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# USB / DC / Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger [v2]

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/usb-dc-solar-lithium-ion-polymer-charger-v2

## Pricing

- **Price:** $34.14
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 3 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-390

## Description

This versatile LiIon/LiPo battery charger accepts power from three sources: a 6 V solar panel (via 2.1 mm DC jack), USB Mini-B, or a 5 V DC adapter. It features automatic charging current tracking that draws the maximum possible current from a solar panel in any light condition, providing near-MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) performance without the cost of a buck converter. The charger includes smart load sharing, which automatically uses input power when available to prevent the battery from constantly cycling between charging and discharging. A dedicated LOAD output port lets you power your project while simultaneously charging the battery. Key Features Triple Input – Charge via 6 V solar panel, USB Mini-B, or 5 V DC adapter Automatic Current Tracking – Draws maximum current from solar panels in any light condition Smart Load Sharing – Powers your project from input when available, preserving battery life Adjustable Charge Rate – Set for 500 mA by default, adjustable from 50 mA to 1 A via resistor Three Status LEDs – Power good, charging, and done indicators Low Battery Indicator – LED output triggers at 3.1 V Temperature Monitoring – Solder in a 10 kΩ NTC thermistor (not included) for battery temperature protection JST Connectors – 2-pin JST for both BATT and LOAD ports Specifications Battery Chemistry – 3.7 V / 4.2 V Lithium Ion or Lithium Polymer Input Sources – 5–6 V DC, USB Mini-B, or 6 V solar panel Default Charge Rate – 500 mA (adjustable 50 mA – 1 A) Low Battery Threshold – 3.1 V DC Jack – 2.1 mm barrel jack Package Contents 1× Assembled charger board 1× 2-pin JST cable 1× Stabilisation capacitor (must be installed in your finished project) Warning: For use with 3.7 V/4.2 V LiIon/LiPo batteries only. Other batteries may have different voltage, chemistry, or polarity. Battery and solar panel are not included. A 2.1 mm DC jack adapter cable is required to connect a solar panel. Keep the battery out of direct sunlight during charging. Ideal For Solar-powered outdoor projects Portable battery charging stations IoT devices with solar harvesting Off-grid electronics prototyping Resources Charger Tutorial & Design Guide

**Product Type:** physical

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## Finding & Searching Products

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Search supports multi-word queries (AND logic). Examples:

- `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q=raspberry+pi+5` — find Raspberry Pi 5 products
- `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q=arduino+sensor` — find Arduino-compatible sensors
- `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.json?q=micro+bit` — find micro:bit products as JSON

For the catalogue index and every other machine-readable endpoint we publish, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt).

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## Contact Us

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