Accutronics has launched a new range of Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) smart batteries from its partner Inspired Energy. The new QE suffix batteries couple the latest high energy rechargeable lithium ion technology, state-of-the-art battery management electronics and regulatory safety certification allowing them to be easily designed into a wide range of professional portable electronic applications across multiple […]
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Standalone power delivery controller enables quick migration to USB Type-C
STMicroelectronics’ STUSB4500 standalone USB Type-C and Power-Delivery controller extends the convenience and environmental benefits that come with powering and charging from a standardized USB-C outlet to a wide variety of consumer, industrial, and medical products. Optimized for sink-only applications powered through a USB-C cable, the STUSB4500 is a certified standalone USB PD controller that can be easily […]
Compact 40-65-W medical external supplies comply with DoE Level VI, EU tier 2 v5 efficiency standards
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda medical certified DTM65-D external power supplies. This series meets the stringent DoE Level VI and EU Tier 2 v5 standards for efficiency and off-load power. The DTM65-D is certified to the medical IEC 60601-1 standards, making it suitable for a variety of hospital, dental and healthcare applications, […]
Here’s what happens when lithium-ion batteries are drastically overcharged
Lithium batteries have a high energy density so they can store a lot of energy in a small volume. But they can go up in smoke when bad things happen. Recently we recorded a short video to show what can happen during one of those bad things – overcharging. Excessive charging can bring on thermal […]
Nickel-metal-hydride batteries work at high temperatures
A high-temperature, long life type Nickel Metal Hydride battery (BK1100FHU has an ambient discharge range of -30° C to 85° C). It also has a minimum rated capacity of11,000 mAh. This battery is suitable for applications requiring high capacity and a wide range of temperatures. This product is a candidate for a variety of markets […]
Tiny ICs accurately gauge Li-ion battery state of charge
Designers can maximize runtime and achieve an enhanced user experience with the MAX17260 and MAX17261 EZ fuel gauges by Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Ideal for a broad range of Li-ion battery powered applications, these battery characterization-free solutions provide high levels of accuracy while also offering small size and ease of design. With modern technology continuing to advance, consumers have become […]
Why the industrial IoT needs industrial lithium batteries
Advanced lithium battery technology delivers long-life power and high pulses to expand remote wireless connectivity throughout the Industrial Internet of Things. Sol Jacobs | Tadiran Batteries The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is largely influenced by advanced wireless devices and sensors. To a large extent, the rapid expansion of industrial connectivity is being driven by […]
New 1-MHz active clamp flyback chipset ,6-A three-level buck battery charger cut power supply size and charge time
Texas Instruments (TI) today introduced several new power management chips that enable designers to boost efficiency and shrink power-supply and charger solution sizes for personal electronics and handheld industrial equipment. Operating at up to 1 MHz, TI’s new chipset combines the UCC28780 active clamp flyback controller and the UCC24612 synchronous rectifier controller to help cut […]
Improve automobile battery life with the right chemistry
by Theju Bernard, Intersil, a Renesas Company The automotive industry is quickly moving toward more electrification. The deployment of start-stop systems, emergency call (eCall) telematics, and hybrid vehicles is fueling the need for advanced battery management systems that not only charge the battery in a safe manner but also prolong its useful life. There are […]
A quick way to wear out EV batteries: V2G power won’t make sense without smarter grids
There was controversy recently when two different research groups came to two different conclusions about the practicality of using the lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles as a source of power for the utility grid. The idea behind vehicle-to-grid (V2G) proposals is that EVs can send the power in their batteries to low-voltage microgrids or buildings, […]
