19-2800; Rev 2; 4/14
MAX1501
Highly Integrated, Linear Battery Charger with
Thermal Regulation for Portable Applications
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General Description
The MAX1501 intelligent, constant-current, constant-
voltage (CCCV), temperature-regulated battery charger
charges a single lithium-ion (Li+) cell or three-cell
NiMH/NiCd batteries. The device integrates the current-
sense resistor, PMOS pass element, and thermal-
regulation circuitry, while eliminating the reverse-
blocking Schottky diode to create the simplest charging
solution for hand-held equipment.
For single-cell Li+ batteries, the MAX1501 functions as a
stand-alone charger to control the charging sequence
from the prequalification state through fast charge, top-
off, and charge termination. With
3-cell NiMH/NiCd
batteries, the MAX1501 requires collaboration with a
microcontroller to determine the best charging algorithm.
Proprietary thermal-regulation circuitry limits the die tem-
perature when fast charging or while exposed to high
ambient temperatures, allowing maximum charging cur-
rent without damaging the charger. The MAX1501 con-
tinually supplies a regulated output voltage under
no-battery conditions, allowing battery changing without
interrupting system power.
The device achieves high flexibility by providing an
adjustable fast-charge current, top-off current, safety
timer (disabled in the MAX1501Z), and thermal-regula-
tion setpoint. Other features include input power detec-
tion (ACOK) and input under-/overvoltage protection.
The MAX1501 provides active-low control inputs.
The MAX1501 accepts a 4.5V to 13V supply, but
disables charging when the input voltage exceeds
6.5V, preventing excessive power dissipation. The
MAX1501 operates over the extended temperature
range (-40°C to +85°C) and is available in a compact
16-pin thermally enhanced 5mm x 5mm thin QFN
package with 0.8mm profile.
Applications
Cellular and Cordless Phones
PDAs
Digital Cameras and MP3 Players
USB Appliances
Charging Cradles and Docks
Bluetooth Equipment
Features
o Stand-Alone 1-Cell Li+ Charging, Microprocessor-
Controlled 3-Cell NiMH/NiCd
Charging
o No FET, Reverse-Blocking Diode, or Current-
Sense Resistor Required
o 1.4A (max) Programmable Fast-Charge Current
o +95°C, +115°C, and +135°C Proprietary
Programmable Die Temperature Regulation
Control
o 4.5V to 13V Input Voltage Range with Input
Overvoltage (OVLO) Protection Above 6.5V
o Programmable Top-Off Current Threshold: 10%,
20%, or 30% of the Fast-Charge Current
o Charge-Current Monitor for Fuel Gauging
o Programmable Safety Timer (3, 4.5, or 6 hours)
o Input Power Detection Output (ACOK) and Charge
Enable Input (
CHGEN)
o Automatic Recharge
o Digital Soft-Start Limits Inrush Current
o Charge Status Outputs for LEDs or P Interface
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1501ETE
-40°C to +85°C
16 Thin QFN
MAX1501ZETE
-40°C to +85°C
16 Thin QFN
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
MAX1501/MAX1501Z
1
μF
INPUT
4.5V TO 13V
2.8k
Ω
IN
INP
TEMP
TMAX/I.C.
SETI
GND
GLED
RLED
10
μF
4.2V 1-CELL Li+
RPULLUP
VLOGIC
(
≤ 5.5V)
BATT
FULLI
VL
SELV
MODE
CHGEN
ACOK
Typical Operating Circuit
Bluetooth is a trademark of Ericsson.