This design combines power-on and low-battery indication, can operate with any battery voltage up to 15V, has very low current drain (2mA or less) and costs less than $3.50 with new parts. When the ...
Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries are widely used in consumer electronics due to their high energy density and long life. Constant current charging is often recommended by manufacturers. Several ...
The following circuit uses a low-power CMOS comparator and an LED to indicate low-battery voltage without causing excessive current drain. To view the application note, click on the URL below.