Analog Devices MAX14920 Product Info

• High Accuracy
  • ±0.5mV (max) Cell Voltage Error
  • Simultaneous Cell Voltage Sampling
  • Self-Calibration
• Integrated Diagnostics
  • Open-Wire and Short Fault Detection
  • Undervoltage/Overvoltage Warning
  • Thermal Shutdown
• High Flexibility
  • SPI Interface
  • 12-Cell and 16-Cell Versions
  • +6V Minimum (3 Cells) Operation
  • +0.5V to +4.5V Cell Voltage Range
  • Integrated Cell-Balancing FET Drivers
  • Integrated 5V LDO
• Low Power
  • 1µA Shutdown Mode
  • 1µA/10µA Cell Current Draw

The MAX14920/MAX14921 battery measurement analog front-end devices accurately sample cell voltages and provide level shifting for primary/secondary battery packs up to 16 cells/+65V (max). The MAX14920 monitors up to 12 cells, while the MAX14921 monitors up to 16 cells. Both devices simultaneously sample all cell voltages, allowing accurate state-of-charge and source-resistance determination. All cell voltages are level shifted to ground reference with unity gain, simplifying external ADC data conversion.

The devices have a low-noise, low-offset amplifier that buffers differential voltages of up to +5V, allowing monitoring of all common lithium-ion (Li+) cell technologies. The resulting cell voltage error is ±0.5mV.

The devices’ high accuracy make them ideal for monitoring cell chemistries with very flat discharge curves, such as lithium-metal phosphate.

Passive-cell balancing is supported by external FET drivers. Integrated diagnostics in the devices allow open-wire detection and undervoltage/overvoltage alarms. The devices are controlled by a daisy-chainable SPI interface.

The MAX14920 is available in a 64-pin (10mm x 10mm) TQFP package with an exposed pad. The MAX14921 is available in an 80-pin (12mm x 12mm) TQFP package. Both devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.

Applications

• e-Transportation Energy Packs
• Energy Storage Packs
• Industrial Battery Backup Systems
• Telecom Battery Backup Systems