An effective battery charger maximizes battery capacity, extends battery life and monitors the charging process. We offer a large selection of battery management solutions supporting a variety of battery chemistries to solve your portable power conversion challenges. Our battery charge management controllers are reliable, low-cost and high-accuracy voltage regulation solutions that require few external components to reduce design size, cost and complexity.
MCP73831
Serving as a workhorse for a wide variety of charging applications, this device offers these key benefits:
- Multiple voltage regulation options
- Adheres to all USB power bus specifications
- Programmable charge current, selectable preconditioning and end-of-charge control
MCP73871
This device offers powerful integrated battery management with these key benefits:
- Integrated system load sharing and battery charge management
- Constant current and constant voltage operation
- Wide variety of selectable and programmable options
MCP73830/L
A tiny option to save space in portable electronic applications, this device offers these key benefits:
- 2 × 2 TDFN package
- Programmable charge current up to 1000 mA
- Soft start to avoid inrush current
MPLAB® Analog Designer
Provides design suggestions for common circuit needs, estimates performance for common modifications, and can export to MPLAB® Mindi™ Analog Simulator for verification.
MPLAB® Mindi™ Analog Simulator
Uses a SIMetrix/SIMPLIS environment to model circuit behavior, reducing design time with software debugging for initial design verification.
Power Check Design Service
Provides advice on your exact physical circuit layout, sharing best practices from an experienced power supply designer, so that physical hardware will match simulations.
- Application Notes
- Design Guides
- User Guides
| Title | Download |
|---|---|
| AN971 - USB Port-Powered Li-Ion/Li-Polymer Battery Charging | Download |
| AN216 - DC/DC Converter Controller Using a PICmicro Microcontroller | Download |
| AN1156 - Battery Fuel Measurement Using Delta-Sigma ADC Devices | Download |
| AN1088 - Selecting the Right Battery System for Cost-Sensitive Portable Applications While Maintaining Excellent Quality | Download |
| AN1260 - Li-Ion/Li-Poly Battery Charge and System Load Sharing Management Design Guide With MCP73871 | Download |
| Title | Download |
|---|---|
| Portable Power Conversion Design Guide | Download |
| Title | Download |
|---|---|
| MCP1631HV Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger Reference Design | Download |
| MCP1631 Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger Reference Design | Download |
| MCP1630V Bidirectional 4 Cell Li-Ion Charger Reference Design User’s Guide | Download |
| MCP1630 Low-Cost NiMH Battery Charger Reference Design | Download |
| MCP1630 Low-Cost Li-Ion Battery Charger Reference Design User’s Guide | Download |
| MCP1630 Li-Ion Multi-Bay Battery Charger User's Guide | Download |
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| Product | Status | Automotive Recommended | 5K Pricing | Linear Mode | No of Li-Ion Cells | Vcc Range (V) | Typical Reverse Leakage Current (µA) | Temp. Range | Voltage Regulation Accuracy (%) | Integrated FET | Temperature Monitor | Charge Safety Timers | Max. Thermal Regulation | Iout Max (mA) | Operating Current Typ (mA) | Precondition Charge | Reverse Discharge Current Typ (uA) | Shut Down Mode | Status Output | Supply Current Typ (mA) | Supply Present | Technology | UVLO | Voltage Regulation Typical (V) | Packages |
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| MCP73826 | In Production | Call for pricing | Yes | 1 | 4.5 - 5.5 | 1 | -20 - 85 | 1 | Ext | No | No | No | 0.26 | Yes | 8 | Yes | No | 1 | No | Linear | 4.1, 4.2 | Please call for package information | |||
| MCP73827 | In Production | $0.75 | Yes | 1 | 4.5 - 5.5 | 1 | -20 - 85 | 1 | Ext | No | No | No | 0.25 | Yes | 8 | Yes | Yes | 1 | No | Linear | 4.1, 4.2 | 8/MSOP | |||
| MCP73828 | In Production | $0.75 | Yes | 1 | 4.5 - 5.5 | 1 | -20 - 85 | 1 | Ext | Yes | No | No | 0.265 | Yes | 10 | Yes | Yes | 1 | No | Linear | 4.1, 4.2 | 8/MSOP | |||
| MCP73841 | In Production | $0.93 | Yes | 1 | 4.5 - 12 | 0.5 | -40 - 85 | 0.5 | Ext | Yes | Yes | No | 0.75 | Yes | 0.4 | Yes | Yes | 0.5 | No | Linear | 4.45 | 4.1, 4.2 | 10/MSOP | ||
| MCP73843 | In Production | $0.89 | Yes | 1 | 4.5 - 12 | 0.5 | -40 - 85 | 0.5 | Ext | No | Yes | No | 0.75 | Yes | 0.4 | Yes | Yes | 0.5 | No | Linear | 4.45 | 4.1, 4.2 | 8/MSOP | ||
| MCP73853 | In Production | $1.29 | Yes | 1 | 4.5 - 5.5 | 0.5 | -40 - 85 | 0.5 | Int | Yes | Yes | Yes | 400 | 0.83 | Yes | 0.24 | Yes | Yes | 0.5 | No | Linear | 4.45 | 4.1, 4.2 | 16/QFN | |
| MCP73855 | In Production | $1.19 | Yes | 1 | 4.5 - 5.5 | 0.5 | -40 - 85 | 0.5 | Int | No | Yes | Yes | 400 | 0.83 | Yes | 0.24 | Yes | Yes | 0.5 | No | Linear | 4.45 | 4.1, 4.2 | 10/DFN | |
| MCP73830 | In Production | $0.64 | Yes | 1 | 3.75 - 6 | 0.5 | -40 - +85 | 0.75 | Int | No | Yes | Yes | 1000 | 0.5 | Yes | 10 | Yes | Yes | 0.5 | Yes | Linear | 3.45 | 4.2 | 6/TDFN | |
| MCP73831 | In Production | No | $0.40 | Yes | 1 | 3.75 - 6 | 0.75 | -40 - 85 | 0.75 | Int | No | No | Yes | 500 | 0.51 | Yes | 0.15 | Yes | Yes | 0.75 | No | Linear | 3.45 | 4.2, 4.35, 4.4, 4.5 | 5/SOT-23, 8/DFN |
| MCP73832 | In Production | No | $0.40 | Yes | 1 | 3.75 - 6.0 | 0.75 | -40 - 85 | 0.75 | Int | No | No | Yes | 500 | 0.51 | Yes | 0.15 | Yes | Yes | 0.75 | No | Linear | 3.45 | 4.2, 4.35, 4.4, 4.5 | 5/SOT-23, 8/DFN |
| MCP73833 | In Production | No | $0.62 | Yes | 1 | 3.75 - 6.0 | 0.75 | -40 - 85 | 0.75 | Int | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1200 | 2 | Yes | 0.2 | Yes | Yes | 0.75 | Yes | Linear | 3.5 | 4.2, 4.35, 4.4, 4.5 | 10/DFN, 10/MSOP |
| MCP73834 | In Production | No | $0.62 | Yes | 1 | 3.75 - 6.0 | 0.75 | -40 - 85 | 0.75 | Int | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1200 | 2 | Yes | 0.2 | Yes | Yes | 0.75 | No | Linear | 3.5 | 4.2, 4.35, 4.4, 4.5 | 10/DFN, 10/MSOP |
| MCP73811 | In Production | No | $0.37 | Yes | 1 | 3.75 - 6 | 1 | -40 - 85 | 1 | Int | No | No | Yes | 495 | 1 | No | 0.5 | Yes | No | 1 | No | Linear | 4.2 | 5/SOT-23 | |
| MCP73812 | In Production | No | $0.39 | Yes | 1 | 3.75 - 6 | 1 | -40 - 85 | 1 | Int | No | No | Yes | 550 | 1 | No | 0.5 | Yes | No | 1 | No | Linear | 4.2 | 5/SOT-23 | |
| MCP73838 | In Production | No | $0.81 | Yes | 1 | 3.75 - 6.0 | 0.5 | -40 - 85 | 0.5 | Int | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1200 | 1.9 | Yes | 0.1 | Yes | Yes | 0.5 | No | Linear | 3.5 | 4.2, 4.35, 4.4, 4.5 | 10/DFN, 10/MSOP |
| MCP73837 | In Production | No | $0.81 | Yes | 1 | 3.75 - 6.0 | 0.5 | -40 - 85 | 0.5 | Int | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1200 | 1.9 | Yes | 0.1 | Yes | Yes | 0.5 | Yes | Linear | 3.5 | 4.2, 4.35, 4.4, 4.5 | 10/DFN, 10/MSOP |
| MCP73871 | In Production | No | $1.29 | Yes | 1 | 4.4 - 6 | 0.75 | -40 - 85 | 0.5 | Int | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1800 | 2.5 | Yes | 0.03 | Yes | Yes | 0.75 | Yes | Linear | 4.35 | 4.1, 4.2, 4.35, 4.4 | 20/QFN |
| MCP73113 | In Production | No | $0.81 | Yes | 1 | 4 - 16 | 0.7 | -40 - +85 | 0.5 | Int | No | Yes | Yes | 1100 | 0.7 | Yes | 0.5 | Yes | Yes | 0.7 | No | Linear | 4.15 | 4.1, 4.2, 4.35, 4.4 | 10/DFN |
| MCP73114 | In Production | No | $0.81 | Yes | 1 | 4 - 16 | 0.7 | -40 - 85 | 0.5 | Int | No | Yes | Yes | 1100 | 0.7 | Yes | 0.0005 | Yes | Yes | 0.7 | No | Linear | 4.15 | 4.1, 4.2, 4.35, 4.4 | 10/DFN |
| MCP73123 | In Production | No | $0.81 | Yes | 1 | 4 - 16 | 0.7 | -40 - 85 | 0.5 | Int | No | Yes | Yes | 1100 | 0.7 | Yes | 0.5 | Yes | Yes | 0.7 | No | Linear | 4.15 | 3.6 | 10/DFN |
| MCP73830L | In Production | No | $0.62 | Yes | 1 | 3.75 - 6 | 0.5 | -40 - +85 | 0.75 | Int | No | Yes | Yes | 200 | 0.5 | Yes | 10 | Yes | Yes | 0.5 | Yes | Linear | 3.45 | 4.2 | 6/TDFN |
| MIC79050 | In Production | No | $1.71 | Yes | 1 | 2.5 - 16 | 500 | -40 - 125 | 0.75 | Yes | No | No | 750 | 85 µA @ Iout = 100 µA; 11 mA @ Iout = 500 mA; | No | 10 | Yes | No | 500 | Linear | 0 | 4.2V | 3/SOT-223, 8/MSOP, 8/SOIC | ||
| MIC79110 | In Production | No | $1.98 | Yes | 1 | 2.5 - 16 | 1200 | -40 - 125 | 0.75 | Yes | No | No | 1200 | 2 mA @ Iout = 10 mA;24 mA @ Iout = 700 mA | No | 6 | Yes | Yes | 1200 | Linear | 0 | 4.2V, Adj. | 10/VDFN | ||
| MCP73842 | In Production | $0.99 | Yes | 2 | 8.7 - 12 | 0.5 | -40 - 85 | 0.5 | Ext | Yes | Yes | No | 0.75 | Yes | 0.4 | Yes | Yes | 0.5 | No | Linear | 8.65 | 8.2, 8.4 | 10/MSOP | ||
| MCP73844 | In Production | $0.94 | Yes | 2 | 8.7 - 12 | 0.5 | -40 - 85 | 0.5 | Ext | No | Yes | No | 0.75 | Yes | 0.4 | Yes | Yes | 0.5 | No | Linear | 8.65 | 8.2, 8.4 | 8/MSOP | ||
| MCP73223 | In Production | No | $1.29 | Yes | 2 | 4 - 16 | 0.7 | -40 - 85 | 0.6 | Int | No | Yes | Yes | 1100 | 0.7 | Yes | 0.5 | Yes | Yes | 0.7 | No | Linear | 4.15 | 7.2 | 10/DFN |
| MCP73213 | In Production | No | $1.29 | Yes | 2 | 4 - 16 | 0.7 | -40 - 85 | 0.6 | Int | No | Yes | Yes | 1100 | 0.7 | Yes | 0.0005 | Yes | Yes | 0.7 | No | Linear | 4.15 | 8.2, 8.4, 8.7, 8.8 | 10/DFN |
| PS200 | Mature Product | No | Call for pricing | No | 999 | 2 - 5 | 0.1 | -40 - 85 | Ext | Yes | Yes | No | 0.1 | Please call for package information |
