> I am familiar with charger schematics for single cells, but... I cannot
> find any information on charging
> multiple cells. (ie 4x AA cells 1600mAhr, e.g. shall I have these cells
all
> independently
> charged or is it reasonably safe to series them all up??)

most commercial ones do and it does not seem to be much of a problem :o)


> Anyone know where to point me??  I've looked at a few Maxim and other
> dedicated IC charging methods
> and found nothing suitable...what IC do commercial chargers use just out
of
> interest??
>

My Atlas CopCo 12V battery hammer drill has a tl494 in it :o) (and a few
other support IC's)

Regards,

Kat.


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