The USB (Universal Serial Bus) has been one of the most successful interfaces in the history of PCs. A USB not only transfers data between a portable device and a host PC, it also allows for power ...

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A 1-A USB/ac Li-ion battery charger IC, the SMB135 from Summit Microelectronics offers a combination of features that optimize operation in single-cell applications powered by the USB or other current ...

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