General Description
The MAX8600/MAX8601 single-/dual-input linear battery chargers safely charge single-cell Li+ batteries. The charging rate is optimized to accommodate the thermal characteristics of a given application. There is no need to reduce the maximum charge current or worst-case charger power dissipation. Charging is optimized for Li+ cells using a control algorithm that includes low-battery precharging, voltage and currentlimited fast-charging, and top-off charging, while continuously monitoring the battery for overvoltage, over/undertemperature, and charging time. The charger timeout protection is programmable. The charger status is indicated by three open-drain outputs.

Features
♦ Single- (MAX8600) or Dual- (MAX8601) Input Li+ Charger
♦ Up to 1A Programmable Fast-Charge
♦ 100mA/500mA USB Select Input (MAX8601)
♦ ±5% Fast-Charge Current-Limit Accuracy
♦ 14V Input Overvoltage Protection
♦ Programmable On-Chip Charge Timers
♦ Battery Thermistor Input
♦ Charger-Status Outputs
♦ Thermally Optimized Charge Rate
♦ 14-Pin, 3mm x 3mm TDFN Package

Applications
    Cell Phones
    Portable Media Players
    Digital Cameras
    MP3 Players
    PDAs
    Wireless Appliances