Product category: Power Supply ICs and Controllers
News Release from: Maxim Integrated Products | Subject: MAX1551 and MAX1555
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 20 August 2003
USB charger chips "cut out the cube"
The MAX1551 and MAX1555 are the world's first USB/AC-adapter, single-cell lithium-ion (Li+) battery chargers in SOT23 packages.
The MAX1551 and MAX1555 are the world's first USB/AC-adapter, single-cell lithium-ion (Li+) battery chargers in SOT23 packages The USB-charging feature enables users to forgo carrying a wall cube for charging and is particularly attractive for use with PDAs, cellphones, digital still cameras, MP3 players and a variety of other handheld products
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 27 Aug 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The MAX1551 and MAX1555 accept operating input voltages up to 7V and do not require external FETs or diodes.
When USB power is connected without DC power, the charge current is set to 100mA (maximum).
This allows charging from both powered and unpowered USB hubs with no port communication required.
When both DC and USB power are connected, charging current is set at 340mA (typical).
No input-blocking diodes are required to prevent battery drain.
The MAX1551 includes a power-OK output to indicate when input power is present, and the MAX1555 includes a charge output to indicate charging status.
On-chip thermal regulation simplifies PC-board layout by regulating charge current based on charger die temperature.
This maximises charge rate and minimises component-size guardbanding.
When the MAX1551 and MAX1555 thermal limit is reached, the charger reduces charging current instead of shutting down.
The MAX1551 and MAX1555 are available in tiny 5-pin SOT23 packages and are screened for the extended industrial temperature range (-40 to +85C).
Prices start at $0.85 (1000-up, FOB USA).
An evaluation kit is available to speed designs.
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