Reference: RBD-1419
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This charger board is based on the bq25185 power management IC and is designed for charging single-cell Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Polymer, or LiFePO4 batteries. It supports multiple power sources including USB, DC input, and solar panels. The board also provides power-path management so the load can be powered while the battery is charging.
Product Overview
This charger board is based on the bq25185 power management IC and is designed for charging single-cell Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Polymer, or LiFePO4 batteries. It supports multiple power sources including USB, DC input, and solar panels. The board also provides power-path management so the load can be powered while the battery is charging.
It is suitable for portable electronics, battery powered projects, and solar powered systems.
Supported Battery Types
• Li-Ion
• Li-Polymer
• LiFePO4 (configurable)
Charging Sources
• USB Type-C input (5 V)
• External DC input (5 V to 18 V)
• Solar panel input (5 V to 7 V recommended)
Charging Current Options
• 1 A default
• 500 mA selectable
• 250 mA selectable
(Current is set using onboard jumpers)
Battery Voltage Configuration
• 3.7 V nominal / 4.2 V max for Li-Ion and Li-Polymer
• 3.2 V nominal / 3.65 V max for LiFePO4
(Battery chemistry selectable using jumpers)
Power Path Management
The board automatically manages power between the input source and the battery.
• Load is powered from USB, DC, or solar when available
• Excess current is used to charge the battery
• Battery supplies additional current if load demand exceeds 1 A
• Supports current spikes up to 3 A from the battery
Load Output
• Regulated output, maximum 4.5 V
• Output voltage follows battery level when input power is removed
• Output range approximately 3.0 V to 4.5 V
Indicators and Control
• Charging status LED
• Fault indicator LED
• Power good LED
• Charger enable pin
• Charge and fault signal breakout pads
Thermal Protection
• Optional external 10K thermistor support
• Automatically reduces charging current to prevent battery overheating
Additional Features
• USB Type-C connector with proper CC resistors
• Mounting holes for secure installation
• Battery voltage and load voltage monitoring pads
Typical Applications
• Portable electronics
• Battery powered microcontroller projects
• Solar powered devices
• IoT and low power systems
• Prototyping and development boards
Usage Notes
• Designed for single-cell batteries only
• Load output will never exceed 4.5 V
• Battery and load voltage drop as battery discharges
• Solar panels above 7 V provide no benefit and increase heat
Package Contents
• bq25185 charger board ×1
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This charger board is based on the bq25185 power management IC and is designed for charging single-cell Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Polymer, or LiFePO4 batteries. It supports multiple power sources including USB, DC input, and solar panels. The board also provides power-path management so the load can be powered while the battery is charging.
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