Product description: Charger BFF - charger module for Li-Pol / Li-Ion - add-on for QT Py - Adafruit 5397
The Charger BFF module is equipped with a charger system for Li-Pol and Li-Ion MCP73831 batteries . The board is mounted directly on the pins of the Adafruit QT Py series. It enables charging single-purpose Li-Ion and Li-Pol batteries with a voltage of 3.7 V through a JST connector with a pitch of 2.0 mm. Charging takes place via the USB connector of the QT Py module, the charging current is a maximum of 200 mA . Battery charging is indicated by a yellow LED. The module can also function as a battery backup for QT Py plates thanks to the built-in Shottky diode. Power can be switched via the built-in slide switch.
The pins of the module
- The module is equipped with a slide switch in the center of the board, which enables switching the power supply of the QT Py module.
- The JST socket allows you to connect a 3.7V Li-Pol / Li-Ion battery that is to be charged or with which the QT Py module is to be powered.
- The yellow LED is located in the upper right corner of the plate and indicates that the battery is charging.
- Pin A2 allows you to monitor the state of charge of the battery.
The manufacturer has prepared a user guide that makes it much easier to start working with the module in conjunction with QT Py.
Charger BFF module specification
- Charger chip: MCP73831
- Maximum charging current: 200 mA
- Compatible with: QT Py
- Charging takes place via the USB C connector of the QT Py board
- Supported batteries: single-purpose Li-Pol and Li-Ion
- Built-in LED: yellow, informing about battery charging
- Dimensions: 20.9 x 17.9 x 7.2 mm
- Weight: 1.6 g
Set contains
- 1x Charger BFF - charger module for Li-Pol / Li-Ion - add-on for QT Py - Adafruit 5397
- 2x male goldpin strip