Bidirectional current explained

A bidirectional current (BidC) [1] is one which both charges and discharges at once. It is a current that flows primarily in one direction and then in the other. [2]

Complicated systems which have integrated recharging capability sometimes resort to using bidirectional currents, as in Laptops or other systems. Monitoring of a bidirectional current is required for a laptop to report the battery level and charging status.[3] Components are available for this purpose.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Euzeli dos Santos. Edison R. da Silva. Advanced Power Electronics Converters: PWM Converters Processing AC Voltages. 10 November 2014. John Wiley & Sons. 978-1-118-97205-2. 13–.
  2. Book: George Vernon Mueller. Introduction to Electrical Engineering. 1948. McGraw-Hill Book Company.
  3. Web site: MaxIntegrated-Bidirectional Currents.
  4. Web site: www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/AD8218.pdf.
  5. Web site: A High-Voltage Bidirectional Current Source.

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