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 ...

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 ...

When you need to keep your electronics going but want to be more environmentally conscientious, finding batteries that meet both your needs can feel challenging. However, thanks to the team at Linogy, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...