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