19-2890; Rev 1; 10/03
Linear Li+ Battery Charger with Integrated Pass FET,
Thermal Regulation, and ACOK in 3mm x 3mm TDFN
General Description
Features
The MAX1508 is an intelligent, stand-alone constant-cur-
rent, constant-voltage (CCCV), thermally regulated linear
charger for a single-cell lithium-ion (Li+) battery. The
MAX1508 integrates the current-sense circuit, MOS pass
element, and thermal-regulation circuitry, and also elimi-
nates the reverse-blocking Schottky diode, to create the
simplest and smallest charging solution for hand-held
equipment.
ꢀ Stand-Alone Linear 1-Cell Li+ Battery Charger
ꢀ No External FET, Reverse-Blocking Diode, or
Current-Sense Resistor Required
ꢀ Programmable Fast-Charge Current (0.8A max)
ꢀ Proprietary Die-Temperature Regulation Control
(+100°C)
ꢀ +4.25V to +13V Input Voltage Range with Input
The MAX1508 functions as a stand-alone charger to
control the charging sequence from the prequalification
state through fast-charge, top-off charge, and full-
charge indication. The MAX1508Y and MAX1508Z elimi-
nate the prequalification state to allow startup into a load
without a battery.
Overvoltage Protection (OVP) Above +7V
ꢀ Charge-Current Monitor for Fuel Gauging
ꢀ Low Dropout Voltage—130mV at 0.425A
ꢀ Input Power-Source Detection Output (ACOK)
ꢀ Soft-Start Limits Inrush Current
Proprietary thermal-regulation circuitry limits the die
temperature to +100°C when fast charging or while
exposed to high ambient temperatures, allowing maxi-
mum charging current without damaging the IC.
ꢀ No Prequalification State for the MAX1508Y and
MAX1508Z
ꢀ Charge Status Output (CHG) for LED or
Microprocessor Interface
The MAX1508 achieves high flexibility by providing an
adjustable fast-charge current by an external resistor.
Other features include the charging status (CHG) of the
battery, an active-low control input (EN) for the
MAX1508 and MAX1508Z (active-high control input for
the MAX1508Y), and an active-low input power-source
detection output (ACOK).
ꢀ Small 3mm x 3mm 8-Pin Thin DFN Package,
0.8mm High
ꢀ Active-Low Charge Enable (EN) (MAX1508 and
MAX1508Z)
ꢀ Active-High Charge Enable (EN) (MAX1508Y)
Ordering Information
The MAX1508 accepts a +4.25V to +13V supply, but dis-
ables charging when the input voltage exceeds +7V to
protect against unqualified or faulty AC adapters. The
MAX1508 operates over the extended temperature
range (-40°C to +85°C) and is available in a compact
8-pin thermally enhanced 3mm x 3mm thin DFN pack-
age with 0.8mm height.
TOP
MARK
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1508ETA
MAX1508YETA
MAX1508ZETA
-40 C to +85 C 8 Thin DFN-EP*
-40 C to +85 C 8 Thin DFN-EP*
-40 C to +85 C 8 Thin DFN-EP*
AHF
AIL
AIK
Applications
Cellular and Cordless Phones
PDAs
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Pin Configuration
Digital Cameras and MP3 Players
USB Appliances
TOP VIEW
Charging Cradles and Docks
Bluetooth™ Equipment
8
7
6
5
MAX1508
MAX1508Y
MAX1508Z
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
2
3
1
4
3mm x 3mm THIN DFN
( ) ARE FOR THE MAX1508Y ONLY
Bluetooth is a trademark of Ericsson.
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