Current-limit protection is an essential feature for power-supply systems. The three major types of current-limit-protection mechanisms are constant, foldback, and hiccup. Hiccup current limit performs the best of the three types; however, the implementat
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protect against backward installation of batteries and other overcurrent-causing conditions
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circuit monitors two lithium-ion batteries and protects both of them against overcharging, overdischarging, and undervoltage
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to avoid the deep discharge that can destroy or shorten the life of a rechargeable battery, you must disconnect its load before the discharge is complete
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