Battery charger board for the FRDM-KL25Z development platform

Now available from Farnell element14, Freescale's FRDM-BC3770-EVM battery charger board works with the FRDM-KL25Z development platform (included pre-programmed with mini-USB cables). The FRDM-BC3770-EVM Freedom expansion board offers a fully programmable switching charger with dual-path output for single-cell Li-Ion and Li-Polymer batteries. Features include : 1 - Supports different modes of operation (charging and power management). 2 - Dynamically shares current between the application and battery on demand. 3 - Reduces heat dissipation and allows for higher current capability for a given package size. 4 - Includes protection features to avoid damaging the downstream components. 5 - Lowers BOM cost to reduce PCB space, board complexity, and system cost.