Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Charging a battery using the constant-current/constant-voltage (CC/CV) method involves using the constant current in the initial state of charging and then switching ...

The importance of proper battery charging. Two main schemes for battery charging. How to design a CCCV battery charger. Test results from the CCCV-based design. Battery-powered electronic devices have ...

The ever-changing properties during cell charging. The impact of wire-path resistance. Dealing with charger inefficiencies. When lithium-ion cell testers are being specified, the request is for a ...

With USB-C finally more or less standard across phones, tablets and laptops, and fewer and fewer manufacturers including chargers in the box with their products, you’ve probably found yourself in need ...

Opportunities and problems often go hand in hand, and public electric vehicle (EV) charging is no exception. One big opportunity is the $5-billion U.S. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) ...

Your car battery can be a temperamental creature. It needs to remain at peak performance, all year long and in all kinds of conditions. The best way to keep your battery primed and ready for action ...

The fast charging function is, without a doubt, one of the most popular trend features of modern smartphones. That’s understandable, as it’s more than practical during the day when you don’t have to ...

One of the starkest contrasts between gas-powered and electric vehicles (EVs)—and one that makes a huge difference in choosing one EV over another—is refueling time. After all, automakers don’t cite ...

Xiaomi unveils Desk Charging Station 140W with 2C+2A+4AC ports, PD 3.1 fast charging, dynamic power management, and low-current charging support.