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19-1772; Rev 2; 5/02
Low-Cost, Multichemistry BatteryCharger Building Block
General Description Features
o Input Current Limiting o ±0.5% Output Voltage Accuracy Using Internal Reference (0°C to +85°C) o Programmable Battery Charge Current >4A o Analog Inputs Control Charge Current and Charge Voltage o Monitor Outputs for: Current Drawn from AC Input Source Charging Current AC Adapter Present o Up to 18.2V (max) Battery Voltage o 8V to 28V Input Voltage o >95% Efficiency o 99.99% (max) Duty Cycle for Low-Dropout Operation o Charges Any Battery Chemistry: Li+, NiCd, NiMH, Lead Acid, etc.
MAX1772
The MAX1772 is a highly-integrated, multichemistry battery-charger control IC that simplifies the construction of accurate and efficient chargers.