MAX712EPE Datasheet PDF - Maxim Integrated

●General Description

●The MAX712/MAX713 fast-charge Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries from a DC

●source at least 1.5V higher than the maximum battery voltage. 1 to 16 series cells can be charged at rates up to 4C. A voltage-slope detecting analog-to-digital converter, timer, and temperature window comparatordetermine charge completion.

●Features

●♦Fast-Charge NiMH or NiCd Batteries

●♦Voltage Slope, Temperature, and Timer Fast-Charge Cutoff

●♦Charge 1 to 16 Series Cells

●♦Supply Battery’s Load While Charging (Linear Mode)

●♦Fast Charge from C/4 to 4C Rate

●♦C/16 Trickle-Charge Rate

●♦Automatically Switch from Fast to Trickle Charge

●♦Linear Mode Power Control

●♦5µA (max) Drain on Battery when Not Charging

●♦5V Shunt Regulator Powers External Logic

●Applications

●Battery-Powered Equipment

●  Laptop, Notebook, and Palmtop Computers

●  Handy-Terminals

●  Cellular Phones

●Portable Consumer Products

●  Portable Stereos

●  Cordless Phones