Most of us rely on rechargeable devices multiple times a day – from phones and tablets to power tools, e-bikes, and lawn equipment. Plugging something in is part of our ...

Like other simple, single-cell lithium-ion battery chargers, Microchip’s MCP73812 provides no means of indicating the charging status. You can remedy this situation by adding four components (Figure 1 ...

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There’s a good chance that if you build something which includes the ability to top up a lithium-ion battery, it’s going to involve the incredibly common TP4056 charger IC. Now, there’s certainly ...

Trickle chargers and smart chargers with testing and maintenance capabilities serve the common purpose of charging batteries, but they differ in their functionality, efficiency, and features. So with ...

Milpitas, Calif.—Linear Technology Corp. has developed a higher voltage version of its LT3652 monolithic buck battery charger for modern battery chemistries. The LT3652HV offers a wider battery float ...

Because battery temperature is critical in charging Li-ion cells, some charger ICs also feature a thermistor input to read the internal temperature of the battery pack. Plus, some chargers provide LED ...

The AN971 IC draws current from a USB port to recharge Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries. There is also a “Suspend” mode feature to conserve power. To view the application note, click on the URL below.