Devices Supported: MCP73871

Summary Description:

The MCP73871 Evaluation Board is designed to demonstrate Microchip's stand-alone linear Li-Ion battery charger with system power path and load sharing management control solution. The system load is also supported by the Li-Ion battery when input power is disconnected. A number of device options allow the MCP73871 device to be utilized in a variety of applications. Refer to the MCP73871 data sheet (DS22090).

Typical applications for the reference design are: Smart Phones, PDA, Portable Media Players, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, Handheld Medical devices, Bluetooth headsets, Ultra-Mobile PC and Portable Communicators.

Features:

• Integrated System Load Sharing
• Three LED indicators for charge status, low battery and power good signal
• Input Current Limit Control with dip switches between ac-dc adapter (typical 1650 mA), USB-High (500 mA), and USB-Low (100 mA)