This application brief presents a concept for an intelligent Li-Ion battery charger using the Zilog Z8 Encore! XP® F082A with 8 kB Flash memory. The target battery for our application is a typical ...

Single-cell lithium-ion (Li-ion) chargers are widely used, yet many practical designs rely on highly integrated ICs that conceal their internal operation. The type of Li-ion charger outlined in this ...

When you need to keep your electronics going but want to be more environmentally conscientious, finding batteries that meet both your needs can feel challenging. However, thanks to the team at Linogy, ...

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Nickel cadmium (NiCd) finds use where long life, high discharge rate and economical price are important. Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) has a higher energy density than NiCd, but at the expense of ...