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By eugen
#7631
After my success of proposing SIRFIII GPS-modules (I just ordered a ET-301 and some other stuff) I want to give it another try:

What about selling a LiPo Charger Single Chip, for example the Microchip MCP73861? It is so much nicer to just plug a wall wart into the handheld device!
Your new LiPo chargers are nice for experimenting with LiPo batteries, but they do not match well with a 'semi professional' design.
Additionally the charger chips can monitor the battery temperature - enhanced safety!

Any thoughts?
By jayjay
#7980
TI's bQ series are awesome, Maxim's chips targetted for use with USB interface (current limitted supply) are pretty neat too, and ofcourse the popular LTC4054 from linear tech would be nice to have in the exotics section.

Jay