The art of battery charging

The demand for portable products is showing exponential growth with no end in immediate sight. Along with the overall growth in volume has come increased demand for greater features and functions. This combination has brought the issue of power management to the forefront of engineering design considerations. The overall success of a portable product will not only be dictated by its features and functions, it will also be influenced by how long it can perform before running out of power, the time it takes to return the batteries to full capacity and the life expectancy of the battery. Sound engineering design begins with a good working knowledge of batteries and battery charging techniques.