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 ...

This simple charger and capacity tester, which is built around two inexpensive and widely available modules, provides an ...

Ryobi 4V USB Lithium batteries are really convenient and easy to recharge and have a really easy way to see if they are fully ...

Intersil Corporation introduced the ISL78692, a Lithium-Ion/Lithium-Polymer battery charger with 4.1 V output. This single-cell battery charger was developed to ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...