The document describes the features and characteristics of the bq2005 Fast-Charge IC, including sequential fast charge and conditioning of two NiCd or NiMH battery packs, hysteric PWM switch-mode current regulation or gated control of an external regulator, easy integration into systems or use as a stand-alone charger, pre-charge qualification of temperature and voltage, direct LED outputs display battery and charge status, fast-charge termination by ∆ temperature/∆ time, -∆V, maximum voltage, maximum temperature, and maximum time, optional top-off and pulse-trickle charging.