CHARGING APPARATUS AND CHARGING METHOD THEREOF

摘要

A charging apparatus that can perform a charging action based on an initial capacity of a battery and a charging method of the charging apparatus are provided. The charging apparatus estimates the initial capacity of the battery, calculates an amount of a charging current according to the initial capacity of the battery, and provides the calculated amount of the charging current corresponding to the initial capacity of the battery.

主权项

1. A charging apparatus comprising:
a detection unit detecting a voltage and a current of a battery; a charging unit coupled to the battery; and a control unit coupled to the detection unit and the charging unit, the control unit calculating a state of charge of the battery according to a detection result of the detection unit, calculating an amount of a charging current according to an initial capacity of the battery and a selected charging mode, and controlling the charging unit to provide the calculated amount of the charging current to the battery.