MAX17048G

General Description

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Overview

Part: MAX17048/MAX17049 from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

Type: Micropower Current Fuel Gauge for Lithium-ion (Li+) Batteries

Key Specs:

  • Voltage Measurement Error: ±7.5mV/Cell
  • Hibernate Quiescent Current: 3μA
  • Active Quiescent Current: 23μA
  • Supply Voltage (VDD): 2.5V to 4.5V
  • Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
  • I2C Clock Frequency: 400 kHz (Max)
  • Voltage-Measurement Resolution: 1.25 mV/cell
  • MAX17048 Voltage-Measurement Range: 2.5V to 5V
  • MAX17049 Voltage-Measurement Range: 5V to 10V

Features:

  • MAX17048: 1 Cell operation
  • MAX17049: 2 Cells operation
  • ModelGauge Algorithm provides accurate State-of-Charge
  • ModelGauge Algorithm compensates for temperature/load variation
  • ModelGauge Algorithm does not accumulate errors, unlike coulomb counters
  • ModelGauge Algorithm eliminates learning
  • ModelGauge Algorithm eliminates current-sense resistor
  • Ultra-low quiescent current (3μA hibernate, 23μA active)
  • Fuel gauges in hibernate mode
  • Automatically enters and exits hibernate mode
  • Reports charge and discharge rate
  • Battery-insertion debounce (best of 16 samples to estimate initial SOC)
  • Programmable reset for battery swap (2.28V to 3.48V range)
  • Configurable alert indicator (low SOC, 1% change in SOC, battery undervoltage/overvoltage, VRESET alert)
  • I2C interface
  • 8-bit OTP ID register

Applications:

  • Smartphones, Tablets
  • Smartwatches, Wearables
  • Bluetooth Headsets
  • Health and Fitness Monitors
  • Digital Still, Video, and Action Cameras
  • Medical Devices
  • Handheld Computers and Terminals
  • Wireless Speakers
  • Home and Building Automation, Sensors

Package:

  • WLP: 0.9mm x 1.7mm, 8-bump
  • TDFN: 2mm x 2mm, 8-pin

Features

  • MAX17048: 1 Cell, MAX17049: 2 Cells
  • Precision ±7.5mV/Cell Voltage Measurement
  • ModelGauge Algorithm
    • Provides Accurate State-of-Charge
    • Compensates for Temperature/Load Variation
    • Does Not Accumulate Errors, Unlike Coulomb Counters
    • Eliminates Learning
    • Eliminates Current-Sense Resistor
  • Ultra-Low Quiescent Current
    • 3μA Hibernate, 23μA Active
    • Fuel Gauges in Hibernate Mode
    • Automatically Enters and Exits Hibernate Mode
  • Reports Charge and Discharge Rate
  • Battery-Insertion Debounce
    • Best of 16 Samples to Estimate Initial SOC
  • Programmable Reset for Battery Swap
    • 2.28V to 3.48V Range
  • Configurable Alert Indicator
    • Low SOC
    • 1% Change in SOC
    • Battery Undervoltage/Overvoltage
    • VRESET Alert
  • I2C Interface
  • 8-Bit OTP ID Register (Contact Factory)

Applications

  • Smartphones, Tablets
  • Smartwatches, Wearables
  • Bluetooth Headsets
  • Health and Fitness Monitors
  • Digital Still, Video, and Action Cameras
  • Medical Devices
  • Handheld Computers and Terminals
  • Wireless Speakers
  • Home and Building Automation, Sensors

Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.

ModelGauge is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

Electrical Characteristics

(VDD = 2.5V to 4.5V, TA= -20°C to +70°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)

PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Supply VoltageVDD(Note 2)2.54.5V
Fuel-Gauge SOC ResetConfiguration range, in 40mV steps2.283.48V
(VRESET Register)VRSTTrimmed at 3V2.853.03.15V
Data I/O PinsSCL, SDA,
ALRT
(Note 2)-0.3+5.5V
Sleep mode, TA ≤ +50°C0.52
IDD0Hibernate mode, reset comparator
disabled (VRESET.Dis = 1)
3
5
4
Supply CurrentHibernate mode, reset comparator
enabled (VRESET.Dis = 0)
μA
IDD1Active mode2340
Time Base AccuracytERRActive, hibernate modes (Note 3)-3.5±1+3.5%
Active mode250ms
ADC Sample PeriodHibernate mode45s
VCELL = 3.6V, TA = +25°C (Note 4)-7.5+7.5
Voltage ErrorVERR-20+20mV/cell
Voltage-Measurement Resolution1.25mV/cell
MAX17048: VDD pin2.55
Voltage-Measurement RangeMAX17049: CELL pin510V
SDA, SCL, QSTRT Input
Logic-High
VIH1.4V
SDA, SCL, QSTRT Input
Logic-Low
VIL0.5V
SDA, ALRT Output
Logic-Low
VOLIOL = 4mA0.4V
SDA, SCL Bus
Low-Detection Current
IPDVSDA = VSCL = 0.4V (Note 5)0.20.4μA
Bus Low-Detection TimeouttSLEEP(Note 6)1.752.5s

Absolute Maximum Ratings

CELL to GND0.3V to +12VStorage Temperature Range55°C to +125°C
All Other Pins to GND0.3V to +6VLead Temperature (TDFN only) (soldering, 10s)+300°C
Continuous Sink Current, SDA, ALRT20mASoldering Temperature (reflow)+260°C
Operating Temperature Range40°C to +85°C

Related Variants

The following components are covered by the same datasheet.

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MAX17048XAnalog Devices
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