The Maxim Integrated DS2712Z+ is a multi-chemistry battery charger controller designed to charge one or two cells in series. It supports NiMH, NiCd, and lithium-ion chemistries, making it a flexible fit for portable equipment, handheld instruments, and backup-battery applications where the cell type may vary across product variants or supply chains. Maximum supply voltage is 5.5 V.
The DS2712Z+ handles NiMH, NiCd, and Li-ion cells without a hardware change. That means a single charger design can serve products that switch chemistries between production runs — for example, a medical monitor that uses NiMH in one revision and Li-ion in the next. No separate charger IC per chemistry, no board spin. The 1-2 cell count range covers single-cell Li-ion and two-cell NiMH packs.
ROHS3 compliant, no lead or restricted-substance concerns for EU or global markets.