LiPo Amigo PRO - charging module for Li-Pol and Li-Ion batteries via USB C - Pimoroni PIM612

Pimoroni's Amigo Pro LiPo charging module with built-in MCP73831 chip. It is designed for charging Li-Polymer Li-Po batteries and Li-Ion Li-Ion batteries with a nominal voltage of 3.7 V. In the default mode, the maximum charging current is 200 mA , however, the Fast Charge mode allows charging up to 500 mA . The built-in LED informs about the current charge level. LiPo Amigo Pro has two JST-PH connectors , thanks to which the user can simultaneously charge the battery and power an external device with a voltage of up to 4.2 V. The XB6096I2S system, which the charger is equipped with, provides the cell with protection against overheating and overcharging.

LiPo Amigo Pro - charging module for Li-Pol and Li-Ion batteries via USB C - Pimoroni PIM612.

• Built-in MCP73831 chip
• Charging Li-Pol batteries and Li-Ion batteries with a nominal voltage of 3.7 V
• Maximum charging current in default mode - 200 mA, and in Fast Charge mode - 500 mA
• USB C connector to connect the power source and JST-PH connector to connect to the cell
• Additional JST-PH connector for simultaneous charging of the battery and powering an external device
• LED indicating the current charging status
• Power button to turn the module on and off
• Protection against overheating and overcharging in the form of XB6096I2S
• Pin No Protect to disable the battery protection system

• Producer: Pimoroni
• Model: LiPo Amigo Pro
• Chip: MCP73831
• Supported batteries: Li-Pol and Li-Ion with a nominal voltage of 3.7 V
• Charging current:
  • 200 mA in default mode
  • 500 mA in Fast Charge mode
• Connectors:
  • USB C - for connecting a power source
  • JST-PH - for connecting the battery
• Module dimensions: 36 x 23 x 7 mm

The maximum charging current in Fast Charge mode is 500 mA.

• Manufacturer's website
• Data sheet MCP73831
• Technical drawing
• Module diagram