Microchip intros polymer chargers

NEW DELHI

APRIL 3, 2007

Microcontroller and analog semiconductors provider, Microchip Technology
announced the availability of MCP73811 and MCP73812 (MCP7381X) Li-Ion/Li-Polymer
charge-management controllers.

Microchip said in a statement that these single-cell devices would provide
integrated charge-management functions, and selectable or programmable charge
currents up to 500 mA in a 5-pin SOT-23 package. They are USB compatible and
come with integrated current sense, pass transistor and reverse battery
protection onboard to enable smaller, more cost-effective designs.

"As more and more applications are beginning to utilize Li-Ion and
Li-Polymer batteries, small, low-cost battery-charging solutions are
needed," said Bryan Liddiard, VP, Marketing with Microchip's Analog and
Interface Products Division. "The MCP7381X chargers support this demand and
provide the features necessary for a complete, yet cost-effective, charging
solution."