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AN3640
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Title
Low IQ Boost Converters for Monitoring and Efficient Utilization of Alkaline Batteries
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Name
AN3640
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Date
10/07/2020
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| Description |
Description
Designing single or two-cell battery-powered applications requires good knowledge and understanding of the battery’s capabilities and its chemistry, and which converter is suitable to power the target application. This application note focuses on the efficient utilization of alkaline cells, considering safety precautions provided by battery manufacturers and recommending the appropriate circuitry and converter topology for low voltage applications. Microchip offers a new boost converter family for alkaline batteries (MCP1641X) in which the start-up voltage can be programmed and the battery status can be monitored. These new boost converters can work independently or attached to a microcontroller for a complete power management solution.
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