General Description
The MAX1679 battery charger for a single lithium-ion (Li+) cell comes in a space-saving 8-pin µMAX package. This simple device, in conjunction with a current-limited wall cube and a PMOS transistor, allows safe and fast charging of a single Li+ cell.

FEATUREs
♦ Simple Stand-Alone Application Circuit
♦ Lowest Power Dissipation
♦ 8-Pin µMAX Package Saves Space
♦ No Inductor Required
♦ 0.75% Overall System Accuracy
♦ Continuous Voltage and Temperature Protection
♦ Safely Precharges Near-Dead Cells
♦ Programmable Safety Timeout
♦ Top-Off Charging to Achieve Full Battery Capacity
♦ Automatic Power-Down when Power Source is Removed

APPLICATIONs
    Single-Cell Li+ Portable Applications
    Self-Charging Battery Packs
    PDAs
    Cell Phones
    Cradle Chargers