Does the ESP32C3 XIAO have integrated over- and discharge protection?

Products & Technology XIAO
#1

Hello everyone,

I recently bought an ESP32C3 XIAO and it works great. Now I would like to operate it with a battery. But what protective functions does the ESP32 have? Discharge protection, overvoltage protection?

I would have ordered this battery:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B09DPNX4KP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Is it good for this?

And I also want the battery to charge when I connect the USB. Now it says in the Wiki that I should check whether I have such a circuit. I can’t see anywhere which component it is. Could you please clarify this for me?

Best regards,
Manuel

#2

Hi there,
Yes it does include those protections on the Xiao. You can look at the data sheet for the battery management and schematic if those help.
HTH
GL :slight_smile: PJ

#3

Thank you very much for your answer.

One another question:
If the battery is connected, can I still upload a sketch via usb?

Best regards,
Manuel

#4

Hi there,
Yes, no issues.
HTH
GL :slight_smile: PJ

#5

The ESP32C3 chip typically includes built-in protective functions such as battery undervoltage and overvoltage protection, but the specifics may vary depending on the manufacturer. As for the selected lithium-ion battery (amazon), ensure its voltage and capacity are compatible with the ESP32C3 XIAO. If the XIAO lacks a built-in charging circuit, you may need to add an external one for safe battery charging.