Battery IC charges feature-rich devices

The SMB137 is ideal for applications in a wide range of devices such as portable media/MP3 players, portable GPS navigation, smart-phones/PDAs and digital cameras/camcorders.

Summit Microelectronics has expanded its family of programmable battery charger ICs with a device specifically designed for feature-packed mobile consumer electronics.

The SMB137 is claimed to deliver unprecedented levels of functionality and flexibility while solving the most challenging power and battery management problems.

Dual (USB or AC/DC) inputs and outputs (system or battery) with CurrentPath automatic arbitration allow system operation with any input source, any battery charge state or even missing battery.

Proprietary TurboCharge technology yields dramatic reductions in charge time, power dissipation and solution size compared with conventional charger solutions.

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