The MAX8724 evaluation kit (EV kit) is an accurate and
efficient multichemistry battery charger. It uses analog
inputs to control charge voltage and current. The EV kit
can charge 2 to 4 series lithium-ion (Li+) cells with a
current up to 3A. High efficiency is achieved by a buck
topology with synchronous rectification. The EV kit provides
outputs that can be used to monitor the input current,
the battery-charging current, and the presence of
an AC adapter.
Key Features
Applications/Uses
Input Current Limiting
±0.5% Battery-Voltage Set-Point Accuracy Using
Internal Reference
Analog Inputs Control Charge Current and
Battery-Voltage Set Point
Monitor Outputs for
Current Drawn from AC Input Source
Charging Current
AC Adapter Presence
Up to 17.6V Battery-Voltage Set Point
+8V to +25V Input Voltage
3A Battery Charge Current
Charges Any Battery Chemistry: Li+, NiCd, NiMH,
Lead Acid, etc.
* Some packages have variations, listed on the drawing. "PkgCode/Variation" tells which variation the product uses. Note that "+", "#", "-" in the part number suffix describes RoHS status. Package drawings may show a different suffix character.