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MAX17044

Battery Fuel Gauge

The MAX17044 is a battery fuel gauge from Analog Devices. View the full MAX17044 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

MAX17044 shares its datasheet with MAX17043, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

MAX17044 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Active Current50µA typ, 75µA max
Sleep-Mode Current1µA typ, 3µA max
Supply Voltage (VDD)2.5V to 4.5V
Alert Threshold Range1% to 32% SOC (default 4%)
CELL Pin Voltage Range-0.3V to 10V
Communication InterfaceI2C (2-wire), up to 400kHz
CELL Pin Input Impedance15MΩ min
Voltage Measurement Error±30mV (TA=+25°C, 5.0V<VIN<9.0V); ±60mV over 5.0V to 9.0V
Operating Temperature Range-20°C to +70°C
Absolute Max CELL/CTG Voltage-0.3V to +12V

MAX17044 Overview

Part: MAX17043/MAX17044 — Maxim Integrated Type: Host-Side Fuel-Gauge System Description: Ultra-compact, low-cost, host-side fuel-gauge systems for lithium-ion batteries, using ModelGauge™ algorithm for continuous state-of-charge tracking without relearn cycles or external current-sense resistors.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.5–4.5 V
  • Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C
  • MAX17043 CELL pin voltage: -0.3 to 5 V
  • MAX17044 CELL pin voltage: -0.3 to 10 V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max CTG/CELL pin voltage: +12 V
  • Max other pins voltage: +6 V
  • Max operating temperature: +85°C
  • Max storage temperature: +125°C

Key Specs:

  • Active Current: 50 μA (typ), 75 μA (max)
  • Sleep-Mode Current: 0.5 μA (typ) at VDD = 2.0V, 1 μA (typ) at VDD = 2.5V to 4.5V
  • MAX17043 Voltage-Measurement Error: ±12.5 mV (TA = +25°C, VIN = VDD)
  • MAX17044 Voltage-Measurement Error: ±30 mV (TA = +25°C, 5.0V < VIN < 9.0V)
  • CELL Pin Input Impedance: 15 MΩ
  • SCL Clock Frequency: 0–400 kHz
  • Bus Low Timeout: 1.75–2.5 s
  • Capacitive Load for Each Bus Line: 400 pF (max)

Features:

  • Host-Side or Battery-Side Fuel Gauging
  • 1 Cell (MAX17043) or 2 Cell (MAX17044) operation
  • Accurate Relative Capacity (RSOC) calculated from ModelGauge Algorithm
  • No Sense Resistor Required
  • External Alarm/Interrupt for Low-Battery Warning
  • 2-Wire Interface
  • Low Power Consumption

Applications:

  • Smartphones, Tablets
  • Health and Fitness Monitors
  • Digital Still, Video, and Action Cameras
  • Medical Devices
  • Handheld Computers and Terminals
  • Wireless Speakers

Package:

  • 8-pin TDFN-EP (2mm x 3mm)
  • 9-bump UCSP (0.4mm pitch)

MAX17044 Features

  • Host-Side or Battery-Side Fuel Gauging
  • 1 Cell (MAX17043)
  • 2 Cell (MAX17044)
  • Precision Voltage Measurement
  • ±12.5mV Accuracy to 5.00V (MAX17043)
  • ±30mV Accuracy to 10.00V (MAX17044)
  • Accurate Relative Capacity (RSOC) Calculated from ModelGauge Algorithm
  • No Offset Accumulation on Measurement
  • No Full-to-Empty Battery Relearning Necessary
  • No Sense Resistor Required
  • External Alarm/Interrupt for Low-Battery Warning
  • 2-Wire Interface
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Tiny, Lead(Pb)-Free, 8-Pin, 2mm x 3mm TDFN Package or Tiny 0.4mm Pitch 9-Bump UCSP Package

MAX17044 Applications

  • Smartphones, Tablets
  • Health and Fitness Monitors
  • Digital Still, Video, and Action Cameras
  • Medical Devices
  • Handheld Computers and Terminals
  • Wireless Speakers

ModelGauge is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

Visit www.maximintegrated.com/products/patents for product patent marking information.

MAX17044 Pin Configuration

MAX17044 Electrical Characteristics

(2.5V ≤ V DD ≤ 4.5V, T A = -20°C to +70°C, unless otherwise noted.)

PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Supply VoltageV DD(Note 1)2.54.5V
Data I/O PinsSCL, SDA, QSTRT, ALRT(Note 1)-0.35.5V
MAX17043 CELL PinV CELL(Note 1)-0.35V
MAX17044 CELL PinV CELL(Note 1)-0.310V

MAX17044 Absolute Maximum Ratings

  • Voltage on CELL Pin Relative to V GND ..................-0.3V to +12V

  • Voltage on All Other Pins Relative to V GND ..............-0.3V to +6V

  • Operating Temperature Range..............................-40°C to +85°C

  • (T A = 0°C to +70°C (Note 10)).......................-55°C to +125°C

  • Lead Temperature (TDFN soldering only, 10s) ...............+300°C

  • Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°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.

MAX17044 Package Information

For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages . Note that a '+', '#', or '-' in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.

PACKAGE TYPEPACKAGE CODEOUTLINE NO.LAND PATTERN NO.
8 TDFNT823+121-017490-0091
9 UCSPW91C1+121-0459Refer to Application Note 1891

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Data is returned beginning with the MSB of the data in MAddr. Because the address is automatically incremented after the LSB of each byte is returned, the MSB of the data at address MAddr + 1 is available to the host immediately after the acknowledgment of the data at address MAddr. If the bus master continues to read beyond address FFh, the MAX17043/MAX17044 output data values of FFh. Addresses labeled Reserved in the memory map return undefined data. The bus master terminates the read transaction at any byte boundary by issuing a no acknowledge followed by a STOP or Repeated START.

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
MAX17043Analog Devices8 TDFN
MAX17043GAnalog DevicesTDFN-8 2x3mm

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