On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM, RussellMc <apptechnz@gmail.com> wrote:

> >> Could you draw a simple schematic on how this "clamp" works? I'm not
> really
> >> understanding it.
>
> Cct ex TI datasheet
> TL431 December 2005.
>
> R1, R2 set clamp voltage.
> 431 turning on turns on transistor and clamps voltage.
>
> Applying  a very fully charged LiIon to this circuit may be exciting. May=
be
> not.
> Resistor in battery lead can be used - maybe 1 ohm, to reduce fun and
> games prospects.
>
>
Would something like this work? Using the comparator across each battery?

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