CHARGING SYSTEM

A charging system for sequentially charging an energy storage element over a plurality of operational phases is provided. The charging system includes a charging circuit and a control circuit. The charging circuit is configured to charge the energy storage element during a first operational phase. The control circuit configured to evaluate a first condition during the first operational phase. The control circuit is further configured to, based on the evaluation of the first condition, control the charging circuit to progress to the second operational phase or pause the charging of the energy storage element. The charging circuit is configured to charge the energy storage element during the second operational phase upon being controlled to progress to the second operational phase by the control circuit.