In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of battery-operated small form factor devices such as tablet PCs, handheld video games, standalone movie players, digital photo frames, ...

Working with Li-Po and Li-Ion battery chargers reveals me that those types of batteries need acute attention and care while designing chargers for them. I was needed to design off-grid solar charger ...

Lithium. While it’s not quite “the Spice” of Dune, the silvery, reactive metal is an extraordinarily valuable means for ...

Beautiful. Gorgeous. Exquisite. Sexy. These are words I’d never normally associate with a battery charger, but the ProCube3 is rather different. Let’s backtrack a bit to the ProCube2. This previous ...

4.5 A output, 20 V input-rated switch-mode lithium-ion battery charger ICs provide I2C interface and USB OTG support. TI’s new, lithium-ion battery charger ICs, the bq2419x family, boast a reduced ...

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 ...

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 ...

Trickle chargers and smart chargers with testing and maintenance capabilities serve the common purpose of charging batteries, but they differ in their functionality, efficiency, and features. So with ...

Porter-Cable 20V MAX Lithium-Ion batteries are known for their excellent performance and durability. However, like any other battery, they can sometimes face charging issues. In this article, we will ...