Diodes Integrates Sync-Buck Controller With Type-C PD3.1 Source Controller
https://www.electronics-lab.com/diodes-integrates-sync-buck-controller-with-type-c-pd3-1-source-controller/
The APK43070 buck controller targets single-port and multiple-port USB PD charging applications, offering high power efficiency and low standby power in a small footprint.
USB Charging Port Controller using TPS2514
https://www.electronics-lab.com/usb-charging-port-controller-using-tps2514/
Texas Instrument’s USB Dedicated Charging Port Controller TPS2514 is specifically designed to implement the charging schemas mentioned below. An auto-detect feature monitors USB data line voltage and automatically provides the correct electrical signatures on D+ and D– data lines. Note that the chip datasheet never mentioned Samsung or Apple in particular apparently due to the […]
Battery Management Deep Dive On-demand Technical Training
https://www.electronics-lab.com/battery-management-deep-dive-demand-technical-training/
This is a great collection of on-demand training on battery management solutions from Texas Instruments. TI’s battery experts have decades of experience. Their battery scientists bring cutting-edge solutions for new battery chemistries & technologies, from charging, gauging, monitoring, protection and more. This technical training was especially developed for design engineers working with power supply for […]
Newly Developed Internal Temperature Sensor For Li-ion Battery Enables 5x Faster Charging
https://www.electronics-lab.com/newly-developed-internal-temperature-sensor-lithium-battery-enables-5x-faster-charging/
Researchers at the University of Warwick in the UK have developed sensors which measure the internal temperature and electrode potential of Lithium batteries. The technology is being developed by the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) as a part of a battery’s normal operation. More intense testings have been done on standard commercially available automotive battery cells. […]
PowerPlant, A Personal Power Assistant
https://www.electronics-lab.com/powerplant-personal-power-assistant/
Imagine you won’t need electricity mains wherever you are outside! PowerPlant by Nuuq is trying to solve this issue by providing its charging mains-alike power bank. PowerPlant is light enough to be convenient to carry, suitable for you backpack and is TSA approved. Also, it is powerful enough to charge loads of device with its 95 Watts […]
ChargEST, A Travel Adapter To Charge Your Devices
https://www.electronics-lab.com/chargest-travel-adapter-charge-devices/
When you travel, it’s a bit frustrating to fill your luggage with lots of chargers, cables, and adapters to fit your charging needs. In addition to the space it takes which makes it harder to bring every kind of charger you may need. ChargEST is designed to become your charging companion anywhere in the world […]
Using A Bench Power Supply To Charge Lithium Ion Batteries
https://www.electronics-lab.com/using-bench-power-supply-charge-lithium-ion-batteries/
David Jones has another useful video tutorial about how to safely charge Lithium Ion and Lithium Polymer batteries with a bench power supply. The purpose of this tutorial is to learn how to use your lab power supply to charge your Lithium Ion battery when you don’t have a special charger circuit to do so. […]
60V-input battery charger; Pb-acid & Li-ion charge algorithms up to 20A
https://www.electronics-lab.com/60v-input-battery-charger-pb-acid-li-ion-charge-algorithms-20a/
LTC4013 is a highly integrated, high voltage multi-chemistry synchronous step-down battery charger controller. With a wide input voltage range that spans up to 60V, the LTC4013 uses temperature-compensated 3- and 4-stage charge algorithms to efficiently charge 12V and 24V lead-acid batteries. By Graham Prophet @ edn-europe.com Alternatively, the LTC4013 will charge a multicell Lithium-based battery […]
Battery-charging considerations for low-power applications [PDF]
https://www.electronics-lab.com/battery-charging-considerations-low-power-applications/
By Tahar Allag: The wearable and personal-electronics industries are booming. Devices in this market vary wildly by application and use. These multifunction devices are designed to help people in their daily activities and make their lives comfortable. They can be found in different shapes, colors, sizes, and safety measures. They may differ significantly from each […]
Wireless Transmitter System
https://www.electronics-lab.com/wireless-transmitter-system/
This wireless project is a power transmission system, it works on the principle of magnetic induction. This Wireless Charging system works as the digital switched mode power supply with the transformer, which is separated into two parts: The transformer primary coil is on the transmitter, working as the transmitter coil, and the transformer secondary coil […]