STMicroelectronics has added the STUSB4500L to its USB-C controller IC family and it's been designed and certified for pure 5V sink-only applications. All mandatory features to use the USB-C connector ...

[cpldcpu] recently received an external USB battery as a promotional gift and thought it would be a good idea to tear it down to see its insides. At first glance, he could see that the device included ...

The circuit below will trickle charge a four cell pack of AA or AAA NiMH batteries. The circuit draws current from the +5v available a USB connection and pumps about 70ma of current into the battery.

Dialog Semiconductor has introduced a 2A charger IC with an integrated ARM-based fuel gauge, aiming it at smartphones for the China market, tablets and wearables. To power USB phone accessories – LTE ...