Power
Miniature current monitor saves portable battery life
Diodes Incorporated has announced a miniature current monitor delivering what it says is the world’s smallest solution size for battery current measurement in portable applications. Packaged in the thin 4-pin 1.2mm x 1.8mm DFN package, the ZXCT1023 will support system management functions aimed at extending active run times.
A prIts wide operating voltage range, from 2.5V through to 20V means the monitor will suit a broad range of Li-Ion and Li-polymer battery cell configurations. Typical uses include battery charging, battery capacity measurement and over-current monitoring in applications including PDAs, mobile phones, and MP3 players.
The miniature ZXCT1023 current monitor from Diodes Incorporated is priced at $0.475USD in 10k piece quantities.