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News Release from: Microchip Technology | Subject: MCP73831
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 17 November 2005
Controller cuts charger complexity
The MCP73831 battery charger is a fully integrated single-cell Li-ion/Li-polymer charge-management controller.
The MCP73831 battery charger is a fully integrated single-cell Li-ion/Li-polymer charge-management controller Equipped with a pass transistor, current sense and reverse-discharge protection, the MCP73831 charger reduces the number of components needed for battery-charger designs
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 2 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Its thermally efficient DFN package option allows high charging currents of up to 500mA for faster charging.
The controller also features on-chip thermal regulation that decreases charge current when temperatures become too hot, thus preventing damage to the integrated circuit.
Further, the MCP73831's charge current is user-programmable, enabling designers to customise charging currents for specific applications.
"The MCP73831 charge management controller offers the best combination of features, output-voltage regulation, and thermally-efficient packaging on the market for small, Li-ion and Li-polymer-powered applications", said Keith Pazul, Marketing Manager with Microchip's Analog and Interface Products Division.
"This new charger supports market trends toward consumer devices that deliver higher performance and longer battery life in miniature packages".
"We are pleased to be a part of this trend with this latest addition to our analogue power management family".
Another key feature of the MCP73831 charger is its simple status output pin that directly drives single or multicolour light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
The charger also supports multiple regulation voltage outputs, making it an effective charging solution for many types of Li-ion battery technologies.
The MCP73831 is ideal for battery-powered consumer applications requiring small sise and thermal regulation, such as wireless headsets, MP3 players, and digital cameras.
Microchip offers the MCP73831EV evaluation board for $45 to support the development of battery charger applications using the MCP73831 charger.
The MCP73831 fully integrated, single-cell Li-ion/Li-polymer charger is offered in a 5-pin SOT-23 package for $0.70 each in 10,000-unit quantities.
The charger is also offered in the thermally enhanced, 2 x 3mm, 8-pin DFN package for $0.77 each in 10,000-unit quantities.
The MCP73831 is available today for sampling and volume production.
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