MAXIM MAX8903A

19-4410; Rev 0; 12/08
KIT
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EVALU
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AVAILA
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
The MAX8903A is an integrated 1-cell Li+ charger and
Smart Power Selector™ with dual (AC adapter and
USB) power inputs. The switch mode charger uses a
high switching frequency to eliminate heat and allow
tiny external components. It can operate with either
separate inputs for USB and AC adapter power, or from
a single input that accepts both. All power switches for
charging and switching the load between battery and
external power are included on-chip. No external
MOSFETs, blocking diodes, or current-sense resistors
are required.
The MAX8903A features optimized smart power control
to make the best use of limited USB or adapter power.
Battery charge current and SYS output current limit are
independently set. Power not used by the system
charges the battery. Charge current and SYS output
current limit can be set up to 2A while USB input current can be set to 100mA or 500mA. Automatic input
selection switches the system from battery to external
power. The DC input operates from 4.15V to 16V with
up to 20V protection, while the USB input has a range
of 4.1V to 6.3V with up to 8V protection.
The MAX8903A internally blocks current from the battery and system back to the DC and USB inputs when
no input supply is present. Other features include prequal charging and timer, fast charge timer, overvoltage
protection, charge status and fault outputs, power-OK
monitors, and a battery thermistor monitor. In addition,
on-chip thermal limiting reduces battery charge rate
and AC adapter current to prevent charger overheating. The MAX8903A is available in a 4mm x 4mm, 28-pin
thin QFN package.
Applications
PDAs, Palmtops, and Wireless Handhelds
Features
♦ Efficient DC-DC Converter Eliminates Heat
♦ 4MHz Switching for Tiny External Components
♦ Instant On—Works with No Battery or Low
Battery
♦ Dual Current-Limiting Input Circuits—AC Adapter
or USB
Automatic Adapter/USB/Battery Switchover to
Support Load Transients
50mΩ System-to-Battery Switch
Supports USB Spec
♦ Thermistor Monitor
♦ Integrated Current-Sense Resistor
♦ No External MOSFETS or Diodes
♦ 4.1V to 16V Input Operating Voltage Range
Ordering Information
PART
MAX8903AETI+
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
-40°C to +85°C
28 Thin QFN-EP**
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
**EP = Exposed pad.
Typical Operating Circuit
AC
ADAPTER
OR USB
LX
CS
SYS
DC
Personal Navigation Devices
Smart Cell Phones
CHARGE
CURRENT
Portable Multimedia Players
Mobile Internet Devices
PWM
STEP-DOWN
Ultra Mobile PCs
USB
*Protected by US Patent #6,507,172.
Smart Power Selector is a trademark of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
LOAD
CURRENT
CHARGE AND
SYS LOAD
SWITCH
BAT
USB
MAX8903A
SYSTEM
LOAD
BATTERY
GND
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
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.
1
MAX8903A
General Description
MAX8903A
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
DC, LX, DCM to GND .............................................-0.3V to +20V
DC to SYS .................................................................-6V to +20V
BST to GND ...........................................................-0.3V to +26V
BST TO LX ................................................................-0.3V to +6V
USB to GND .............................................................-0.3V to +9V
USB to SYS..................................................................-6V to +9V
VL to GND ................................................................-0.3V to +6V
THM, IDC, ISET, CT to GND .........................-0.3V to (VL + 0.3V)
DOK, FLT, CEN, UOK, CHG, USUS,
BAT, SYS, IUSB, CS to GND ................................-0.3V to +6V
SYS to BAT ...............................................................-0.3V to +6V
PG, EP (exposed pad) to GND .............................-0.3V to +0.3V
DC Continuous Current (total in two pins)......................2.4ARMS
USB Continuous Current.......................................................1.6A
LX Continuous Current (total in two pins).......................2.4ARMS
CS Continuous Current (total in two pins) ......................2.4ARMS
SYS Continuous Current (total in two pins) .......................3ARMS
BAT Continuous Current (total in two pins) .......................3ARMS
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
28-Pin Thin QFN-EP
Multilayer (derate 28.6mW/°C above +70°C) ..........2286mW
28-Pin Thin QFN-EP
Single-Layer (derate 20.8mW/°C above +70°C)...1666.7mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature Range ............................-40°C to +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
(VDC = VUSB = 5V, VBAT = 4V, circuit of Figure 2, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
(Note 1)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
16
V
DC INPUT
DC Operating Range
4.15
No valid USB input
3.9
4.0
4.1
Valid USB input
4.0
4.3
4.4
16.5
17
17.5
Charger enabled, no switching, VSYS = 5V
2.3
4
Charger enabled, f = 3MHz, VDC = 5V
15
Charger enabled, VCEN = 0V, 100mA USB mode (Note 2)
1
2
Charger enabled, VCEN = 5V, 100mA USB mode (Note 2)
1
2
0.10
0.25
DC Undervoltage Threshold
When VDOK goes low, VDC
rising, 500mV typical hysteresis
DC Overvoltage Threshold
When VDOK goes high, VDC rising, 500mV typical
hysteresis
DC Supply Current
VDCM = 0V, VUSUS = 5V
V
V
mA
DC High-Side Resistance
0.15
Ω
DC Low-Side Resistance
0.15
Ω
0.31
Ω
DC-to-BAT Dropout Resistance
DC-to-BAT Dropout Voltage
Switching Frequency
When SYS regulation and charging stops, VDC falling,
200mV hysteresis
DC Soft-Start Time
2
15
VDC = 8V, VBAT = 4V
4
VDC = 5V, VBAT = 3V
3
DC Step-Down Output CurrentLimit Step Range
DC Step-Down Output Current
Limit
0
0.5
VDC = 6V, VSYS = 4V
30
mV
MHz
2
RIDC = 3kΩ
1900
2000
2100
RIDC = 6kΩ
950
1000
1050
RIDC = 12kΩ
450
500
550
A
mA
No valid USB input
1
ms
Valid USB input before soft-start
20
µs
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2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
(VDC = VUSB = 5V, VBAT = 4V, circuit of Figure 2, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
(Note 1)
PARAMETER
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
VDCM = 0V, VIUSB = 5V
450
475
500
mA
DC Output Current
100mA USB Mode
(Note 2)
VDCM = 0V, VIUSB = 0V
90
95
100
mA
SYS to DC Reverse Current
Blocking
VSYS = 5.5V, VDC = 0V
DC Output Current
500mA USB Mode
(Note 3)
CONDITIONS
0.01
µA
USB INPUT
USB Operating Range
4.1
USB Standoff Voltage
6.3
V
8
V
USB Undervoltage Threshold
When VUOK goes low, VUSB rising, 500mV hysteresis
3.95
4.0
4.05
V
USB Overvoltage Threshold
When VUOK goes high, VUSB rising, 500mV hysteresis
6.8
6.9
7.0
V
USB Current Limit
USB Supply Current
VIUSB = 0V (100mA setting)
90
95
100
VIUSB = 5V (500mA setting)
450
475
500
ISYS = IBAT = 0mA, VCEN = 0V
1.3
3
ISYS = IBAT = 0mA, VCEN = 5V
0.8
2
0.115
0.25
VUSUS = 5V (USB suspend mode)
Minimum USB to BAT Headroom
0
USB to SYS Dropout Resistance
15
30
0.2
0.35
mA
mA
mV
Ω
VUSB rising
1
ms
VDC falling below DC UVLO to initiate USB soft-start
20
µs
Minimum SYS Regulation Voltage
ISYS = 1A, VBAT < VSYS_MIN
3.0
V
Regulation Voltage
ISYS = 0A
Load Regulation
ISYS = 0 to 2A
CS to SYS Resistance
VDC = 6V, VDCM = 5V, VSYS = 4V, ICS = 1A
SYS to CS Leakage
VSYS = 5.5V, VDC = VCS = 0V
0.01
BAT to SYS Resistance
VDC = VUSB = 0V, VBAT = 4.2V, ISYS = 1A
0.05
0.1
Ω
BAT to SYS Reverse Regulation
Voltage
VUSB = 5V, VDC = 0V, VIUSB = 0V, ISYS = 200mA
50
75
100
mV
SYS Undervoltage Threshold
SYS falling, 200mV hysteresis (Note 4)
1.8
1.9
2.0
V
TA = +25°C
4.179
4.2
4.221
TA = -40°C to +85°C
4.158
4.2
4.242
-150
-100
-60
3
3.1
USB Soft-Start Time
SYS OUTPUT
4.3
4.4
4.5
V
40
mV/A
0.07
Ω
µA
BATTERY CHARGER
BAT Regulation Voltage
IBAT = 0mA
Charger Restart Threshold
Change in VBAT from DONE to fast-charge
BAT Prequal Threshold
VBAT rising, 180mV hysteresis
Prequal Charge Current
Percentage of fast-charge current set at ISET
2.9
10
V
mV
V
%
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MAX8903A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX8903A
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDC = VUSB = 5V, VBAT = 4V, circuit of Figure 2, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
(Note 1)
PARAMETER
Fast-Charge Current
DONE Threshold
MIN
TYP
MAX
RISET = 600Ω
CONDITIONS
1800
2000
2200
RISET = 1.2kΩ
900
1000
1100
RISET = 2.4kΩ
450
500
550
Percentage of fast-charge, IBAT decreasing
10
RISET Resistor Range
0.6
UNITS
mA
%
2.4
kΩ
ISET Output Voltage
1.5
V
ISET Current Monitor Gain
1.25
mA/A
BAT Leakage Current
No DC or USB input
With valid input power, VCEN = 5V
0.05
4
1
6
µA
Charger Soft-Start Time
1.0
ms
Charger Thermal Limit
Temperature
100
°C
5
%/°C
Charger Thermal Limit Gain
Charge current = 0 at +120°C
CHARGER TIMER
Prequalification Time
CCT = 0.15µF
33
min
Fast-Charge Time
CCT = 0.15µF
660
min
Timer Accuracy
-15
Timer Extend Current Threshold
Percentage of fast-charge current below which the timer
clock operates at half-speed
40
Timer Suspend Current Threshold
Percentage of fast-charge current below which timer
clock pauses
16
Charge Done Delay Time
From done threshold detection until charger turns off and
CHG goes high
+15
%
50
60
%
20
24
%
15
s
THERMISTOR MONITOR
THM Threshold, Hot
When charging is suspended, 1% hysteresis
0.27 x
VVL
0.28 x
VVL
0.29 x
VVL
V
THM Threshold, Cold
When charging is suspended, 1% hysteresis
0.73 x
VVL
0.74 x
VVL
0.75 x
VVL
V
THM Threshold, Disabled
THM function is disabled below this voltage
0.0254
x VVL
0.03 x
VVL
0.036 x
VVL
V
-0.1
+0.001
+0.2
THM Input Leakage
THM = GND or VL; TA = +25°C
THM = GND or VL; TA = +85°C
0.01
µA
THERMAL SHUTDOWN, VL, AND LOGIC I/O: CHG, FLT, DOK, UOK, DCM, CEN, USUS, IUSB
High level
Logic-Input Thresholds
(DCM, CEN, USUS, IUSB)
1.3
Low level
0.4
Hysteresis
Logic-Input Leakage Current
(DCM, CEN, USUS, IUSB)
4
VINPUT = 0 to 5.5V
50
TA = +25°C
0.001
TA = +85°C
0.01
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V
mV
1
µA
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
(VDC = VUSB = 5V, VBAT = 4V, circuit of Figure 2, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
(Note 1)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Logic Output Voltage, Low
(CHG, FLT, DOK, UOK)
TYP
MAX
Sinking 1mA
8
50
Sinking 10mA
80
Open-Drain Output Leakage
VOUT = 5.5V
Current, High (CHG, FLT, DOK, UOK)
MIN
TA = +25°C
0.001
TA = +85°C
0.01
VL Output Voltage
VDC = VUSB = 6V, IVL = 0 to 1mA
VL UVLO Threshold
VVL falling; 200mV hysteresis
4.6
UNITS
mV
1
5
µA
5.4
V
3.2
V
Thermal Shutdown Temperature
160
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
15
°C
Note 1: Limits are 100% production tested at TA = +25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are guaranteed by design.
Note 2: For the 100mA USB mode using the DC input, the step-down regulator is turned off and a low-dropout linear regulator is
connected from DC to SYS.
Note 3: For the 500mA USB mode, the actual current drawn from USB is less than the output current due to the input/output current
ratio of the DC-DC converter.
Note 4: For short-circuit protection, SYS sources 25mA below VSYS = 400mV, and 50mA for VSYS between 400mV and 2V.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
vs. VDC
VDC = 8V
60
50
VDC = 12V
40
30
IBATT = 0.15A
20
IBATT = 1.5A
10
4.0
3.5
VBAT = 3V
3.0
2.5
VBAT = 4V
2.0
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
BATTERY VOLTAGE (V)
4.5
5.0
70
60
VDC = 16V
50
VDC = 11V
40
VDC = 6V
30
VDC = 4.5V
10
0.0
0
80
20
RISET = 1.2kΩ
CEN = 0V
0.5
IBATT = 1.5A
90
SYS EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
SYS EFFICIENCY vs. DC VOLTAGE
100
MAX8903A toc02
VDC = 5V
80
4.5
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (MHz)
90
MAX8903A toc01
100
MAX8903A toc03
BATTERY CHARGER EFFICIENCY
vs. BATTERY VOLTAGE
0
4
6
8
10
12
DC VOLTAGE (V)
14
16
1
10
100
1000
10,000
SYS OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
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MAX8903A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
1.0
0.8
0.6
CHARGER
DISABLED
0.4
80
60
40
20
0
0
2
3
4
5
6
60
50
40
30
20
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
2
3
4
BATTERY VOLTAGE (V)
BATTERY LEAKAGE CURRENT
vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
CHARGE CURRENT
vs. BATTERY VOLTAGE—USB
CHARGE CURRENT
vs. BATTERY VOLTAGE—DC MODE
40
30
VIUSB = VUSB
300
250
200
800
VIUSB = 0V
150
700
600
500
400
300
20
100
200
10
50
100
0
0
-15
10
35
60
0
0
85
1
2
3
4
NORMALIZED CHARGE CURRENT
vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
BATTERY REGULATION VOLTAGE
vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
1.000
0.995
0.990
2
3
4
SYS VOLTAGE vs. USB VOLTAGE
4.200
4.5
4.0
4.195
4.190
3.5
VUSB FALLING
3.0
2.5
2.0
VUSB RISING
1.5
1.0
4.185
0.5
0.985
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
6
60
85
4.180
-40
5
5.0
SYS VOLTAGE (V)
1.005
4.205
MAX8903A toc11
MAX8903A toc10
BATTERY VOLTAGE (V)
1.010
1
BATTERY VOLTAGE (V)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VUSB = 5V, VBATT = 4V
0
5
MAX8903A toc12
50
350
CHARGER ENABLED
IBAT SET TO 1.5A
IDC SET TO 1A
900
CHARGE CURRENT (mA)
400
MAX8903A toc09
450
CHARGE CURRENT (mA)
60
CHARGER ENABLED
IBAT SET TO 1.5A
6
1000
MAX8903A toc08
500
MAX8903A toc07
70
-40
5
USB VOLTAGE (V)
80
1.015
1
USB VOLTAGE (V)
90
-40
USB UNCONNECTED
0
0
7
70
10
USB SUSPEND
1
MAX8903A toc06
MAX8903A toc05
100
0.2
0
BATTERY LEAKAGE CURRENT (nA)
120
80
BATTERY LEAKAGE CURRENT (nA)
1.2
USB QUIESCENT CURRENT (μA)
CHARGER
ENABLED
140
BATTERY REGULATION VOLTAGE (V)
USB QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
MAX8903A toc04
1.6
1.4
BATTERY LEAKAGE CURRENT
vs. BATTERY VOLTAGE
USB QUIESCENT CURRENT
vs. USB VOLTAGE
USB QUIESCENT CURRENT
vs. USB VOLTAGE
NORMALIZED CHARGE CURRENT
MAX8903A
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
RSYS = 1MΩ
0
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
0
1
2
3
4
USB VOLTAGE (V)
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6
7
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
MAX8903A
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
SYS VOLTAGE
vs. SYS OUTPUT CURRENT, DC INPUT
VDC RISING
3.0
2.5
2.0
VDC FALLING
1.5
4.40
SYS VOLTAGE (V)
3.5
VDC = 5.75V
4.30
4.20
4.10
USB AND DC UNCONNECTED
VBATT = 4V
4.00
4.390
4.385
4.380
4.375
4.370
4.365
1.0
3.90
4.360
3.80
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
0.1
0.3
0.5
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.5
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
DC VOLTAGE (V)
SYS OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
SYS OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
VL VOLTAGE vs. DC VOLTAGE
CHARGE PROFILE—1400mAh BATTERY
ADAPTER INPUT—1A CHARGE
CHARGE PROFILE—1400mAh BATTERY
USB INPUT—500mA CHARGE
VBAT (V)
4
3
2
1
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
IDC SET TO 1A
IBAT SET TO 2A
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
VBAT
1.0
0.6
IBAT
0.4
0.2
0.450
4.0
0.400
0.350
VBAT
3.0
0
20
40
DC VOLTAGE (V)
60
80
100
IBAT
0.200
1.5
0.150
0.100
1.0
IUSB SET TO 500mA
IBAT SET TO 2A
0
0
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
DC SWITCHING
WAVEFORMS—HEAVY LOAD
MAX8903A toc19
MAX8903A toc20
20mV/div
AC-COUPLED
20mV/div
AC-COUPLED
VOUT
5V/div
0V
ILX
RSYS = 44Ω
200ns/div
0.050
TIME (min)
DC SWITCHING WAVEFORMS—LIGHT LOAD
VLX
0.250
2.0
TIME (min)
VOUT
0.300
2.5
0.5
0.0
120 140
0.500
4.5
3.5
0.8
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
MAX8903A toc18
5.0
1.2
IBAT (A)
5
MAX8903A toc17
6.0
MAX8903A toc16
6
0
4.355
0
18
VBAT (V)
0
500mA/div
0A
5V/div
0V
VLX
ILX
500mA/div
RSYS = 5Ω
0A
200ns/div
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IBAT (A)
0.5
VL VOLTAGE (V)
VUSB = 5V
4.395
SYS VOLTAGE (V)
4.0
4.400
MAX8903A toc14
4.5
SYS VOLTAGE (V)
4.50
MAX8903A toc13
5.0
SYS VOLTAGE
vs. SYS OUTPUT CURRENT, USB INPUT
MAX8903A toc15
SYS VOLTAGE
vs. DC VOLTAGE
MAX8903A
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
DC CONNECT WITH
USB CONNECTED (RSYS = 25Ω)
DC CONNECT WITH NO USB
(RSYS = 25Ω)
MAX8903A toc21
3.6V
2V/div
VSYS
IDC
IUSB
500mA/div
347mA
475mA
500mA/div
-IBAT = CHARGING
IBAT
3.84V
3.6V
VSYS
3.6V
VBAT
IDC
0A
500mA/div
MAX8903A toc23
3.68V
2V/div
5V/div
CSYS
CHARGING 850mA
3.6V
VSYS
3.44V
CDC
CHARGING
IBAT
-335mA
DC DISCONNECT WITH NO USB
(RSYS = 25Ω)
MAX8903A toc22
3.6V
VBAT
1A/div
IDC
0A
2V/div
5V/div
1A/div
0A
850mA
-IBAT = CHARGING
IBAT
144mA BATTERY
CHARGER
SOFT-START
144mA
-1A
1A/div
1A/div
-IBAT = CHARGING
-1A
400μs/div
40μs/div
USB CONNECT WITH NO DC
(RSYS = 25Ω)
USB DISCONNECT WITH NO DC
(RSYS = 25Ω)
200μs/div
SYS LOAD TRANSIENT
(0 TO 1A)
3.6V
3.75V
VSYS
50mV/div
AC COUPLED
VSYS
MAX8903A toc26
MAX8903A toc25
MAX8903A toc24
3.5V
2V/div
5V/div
VUSB
CUSB
CHARGING
VUSB
500mA/div
IUSB
0A
IBAT
144mA
BATTERY
CHARGER
SOFT-START
5V/div
475mA
500mA/div
500mA/div
IUSB
IBAT
-330mA
144mA
-330mA
100μs/div
400μs/div
100µs/div
USB SUSPEND
USB RESUME
MAX8903A toc27
VUSUS
IUSB
VSYS
0V
475mA
3V
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5V/div
0A
0A
200μs/div
VUSUS
500mA/div
IUSB
2V/div
3.7V
IBAT -475mA
8
2V/div
5V
475mA
500mA/div
ISYS
3.6V
VSYS
5V
3V
5V/div
CUSB
CHARGING
475mA
0A
3.6V
VSYS
IBAT
500mA/div
0V
3.8V
500mA/div
3.6V
2V/div
0A
BATTERY
CHARGER
SOFT-START
-475mA
200μs/div
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500mA/div
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
1, 2
PG
Power Ground for Step-Down Low-Side Synchronous n-Channel MOSFET. Both PG pins must be
connected together externally.
3, 4
DC
DC Power Input. DC is capable of delivering up to 2A to SYS. DC supports both AC adapter and USB
inputs. The DC current limit is set through DCM, IUSB, or IDC depending on the input source used. See
Table 2. Both DC pins must be connected together externally. Connect at least a 4.7µF ceramic capacitor
from DC to PG.
5
DCM
Current-Limit Mode Setting for the DC Power Input. When logic-high, the DC input current limit is set by
the resistor at IDC. When logic-low, the DC input current limit is internally programmed to 500mA or
100mA, as set by the IUSB pin.
6
BST
High-Side MOSFET Driver Supply. Bypass BST to LX with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor.
7
IUSB
USB Current-Limit Set Input. Drive IUSB logic-low to set the USB current limit to 100mA. Drive IUSB logichigh to set the USB current limit to 500mA.
8
DOK
DC Power-OK Output. Active-low open-drain output pulls low when a valid input is detected at DC. DOK
is still valid when the charger is disabled (CEN high).
9
VL
Logic LDO Output. VL is the output of an LDO that powers the MAX8903A internal circuitry and charges
the BST capacitor. Connect a 1µF ceramic capacitor from VL to GND.
10
CT
Charge Timer Set Input. A capacitor (CCT) from CT to GND sets the fast-charge and prequal fault timers.
Connect to GND to disable the timer.
11
IDC
DC Current-Limit Set Input. Connect a resistor (RIDC) from IDC to GND to program the current limit of the
step-down regulator from 0.5A to 2A when DCM is logic-high.
12
GND
Ground. GND is the low-noise ground connection for the internal circuitry.
13
ISET
Charge Current Set Input. A resistor (RISET) from ISET to GND programs the fast-charge current up to 2A.
The prequal charge current is 10% of the fast-charge current.
14
CEN
Charger Enable Input. Connect CEN to GND to enable battery charging when a valid source is connected
at DC or USB. Connect to VL, or drive high to disable battery charging.
15
USUS
USB Suspend Input. Drive USUS logic-high to enter USB suspend mode, lowering USB current to 115µA,
and internally shorting SYS to BAT.
16
THM
Thermistor Input. Connect a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor from THM to GND.
Connect a resistor equal to the thermistor +25°C resistance from THM to VL. Charging is suspended
when the thermistor is outside the hot and cold limits. Connect THM to GND to disable the thermistor
temperature sensor.
17
USB
USB Power Input. USB is capable of delivering 100mA or 500mA to SYS as set by the IUSB logic input.
Connect a 4.7µF ceramic capacitor from USB to GND.
18
FLT
Fault Output. Active-low, open-drain output pulls low when the battery timer expires before prequal or
fast-charge completes.
19
UOK
USB Power-OK Output. Active-low, open-drain output pulls low when a valid input is detected at USB.
UOK is still valid when the charger is disabled (CEN high).
20, 21
BAT
Battery Connection. Connect to a single-cell Li+ battery. The battery charges from SYS when a valid
source is present at DC or USB. BAT powers SYS when neither DC nor USB power is present, or when the
SYS load exceeds the input current limit. Both BAT pins must be connected together externally.
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Pin Description
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2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
Pin Description (continued)
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
CHG
Charger Status Output. Active-low, open-drain output pulls low when the battery is in fast-charge or
prequal. Otherwise, CHG is high impedance.
23, 24
SYS
System Supply Output. SYS connects to BAT through an internal 50mΩ system load switch when DC or
USB are invalid, or when the SYS load is greater than the input current limit.
When a valid voltage is present at DC or USB, SYS is limited to 4.4V. When the system load (ISYS)
exceeds the DC or USB current limit, SYS is regulated to 50mV below BAT, and both the powered input
and the battery service SYS.
Bypass SYS to GND with a 10µF X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor. Both SYS pins must be connected
together externally.
25, 26
CS
70mΩ Current-Sense Input. Connect the step-down inductor from LX to CS. When the step-down
regulator is on, there is a 70mΩ current-sense MOSFET from CS to SYS. When the step-down regulator is
off, the internal CS MOSFET turns off to block current from SYS back to DC.
27, 28
LX
Inductor Connection. Connect the inductor between LX and CS. Both LX pins must be connected together
externally.
—
EP
Exposed Pad. Connect the exposed pad to GND. Connecting the exposed pad does not remove the
requirement for proper ground connections to the appropriate pins.
22
10
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2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
AC
ADAPTER
DC
LX
BST
CS
DC POWER
MANAGEMENT
MAX8903A
SYS
PWR
OK
Li+ BATTERY
CHARGER
AND SYS LOAD SWITCH
PWM
STEP-DOWN
REGULATOR
DOK
MAX8903A
PG
CHARGER
CURRENTVOLTAGE
CONTROL
SET
INPUT
LIMIT
TO
SYSTEM
LOAD
ISET
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
BAT
BAT+
+
BAT-
USB POWER
MANAGEMENT
USB
USB
PWR
OK
T
THERMISTOR
MONITOR
(SEE FIGURE 7)
CURRENTLIMITED
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
UOK
IC
THERMAL
REGULATION
NTC
VL
CHARGE
TERMINATION
AND MONITOR
SET
INPUT
LIMIT
THM
CHG
DCM
DC MODE
USB
LIMIT
500mA
IUSB
100mA
USB
SUSPEND
USUS
FLT
INPUT AND
CHARGER
CURRENT-LIMIT
SET LOGIC
CHARGE
TIMER
CT
IDC
CEN
DC
LIMIT
GND
EP
Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram
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MAX8903A
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
RPU
4 x 100kΩ
TO VL
1
2
PG
PG
MAX8903A
CDC
4.7μF
3 DC
ADAPTER
4 DC
6
CBST
0.1μF
BST
FLT
UOK
DOK
CHG
27 LX
18
FAULT
OUTPUT
19
USB PWR OK
8
DC PWR OK
22
CHARGE
INDICATOR
13
RISET
11
RIDC
ISET
28 LX
IDC
L1
1μH
25
CS
26
CS
SYS
24
SYS
23
BAT
21
BAT
20
CSYS
10μF
TO SYSTEM
LOAD
USB
17
VBUS
USB
CUSB
4.7μF
GND
TO VL
5
OFF
CHARGE ON
14
500mA
100mA
7
USB SUSPEND
15
10
CCT
0.15μF
CBAT
10μF
1-CELL
LI+
DCM
VL
9
CEN
IUSB
RT
10kΩ
THM
16
NTC
10kΩ
USUS
CT
GND
12
Figure 2. Typical Application Circuit Using a Separate DC and USB Connector
Circuit Description
The MAX8903A is a dual input charger with a 16V input
for a wide range of DC sources and USB inputs. The IC
includes a high-voltage (16V) input DC-DC step-down
converter that reduces charger power dissipation while
also supplying power to the system load. The stepdown converter supplies up to 2A to the system, the
battery, or a combination of both.
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A USB charge input can charge the battery and power
the system from a USB power source. When powered
from USB or the DC input, system load current peaks
that exceed what can be supplied by the input are supplemented by the battery.
The MAX8903A also manages load switching from the
battery to and from an external power source with an
on-chip 50mΩ MOSFET. This switch also helps support
load peaks using battery power when the input source
is overloaded.
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2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
MAX8903A
RPU
4 x 100kΩ
TO VL
1
2
SERIES
MINI-B
PG
PG
MAX8903A
CDC
4.7μF
3 DC
VBUS
4 DC
DD+
ID
GND
6
CBST
0.1μF
BST
FLT
UOK
DOK
CHG
27 LX
18
FAULT
OUTPUT
19
USB PWR OK
8
DC PWR OK
22
CHARGE
INDICATOR
13
RISET
11
RIDC
ISET
28 LX
L1
1μH
IDC
25
CS
26
CS
17
TO SYSTEM LOGIC
5
OFF
CHARGE ON
14
500mA
100mA
7
USB SUSPEND
15
10
CCT
0.15μF
USB
SYS
24
SYS
23
BAT
21
BAT
20
TO SYSTEM
LOAD
CSYS
10μF
CBAT
10μF
1-CELL
LI+
DCM
VL
9
CVL
1μF
CEN
IUSB
THM
16
NTC
10kΩ
USUS
CT
RT
10kΩ
GND
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Figure 3. Typical Application Circuit Using a Mini 5 Style Connector or Other DC/USB Common Connector
The IC includes a full-featured charger with thermistor
monitor, fault timer, charger status, and fault outputs.
Also included are power-OK signals for both USB and
DC. Flexibility is maintained with adjustable charge
current, input current limit, and a minimum system voltage (when charging is scaled back to hold the system
voltage up).
The MAX8903A prevents overheating during high ambient temperatures by limiting charging current when the
die temperature exceeds +100°C.
DC Input—Fast Hysteretic
Step-Down Regulator
If a valid DC input is present, the USB power path is
turned off and power for SYS and battery charging is
supplied by the high-frequency step-down regulator
from DC. If the battery voltage is above the minimum
system voltage (VSYSMIN, Figure 4), the battery charger
connects the system voltage to the battery for lowest
power dissipation. The step-down regulation point is
then controlled by three feedback signals: maximum
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MAX8903A
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
Table 1. External Components List for Figures 2 and 3
COMPONENT
(FIGURES 2 AND 3)
CDC, CUSB
CVL
FUNCTION
Input filter capacitor
4.7µF ceramic capacitor
VL filter capacitor
1.0µF ceramic capacitor
CSYS
SYS output bypass capacitor
10µF ceramic capacitor
CBAT
Battery bypass capacitor
10µF ceramic capacitor
CCT
Charger timing capacitor
0.15µF low TC ceramic capacitor
Logic output pullup resistors
100kΩ
Negative TC thermistor
Phillips NTC thermistor, P/N 2322-640-63103, 0kΩ
±5% at +25°C
THM pullup resistor
10kΩ
RIDC
DC input current-limit programming resistor
3kΩ ±1%, for 2A limit
RISET
Fast-charge current programming resistor
1.2kΩ ±1%, for 1A charging
DC input step-down inductor
1µH inductor with ISAT > 2A
RPU (X4)
THM
RT
L1
step-down output current programmed at IDC, maximum charger current programmed at ISET, and maximum die temperature. The feedback signal requiring
the smallest current controls the average output current
in the inductor. This scheme minimizes total power dissipation for battery charging and allows the battery to
absorb any load transients with minimum system voltage disturbance.
If the battery voltage is below VSYSMIN, the charger
does not directly connect the system voltage to the battery. VSYS pin is held at a fixed point slightly above
VSYSMIN, and does not track the battery. The battery
charger independently controls the battery charging
current. VSYSMIN is set to 3.0V in the MAX8903A, for
other VSYSMIN values, please contact the factory.
After the battery charges to 50mV above VSYSMIN, the
system voltage is connected to the battery. The battery
fast-charge current then controls the step-down converter to set the average inductor current so that both
the programmed input current limit and fast-charge current limit are satisfied.
DC-DC Step-Down Control Scheme
A proprietary hysteretic current PWM control scheme
ensures fast switching and physically tiny external components. The feedback control signal that requires the
smallest input current controls the center of the peak
and valley currents in the inductor. The ripple current is
internally set to provide 4MHz operation. When the
input voltage decreases near the output voltage, very
high duty cycle occurs and, due to minimum off-time,
4MHz operation is not achievable. The controller then
provides minimum off-time, peak current regulation.
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PART
4.4V
4.2V
VSYS
IBAT x RON
VSYSMIN
VBAT
Figure 4. SYS Tracking VBAT to the Minimum System Voltage
Similarly, when the input voltage is too high to allow
4MHz operation due to the minimum on-time, the controller becomes a minimum on-time, valley current regulator. In this way, ripple current in the inductor is always
as small as possible to reduce ripple voltage on SYS for
a given capacitance. The ripple current is made to vary
with input voltage and output voltage in a way that
reduces frequency variation. However, the frequency
still varies somewhat with operating conditions. See the
Typical Operating Characteristics.
DC Input—USB mode
When powering from DC with DCM set to logic-low, the
DC input is set to USB mode. The input current limit from
DC is then internally set to 500mA max if IUSB is high
and 100mA max if IUSB is low. For the 500mA case, the
DC input continues to operate as a step-down regulator
to minimize thermal heating. For the 100mA case, the
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2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
USB Input—Linear Regulator
If a valid USB input is present with no valid DC input,
current for SYS and battery charging is supplied by a
low-dropout linear regulator connected from USB to
SYS. The SYS regulation voltage shows the same characteristic as when powering from the DC input (see
Figure 4). The battery charger operates from SYS with
any extra available current, while not exceeding the
maximum-allowed USB current. If both USB and DC
inputs are valid, power is only taken from the DC input.
The maximum USB input current is set by the logic
state of the IUSB input to either 100mA or 500mA.
Power Monitor Outputs (UOK, DOK)
DOK is an open-drain, active-low output that indicates
the DC input power status. With no source at the USB
pin, the source at DC is considered valid and DOK is
driven low when: 4.15V < VDC < 16V. When the USB
voltage is also valid, the DC source is considered valid
and DOK is driven low when: 4.45V < VDC < 16V. The
higher minimum DC voltage with USB present helps
guarantee cleaner transitions between input supplies. If
the DC power-OK output feature is not required, connect DOK to ground.
UOK is an open-drain, active-low output that indicates
the USB input power status. UOK is low when a valid
source is connected at USB. The source at USB is valid
when 4.1V < VUSB < 6.6V. If the USB power-OK output
feature is not required, connect UOK to ground.
Both the UOK and the DOK circuitry remain active in
thermal overload, USB suspend, and when the charger
is disabled. DOK and UOK can also be wire-ORed
together to generate a single power-OK (POK) output.
Thermal Limiting
When the die temperature exceeds +100°C, a thermal
limiting circuit reduces the input current limit by 5%/°C,
bringing the charge current to 0mA at +120°C. Since
the system load gets priority over battery charging, the
battery charge current is reduced to 0mA before the
input limiter drops the load voltage at SYS. To avoid
false charge termination, the charge termination detect
function is disabled in this mode. If the junction temperature rises beyond +120°C, no current is drawn from
DC or USB, and VSYS regulates at 50mV below VBAT.
System Voltage Switching
DC Input
When charging from the DC input, if the battery is
above the minimum system voltage, SYS is connected
to the battery. Current is provided to both SYS and the
battery, up to the maximum program value. The stepdown output current sense and the charger current
sense provide feedback to ensure the current loop
demanding the lower input current is satisfied. The
advantage of this approach when powering from DC is
that power dissipation is dominated by the step-down
regulator efficiency, since there is only a small voltage
drop from SYS to BAT. Also, load transients can be
absorbed by the battery while minimizing the voltage
disturbance on SYS. If both the DC and USB inputs are
valid, the DC input takes priority and delivers the input
current, while the USB input is off.
After the battery is done charging, the charger is turned
off and the SYS load current is supplied from the DC
input. The SYS voltage is regulated to 4.4V. The charger turns on again after the battery drops to the restart
threshold. If the load current exceeds the input limiter,
SYS drops down to the battery voltage and the 50mΩ
SYS-to-BAT PMOS switch turns on to supply the extra
load current. The SYS-to-BAT switch turns off again
once the load is below the input current limit. The 50mΩ
PMOS also turns on if valid DC input power is removed.
USB Input
When charging from the USB input, the DC input stepdown regulator turns off and a linear regulator from
USB to SYS powers the system and charges the battery. If the battery is greater than the minimum system
voltage, the SYS voltage is connected to the battery.
The USB input then supplies the SYS load and charges
the battery with any extra available current, while not
exceeding the maximum-allowed USB current. Load
transients can be absorbed by the battery while minimizing the voltage disturbance on SYS. When battery
charging is completed, or the charger is disabled, SYS
is regulated to 4.4V. If both USB and DC inputs are
valid, power is only taken from the DC input.
USB Suspend
Driving USUS high turns off charging as well as the SYS
output and reduces input current to 170µA to accommodate USB suspend mode.
Charge Enable (CEN)
When CEN is low, the charger is on. When CEN is high,
the charger turns off. CEN does not affect the SYS output. In many systems, there is no need for the system
controller (typically a microprocessor) to disable the
charger, because the MAX8903A smart power selector
circuitry independently manages charging and
adapter/battery power hand-off. In these situations,
CEN may be connected to ground.
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MAX8903A
step-down regulator is turned off and a low-dropout linear regulator is connected between DC and SYS.
MAX8903A
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
Table 2. Input Limiter Control Logic
POWER SOURCE
AC Adapter at DC Input
UOK
DCM
IUSB
USUS
DC STEP-DOWN
OUTPUT
CURRENT LIMIT
L
X
H
X
X
6000/RIDC
L
X
L
L
L
100mA
L
X
L
H
L
500mA
Lesser of
1200/RISET and
500mA
L
X
L
X
H
USB suspend
0
H
L
X
L
L
H
L
X
H
L
USB INPUT
CURRENT LIMIT
Lesser of
1200/RISET and
6000/RIDC
USB input off. DC
input has priority.
USB Power at DC Input
USB Power at USB Input,
DC Unconnected
DC and USB Unconnected
MAXIMUM
CHARGE
CURRENT**
DOK
Lesser of
1200/RISET and
100mA
Lesser of
1200/RISET and
100mA
100mA
H
L
X
X
H
USB suspend
Lesser of
1200/RISET and
500mA
0
H
H
X
X
X
No USB input
0
No DC input
500mA
**Charge current cannot exceed the input current limit. Charge may be less than the maximum charge current if the total SYS load
exceeds the input current limit.
X = Don’t care.
Soft-Start
To prevent input transients that can cause instability in
the USB or AC adapter power source, the rate of
change of the input current and charge current is limited. When an input source is valid, SYS current is
ramped from zero to the set current-limit value in typically 50µs. This also means that if DC becomes valid
after USB, the SYS current limit is ramped down to zero
before switching from the USB to DC input. At some
point, SYS is no longer able to support the load and
may switch over to BAT. The switchover to BAT occurs
when VSYS < VBATT. This threshold is a function of the
SYS capacitor size and SYS load. The SYS current limit
then ramps from zero to the set current level and SYS
supports the load again as long as the SYS load current
is less than the set current limit.
When the charger is turned on, the charge current ramps
from 0A to the ISET current value in typically 1.0ms.
Charge current also soft-starts when transitioning to fastcharge from prequal, when the input power source is
switched between USB and DC, and when changing the
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USB charge current from 100mA to 500mA with the IUSB
logic input. There is no di/dt limiting, however, if RISET is
changed suddenly using a switch.
Battery Charger
While a valid input source is present, the battery charger can attempt to charge the battery with a fast-charge
current determined by the resistance at the ISET pin:
RISET = 1200/ICHG-MAX
Monitoring Charge Current
The voltage from ISET to GND is a representation of the
battery charge current and can be used to monitor the
current charging the battery. A voltage of 1.5V represents the maximum fast-charge current.
If necessary, the charge current is reduced automatically to prevent the SYS voltage from dropping.
Therefore, a battery never charges at a rate beyond the
capabilities of a 100mA or 500mA USB input, or overloads an AC adapter. See Figure 5.
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and Adapter Power
Charge Termination
When the charge current falls to the termination threshold (ITERM) and the charger is in voltage mode, charging is complete. Charging continues for a brief 15s
top-off period and then enters the DONE state where
charging stops.
Note that if charge current falls to ITERM as a result of
the input or thermal limiter, the charger does not enter
DONE. For the charger to enter DONE, charge current
must be less than ITERM, the charger must be in voltage mode, and the input or thermal limiter must not be
reducing charge current.
MAX8903A
When VBATT is below 3V, the charger enters prequal
mode and the battery charges at 10% of the maximum
fast-charge rate until the voltage of the deeply discharged battery recovers. When the battery voltage
reaches 4.2V and the charge current drops to 10% of
the maximum fast-charge current, the charger enters
the DONE state. The charger restarts a fast-charge
cycle if the battery voltage drops by 100mV.
MONITORING THE BATTERY
CHARGE CURRENT WITH VISET
1.5
VISET (V)
0
DISCHARGING
0
1200/RISET
BATTERY CHARGING CURRENT (A)
Figure 5. Monitoring the Battery Charge Current with the
Voltage from ISET to GND
Charge Status Outputs
Charge Output (CHG)
CHG is an open-drain, active-low output that indicates
charger status. CHG is low when the battery charger is
in its prequalification and fast-charge states. CHG goes
high impedance if the thermistor causes the charger to
go into temperature suspend mode.
When used in conjunction with a microprocessor (µP),
connect a pullup resistor between CHG and the logic
I/O voltage to indicate charge status to the µP.
Alternatively, CHG can sink up to 20mA for an LED
charge indicator.
Charge Timer
A fault timer prevents the battery from charging indefinitely. The fault prequal and fast-charge timers are controlled by the capacitance at CT (CCT).
Fault Output (FLT)
FLT is an open-drain, active-low output that indicates
charger status. FLT is low when the battery charger has
entered a fault state when the charge timer expires.
This can occur when the charger remains in its prequal
state for more than 33 minutes or if the charger remains
in fast-charge state for more than 660 minutes (see
Figure 6). To exit this fault state, toggle CEN or remove
and reconnect the input source.
When used in conjunction with a microprocessor (µP),
connect a pullup resistor between FLT and the logic I/O
voltage to indicate charge status to the µP.
Alternatively, FLT can sink up to 20mA for an LED fault
indicator. If the FLT output is not required, connect FLT
to ground or leave unconnected.
While in fast-charge mode, a large system load or device
self-heating may cause the MAX8903A to reduce charge
current. Under these circumstances, the fast-charge
timer is slowed by 2x if the charge current drops below
50% of the programmed fast-charge level, and suspended if the charge current drops below 20% of the programmed level. The fast-charge timer is not affected at
any current if the charger is regulating the BAT voltage
at 4.2V (i.e., the charger is in voltage mode).
CCT
0.15μF
CCT
tFST −CHG = 660 min ×
0.15μF
t TOP−OFF = 15s
tPREQUAL = 33 min ×
Thermistor Input (THM)
The THM input connects to an external negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor to monitor battery
or system temperature. Charging is suspended when
the thermistor temperature is out of range. The charge
timers are suspended and hold their state but no fault is
indicated. When the thermistor comes back into range,
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2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
NOT READY
UOK AND DOK = HIGH IMPEDANCE
CHG = HIGH IMPEDANCE
FLT = HIGH IMPEDANCE
ICHG = 0mA
CEN = HI OR
REMOVE AND RECONNECT
THE INPUT SOURCE(S)
ANY STATE
UOK AND/OR DOK = LOW
CEN = 0
RESET TIMER
PREQUALIFICATION
UOK AND/OR DOK = LOW
CHG = LOW
FLT = HIGH IMPEDANCE
0 < VBAT < 3V
ICHG ≤ ICHGMAX/10
VBATT < 2.82V
RESET TIMER = 0
TIMER > tPREQUAL
FAULT
UOK AND/OR DOK = LOW
CHG = HIGH IMPEDANCE
FLT = LOW
ICHG = 0mA
VBATT > 3.0V
RESET TIMER
TIMER > tFSTCHG
(TIMER SLOWED BY 2x IF
ICHG < ICHGMAX/2, AND
PAUSED IF ICHG < ICHGMAX/5 WHILE VBAT < 4.2V)
FAST-CHARGE
UOK AND/OR DOK = LOW
CHG = LOW
FLT = HIGH IMPEDANCE
3V < VBAT < 4.2V
ICHG ≤ ICHGMAX
VBATT < 2.8V
RESET TIMER
ICHG < ITERM
AND VBAT = 4.2V
AND THERMAL
OR INPUT LIMIT
NOT EXCEEDED;
RESET TIMER
ICHG > ITERM
RESET TIMER
ANY CHARGING
STATE
THM OK
TIMER RESUME
TOGGLE CEN OR
REMOVE AND RECONNECT
THE INPUT SOURCE(S)
THM NOT OK
TIMER SUSPEND
TEMPERATURE SUSPEND
ICHG = 0mA
UOK OR DOK PREVIOUS STATE
CHG = HIGH IMPEDANCE
FLT = HIGH IMPEDANCE
TOP-OFF
UOK AND/OR DOK = LOW
CHG = HIGH IMPEDANCE
FLT = HIGH IMPEDANCE
VBAT = 4.2V
ICHG = ITERM
VBAT < 4.1V
RESET TIMER
TIMER > 15s
DONE
UOK AND/OR DOK = 0
CHG = HIGH IMPEDANCE
FLT = HIGH IMPEDANCE
4.1V < VBAT < 4.2V
ICHG = 0mA
Figure 6. MAX8903A Charger State Flow Chart
charging resumes and the charge timer continues from
where it left off. Connecting THM to GND disables the
thermistor monitoring function. Table 4 lists the fault
temperature of different thermistors.
Since the thermistor monitoring circuit employs an
external bias resistor from THM to VL (RTB, Figure 7),
the thermistor is not limited only to 10kΩ (at +25°C).
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Any resistance thermistor can be used as long as the
value is equivalent to the thermistor’s +25°C resistance.
For example, with a 10kΩ at +25°C thermistor, use
10kΩ at RTB, and with a 100kΩ at +25°C thermistor,
use 100kΩ .
For a typical 10kΩ (at +25°C) thermistor and a 10kΩ
RTB resistor, the charger enters a temperature suspend
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2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
MAX8903A
CEN
VL
THERMISTOR
CIRCUITRY
VL
MAX8903A
ALTERNATE
THERMISTOR
CONNECTION
RTB
0.74 VL
COLD
THM
RTS
0.28 VL
RTP
HOT
RT
ENABLE THM
0.03 VL
RT
THM
OUT OF
RANGE
DISABLE
CHARGER
ALL COMPARATORS
60mV HYSTERESIS
GND
Figure 7. Thermistor Monitor Circuitry
Table 3. Fault Temperatures for Different
Thermistors
Thermistor ß (K)
3000
3250
3500
3750
4250
RTB (kΩ) (Figure 7)
10
10
10
10
10
Resistance at +25°C
(kΩ)
10
10
10
10
10
Resistance at +50°C
(kΩ)
4.59
4.30
4.03
3.78
3316
Resistance at 0°C (kΩ)
25.14
27.15
29.32 31.66
36.91
Nominal Hot Trip
Temperature (°C)
55
53
50
49
46
Nominal Cold Trip
Temperature (°C)
-3
-1
0
2
4.5
state when the thermistor resistance falls below 3.97kΩ
(too hot) or rises above 28.7kΩ (too cold). This corresponds to a 0°C to +50°C range when using a 10kΩ
NTC thermistor with a beta of 3500. The general relation
of thermistor resistance to temperature is defined by
the following equation:
⎧ ⎛ 1
1 ⎞⎫
−
⎟⎬
⎨β⎜
⎝
⎠⎭
273
298
T
+
RT = R25 × e ⎩
where:
RT = The resistance in Ω of the thermistor at temperature T in Celsius
R25 = The resistance in Ω of the thermistor at +25°C
ß = The material constant of the thermistor, which typically ranges from 3000K to 5000K
T = The temperature of the thermistor in °C
Table 4 shows the MAX8903A THM temperature limits
for different thermistor material constants.
Some designs might prefer other thermistor temperature limits. Threshold adjustment can be accommodated by changing RTB, connecting a resistor in series
and/or in parallel with the thermistor, or using a thermistor with different ß. For example, a +45°C hot threshold
and 0°C cold threshold can be realized by using a thermistor with a ß of 4250 and connecting 120kΩ in parallel. Since the thermistor resistance near 0°C is much
higher than it is near +50°C, a large parallel resistance
lowers the cold threshold, while only slightly lowering
the hot threshold. Conversely, a small series resistance
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Table 4. Package Thermal Characteristics
THM
USUS
19
18
17
16
15
CHG 22
14
CEN
SYS 23
13
ISET
SYS 24
12
GND
11
IDC
10
CT
CS 25
Power Dissipation
USB
20
UOK
21
FLT
TOP VIEW
BAT
Pin Configuration
BAT
raises the cold threshold, while only slightly raising the
hot threshold. Raising RTB lowers both the hot and cold
thresholds, while lowering RTB raises both thresholds.
Note that since VL is active whenever valid input power
is connected at DC or USB, thermistor bias current
flows at all times, even when charging is disabled (CEN
= high). When using a 10kΩ thermistor and a 10kΩ
pullup to VL, this results in an additional 250µA load.
This load can be reduced to 25µA by instead using a
100kΩ thermistor and 100kΩ pullup resistor.
MAX8903A
CS 26
LX 27
LX 28
*EP
+
9
VL
8
DOK
Derate 28.6mW/°C
above +70°C
θJA
48°C/W
35°C/W
θJC
3°C/W
3°C/W
4
5
6
7
IUSB
Derate 20.8mW/°C
above +70°C
3
BST
2286mW
2
DCM
1666.7mW
Continuous
Power
Dissipation
1
DC
MULTILAYER PCB
DC
SINGLE-LAYER PCB
PG
28-PIN 4mm x 4mm THIN QFN
PG
MAX8903A
2A 1-Cell Li+ DC-DC Charger for USB*
and Adapter Power
THIN QFN
4mm x 4mm
*EXPOSED PAD
Chip Information
PCB Layout and Routing
Good design minimizes ground bounce and voltage
gradients in the ground plane, which can result in instability or regulation errors. The GND and PGs should
connect to the power-ground plane at only one point to
minimize the effects of power-ground currents. Battery
ground should connect directly to the power-ground
plane. The ISET and IDC current-setting resistors
should connect directly to GND to avoid current errors.
Connect GND to the exposed pad directly under the IC.
Use multiple tightly spaced vias to the ground plane
under the exposed pad to help cool the IC. Position
input capacitors from DC, SYS, BAT, and USB to the
power-ground plane as close as possible to the IC.
Keep high current traces such as those to DC, SYS,
and BAT as short and wide as possible. Refer to the
MAX8903A Evaluation Kit for a suitable PCB layout
example.
PROCESS: BiCMOS
Package Information
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to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.
PACKAGE TYPE
PACKAGE CODE
DOCUMENT NO.
28 TQFN-EP
T2844-1
21-0139
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