In addition to providing an accurate indication of how much charge is left on the battery
and report on the remaining po
wer level in a useful way to the mobile handset user.
Battery managers also control the charging process. The monitor is often coupled to a
charging circuit to monitor battery charging levels and temperatures.
Lithium-ion batteries, which offer among the highest densities available to consumers,
are potentially explosive. Lithium-ion battery chargers thus perform a safety function,
preventing the battery pack from overheating during a fast-charge operation.
6.3.1 Fuel Gauges
Traditional fuel ...
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