Complete 5s CMOS 10-Bit A/D Converter The MAX173CWG is a battery fuel gauge IC manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices). Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features based on factual information from Ic-phoenix technical data files:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated (Analog Devices)
- **Package:** 24-pin Wide SOIC (WSOIC)
- **Operating Voltage Range:** 2.5V to 5.5V
- **Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
- **Battery Chemistry Support:** Li-Ion, Li-Polymer
- **Communication Interface:** I²C/SMBus compatible
- **Accuracy:** ±1% (voltage measurement), ±4% (capacity estimation)
- **Current Sensing:** Integrated current sensing with external sense resistor
### **Descriptions:**
The MAX173CWG is a sophisticated battery fuel gauge IC designed for accurate monitoring of battery charge and discharge cycles in portable electronics. It provides real-time data on battery voltage, current, temperature, and remaining capacity. The device uses Maxim's proprietary algorithms to ensure precise state-of-charge (SOC) estimation over the battery's lifetime.
### **Features:**
- **High-Accuracy Fuel Gauging:** Uses voltage, current, and temperature inputs for SOC estimation.
- **Low Power Consumption:** Optimized for battery-powered applications.
- **Programmable Alerts:** Configurable thresholds for low battery, overvoltage, and other conditions.
- **Integrated Protection:** Supports overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent detection.
- **EEPROM Storage:** Retains calibration and configuration data.
- **Automatic Sleep Mode:** Reduces power consumption when inactive.
- **Coulomb Counting:** Tracks charge/discharge cycles for accurate capacity reporting.
This information is based solely on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.
