1.5A charge current and USB input — what the ratings mean for the BOM
The 1.5A maximum charge current defines how quickly the battery refills. The thermal pad on the 24-TQFN package needs a solid via stitch to the ground plane to keep junction temperature under control at full current.
Lifecycle and sourcing reality
The MAX8677AETG+T carries an Active lifecycle status per the manufacturer record. No NRND or last-time-buy notice is on file. No official second-source or direct cross-reference is listed on the Maxim record — the Smart Power Selector feature set is proprietary, so a pin-compatible substitute is not guaranteed from another vendor.
