Datasheet

Preface

RECOMMENDED READING

This user's guide describes how to use MCP1630 Low-Cost NiMH Battery Charger

Reference Design. Other useful documents are listed below. The following Microchip

documents are available and recommended as supplemental reference resources.

MCP1630/MCP1630V Data Sheet, "High-Speed, Microcontroller-Adaptable, Pulse

Width Modulator" (DS21896)

This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the MCP1630/MCP1630V

product family.

PIC12F683 Data Sheet, "8-Pin Flash-Based, 8-Bit CMOS Microcontrollers with

Nano Watt Technology” (DS41211)

This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the PIC12F683 product family.

AN960 Application Note, “New Components and Design Methods Bring

Intelligence to Battery Charger Applications” (DS00960)

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