Reference Design

Intelligent Battery Charger Reference design

Intelligent battery charger charges different battery technologies (Li ion, NiMH, NiCd, and lead acid) as well as batteries with the same technology but different voltages and capacities.

Source:Microchip
4/9/2007

Typically, simple battery chargers do not provide the intelligence to charge different battery technologies or
batteries with the same technology but different voltages and capacities. At best, this may leave the battery improperly charged. At worst, it can pose a serious safety hazard. A microcontroller can provide the intelligence to overcome these problems, as well as provide a low-cost, flexible solution for charging batteries.