Tag: Battery

Maxim MAX77301 Lithium-ion Linear Battery Charger is JEITA-compliant and operates from a USB port, a dedicated charger, or a universal adapter. The IC provides automatic adapter-type detection and enumeration with a USB host or hub. The IC integrates an independent battery charge...

California-based Embedded electronics solutions manufacturer; EZBriz, recently announced the launch of their Battery management board; the Lithium Battery BMS. Battery management systems, in their advanced states, are electronic systems/devices that manages rechargeable batteries...

This demonstration circuit is an active rectifier with reverse protection for batteries in automotive applications. The project is designed for 5A load current. Two clamping diodes, D1 and D2, are used on the board to protect the IC from overvoltage spikes at the input. The input supply...

The AA and AAA-sized batteries provide power to our everyday handheld devices like radio, remote control, gamepads, synths, etc. Most of these batteries used are non-rechargeable, and one has to dispose of them after their usage. According to a report, more than 80% of zinc-carbon cells...

Nanograf in the US has developed a cylindrical lithium-ion cell with an energy density of 800Wh/l using a silicon battery anode. The 18650 format cylindrical lithium-ion cell with a silicon anode developed by Nanograf provides 3.8Ah, 28 percent more power that graphite-based anode...

LiFePO4 Batteries: An Overview Compact electronic devices rely on concise li-ion battery packs. Lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFEPO4) or LFP battery is a type of lithium-ion battery that uses lithium iron phosphate as a cathode and a graphitic carbon electrode as the anode. LFP...

Analog Devices Inc. LT8491 Buck-Boost Battery Charge Controller implements a constant-current constant voltage (CCCV) charging profile used for most battery types. This includes sealed lead-acid (SLA), flooded, gel, and lithium-ion. The device operates from input voltages above,...

Texas Instruments bq25171-Q1 Linear Battery Charger is an automotive rated 800mA linear charger for 1-cell and 2-cell Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, and LiFePO4, in addition to 1-cell up to 6-cell NiMH battery applications. The device has a single power output that charges the battery. The system...