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.

Charging a battery using the constant-current/constant-voltage (CC/CV) method involves using the constant current in the initial state of charging and then switching ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If life were clean and simple, you would always have the right charger for every rechargeable battery. Things happen, though, be it a messy or ...

With smartphone battery capacities increasing alongside the introduction of more power-hungry hardware, fast charging on modern-day smartphones has become a feature most of us take for granted. Many ...

Accurate estimation of state of charge is crucial in effective battery gas gauging, and accomplishing that task requires precise coulomb counting, coupled with voltage, current, and temperature ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Ryan Roderick, Principal Electrical Engineer, Precision Products Group, Intersil Corp. Today’s electronic devices have ...

We spoke to experts about overcharging, overheating, fast charging and how to extend your phone's battery life. Here's what we learned. Clifford led How To coverage. He spent a handful of years at ...