MAXIM MAX1924

19-2278; Rev 0; 4/02
Advanced Li+ Battery-Pack Protectors
In case of a fault condition, on-board drivers control
external P-channel MOSFETs, which disconnect the cells
from the pack external terminals. The external protection
MOSFETs are connected in a common-source configuration that does not require external pullup resistors. The
MAX1894/MAX1924 use only one current-sense resistor
to achieve the protection features. All protection thresholds and delays do not require any external components
and are trimmed at the factory.
If any cell voltage drops below the undervoltage threshold, the MAX1894/MAX1924 disconnect the pack from
the load and power down to prevent deep discharge of
the pack. The MAX1894/MAX1924 offer a trickle-charge
feature, which provides a low-current path to safely
charge a deeply discharged pack. The MAX1894/
MAX1924 also have two logic-level inputs, which can be
used by a microcontroller to disable the protection
MOSFETs and to put the device in shutdown. The
MAX1894/MAX1924 have low quiescent current (30µA
typ) and ultra-low shutdown current (0.8µA typ) to prevent deep-cell discharge.
Features
♦ Protect Against Cell Overvoltage
Factory Programmable Limits from 4V to 4.4V
Accurate to ±0.5%
♦ Protect Against Cell Undervoltage
Factory Programmable Limits from 2V to 3.2V
Accurate to ±2.0%
♦ Protect Against Charge, Discharge, and PackShort Current Faults
♦ Automatically Trickle Charges Deeply Discharged
Cells
♦ Fully Integrated MOSFET Drivers Do Not Require
Pullup Resistors
♦ 0.8µA (typ) Shutdown Supply Current Prevents
Deep Discharge of Cells
♦ 30µA (typ) Operating Supply Current
♦ 28V (max) Input Voltage
♦ Available in Small 16-Pin QSOP Package
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
B4P 1
16 SRC
VCC 2
15 DSO
B3P 3
14 CGO
IC3 4
The MAX1894X is designed for 4-series battery packs,
without hysteresis on the protection thresholds. The
MAX1924V and MAX1924X include hysteresis for the 3and 4-series packs, respectively.
B2P 5
Applications
13 TKO
MAX1894
MAX1924
12 SHDN
IC2 6
11 CTL
B1P 7
10 PKN
IC1 8
9
3- or 4-Series Li+ Battery Packs
BN
QSOP
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
CELLS
OVERVOLTAGE
OVERVOLTAGE
THRESHOLD HYSTERESIS
MAX1894XEEE
-40°C to +85°C
16 QSOP
4
4.25V*
No
MAX1924VEEE
-40°C to +85°C
16 QSOP
3
4.35V*
Yes
MAX1924XEEE
-40°C to +85°C
16 QSOP
4
4.35V*
Yes
*Contact factory for alternative threshold voltages.
Typical Applications Circuits appear at end of data sheet.
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MAX1894/MAX1924
General Description
The MAX1894/MAX1924 are lithium-ion/lithium-polymer
(Li+) battery-pack protector ICs for 3- or 4-series Li+ battery packs. The MAX1894/MAX1924 enhance the useful
operating life of Li+ batteries by monitoring individual cell
voltages and preventing over/undervoltage conditions.
The MAX1894/MAX1924 also protect the battery pack
against charge current, discharge current, and packshort fault conditions.
MAX1894/MAX1924
Advanced Li+ Battery-Pack Protectors
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
SRC, IC2, IC3, VCC to BN.......................................-0.3V to +28V
IC1 to BN ..................................................................-0.3V to +6V
DSO, TKO, CGO to BN.............................-0.3V to (VSRC + 0.3V)
B4P to B3P ...............................................................-0.3V to +6V
B3P to B2P ...............................................................-0.3V to +6V
B2P to B1P ...............................................................-0.3V to +6V
B1P to BN .................................................................-0.3V to +6V
CTL, SHDN to PKN...................................................-0.3V to +6V
PKN to BN ...................................................................-2V to +2V
ESD Protection on All Pins ...............................................±2000V
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
16-Pin QSOP (derate 8.3mW/°C above +70°C)...........667mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VSRC = VB4P + 0.1V, each battery cell voltage (VCELL) = 3.6V, VCTL = VSHDN = VPKN, TA = 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SRC Input Current
TYP
20
MAX
40
No faults
30
45
µA
Undervoltage without charge source
0.8
2
µA
Top Cell Sampling Current
(Note 2)
VCELL = 3.6V
60
µA
Intermediate Cell Input Bias
Current (Note 3)
VCELL = 3.6V
500
pA
VCC Undervoltage Lockout
Threshold
Rising edge, hysteresis = 1% falling edge
4.5
V
Charge-Mode Detection
Threshold
VSRC - VB4P
Supply Current (Note 1)
Shutdown Supply Current
SYMBOL
ISUP
ISHDN
CONDITIONS
VSRC - VB_P = 1V
100
4.225
4.250
4.275
MAX1924X, MAX1924V cell voltage rising
4.325
4.350
4.375
VOV_TH
Overvoltage Threshold
Hysteresis
VOV_HYT
MAX1924X, MAX1924V cell voltage falling
Undervoltage Threshold (Note 4)
VUV_TH
Cell voltage falling
PKN to BN Discharge Current
Fault Threshold
PKN to BN Charge Current
Fault Threshold
2
25
MAX1894X cell voltage rising
Overvoltage Threshold (Note 4)
PKN to BN Discharge Current
Fault Threshold, Pack-Short
Condition
Discharge or Charge Current
Fault to DSO, CGO, TKO
Transition Delay Time
Discharge Current Fault to DSO
Transition Time Delay for PackShort Condition
MIN
200
UNITS
µA
mV
V
mV
2.260
2.300
2.340
V
VOD_TH
130
145
160
mV
VOC_TH
-120
-100
-80
mV
VPS_TH
385
405
425
mV
tI-DELAY
2.5
3
3.5
ms
tP-DELAY
400
450
500
µs
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(VSRC = VB4P + 0.1V, each battery cell voltage (VCELL) = 3.6V, VCTL = VSHDN = VPKN, TA = 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
Charge-Voltage Comparator
Threshold for Resetting
Discharge-Current Fault Latch
Discharge-Voltage Comparator
Threshold for Resetting ChargeCurrent Fault Latch
DSO, CGO, and TKO Sink
Current
SYMBOL
DSO, CGO, and TKO
Source Current
Under/Overvoltage to DSO,
CGO, TKO Transition Delay
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
VSRC - VB4P
25
100
mV
VB4P - VSRC
25
100
mV
VSRC = 12V, VPIN = 5V (Note 5)
100
200
µA
VSRC = 12V, VPIN = 10V
VCTL = 3V (Note 5)
3.5
5
mA
270
320
tV-DELAY
SHDN, CTL Input High (Note 6)
Rising edge
SHDN, CTL Input Low (Note 6)
Falling edge
SHDN, CTL Input Leakage
Current
PKN = BN
SHDN, CTL Delay to Output
Change
370
2.4
ms
V
1.2
V
1
µA
50
ns
DSO, CGO, TKO Output High
(Note 7)
VB_P = 4V, VCTL = 3V
-0.1
V
DSO, CGO, TKO Output Low
(Note 7)
VB_P = 4V
-14
V
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MAX1894/MAX1924
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX1894/MAX1924
Advanced Li+ Battery-Pack Protectors
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VSRC = VB4P + 0.1V, each battery cell voltage (VCELL) = 3.6V, VCTL = VSHDN = VPKN, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
SRC Input Current
Supply Current (Note 1)
Shutdown Supply Current
ISUP
ISHDN
Charge-Mode Detection
Threshold
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
µA
VSRC - VB_P = 1V
40
No faults
50
µA
Undervoltage without charge source
2
µA
25
100
mV
MAX1894X cell voltage rising
4.21
4.29
MAX1924X, MAX1924V cell voltage rising
4.32
4.38
Cell voltage falling
2.24
2.36
V
VSRC - VB4P
V
Overvoltage Threshold (Note 4)
VOV_TH
Undervoltage Threshold (Note 4)
VUV_TH
PKN to BN Discharge-Current
Fault Threshold
VOD_TH
120
170
mV
PKN to BN Charge-Current
Fault Threshold
VOC_TH
-130
-70
mV
VPS_TH
345
465
mV
tI-DELAY
2
4
ms
tP-DELAY
370
480
µs
VSRC - VB4P
25
100
mV
VB4P - VSRC
25
100
mV
DSO, CGO, and TKO Sink
Current
VSRC = 12V, VPIN = 5V (Note 5)
100
µA
DSO, CGO, and TKO
Source Current
VSRC = 12V, VPIN = 10V
VCTL = 3V (Note 5)
3.5
mA
PKN to BN Discharge-Current
Fault Threshold, Pack Short
Condition
Discharge- or Charge-Current
Fault to DSO, CGO, TKO
Transition Delay Time
Discharge-Current Fault to DSO
Transition Time Delay for Pack
Short Condition
Charge-Voltage Comparator
Threshold for Resetting
Discharge-Current Fault Latch
Discharge-Voltage Comparator
Threshold for Resetting ChargeCurrent Fault Latch
Under/Overvoltage to DSO,
CGO, TKO Transition Delay
270
tV-DELAY
SHDN, CTL Input High (Note 6)
Rising edge
SHDN, CTL Input Low (Note 6)
Falling edge
370
ms
1.2
V
2.4
V
Note 1: Average current from the top of the battery pack. Measured at VCC.
Note 2: Typical supply current for the top cell during the 0.5ms sampling period.
Note 3: Input bias current for this measurement is valid when all cell voltages are equal and the measurement is made over a time
greater than 3 seconds.
Note 4: Each cell voltage is sampled individually and a differential measurement is made (VB4P - VB3P, VB3P - VB2P, VB2P - VB1P,
and VB1P - BN).
Note 5: VPIN represents VDSO, VCGO, or VTKO.
Note 6: Inputs to SHDN and CTL pins are referred to PKN.
Note 7: Measurements are with respect to VSRC.
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SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
40
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
1.0
4-SERIES BATTERY PACK
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
2.310
MAX1894 toc03
4-SERIES BATTERY PACK
2.305
CELL VOLTAGE (V)
1.1
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
50
MAX1894 toc01
1.2
UNDERVOLTAGE THRESHOLD
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX1894 toc02
SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
30
20
B1P
B3P
2.300
B4P
B2P
2.295
10
0.5
0
-40
-15
10
35
60
2.290
-40
85
-15
-40
10
35
60
85
CHARGE-CURRENT FAULT
THRESHOLD vs. TEMPERATURE
CHARGE-CURRENT FAULT RECOVERY
THRESHOLD vs. TEMPERATURE
100
90
B3P
4.350
B4P
B2P
VB4P - VSRC (mV)
80
B1P
110
100
90
70
60
50
40
4.345
80
30
70
4.340
-40
-15
10
35
60
20
-40
85
-15
10
35
60
-40
85
-15
10
35
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DISCHARGE-CURRENT FAULT THRESHOLD
vs. TEMPERATURE
DISCHARGE-CURRENT FAULT RECOVERY
THRESHOLD vs. TEMPERATURE
PACK-SHORT CURRENT FAULT
THRESHOLD vs. TEMPERATURE
145
140
410
VPKN - VBN (mV)
VB4P - VSRC (mV)
80
85
MAX1894 toc09
90
150
415
MAX1894 toc08
100
MAX1894 toc07
155
VPKN - VBN (mV)
-15
TEMPERATURE (°C)
120
VBN - VPKN (mV)
CELL VOLTAGE (V)
4.355
85
MAX1894 toc05
MAX1924X
60
130
MAX1894 toc04
4.360
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OVERVOLTAGE THRESHOLD
vs. TEMPERATURE
10
MAX1894 toc06
0.4
70
60
50
40
405
400
30
135
20
-40
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
395
-40
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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MAX1894/MAX1924
Typical Operating Characteristics
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX1894/MAX1924
Advanced Li+ Battery-Pack Protectors
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
DISCHARGE-CURRENT FAULT TIMING
CHARGE-CURRENT FAULT TIMING
PACK-SHORT CURRENT FAULT TIMING
MAX1894 toc11
MAX1894 toc10
MAX1894 toc12
0
VPKN - VBN
100mV/div
VPKN - VBN
200mV/div
VPKN - VBN
100mV/div
0
0
DSO
5V/div
0
1ms/div
DSO
5V/div
CGO
5V/div
0
0
1ms/div
100µs/div
Pin Description
6
PIN
NAME
1
B4P
Cell 4 Positive Connection. Short B4P to B3P for MAX1924V.
FUNCTION
2
VCC
Supply Input. Connect this pin to the top of the battery pack through a diode and a capacitor
(see the Typical Application Circuit).
3
B3P
Cell 3 Positive Connection
4
IC3
Internal Connection. Float this pin.
5
B2P
Cell 2 Positive Connection
6
IC2
Internal Connection. Float this pin.
7
B1P
Cell 1 Positive Connection
8
IC1
Internal Connection. Float this pin.
9
BN
Battery Negative. Connection for the cell 1 negative terminal and the top of the current-sense
resistor RSENSE. BN is also chip ground.
10
PKN
Pack Negative. The sense resistor (RSENSE) is connected between BN and PKN.
11
CTL
Control Input. Drive CTL low for normal operation. Drive CTL high to turn off the three external
protection MOSFETs.
12
SHDN
Shutdown. Drive SHDN low for normal operation. Drive SHDN high to put the device into shutdown
if no charger is present.
13
TKO
Trickle-Charge Driver Output. TKO drives the gate of an external P-channel trickle-charge MOSFET
low (on) in normal operation.
14
CGO
Fast-Charge Driver Output. CGO drives the gate of an external P-channel fast-charge MOSFET low
(on) in normal operation.
15
DSO
Discharge Driver Output. DSO drives the gate of an external P-channel discharge control MOSFET
low (on) in normal operation.
16
SRC
Common Source Connection for MOSFETs. SRC provides the bias for gate drivers DSO, TKO,
and CGO.
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Modes of Operation
Table 1. Flow Chart Symbol Table
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
VOC_TH
Charge-Current Fault Threshold
(Negative Value)
VOD_TH
Discharge-Current Fault Threshold
VPS_TH
Pack-Short Discharge-Current Fault
Threshold
VUV_TH
Undervoltage Threshold
VOV_TH
Overvoltage Threshold
VSRC
MOSFET Common Source Voltage
VRSENSE
Sense Resistor Voltage
VOV_HYT
Overvoltage Threshold Hysteresis
Shutdown Mode
OVF
Overvoltage Sample Counter
The MAX1894/MAX1924 go into shutdown mode under
two conditions: the SHDN pin is driven high without a
charger applied, or a battery cell undervoltage fault is
detected, also without a charger applied. In shutdown
mode, the device consumes 0.8µA (typ) on the VCC pin
and all MOSFETs are off. The MAX1894/MAX1924 stay
in shutdown mode as long as no charging voltage is
applied to the battery pack (VSRC is less than the pack
voltage). When the battery pack is connected to a
charger (VSRC > VB4P + 0.1V) and the pack voltage is
above 4.5V, the device goes into normal operating
mode and begins monitoring the pack (see Figure 2).
UVF
Undervoltage Sample Counter
Normal Mode
In the normal mode of operation, the MAX1894/MAX1924
are in either a standby mode (29µA typ) or sample mode
(160µA typ). The device enters the standby mode from
shutdown mode. The standby mode lasts for 79ms; then
the device goes into the sample mode. During sample
mode, the MAX1894/MAX1924 check each cell for overvoltage and undervoltage. Sample mode lasts for 0.5ms;
then the MAX1894/MAX1924 return to standby mode.
During sample mode, the MAX1894/MAX1924 do not introduce cell mismatch.
During normal mode operation, the MAX1894/MAX1924
continuously monitor the voltage across RSENSE for charge
or discharge current faults, or battery pack-short faults.
Protection Features
Overvoltage Protection
The MAX1894/MAX1924 provide overvoltage protection
to avoid overcharging cells. When an overvoltage fault
is detected in four consecutive samples, CGO and TKO
go high, stopping the charging process. The
MAX1894/MAX1924 continue to sample the cell voltages, and if no overvoltage is detected, CGO and TKO
are returned to the normal low state (see Figure 3). The
MAX1924 also includes a hysteresis of 200mV.
The overvoltage threshold is preprogrammed and
requires no external components. The overvoltage threshold is factory set at 4.25V (typ) for the MAX1894 and
4.35V (typ) for the MAX1924. Contact Maxim for more
information on threshold levels between 4V and 4.4V.
Undervoltage Protection
The MAX1894/MAX1924 provide undervoltage protection to avoid overdischarging the cells. With no battery
charger present, and an undervoltage fault is detected
in four consecutive samples, DSO, CGO, and TKO go
high and the device goes into shutdown mode (see
Figure 4).
If a battery charger is applied to the battery pack and
one or more cells are below VUV_TH, then only TKO
goes low, allowing trickle-charge current to flow. If no
undervoltage is detected in any sample, DSO, CGO,
and TKO all go low.
The undervoltage threshold is preprogrammed at 2.30V
(typ). Contact Maxim for more information on threshold
levels between 2V and 3.2V.
Charge-Current Fault Protection
The MAX1894/MAX1924 protect against excessive
charge current by monitoring the voltage developed
across RSENSE. RSENSE is connected between BN and
PKN. If V RSENSE exceeds the charge-current fault
threshold (VOC_TH, typically 100mV) for more than 3ms,
the charge current comparator is tripped, setting CGO
and TKO high.
The charge-current fault condition is latched and is not
reset until the MAX1894/MAX1924 detect a reversal in
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MAX1894/MAX1924
Detailed Description
The MAX1894/MAX1924 battery-pack protectors supervise the charging and discharging process of Li+ cells.
Designed for 3-series (MAX1924V) and 4-series
(MAX1894X/MAX1924X) applications, these devices
monitor the voltage across each cell to provide protection against undervoltage, overvoltage, and
overcurrent damage.
Output pins CGO, TKO, and DSO control external
MOSFET gates. These MOSFETs, in turn, control the
fast-charging, trickle-charging, and discharge processes of the battery pack (Figure 1).
MAX1894/MAX1924
Advanced Li+ Battery-Pack Protectors
OVERDISCHARGE
PROTECTION
PACK +
R5
10Ω
C5
2.2µF
TRICKLE
CHARGE
16
15
OVERCHARGE
PROTECTION
RTKO
510Ω
14
13
D1
CMPSH-3
2
1
R4
51Ω
R3
1kΩ
R2
1kΩ
DSO
CGO
TKO
VCC
B4P
C6
0.1µF
MAX1894X
MAX1924X
C4
1µF
3
C3
0.1µF
BN
SRC
4
5
B3P
IC3
B2P
SHDN
C2
0.1µF
R1
1kΩ
6
CTL
7
C1
0.1µF
8
9
RSENSE
0.02Ω
IC2
12
11
MICROCONTROLLER
B1P
IC1
BN
PKN
10
PACK -
Figure 1. Typical Applications Circuit with Trickle Charge
the direction of current flow. To reverse the current flow,
the charger has to be removed (Figure 5). The sustaining condition for the latch is a 100mV (max) voltage
drop across SRC and B4P. Since the charge-current
fault threshold between BN and PKN is also 100mV
(typ), the RDS_ON of the overcharge protection MOSFET
must be greater than the sense resistor in order to
ensure a latched state.
Discharge-Current Fault Protection
The MAX1894/MAX1924 protect against excessive discharge-current by monitoring the voltage developed
across RSENSE. If VRSENSE exceeds the discharge-current fault threshold (VOD_TH, typically 145mV) for more
8
than 3ms, the discharge-current comparator is tripped,
setting DSO, CGO, and TKO high.
Discharge-current fault is latched and is not reset until
the MAX1894/MAX1924 detect a reversal in the direction of current flow. To reverse the current flow, a
charger must be applied (Figure 6).
Pack-Short Current Fault Protection
The MAX1894/MAX1924 protect against a shorted
pack by monitoring the voltage developed across
RSENSE. If VRSENSE exceeds the pack-short threshold
(V PS_TH, typically 405mV) for more than 450µs, the
pack-short comparator is tripped, setting CGO, DSO,
and TKO high.
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MAX1894/MAX1924
VUV_TH = 2.3V typ &
VOV_TH = 4.25V typ
SHUTDOWN PIN
OPERATION
SHUTDOWN
NORMAL OPERATION
DSO, CGO, TKO = H
VSRC > VB4P
+ 0.1V
NO
YES
NO
TKO = L
VCC > 4.5V
SHDN = H
NO
YES
YES
STANDBY = 79ms
NO
SHUTDOWN
DSO, CGO,
TKO = H
VCELL < VUV_TH
NO
YES
RESET UVF
LATCH UVF = UVF + 1
NO
YES
VCELL > VOV_TH
DSO, CGO, TKO = H
YES
RESET OVF
LATCH OVF = OVF + 1
MAX1924 VOV_HYT = 200mV
MAX1894 VOV_HYT = 0
TKO, CGO = H
VSRC > VB4P + 0.1V
YES
CONTROL PIN
OPERATION
OVF = 4
NORMAL OPERATION
NO
RESET VOV_TH = 4.25V typ
NO
NO
UVF = 4
CTL = H
YES
YES
DSO, CGO, TKO = H
VSRC > VB4P + 0.1V
NO
YES
CGO = DSO = H
Figure 2. Undervoltage and Overvoltage Protection Flow Chart
Pack-short current fault is latched and is not reset until
the MAX1894/MAX1924 detect a reversal in the direction of current flow. A charger must be applied to
reverse the current flow (Figure 7).
Figure 3. Shutdown and Control Pin Flow Charts
Design Procedure
Fast and Trickle-Charge Paths
The MAX1894/MAX1924 offer the designer the flexibility
of two charging paths: a fast charging path and a trickle-charge path (see Figure 1). Trickle charging is
enabled and TKO is set low when one or more cells are
belows VUV_TH.
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Advanced Li+ Battery-Pack Protectors
UNDERVOLTAGE CONDITION
320ms
UNDERVOLTAGE THRESHOLD
CELL VOLTAGE
SAMPLING
DSO, CGO, TKO
OVERVOLTAGE CONDITION (MAX1894, NO HYSTERESIS)
320ms
80ms
OVERVOLTAGE THRESHOLD
CELL VOLTAGE
SAMPLING
TKO, CGO
OVERVOLTAGE CONDITION (MAX1894, WITH HYSTERESIS)
320ms
OVERVOLTAGE THRESHOLD
CELL VOLTAGE
OVERVOLTAGE THRESHOLD HYSTERESIS
SAMPLING
TKO, CGO
Figure 4. Undervoltage and Overvoltage Timing Diagrams
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NO
OC FAULT
VRSENSE < VOC_TH
FOR 3ms
NO
OD FAULT
VRSENSE > VOD_TH
FOR 3ms
YES
YES
DSO, TKO, CGO = H
TKO, CGO = H
NO
VB4P > VSRC + 0.1V
MAX1894/MAX1924
NORMAL OPERATION
NORMAL OPERATION
YES
Figure 5. Charge-Current Fault
Set the nominal values of the trickle charge current by
selecting resistor RTKO based on the following equation:
RTKO = (VCHRG - VPACK)/ITKO
where VCHRG is the charger output voltage, VPACK is
the battery-pack voltage, and ITKO is the trickle-charge
current.
When the trickle-charge option is not used, float CGO
and connect TKO to the gate of the overcharge protection MOSFET (see Figure 9). When a charger is applied
and the voltage on one or more cells is less than
VUV_TH, the MAX1894/MAX1924 modulate the TKO output until all cells exceed VUV_TH.
NO
VSRC > VB4P + 0.1V
YES
Figure 6. Discharge-Current Fault
RSENSE Selection
All current faults are detected using a current-sense
resistor connected between BN and PKN. The value of
this resistor sets the fault current levels. Charge-current
fault is given by:
IOC _ TH =
VOC _ TH
RSENSE
=
100mV
RSENSE
Discharge-current fault is given by:
IOD _ TH =
VOC _ TH
RSENSE
=
145mV
RSENSE
Protection FET Drivers
All three external MOSFETs have their source pins connected to the SRC pin. When a MOSFET is turned off, FET
drivers pull the gate to the SRC voltage. Additional external pullup resistors are not needed. When the MOSFET is
turned on, the VGS is limited to -14V by a clamp circuit
built in the drivers. This allows use of MOSFETs with maximum VGS of -20V. All three drivers have the same circuitry and drive capability. The quiescent current in normal
operation is less than 3µA per driver.
Pack-short current fault is given by:
IPS _ TH =
VPS _ TH
RSENSE
=
405mV
RSENSE
Select RSENSE to obtain the desired fault current levels.
For example, a 20mΩ RSENSE sets the charge current
fault at 5A. Choose an RSENSE that can withstand the
dissipation during normal operation and current fault
conditions. For example, pack-short current is given by:
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Table 2. State Table
STATE
Undervoltage
CTL STATE
SHDN
STATE
CHARGER
APPLIED
GOES INTO
SHUTDOWN MODE
TKO
CGO
DSO
L
L
Yes
No
L
H
H
L
L
No
Yes
H
H
H
Overvoltage
L
L
X
No
H
H
L
Charge Current Fault
L
L
Yes
No
H
H
L
Discharge Current Fault
L
L
No
No
H
H
H
Pack Short Current
Fault
L
L
No
No
H
H
H
Forced Shutdown by
External µP
X
H
No
Yes
H
H
H
X
H
Yes
No
H
H
H
CTL
H
L
X
No
H
H
H
Deep Discharge
(VCC < 4.5V)
L
L
Yes
No
L
H
H
Normal Operation
L
L
X
No
L
L
L
X: Don’t care.
IPS =
VCELL × NS
N
RDSON _ DSO + RDSON _ CGO + RSENSE + RCELL × S
NP
where NS is the number of cells in series, NP is number
of cells in parallel, and V CELL is the cell voltage.
Dissipation during pack-short current fault condition is
given by:
PPS = (IPS )2 × RSENSE
The RSENSE chosen should be able to withstand PPS
dissipation. Verify power dissipation in normal operation
and other current fault conditions as well.
Choosing External MOSFETs
The external P-channel MOSFETs act as switches to
enable or disable charging and discharging of batteries.
Different P-channel MOSFETs may be selected depending on the charge and discharge currents anticipated.
In most applications, the requirements for fast-charge
and discharge MOSFETs are similar and the same type
of MOSFETs can be used. The trickle-charge MOSFET
can be a small-signal type to minimize cost.
The MAX1894/MAX1924 MOSFET drivers have a VGS
clamp of -14V typical and MOSFETs with maximum VGS
of -20V can be used. MOSFETs must have a V DS
greater than the maximum pack voltage.
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The power dissipation in the MOSFETs is given by:
P = I2 RDSON
The MOSFET should be chosen to withstand power dissipation during normal operation and all current fault
conditions. Additional MOSFETs can be added in parallel to help these requirements. Table 3 lists some suitable MOSFETs in a small SO-8 package.
Decoupling Considerations
The MAX1894/MAX1924 must have a reliable VCC bias
to function properly. A severe overload, such as a short
circuit at the pack terminals, can collapse the batterypack voltage below the V CC undervoltage lockout
threshold. The use of a diode-capacitor peak detector
on the VCC input ensures continued operation during
voltage transients on the battery (Figure 1). Since the
MAX1894/MAX1924 typically consume only 30µA, D1
and C6 can be small, low-cost components. A 30V
Schottky diode with a few mA current capability and a
0.1µF capacitor are sufficient.
The MAX1894/MAX1924 continuously monitor the differential voltage between the B4P and SRC inputs to
detect the application of a charger. RC filters with similar time constants must be added to both inputs to
ensure the differential voltage is not corrupted by noise.
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MAX1894/MAX1924
Table 3. MOSFET Selection
P-CHANNEL
MOSFETS
MAXIMUM DRAIN
CURRENT (A)
IRF7404
6.7
IRF7406
5.8
Si4431
5.8
Si4947 (dual)
3.5 EA
NORMAL OPERATION
NO
VRSENSE > VPS_TH
FOR 450µs
Protecting and Filtering Cell Inputs
Resistors in series with each B_P pin are recommended to limit the current in case there is a short between
adjacent B_P pins (see Figure 1).
The intermediate cell input bias current is typically
0.5nA. A 1kΩ resistor in series with any intermediate
cell moves the overvoltage trip point by typically 0.5mV,
which is insignificant compared to the ±25mV tolerance
in the overvoltage threshold. The top cell input bias current during sampling period is typically 60µA. To
reduce the voltage change on the top cell input due to
sampling current, a filter resistance of 10Ω to 50Ω
should be added in series with the top cell. To attain
the desired filter characteristics, the capacitance
across the two top cell input pins should be 1µF.
The MAX1894/MAX1924 have internal ESD diodes on
each B_P pin for ESD protection up to 2kV. When higher ESD ratings are needed, capacitors (typically 0.1µF)
can be added across adjacent B_P pins (see Figure 1).
The RC filters improve the device immunity to ESD and
filter the noise spikes on B1P–B4P to prevent the
MAX1894/MAX1924 from being triggered and latched
prematurely by noise spikes.
Control Pins SHDN and CTL
SHDN and CTL allow external logic or microprocessors
to control the MAX1894/MAX1924 gate drivers. Drive
CTL high to turn off the three protection MOSFETs: DSO,
CGO, and TKO. Drive SHDN high to force the MAX1894/
MAX1924 into shutdown mode (with no charger applied).
SHDN and CTL do not affect the state machine. Toggling
these two pins does not change the state or reset any
fault conditions. If external control circuitry or a microprocessor is not used, connect SHDN and CTL to PKN.
YES
SET OD = 1
DSO, CGO, TKO = H
NO
VSRC > VB4P + 0.1V
YES
Figure 7. Pack-Short Current Fault
Layout Considerations
Good layout is important to minimize the effects of
noise on the system and to ensure accurate voltage
and current measurements. Use the appropriate trace
widths for the high-current paths and keep traces short
to minimize parasitic inductance and capacitance.
Minimize current-sense resistor trace lengths and make
use of Kelvin connections to the resistor. Provide adequate space and board area for the external MOSFETs
and sense resistor to dissipate the heat required. Place
RC filters close to B1P–B4P pins.
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 4259
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SHDN
CTL
B4P
B3P
SRC
CELL
SELECTOR
RDY
CLOCK
HV
DRIVER
B2P
BN
OV FAULT
B1P
CMP
REF
OVER AND
UNDER
THRESHOLDS
STATE
MACHINE
DSO
SRC
UV FAULT
FAULT
LOGIC
HV
DRIVER
CGO
HYSTERESIS
BN
SRC
CMP
+145mV
HV
DRIVER
CHARGE CURRENT
FAULT
PKN
CMP
-100mV
SET/RESET
TIMER
DISCHARGE-CURRENT
FAULT
BN
PACK-SHORT
CURRENT FAULT
MAX1894
MAX1924
CMP
+405mV
BN
TKO
VCC
CMP
-50mV
DSCHG
Q
S
LATCH
ON
BIAS
3.5V REG
R
B4P
SRC
CMP
+50mV
CHG
RDY
UV FAULT
SHDN
Figure 8. Simplified Functional Diagram
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MAX1894/MAX1924
OVERDISCHARGE
PROTECTION
R5
10Ω
PACK +
C5
2.2µF
16
15
OVERCHARGE
PROTECTION
14
13
D1
CMPSH-3
2
1
R4
51Ω
C4
1µF
R3
1kΩ
C3
0.1µF
R2
1kΩ
C2
0.1µF
R1
1kΩ
C1
0.1µF
BN
CGO
TKO
VCC
B4P
C6
0.1µF
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RSENSE
0.02Ω
SRC
DSO
B3P
MAX1894X
MAX1924X
IC3
B2P
SHDN
IC2
CTL
B1P
12
11
MICROCONTROLLER
IC1
BN
PKN
10
PACK -
Figure 9. Typical Applications Circuit without Trickle Charge
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MAX1894/MAX1924
Advanced Li+ Battery-Pack Protectors
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