Rainbow Electronics MAX4981 User Manual

General description, Applications features, Ordering information/selector guide

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General Description

The MAX4978–MAX4981 overvoltage-protection devices
protect low-voltage systems against voltage faults up to
+28V and feature a low 85mΩ R

ON

FET, an active cur-

rent limiter, and lithium-ion battery overcharge protec-
tion (MAX4980/MAX4981). These devices are used to
protect the charger input port on a portable device.

The overvoltage protector feature protects against volt-
ages up to 28V with two different trip thresholds: 5.7V
(MAX4978/MAX4980/MAX4981) and 6.8V (MAX4979).
There is an undervoltage protector with two different trip
thresholds: 4.4V (MAX4978) and 2.63V (MAX4979/
MAX4980/MAX4981).

The overcurrent limiter and battery voltage monitor fea-
tures provide a second layer of protection for a lithium-
ion battery charger. The overcurrent limiter is available
in two different thresholds: 0.9A (MAX4978/MAX4979/
MAX4980) and 1.95A (MAX4981). Once current reach-
es the threshold, it is held for a 20ms blanking time. If
the current is still at the limit after the blanking time, the
FET is turned off, and the device restarts the cycle after
160ms. The battery voltage monitor measures the volt-
age of a lithium-ion battery and disables the FET if the
battery voltage reaches 4.4V (MAX4980/MAX4981).

The MAX4978–MAX4981 are available in a small 8-pin
TDFN (2mm x 3mm) package and are specified over
the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Applications

Features

Input Voltage Protection Up to +28V
Integrated nFET Switch, 85mΩ (typ)
Preset Overvoltage Protection Trip Level

5.7V (typ) (MAX4978/MAX4980/MAX4981)
6.8V (typ) (MAX4979)

Low-Current Undervoltage Lockout Mode
Overcurrent Protection
Internal 160ms (typ) Startup Delay
Thermal-Shutdown Protection
Battery Overcharge Protection

(MAX4980/MAX4981)

Startup Debounce Time Indicator

(MAX4978/MAX4979)

Small, 8-Pin (2mm x 3mm) TDFN Package

MAX4978–MAX4981

Overvoltage Protector with

Active Current Limit

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Maxim Integrated Products

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Ordering Information/Selector Guide

19-4137; Rev 0; 5/08

For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.

Note: All devices specified over the -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.
+

Denotes a lead-free package.

*

EP = Exposed pad.

**

Future product—contact factory for availability.

PART

PIN-PACKAGE

CURRENT

LIMIT (mA)

BATTERY
MONITOR

UVLO

(V)

OVLO

(V)

TOP

MARK

PKG

CODE

MAX4978ETA+

8 TDFN-EP*

900

No

4.4

5.7

AAK

T823-1

MAX4979ETA+**

8 TDFN-EP*

900

No

2.63

6.8

AAL

T823-1

MAX4980ETA+

8 TDFN-EP*

900

Yes

2.63

5.7

AAM

T823-1

MAX4981ETA+

8 TDFN-EP*

1950

Yes

2.63

5.7

AAN

T823-1

Pin Configuration

1

3

4

8

6

5

OUT

MAX4978
MAX4979
MAX4980
MAX4981

2

7

IN

(BAT) IS FOR MAX4980/MAX4981 ONLY.
*EP = EXPOSED PAD. CONNECT EP TO GND.

I.C.

TDFN-EP

TOP VIEW

I.C.

GND

I.C.

*EP

EN

SDT(BAT)

Typical Application Circuit appears at end of data sheet.

Cell Phones

MP3 Players

Digital Still Cameras

PDAs and Palmtop
Devices

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