Although not a new device, the LM317 is still a high-performance regulator. Its output voltage is essentially immune to fluctuations in load, supply voltage and temperature and this makes it ideal as ...

Editor’s note: Battery charging in a float or maintenance mode has been around for a while, especially for standby power, emergency lighting, telecom, uninterruptible power, and other critical power ...

Apart from making better door stops, what advantage do lead-acid batteries have over lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries? The answer is that they are easier to charge. Apply 13.8V to any nominally 12V lead ...

Over the years, McGuire Nuclear Station has experienced a significant number of battery failures and subsequent expensive battery replacements. A lower cost alternative to battery replacement was ...

Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC4061-4.4, a compact standalone linear 1-cell 4.375V (4.4V maximum) Li-Ion battery charger with advanced features that improve charging safety, ...