MP2617 VSYS lower than programmed value when no battery connected

Hi,

I am using MP2617 with SYSFB resistor divider (R4 = 10kΩ, R5 = 3.9kΩ) to program VSYS = ~4.1V

Observed behavior:

  • VIN = 5V (adapter only, no battery connected)

  • VBATT = 0V (no battery)

  • VSYS measured = 3.5V

Question:

  1. Does MP2617 ignore SYSFB programming and fall back to minimum 3.6V regulation when VBATT < 3.4V, even if SYSFB pin is connected (not floating)?

  2. Is a battery required for SYSFB-programmed VSYS to work correctly?