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MAX77960/MAX77961
25V 3A/6A
USB-C Buck-Boost Charger
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IN
with Integrated FETs for 2S/3S Li-Ion Batteries
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX77960/MAX77961 are high-performance wide-
input 3A (MAX77960)/6A (MAX77961) buck-boost charg-
ers with Smart Power Selector™ and operate as a reverse
buck converter without an additional inductor, allowing the
ICs to power USB on-the-go (OTG) accessories. The de-
vices integrate low-loss power switches and provide high
efficiency, low heat, and fast battery charging in a small
solution size. The reverse buck has true load disconnect
and is protected by an adjustable output current limit. The
● 3.5V to 25.4V Input Operating Range, 30V
Withstand
● 97% Peak Efficiency for 2S Battery at
DC
9V /7.4V
/1.5A
IN
OUT
OUT
● 97% Peak Efficiency for 3S Battery at
15V /12.6V
/2A
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IN
OUT
● MAX77960
• 100mA to 3.15A Programmable Input Current Limit
• 100mA to 3A Programmable Constant Current
Charge
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devices are highly flexible and programmable through I C
configuration or autonomously through resistor configura-
tion.
● MAX77961
• 100mA to 6.3A Programmable Input Current Limit
• 100mA to 6A Programmable Constant Current
Charge
The battery charger includes the Smart Power Selector to
accommodate a wide range of battery sizes and system
loads. The Smart Power Selector allows the system to
start up smoothly when an input source is available even
when the battery is deeply discharged (dead battery) or
missing. For battery safety/authentication reasons, the ICs
can be configured to keep charging disabled, and allow
the DC-DC to switch and regulate the SYS voltage. The
● Remote Differential Voltage Sensing
● 600kHz Switching Frequency
● System Instant On with Smart Power Selector Power
Path
● Charge Safety Timer
● Die Temperature Regulation with Thermal Foldback
Loop
● Input Power Management with Adaptive Input Current
Limit (AICL) and Input Voltage Regulation
● 10mΩ BATT to SYS Switch, Up to 10A Overcurrent
Threshold
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system processor can later enable charging using I C
commands as appropriate. Alternatively, the ICs can be
configured to automatically start charging.
Applications
● USB Type-C Powered Wide-Input Charging
Applications
● Reverse Buck Mode 5.1V/3A to Support USB OTG
● JEITA Compliant with NTC Thermistor Monitor
● 2- and 3-Cell Battery-Powered Devices
● Smartphones, Tablets, and 2-in-1 Laptops
● Medical Devices, Health and Fitness Monitors
● Digital Still, Video, and Action Cameras
● Handheld Computers and Terminals
● Handheld Radios
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● I C or Resistor Programmable
● 4mm x 4mm, 30-Lead FC2QFN
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
● Power Tools
● Drones
● Battery Backup
● Wireless Speakers
Smart Power Selector is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
19-100909; Rev 0; 9/20