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Discrete circuit protects Li-ion battery charger

Posted: 02 Jul 2010  Print Version  Bookmark and Share Subscribe

Keywords: Li-ion battery chargers  MOSFET  comparator 

[Summary of tips] Many battery-powered applications use diodes for reverse-battery protection. However, a diode does not always protect a battery charger when the battery is inserted incorrectly. When the battery is inserted backwards, this can sometimes cause a large amount of current flow through the charging circuitry, potentially destroying ......
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