The LP3946 is a stand-alone single cell Li-Ion charger with an integrated pass transistor and current sense resistor. In addition to its charging function, it can be used in low dropout (LDO) mode.

Ever want a seriously powerful PCB for charging a Li-Ion pack? Whatever you want it for, [Redherring32] has got it — it’s a board bearing the TPS25750D and BQ25713 chips, that lets you push up to 100 ...

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) has been one of the most successful interfaces in the history of PCs. A USB not only transfers data between a portable device and a host PC, it also allows for power ...

Wanting to built a small Li-ion cell into something, I was seeking a safe and simple way to charge it, and came across a plethora of built pcbs that include a micro-USB socket, a charging chip, a ...

The ever-changing properties during cell charging. The impact of wire-path resistance. Dealing with charger inefficiencies. When lithium-ion cell testers are being specified, the request is for a ...

As battery-powered electronic devices gain in ubiquity and power, the need for easily adaptable battery-charger designs arises. With just standard components, battery-charger designs can become more ...

Ever want a seriously powerful PCB for charging a Li-Ion pack? Whatever you want it for, [Redherring32] has got it — it’s a board bearing the TPS25750D and BQ25713 chips, that lets you push up to 100 ...

Jay Celani, design engineer with Linear Technology, describes the design of a solar battery charger which maintains its efficiency in low light conditions An important characteristic of any solar ...