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MAX77278
Ultra-Low Power PMIC with 3-Output SIMO,
Power Path Charger Optimized for Small Li+, 425mA
Current Sink, and 8 GPIOs
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Highly Integrated
The MAX77278 provides a highly-integrated battery
charging and power supply solution for low-power appli-
cations where size and efficiency are critical. The device
features a single-inductor multiple-output (SIMO) buck-
boost regulator that provides three independently pro-
grammable power rails from a single inductor to minimize
total solution size. A 50mA LDO provides ripple rejection
for audio and other noise-sensitive applications. A highly-
configurable linear charger supports a wide range of Li+
battery capacities and includes battery temperature moni-
toring for additional safety (JEITA).
• Smart Power Selector™ Li+/Li-Poly Charger
• Three Output, SIMO Buck-Boost Regulator
• 50mA LDO with SIMO Fixed Headroom Control
• Programmable 250mA to 425mA Current Sink
Driver
• Analog MUX Output for Power Monitoring
• Eight GPIOs (Configured for One-Button Wake-Up
and Two-Button Shutdown)
● Low Power
• 0.3μA Standby Current
• 16μA Operating Current
The device includes other features such as a program-
mable current sink that can be used to drive an IR-LED, 8
general-purpose input/output (GPIO) control pins, and an
analog multiplex (AMUX) output that provides access to
● Charger Optimized for Small Battery Size
• Programmable Fast-Charge Current from 7.5mA
to 300mA
2
• Programmable Battery Regulation Voltage from
3.6V to 4.6V
• Programmable Termination Current from 0.375mA
to 45mA
• JEITA Battery Temperature Monitors Adjust Charge
Current and Battery Regulation Voltage for Safe
Charging
useful battery charging signals. A bidirectional I C inter-
face allows for configuring and checking the status of the
device. An internal on/off controller provides a controlled
startup sequence for the regulators and provides super-
visory functionality when the device is on. Numerous fac-
tory programmable options allow the device to be tailored
for many applications, enabling faster time to market.
● Flexible and Configurable
Simplified Application Circuit
2
• I C-Compatible Interface
• Eight GPIOs
• Factory OTP Options Available
IN_SBB
SYS
V
BUS
V
CHGIN
BATT
SYS
+
● Small Size
IN_LDO
SBB0
• 3.15mm x 2.15mm x 0.7mm
• 35-Bump, 0.4mm-Pitch, 7x5 Ball Array, WLP
• Small Total Solution Size (24mm )
GND
TBIAS
THM
SBB1
2
SYSTEM
RESOURCES
SBB2
1.5µH
Applications
● Remote Controls, Game Pads, Media Center
PGND
LDO
LXA
LXB
BST
Controllers
SYS
● Wearables, Fitness and Health Monitors
CS
MAX77278
● Smart Home Automation Pads, Thermostats, Battery-
CS_GND
V
V /POWER
IO
IO
Powered User Interfaces
CS_EN
CS_EN
nEN
● Internet of Things (IoT) Gadgets
SDA
SCL
nRST
nIRQ
*
*
*
*
SDA
SDL
nRST
PROCESSOR
ADC INPUT
*
*
GPIO0
GPIO7
nIRQ
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
AMUX
AMUX
Smart Power Selector is a trademark of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
*PULLUP RESISTORS NOT DRAWN
19-100167; Rev 3; 11/18