MAX8844Z/MAX8844Y
impedance during shutdown. When interfacing with a
microprocessor logic input, a pullup resistor to the
microprocessor’s I/O voltage may be required. If
DETBAT is not used, connect DETBAT to GND for nor-
mal operation.
Autobooting Assistant
The MAX8844Z/MAX8844Y contain an autobooting
assistant circuit that generates an enable signal for sys-
tem booting (ABO, ABO). For the MAX8844Z, the boot-
ing assistant functions as an internal OR gate (Figure 1).
The first input is dependent on the input supply voltage
(V
IN
or V
USB
) and DETBAT while the second input is an
external signal applied to ABI. The first input (POK) is dri-
ven high once DETBAT is pulled low through a resistor
less than 51kΩ, 2.35V ≤ (V
IN
or V
USB
) ≤ 7V, and [(V
IN
or
V
USB
) - V
BATT
] ≥ 40mV (typ V
IN
rising).
The second input signal (ABI) is driven by an external
source (Table 1). ABI enables an autoboot signal when
a battery is connected at BATT and is independent of
POK. If POK is pulled low, the booting assistant always
drives ABO high regardless of ABI. ABI is pulled to
GND through an internal 200kΩ resistor. If ABI is sup-
plied from an outside exposed pin, an RC filter (Figure
4) is required for ESD protection and noise filtering. If
ABI is supplied by a system’s internal GPIO, or logic,
the RC filter is not required.
For the MAX8844Y, the output ABO is only dependent
on the state of ABI (Table 1).
CHG
Charge Indicator Output
CHG is an open-drain output that indicates charge sta-
tus. Table 2 describes the state of CHG during different
stages of operation. CHG is suitable for driving a
charge indication LED. If the MAX8844Z/MAX8844Y are
used in conjunction with a microprocessor, a pullup
resistor to the logic I/O voltage allows CHG to indicate
charge status to the microprocessor instead of driving
an LED.
Thermal Regulation
The thermal-regulation loop limits the MAX8844Z/
MAX8844Y die temperatures to +115°C by reducing the
charge current as necessary. This feature not only pro-
tects the IC from overheating, but also allows a higher
charge current without risking damage to the system.
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