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  • Want to include a small Lithium Ion or Lithium Ion Polymer battery into your next project? It's easy! Dave gives you the low down on how they work and how to charge them and select a suitable charging IC.
    NOTE: For safety you should always use circuit protected cells as per the larger cell I was holding up. It protects against over-discharge, over-voltage, shorts etc.
    (BTW, the reference to Lithium Ion Polymer being the same as Lithium Ion is in terms of charging, if that was not clear. The Ion Polymer type have polymer anode material and hence a different construction that allows the small pouch type cells shown in the video, and other thin odd shapes shown toward the end)

Komentáře • 371

  • @BrettAnsite
    @BrettAnsite Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for doing this, you helped me found my business 10 years ago and I really wanted to thank you.. I was able to do so much without having gone to school because of your videos.

    • @craftymulligar
      @craftymulligar Před rokem

      Yeah I think Dave said he went to electronics school but built things before that that helped him self pass through.

  • @DaCracky
    @DaCracky Před 3 lety +3

    Your enthusiasm is taking me with you :) Just found you because I was suddenly wondering how li-ion batteries charge

  • @garrisonl.4673
    @garrisonl.4673 Před 7 lety +55

    this guys amazing and very knowledgeable​. although he looks to have been filled with a couple hundred volts over time himself.thanks for the great videos.

  • @RinksRides
    @RinksRides Před 6 lety +8

    Actually past Dave, Li-poly are different from Li-Ion. Poly cells are prismatic and typically for high drain applications up to 30C, while most ion versions are for lower drain applications up to 20A and are usually manufactured as cylindrical cells

  • @gergelyurban6718
    @gergelyurban6718 Před 7 lety +7

    I love the way the Aussies talk! :) All happy and positive 👍🏻

  • @roycohen2013
    @roycohen2013 Před 12 lety +2

    Im 16 years old and ive been building all kinds of circuts and started using embeded processors like the AVR's not to long ago and I just wanted to say that I love your blog and its helped me so much with learning all these concepts :)
    so thanks for all your doing and keep it up.

  • @mbart
    @mbart Před 3 lety +3

    Minor remark: charging is never exothermic with respect to the charged battery. The heat production comes from energy loss, the energy coming from the charger. Charging must be endothermic, because the chemical reaction to deliver energy necessarily must be exothermic.
    Great explanation and great videos, BTW. Thanks a lot.

  • @stevemorgan2976
    @stevemorgan2976 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you! I had very little knowledge of the charging characteristics of lithium ion cells. I watched a couple videos on the topic and came away confused. I didn’t know there was a constant current charge cycle followed by a constant voltage charge cycle. As always, I thought you explained it extremely well and I easily understood what you were saying. I have often said, how much you learn is not as dependent on how smart you are but how smart your teacher is. Thank you!

  • @stclairstclair
    @stclairstclair Před 4 lety +2

    I come back and rewatch this when I'm getting fuzzy, Dave is the best.

  • @mikeselectricstuff
    @mikeselectricstuff Před 13 lety +10

    One thing to watch is power dissipation on the linear chargers - at charge currents over a few hundred mA, you don't need too much input-output voltage differential before the charge time gets extended due to the charger going into thermal limiting. Most of the cheap ones aren't packaged to conduct heat out well.

  • @DefekCs
    @DefekCs Před 11 lety +9

    Overall Your videos are awesome, thanks - helps a lot! :)
    But story behind Li-ion, LiPo and LiFePo is a bit different.
    Li-ion: Vn = 3.6V (uses transition metal ion eletrolitic compound)
    LiPo: Vn=3.7V (uses synthetic polymer compounds as eletrolite lowering internal resistance... this is where +0.1V in avg comes from)
    LiFePo: Vn = 3.3V (same synthetic polymer compound as eletrolite + different anode that changes reaction electrochemically itself).

  • @EEVblog
    @EEVblog  Před 13 lety

    @vaneenbergen I totally forgot to mention the protection circuit built into the bigger cell I was waving around. You really should be using these protected cells, they protect against shorts, over-discharge, over-voltage etc.
    With the unprotected cells, you have to take more care, and either add your own protection circuitry and/or design your product properly to ensure the battery is not abused.

    • @Stefan50326
      @Stefan50326 Před 4 lety

      Hi, I want to replace my defective laptop battery from a 15 years old PowerBook G4. It's using US18650GR cells which are rated at 2100 mAh. They have no integrated protection circuit. Is it possible to change to XTAR cells rated at 2200 mAh or maybe cells rated at 2500 mAh or 3000 mAh? Will it change the charging process and damage my power supply by using a higher current? Will the protection circuit affect the laptops behaviour? Note: when opening the battery, it seemed like there is a built in temperature sensor for the whole package of 6 cells.
      Kind regards

  • @harrypehkonen
    @harrypehkonen Před 8 lety +10

    "You really should know because it's interesting." Love it! :D

  • @dizseal
    @dizseal Před 11 lety +4

    Dave - I've been watching EEVblog videos all weekend. Looking to get back into my hardware engineering roots. I find these incredibly useful and motivating. Thanks so much for all your work on them.

  • @valordk
    @valordk Před 13 lety +1

    Those Microchip chargers look quite a good deal for a simple application. thanks for the video Dave.

  • @gsleazy1975
    @gsleazy1975 Před 4 lety +2

    Seriously appreciate the content as an aspiring creator / engineer trying to learn on my own. Advice is top notch. Bloody good channel and keep up the great vids ❤

  • @toastrecon
    @toastrecon Před rokem

    Thank you so much, Dave! I was just thinking that I’ve seen more hours of your videos than anything Hollywood has produced. Lol. Your videos are amazing.

  • @Beaches_south_of_L.A.
    @Beaches_south_of_L.A. Před 9 lety +19

    Dave Jones you are my favorite CZcams personality. I would follow you anywhere. I only wish that I lived in Australia because then I would ask if I could be shop boy. I would sweep floors, scrub toilets and dismantle electronics for you. I would work for beans and biscuits. I would put a cot in the broom closet and call that home. Is it true that you have a locker at the bottom of the sea where pirates disappear to?

  • @tanishqbhaiji103
    @tanishqbhaiji103 Před 2 lety +3

    Li-ion and Li-po do have a difference now some Li-Po have higher charging and nominal voltages and they are also also available in large capacity pouches where as li-ion are not and they have higher C ratings much higher compared to Li-Ion

  • @RobertGallop
    @RobertGallop Před 13 lety +1

    Love the video, Dave's back! Please keep up the long videos like this, this information, level of detail, and overall information is not easy to get elsewhere. I always feel like I've learned a bit more after watching one of these, please keep it up!

  • @Subfightr
    @Subfightr Před 3 lety

    I love the passion! So glad you're doing something that you clearly enjoy. I hope that never changes

  • @e.a.steutel7874
    @e.a.steutel7874 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for all the time invested. You have a knack for explaining

  • @EEVblog
    @EEVblog  Před 13 lety

    @blackmuzzle You can't just make that blanket statement that "modern cells" have no problem. Read the datasheets for all those Li-Poly cells I showed. 0.5C recommended as standard charge, 1C absolute maximum for "fast charge". Always read the datasheet, cell types and their recommendations are many and varied.
    Yes, some are specifically designed for very fast charging. The price you pay will usually be cell life.

  • @bcsupport
    @bcsupport Před 13 lety

    Yes, I totally agree. Dave, Im going to have to start donating with these real world tutorials

  • @majinkeyboards
    @majinkeyboards Před rokem

    Willy Wonka and the Electronic Factory. Joking around aside, this is a very essential video, helped me a lot. Thanks!

  • @nialldarwin
    @nialldarwin Před 10 lety

    Awesome. So many things I wanted to know about these batteries and their charging all in one video. Thanks. You've got a friend in Raglan!

  • @cuttingedgecool7235
    @cuttingedgecool7235 Před 8 lety

    Excellent deep dive into Lithium Ion technology!

  • @jesusstolemypants
    @jesusstolemypants Před 11 lety

    Your blogs are actually brilliant! Please keep up the inspiring and passionate videos!

  • @renukacharyathakare2527
    @renukacharyathakare2527 Před 10 lety +3

    Best Video for understanding Lithuim Ion Charging process. Thanks Alot. Hope you upload Many more such videos dealing with electronics Stuff

  • @EEVblog
    @EEVblog  Před 13 lety +3

    @chrisgj198 That's probably a separate blog on it's own, low battery detection and cutout. And that applies to any battery technology really.

  • @psyzanzan
    @psyzanzan Před 8 lety +34

    Hi, im from the future! Thank you for this retro lithium based batteries tutorial, now days we just use flux capacitors.

    • @psyzanzan
      @psyzanzan Před 8 lety +2

      well duh, it becomes a cold fusion reactor and generates perpetual motion .

    • @psyzanzan
      @psyzanzan Před 8 lety +4

      yeah i only use the baterizer when i need to get 1.21 GigaWatt more out of my Mr.Fusion.

    • @psyzanzan
      @psyzanzan Před 7 lety +2

      you're right.i've had that happening to me in galaxy s7 wich ended up destroying the whole universe so i've hooked up a 1N4148 to gnd to prevent any reverse polarity. i only have 4 alternate dimensions points left on my driving licence.

    • @MrBobman49
      @MrBobman49 Před 7 lety

      The 4148 is a silicon diode which is nominally 0.7V drop. You would be far happier using a 1N5817 which is a Schottky that drops 0.2-0.3V.

    • @OpenGL4ever
      @OpenGL4ever Před 6 lety

      How many flux capacitors do i need to drive a Death Star and make the battle station fully operational?

  • @jamesfacada
    @jamesfacada Před 7 lety

    Fantastic explanation! I worked on power supplies and converters and inverters and find this a really simple but good video explaining the whole thing of Li Ion and charging ckts!

  • @TheCrazyInventor
    @TheCrazyInventor Před 13 lety

    Damn, when I read the discription, I was all like "this is EXACTLY the info I need". Timing couldn't be better, Dave. Going to enjoy this one. :)

  • @sakama239
    @sakama239 Před 4 lety +1

    Love this guy so much hhhhh "stick with me because this is easy!" lol it's a 40-min-video

  • @JamieHarveyJr
    @JamieHarveyJr Před 5 lety

    Very helpful kickstart to my understanding of lithium Ion charging. Thanks!

  • @alexanderquilty5705
    @alexanderquilty5705 Před 2 lety

    Man it’s crazy that we’ve been using Li-Ion and Li-Poly for 10+ years.

  • @Derfboy
    @Derfboy Před 2 lety +1

    It's been 11 years since this video was posted and I'm here because I've never built a charger before and I want to learn how.

    • @mikethespike056
      @mikethespike056 Před rokem

      I'm here because I want to learn how phone batteries work.

  • @jaywenden1939
    @jaywenden1939 Před 7 lety +29

    "the other kind of coke"

  • @ivanv754
    @ivanv754 Před 13 lety

    Dave, thanks for the video. I don't know if you did this because of my post on the forum but it came just in time for me.

  • @benwrong6855
    @benwrong6855 Před 6 lety +2

    Great info Dave!! cheers for your efforts!!

  • @BobElHat
    @BobElHat Před 12 lety

    You can't push the cell to higher than 4.2V without damaging it (which might make it go bang). Unless you use a ridiculously low charge rate the cell will reach that voltage before it's 100% full. As the battery charges its voltage gets higher, so to maintain a constant current you have to keep raising your charge voltage. Once you hit the voltage limit you can't raise it any more, so the current starts to reduce and the last few percent takes for ever.

  • @mikeselectricstuff
    @mikeselectricstuff Před 13 lety

    Digital camera batteries for popular camera models can be a nice cheap source of ready-packaged batteries. Ditto camcorder ones, typically 7.2V, and also phone batteries.
    Just be aware that clones tend to have 10K resistors instead of thermistors...

  • @EEVblog
    @EEVblog  Před 13 lety +3

    @mikeselectricstuff Yep, good point Mike. Could probably do another whole blog on just how to implement the charger IC's. Many of the packages like DFN will have thermal pads on the bottom to help with dissipation. The on-chip die temp monitors usually kick in around 120degC and limit the charge current.

  • @b.s.9133
    @b.s.9133 Před 3 lety +2

    you're amazing thank you allllloooot i was looking for such understanding from a long time

  • @operator8014
    @operator8014 Před 8 lety

    I've seen a lot of manufacturers state the "full" current as .03C, or 3% of the batteries A rating, so remember to check that before charging one. Don't just go with 10% as a universal rule.

    • @jort93z
      @jort93z Před 8 lety

      its better to use a higher value. it doesnt really matter if your value is a little higher. unless you need that 1% more charge on it. you won't get more then a few % more amps toward the max capacity if you use 3% instead. if you use 3% even though your cell is 5% it'll never stop charging(which is bad). if you use 10% instead of 3% it'll just a stop a little sooner. and its not charging very fast at the last few percents anyway since the amp's already dropped all the way down. if you set it to 10% it'll finish charging a lot faster(not to 100% however) for a little less capacity.

  • @bcsupport
    @bcsupport Před 13 lety

    @TheCrazyInventor Yes, I totally agree. Dave, Im going to have to start donating with these real world tutorials

  • @klantdunk
    @klantdunk Před 11 lety

    The main thing that is reducing the capacity is the discharge rate. The difference between 1C and 2C discharge is about 3% for 300 cycles. Of course, this differs between batteries also.

  • @vincenttelfer4206
    @vincenttelfer4206 Před rokem

    try 3 battery packs in circulation on samba, keeping 1 pack for the load 1 charged and waiting or charging and 1 on charge , this way there's no charging and discharging simultaneously

  • @393nimit
    @393nimit Před 6 lety +4

    Can you explain please how balance chargers are implemented for simultaneous charging to cells in series?
    Component level explanation as shown in this video would be appreciated.

  • @wiinick90
    @wiinick90 Před 10 lety

    Wow. Totally helped me out. Fixed me a wireless speaker but in turn, the charger circuitry died. Now I can fix that bad boy.

  • @GarrettBroadnax
    @GarrettBroadnax Před 12 lety +2

    That was exactly what I needed. I'm interning at NASA and we're building a prototype lunar lander and rover that powers a Li-Ion/Li-Po off solar panels and we were having trouble charging and some other things.
    I have a question though: Why is part 2 of the charging process (I believe it's called trickle charging) necessary? Why can't you just charge using the part 1 method up to 100%? Is it a safety thing, an efficiency thing, or something else?
    Thanks

  • @demoniack81
    @demoniack81 Před 12 lety

    3.7 is the nominal voltage.
    The charging voltage is either 4.1 or 4.2, if you don't know be safe and keep 4.1 ;)

  • @dave9343
    @dave9343 Před 6 lety +1

    Dave, we can always rely on you for very solid material, like this one, on Electronic Engineering. Thanks very much. Keep them coming.
    Question:
    1/ In a charging system, like say on an Electric car (Completely Electric), where REGENERATIVE BERAKING charges the battery, how is this possible? Since, during the REGENERATIVE BERAKING charging process, the battery is still supplying power to operate the various systems on the car (i.e Lights, radio, the Mini fridge with the cold drinks etc). I would be very grateful if you could explain how the battery gets charged during breaking AND if possible, point me to any in-depth detailed reading material, and
    2/ Would this explanation apply to other battery types such as Led Acid
    3/ Where could I find in-depth detailed information on Lead Acid Battery charging.
    Thanks very much.

  • @violincrafter
    @violincrafter Před 3 lety +1

    fully charged, bob’s your uncle

  • @mikeselectricstuff
    @mikeselectricstuff Před 13 lety

    @bcsupport You can get charger ICs for multi-cell packs. I've used a Microchip 2-cell one in the past

  • @thecraftsman8083
    @thecraftsman8083 Před 4 lety

    All circuit diagrams are super simple for this guy!😂

  • @legion2k988
    @legion2k988 Před 7 lety

    super later to the lipo battery thing. Thank you for your video and breaking it down for me.

  • @panospapadopoulos
    @panospapadopoulos Před 3 lety

    He is great! Thank you very much for the great tutorial. To the point and enthusiastic

  • @harshvirsingh2174
    @harshvirsingh2174 Před 7 lety +3

    If you could explain the working of the controller in detail, that'd be awesome!

  • @frankjoshum
    @frankjoshum Před 9 lety

    Haha I had to google "Bob's your uncle". Great stuff!

  • @EEVblog
    @EEVblog  Před 13 lety

    @blackmuzzle Yes, the RC packs are usually designed specifically for high charge/discharge rates, to drive motors and the like. They have different requirements and specs to regular cells that are designed for your ordinary electronic gadgets. Totally different ball game, and one where temperature monitors and safety timers are much more important.

  • @lorcanbonda1241
    @lorcanbonda1241 Před 7 lety +2

    All Lithium ion polymer batteries are lithium ion batteries, but not all lithium ion batteries are lithium polymer.
    Those which are not "polymer" are the ones which catch on fire because the electrolyte is so flammable. In polymer electrolyte batteries, the electrolyte is bound in the polymer.

  • @BaldTom
    @BaldTom Před 10 lety +1

    Lithium polymer is different to a standard lithium ion battery. Li ion polymer has a plastic electrolyte, while lithium ion batteries have a liquid electrolyte.

  • @enriquecourtade
    @enriquecourtade Před 6 lety

    Hi Dave, I'm not fully agree about the amount of energy accumulated since the voltage reaches 4.2v and the current starts to fall. I have bought an Icharger 206B and made some experiments with the three types of balance modes it brings. I have logg all the charging proccess data and I would like to share it with you because I know you will get more information about them than me and maybe make another intersting video. If you are interested in, please let me know how to send you the data. The software I am using to see the data is LogView Studio.

  • @TheCrazyInventor
    @TheCrazyInventor Před 13 lety

    Oh, I don't mind "long" video's like this. Please don't make them shorter. I'd like to have all the info on a particular subject explained to me in one go. I don't want all that information crammed in 10 minutes, or something. I also don't like video's that just explain the basics of some concept really fast. That's why I like your video's: long and detailed information.
    Going to have a look at a supplier for these batteries and for their charger ICs. Very useful for my next project. :)

  • @avalon449
    @avalon449 Před 13 lety

    As usual, very informative Dave. Thanks.

  • @pocketmoon
    @pocketmoon Před 7 lety

    Maths is cool - the area under the blue curve should be close to the stated capacity of the lipo. If you log current to a PC from USB enabled DMM you can just load the data into excel and work it out :)

  • @rikvdmark
    @rikvdmark Před 8 lety

    Nice video, very educational :)
    I'm building a charger using a MCP73833. The datasheet mentioned a design with a mosfet and a Schottky diode to isolate the load behind the charger. This negates the (possible) issue of the system connected to the battery from being affected when the battery is charged.

  • @Mnorbert25
    @Mnorbert25 Před 10 lety

    a flywheel diode is used to mosfet to protect it from damage but here is not needed because you don't have any coil,also I forgot to mention that the flyback diode it's already build inside the mosfet.

  • @aerospecies
    @aerospecies Před 4 lety

    great video - this topic probably needs re-visiting.

    • @EEVblog
      @EEVblog  Před 4 lety +2

      Why? The chemistry hasn't changed.

    • @aerospecies
      @aerospecies Před 4 lety

      EEVblog thank you. I can’t believe you replied. lol. I was thinking more about changing ‘silicon’. But you’re right. Love your channel.

  • @mikeselectricstuff
    @mikeselectricstuff Před 13 lety

    @TheEPROM9 Reminds me about 15 yrs ago I made a portable BBC micro - used the original case with a 320x240 mono EL display in the lid, and PSU full of nicad D-cells and a DC/DC converter. ISTR I had to mod the sound circuit to run without the -ve rail.

  • @EEVblog
    @EEVblog  Před 13 lety

    @bcsupport Most chip manufacturers have devices designed for more than 1 cell. It's usually an option in the parametric search table. You can't just use a single cell charger chip with those.

  • @_Piers_
    @_Piers_ Před 13 lety

    @vaneenbergen
    When used properly their dangers although real are very unlikely to ever be encountered. You could always try LiFePo4 batteries instead as they are more or less safe. IC's are available to charge those from Microchip (I presume other ppl as well) I've used the MCP73X23 but they do a couple of others to.

  • @laharl2k
    @laharl2k Před 4 lety

    Dave you look so young! I didnt have white hairs either back then XD

  • @EEVblog
    @EEVblog  Před 13 lety

    @vaneenbergen Lithium Ion Polymer are more robust than Lithium Ion. But if you are really concerned, try LiFePo4 as @Pook365 said, they are much safer and won't go exothermic.

  • @sudarapremathilaka1706

    Thank u so much.This is a great tutorial.This solved all my problems about Li-ion/Li-po battery charging.

  • @pavelgrigorev4739
    @pavelgrigorev4739 Před 4 lety

    Amazing Video! Thank you, for helping to write my tesis with your videos.

  • @kevin29wong
    @kevin29wong Před 13 lety

    Man now I want to try some of those batteries, especially the bendable one.

  • @debasis2196
    @debasis2196 Před 10 lety

    very informative.......for my phd work.....thank you for this wonderful video

  • @WizardNumberNext
    @WizardNumberNext Před 10 lety

    sorry for mistake - precharge threshold is close to 3248mV.

  • @jeffbornes3986
    @jeffbornes3986 Před 2 lety

    As always Great info.

  • @michaellove7912
    @michaellove7912 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Dave!

  • @snaprollinpitts
    @snaprollinpitts Před 9 lety

    thanks Dave! that was pretty easy.

  • @eddy66t6
    @eddy66t6 Před 13 lety

    Love these white board episodes!!

  • @papalevies
    @papalevies Před 13 lety +1

    Hey Dave, why don't you make a video about small photovoltaic cells, MPPT and such

  • @billybbob18
    @billybbob18 Před 3 lety

    So we drone pilots are overcharging our "lipo batteries"? When you see what a lipo vs a Li-ion can do with respect to power output on a drone, then you might concede to the difference we see. I charge mine at 4c when out in the field to 4.2 per cell. Why then do all universal battery chargers differentiate lipo and lion? In my experience, lipo can dump far more power instantaneously and not be destroyed.

  • @blackfaithdoom9018
    @blackfaithdoom9018 Před rokem +2

    Min 12:00 , what i dont get is . Does the battery voltage increase because the charger increases the voltage ? Or is the charger applying 4.2V constantly and still the battery voltage increases just slowly ?

  • @xDR1TeK
    @xDR1TeK Před 10 lety

    Cool Vid Dave... I miss the old Dave, the new one doesn't have the same fizz as he did in the old days.

  • @craftymulligar
    @craftymulligar Před rokem

    This video maybe it's updated now have small breakout boards that charge some Lithium cells.

  • @IndustrialGoblin
    @IndustrialGoblin Před 13 lety

    Thank's a lot, Dave! Love your videos! And you inspired me to make my own.

  • @_Piers_
    @_Piers_ Před 13 lety

    @bcsupport
    You can also get IC's for 2S (the MCP73842 for instance). I've no idea past that as that is the highest I've had a use for :)

  • @descent8275
    @descent8275 Před 8 lety +7

    Once I fryed my Charger. switching it on while 3 cell battery connected.
    smelld Funny and Expensive

  • @juanguerrero3413
    @juanguerrero3413 Před 7 lety

    Excellent Tutorial, Thanks!!!

  • @klantdunk
    @klantdunk Před 11 lety

    Yes it is in the phone.

  • @ProfessorFartsalot
    @ProfessorFartsalot Před 6 lety

    Most newer dell laptops flash the charge light towards the end of charge, I suppose that means constant voltage.

  • @BllueBalls
    @BllueBalls Před 6 lety

    Excellent, you should have a shot at becoming a lecturer.

  • @PSPS437
    @PSPS437 Před 5 lety

    Great explanation

  • @broz36_
    @broz36_ Před 2 lety

    You are like the Raw Papers guy but with electronics. (doesn't matter if you smoke or not just check him out, you won't regret watching any of his videos)

  • @sainakhtar9097
    @sainakhtar9097 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful man.

  • @Kek5kopF
    @Kek5kopF Před 6 lety +1

    THANK YOU! This helped a lot!