SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maxim Integrated Products (Nasdaq:MXIM) introduces the MAX11080, a high-voltage, 12-channel battery-protection IC for high-cell-count lithium-ion (Li+) battery stacks.
Synopsis for Investor:
* The MAX11080 stackable fault monitor, battery-protection IC is well
suited for battery applications including automotive, industrial,
power line, and battery backup.
* Up to 31 MAX11080s can be daisy-chained together to monitor up to
372 cells. This reduces the cost of battery-management systems by up
to 80%.
* The MAX11080 reduces power consumption by 10x to conserve battery
life. A unique built-in shutdown feature reduces consumption to an
ultra-low 2microamp leakage, allowing the pack to be stored for many
years with very little battery drain.
* Redundant cell monitoring protects against thermal runaway and
prevents Li+ batteries from exploding.
* This solution consumes 75% less board space than discrete designs.
* The company's BiCMOS process enables the industry's highest voltage
tolerance (80V), excellent ESD performance (+/-2kV, Human Body
Model), hot-swap capability, and reliable performance over the
automotive temperature range.
The first stackable fault monitor on the market, this device provides redundant cell monitoring to prevent Li+ batteries from exploding (thermal runaway). Up to 31 MAX11080s can be daisy-chained together to monitor as many as 372 cells. This capability prevents cascading electrical failures and eliminates the expensive isolation components required by discrete solutions. In a typical hybrid car, Maxim's solution reduces the cost of the battery-management system (BMS) by up to 80%.
Offering world-class accuracy, ultra-low power consumption, built-in safety and self-diagnostic features, and plenty of configurability, the MAX11080 solves the problems associated with safely monitoring large battery stacks. It is well suited for a spectrum of battery applications including automotive, industrial, power line, and battery backup.
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