‑mode architecture to reduce component size and cost. They support adjustable charge voltage and current via analog or PWM inputs, provide accurate current‑sense amplification, and include an adapter‑detection charge pump.
The datasheet provides absolute maximum ratings, detailed electrical characteristics, typical operating curves, and package dimensions for the 4 mm × 4 mm × 0.8 mm 20‑pin lead‑free TQFN package. Applications include notebook computers, tablet PCs, and other portable equipment with rechargeable batteries.
| Switching Frequency | 1.2 MHz |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Current | ≥ 4 A |
| Input Voltage Range | 8 V – 26 V |
| Package Size | 4 mm × 4 mm × 0.8 mm, 20‑pin TQFN |
The chargers operate at a high switching frequency of 1.2 MHz.
They accept an input voltage from 8 V to 26 V.
All three devices are offered in a 4 mm × 4 mm × 0.8 mm 20‑pin lead‑free TQFN package.
Each variant can deliver at least 4 A of charge current.