Innovative and intelligent charger for 1 to 8 micro or AA batteries. The IPC-8 charger can charge, discharge, analyze, and activate NiMH, NiCd, Li-Ion, LiHV, and LiFePo batteries. The analysis function is designed for batteries that have not been used for more than 2 weeks or exhibit poor discharge performance. This program can also determine the battery capacity or any decline in it. The activation mode is used for deeply discharged batteries, where a low current and charge-discharge-charge cycle are employed to attempt to reactivate the battery. The operation is very simple and clearly designed. The IPC-8 can be operated in automatic mode, or in manual mode, all charging parameters can be set individually. The innovative IPS display allows for a clear, color-coded representation of all parameters as well as simultaneous display of the charging curve.