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 ...

Lithium batteries now form an integral part of modern-day living and can be seen in multiple applications such as power tools, vacuum cleaners, mobile devices, and electric bicycles. Holtek, with its ...

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 ...

In USB-C Power Delivery (PD) standard, the PPS (Programmable Power Supply) mode is an optional mode that lets you request a non-standard voltage from a charger, with the ability to set a current limit ...

One of the biggest benefits of cordless power tools is the lack of a cord. But the necessary power has to come from somewhere, which is where rechargeable batteries come in. Like many other cordless ...

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.

Handheld devices like cell phones and PDAs rely on a variety of components to perform power management. Maximizing the efficiency of these components, both individually and as a whole, is becoming ...