Inexpensive MCU Replaces Dedicated Backup-Power Controller

Focus:

In systems with ac power and backup battery power, a low-cost microcontroller (MCU) can detect availability of ac power and control battery charging.

What you’ll learn:

• How to implement a backup battery controller using an 8-pin MCU

Notes:

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Author & Publication:

Ashish Aggarwal, junior at Netaji University of Technology, Dwarka, New Delhi, India, Dhananjay V. Gadre, assistant professor, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India, Electronic Design, Feb 14 2008

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