Explains electric current, highlighting that it originates from a battery and requires a complete circuit to flow. It compares electric current to water flowing through pipes, using meters to ...

Power peripheral ICs provide supplemental functions to converter and controller regulator ICs. Battery-based ICs provide all the functions necessary to support portable power management.

Phoenix, Ariz. ON Semiconductor has introduced the NUS3116, an integrated charging and power switching circuit for small form-factor portable electronics including cellular phones. This circuit ...