Battery Driver Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables (Compact 7)
3/12/2014
In Windows Embedded Compact, you can implement a battery driver that provides an interface to battery hardware on the hardware board, and provides information about the power level of the main battery, the backup battery, and the AC power supply connected to the hardware board.
For more information, see Battery Drivers.
For more information about how to add or remove catalog items, see Design Your First OS.
Hardware and Software Requirements
- Requires support for battery power on the hardware board.
Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables
The following table describes the catalog items and associated SYSGEN variables you can use to add support for battery power to your OS.
| Catalog item | SYSGEN variable | Description | Dependencies |
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Driver |
SYSGEN_BATTERY |
Supports using a battery that is connected to the device hardware for a power source for a Windows Embedded Compact powered device. |
None. |