Fairchild Launches Battery Charging Controllers, FAN7563 and FAN7564, for Li-ion Batteries

Business Wire, Dec 13, 2000

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2000

FAN7564 Integrates LDO and Vref Interface for

Microcontroller-Controlled Charging Applications

Fairchild Semiconductor International (NYSE: FCS) introduces two battery-charging controller ICs that provide constant-current and constant-voltage charging of Li-ion batteries used in handheld applications, such as cellphones, PDAs and consumer products.

The FAN7563 and FAN7564 operate from 2.5 V to 16 V and provide end-of-charge current control. The FAN7564 implements an LDO control function and delivers driving output that can be used with an external transistor to provide a regulated supply for a microcontroller. Either the FAN7563 or FAN7564, used in conjunction with Fairchild's FSDH0165 Off-line Switcher, implements a complete charging solution.

Both devices' charging profiles are tailored for Li-ion batteries. The FAN7563 supports travel charger designs and the FAN7564 supports both travel and desktop chargers. Integrated charging functions include end-of-charge dv/dt detection and reduced-current trickle charge.

The FAN7563 is available in 8-lead SOP packages for $0.88 each, in quantities of 1,000 pieces. The FAN7564 is available in 14-lead SOP packages for $0.98 each, in quantities of 1,000 pieces.

For more information, contact Fairchild Semiconductor Customer Support Group at (888) 522-5372, fax (972) 910-8036, or visit Fairchild's Web site at www.fairchildsemi.com.

About Fairchild Semiconductor

Fairchild Semiconductor International (www.fairchildsemi.com) is a global company solely focused on designing, manufacturing and marketing high-performance semiconductors for multiple end market uses. Fairchild's multi-market components are used in computer, telecommunications, automotive, consumer and industrial applications. Supplying discrete, analog & mixed signal, interface, logic, and optoelectronics products, Fairchild is filling the gap in the global supply of building block semiconductors. The company is headquartered in South Portland, Maine, USA, with 10,000 employees worldwide. Additional manufacturing facilities are located in Utah, South Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, with regional sales offices throughout the world.

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