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Product category: Power Supply ICs and Controllers
News Release from: NXP Semiconductors | Subject: ISP1704 and ISP1601
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 14 December 2007

Charger chips meet USB battery specs

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Devices can detect and differentiate between a dedicated USB charger, USB host charger and USB host when charging a mobile phone battery.

NXP Semiconductors is claiming a first for its USB battery charger detection solutions for mobile phones The ISP1704 and ISP1601 are capable of detecting and differentiating between a dedicated USB charger, USB host charger and USB host when charging a mobile phone battery

The mechanism is in accordance with recently introduced regulations for the sale of mobile phones in China as well as the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) Battery Charging Specification Rev 1.0.

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