ROHM's Evaluation Board Provides Ultra-Efficient Battery Management Solution for Thin, Compact IoT Devices

     ROHM's REFLVBMS001-EVK-001 evaluation board is equipped with a power supply IC (step-down DC/DC converter IC) and a reset IC (voltage detector IC) using the original Nano Energy™ ultra-low current consumption technology. In addition, it includes a battery charger IC that supports low-voltage rechargeable batteries, and NGK INSULATORS' thin, high-capacity EnerCera® Li-Ion rechargeable batteries.

     Battery charger ICs are available for various charging voltages. It can charge, monitor and discharge batteries, making it ideal for compact IoT devices. The ultra-low current consumption of the power IC (180 nA quiescent current) minimizes losses. The result is a thin and ultra-efficient battery management solution with mounting components (including thin rechargeable batteries) as thin as 0.60 mm.