Fast charging is convenient, but it raises questions about heat, battery wear, and long-term iPhone health. Here's what ...

The ever-changing properties during cell charging. The impact of wire-path resistance. Dealing with charger inefficiencies. When lithium-ion cell testers are being specified, the request is for a ...

As with many modern conveniences, a vehicle's health hinges on its power source. Battery maintenance is an accessible skill regardless of your experience level. It's also arguably one of the most ...

The GTM91128 families of smart Li-Ion battery chargers offer three charging methods: conditioning, constant current, and constant voltage, and they address single- or multiple-battery configurations.

Trickle chargers and smart chargers with testing and maintenance capabilities serve the common purpose of charging batteries, but they differ in their functionality, efficiency, and features. So with ...

Available in 12- or 24-W versions with an output current of up to 3 A, the LC Series of ac/dc battery chargers can accommodate batteries with up to six Li-ion or Li-polymer cells in series. The ...

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 ...

Smartphone Battery Health: With smartphones supporting fast charging, charger ratings like 30W, 65W, or 90W have become ...

The LTC4076 and LTC4077 from Linear Technology Corp. are standalone dual-input linear battery chargers. These devices charge single-cell Li-Ion batteries from wall adapter or USB power sources. The ...

There’s a good chance that if you build something which includes the ability to top up a lithium-ion battery, it’s going to involve the incredibly common TP4056 charger IC. Now, there’s certainly ...