Few components in portable system design have as pervasive an impact on the user’s experience with the product as the power source and the system used to charge it. The length of time the battery ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Charging a battery using the constant-current/constant-voltage (CC/CV) method involves using the constant current in the initial state of charging and then switching ...

As battery-powered electronic devices gain in ubiquity and power, the need for easily adaptable battery-charger designs arises. With just standard components, battery-charger designs can become more ...

Over the past few years, there has been significant development with respect to batteries for devices. Furthermore, fast charging is another aspect of battery technology that has seen significant ...

Fast charging has become a must-have feature in today’s phones. It keeps our batteries topped up throughout a busy day and has us back in action in mere minutes. However, there are a variety of ...

The LT3954, a DC/DC converter designed to operate as a constant-current source and constant-voltage regulator with an internal 5A switch, is now available from Linear Technology. The LT3954, a DC/DC ...

Fast charging is a standard feature on high-end smartphones, mitigating the slow progress of battery technology by allowing them to be refilled more quickly. Qualcomm’s own Quick Charge tech is widely ...