Review / Measurement: Charger module with TP4056 controller

Recommend buying from Chip_Partner, ICs_Processors or RMM (usa BLF seller).

I just noticed there are now some boards on ebay with a different chip, marked “TP4056” but lack the stylized TP logo. Seems to be the cheapest $1 boards on ebay. Have to love chinese companies. :expressionless:
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I would guess these chips (without TP logo) are likely Tapower “tp4056” chips. Pavithra_uk reports that he has one & it seems to behave different.


Original tp4056 NanJing Top Power chip. Datasheet
The chip that HKJ tested. Also pictures that others posted have all shown this chip.

I’ve bought from Chip_Partner and ICs_Processors for $1.54. Always received original tp4056 Top Power chips. RMM now has them for $1.42. Once brought a cheaper board elsewhere & got an unmarked chip. Was not cc/cv at all. I did get a refund tho.