A bidirectional current (BidC)
is one which both charges and discharges at once. It is a current that flows primarily in one direction and then in the other.
Complicated systems which have integrated
recharging capability sometimes resort to using bidirectional currents, as in
Laptop
A laptop computer or notebook computer, also known as a laptop or notebook, is a small, portable personal computer (PC). Laptops typically have a Clamshell design, clamshell form factor (design), form factor with a flat-panel computer scree ...
s or other systems. Monitoring of a bidirectional current is required for a laptop to report the
battery
Battery or batterie most often refers to:
* Electric battery, a device that provides electrical power
* Battery (crime), a crime involving unlawful physical contact
Battery may also refer to:
Energy source
* Battery indicator, a device whic ...
level and charging status. Components are available for this purpose.
See also
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Difference amplifier
References
Electric current
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