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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries remain a fire-causing nuisance, leading to the recall of a popular ebike and mobile power bank. Additionally, there were nearly 100 airline incidences caused by ...

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 ...