ST’s battery fuel gauge ICs can be located in the battery pack or in the handheld device and integrate functions to monitor the battery voltage, current and temperature. Using a built-in Coulomb counter, these fuel gauge ICs calculate battery charge and store the data in 16-bit resolution for retrieval by the system controller. Access is via an industry-standard I²C interface, enabling the controller to create an accurate graphical representation of the remaining battery-operating time.
Battery-monitoring fuel gauge ICs combine a small footprint with outstanding measurement accuracy and extremely low power consumption to increase battery runtime and lifespan in mobile phones, multimedia players, digital cameras, and other space-constrained portable gadgets.
