General Description
●The MAX712/MAX713 fast-charge Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries from a DC
●source at least 1.5V higher than the maximum battery voltage. 1 to 16 series cells can be charged at rates up to 4C. A voltage-slope detecting analog-to-digital converter, timer, and temperature window comparatordetermine charge completion.
●Features
●♦Fast-Charge NiMH or NiCd Batteries
●♦Voltage Slope, Temperature, and Timer Fast-Charge Cutoff
●♦Charge 1 to 16 Series Cells
●♦Supply Battery’s Load While Charging (Linear Mode)
●♦Fast Charge from C/4 to 4C Rate
●♦C/16 Trickle-Charge Rate
●♦Automatically Switch from Fast to Trickle Charge
●♦Linear Mode Power Control
●♦5µA (max) Drain on Battery when Not Charging
●♦5V Shunt Regulator Powers External Logic
●Applications
●Battery-Powered Equipment
● Laptop, Notebook, and Palmtop Computers
● Handy-Terminals
● Cellular Phones
●Portable Consumer Products
● Portable Stereos
● Cordless Phones
