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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...