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Ultra-low-power SoC supports world's smallest Bluetooth location stickers May 16, 2013
Nordic Semiconductor ASA's nRF51822 SoC has been specified into the world's smallest Bluetooth low energy coin-sized location stickers.
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In vivo tests show EnerChip batteries are biologically safe for all applications
May 14, 2013
At the PCIM Europe exhibition Cymbet Corporation has revealed successful results of in vivo biocompatibility feasibility studies that were conducted to evaluate the biological safety of the EnerChip Rechargeable Solid State Battery.
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Li-ion cells target industrial power applications
May 13, 2013
Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Ltd has added a new range of Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells that are designed for use in industrial power applications.Read more 100-mA synchronous buck converter delivers 150-V input capability with 12-uA quiescent current May 13, 2013
Linear Technology has introduced a 150 V input-capable synchronous buck converter that delivers up to 100 mA of continuous output current. Read more Swindon Silicon Systems signs technology partnership deal with ZPower May 10, 2013
ZPower turns to Swindon for power management solution that allows hearing aid manufacturers to use silver-zinc batteries without modifying their existing DSP systems.
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12/16-channel AFEs double accuracy, reduce battery-management systems cost by up to 35 percent
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has begun sampling the MAX14920/MAX14921, high-accuracy, 12/16-channel cell-measurement analog front-ends (AFEs) that lower battery-management electronics costs by up to 35%. KTH The Royal Institute of Technology develops world's first water-activated charging device for mobile phones
The world’s first water-activated charging device developed at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm claims to be able to use ordinary water to extend KTH Royal Institute of Technology life for devices of up to 3 W.Trojan Battery adds REMS Batteries to French distribution network
Trojan Battery Company has signed a distribution agreement with REMS Batterie Industrielle Services to expand Trojan’s presence in France. TI claims breakthrough battery monitoring technology for lead-acid batteries
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced the first lead-acid battery management gas gauge integrated circuit with TI’s proprietary Impedance Track capacity measurement technology for lead acid batteries.
Single-cell Li-Ion/Li-Polymer battery protection chips
Ricoh Europe has launched two 1-Cell lithium-ion/lithium polymer battery protection ICs, the R5475 and R5478, for use in rechargeable portable electronic products, providing safety measures for the charge and discharge process in order to assure failsafe operation of the battery pack.
Intelligent enumerating battery charger delivers the safest and fastest charge for mobile equipment
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has begun sampling the MAX77301 Li+ battery charger which integrates the intelligence to enumerate with the host device, automatically identify the adapter type, and then determine the fastest rate to charge a battery. Roll clad strips with adhesive copper-aluminium bonds act as battery cell connector
Portable battery-operated devices often require Li-ion batteries to be connected in series, with an anode consisting of copper and a cathode made of aluminium.
Rechargeable lithium battery manufacturer BMZ to invest 5 million Euros into Europe-based automated production plant
With more than 230 million Euros in turnover last year, BMZ GmbH will shortly start the construction of Europe's first highly automated rechargeable battery production plant at the company’s headquarters in Karlstein near Aschaffenburg.
Single-cell battery charger ICs with I2C and USB OTG output cut charge time in half
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced lithium-ion battery charger integrated circuits (ICs) that reduce charge time by 50 percent in smartphones and tablets compared to other charger solutions.
European-sourced lithium rechargeable battery production to increase
BMZ is to set up a highly automated production plant with capacity of up to 200,000 lithium rechargeable power packs a year, in Karlstein, Germany.
Flexible battery still functions when stretched up to 300 percent of its original size
Northwestern University's Yonggang Huang and the University of Illinois' John A. Rogers have demonstrated what they claim to be the first stretchable lithium-ion battery.
High accuracy battery fuel gauge maximizes battery capacity and boosts user confidence
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has begun sampling the MAX17050, the industry’s highest accuracy battery fuel gauge. NXP unveils world's first low VCEsat double transistors in 2-mm x 2-mm leadless package
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has introduced what the company claims are the industry’s first double transistors with low saturation voltage in a 2-mm x 2-mm DFN (discrete flat no-leads) package. Polish researchers develop air-breathing biobatteries
Researchers from the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw have constructed an air-breathing bio-battery.
Volkswagen starts battery production for e-car
The industrialization of electric vehicles and components hereof gets going: This week, Volkswagen launched the serial production of battery stacks systems for its electric vehicle e-up scheduled to be available later this year.
Chinese battery manufacturer TWS ramps up investment in European engineering
TWS, the world's third largest manufacturer of lithium battery packs, is investing to expand its European engineering design centre in Stirling, near Edinburgh in Scotland.
High efficiency bidirectional multicell battery balancer
With the LTC3300-1, chipmaker Linear Technology addresses the fledgling market of batteries for electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The LTC3300-1 is a fault-protected controller IC for transformer-based bidirectional active balancing of multicell battery stacks. The device can also be used in high-power UPS/grid energy storage systems and general purpose multicell battery stacks.
LED driver matches flash LED input current in real time with safe output capability of battery
ams AG has introduced a new intelligent LED driver for mobile phone cameras that maximizes the brightness of the flash without causing the phone’s battery to fall below its minimum operating voltage.
EnerSys unveils first Lithium-ion battery for motive power
EnerSys has extended its class-leading Hawker XFC range with two new models, including its first design with advanced Lithium-Ion technology for use in the motive power sector. Nexeon secures strategic investment and forms partnership with WACKER Chemie to scale-up silicon anode technology
Battery technology pioneer Nexeon has signed a strategic partnership agreement with WACKER Chemie AG. The companies will co-operate on the scale-up of Nexeon’s silicon anode technology to commercial volumes. Battery fuel gauge IC offers reliable runtimes for mobile users
STMicroelectronics has unveiled the company’s latest battery fuel-gauging device featuring patented innovations that improve long-term accuracy. Buck-boost DC/DC controller converts input voltages from 2.8V to 80V to fixed output voltage at high efficiency
A high efficiency and wide input voltage range are the main characteristics of Linear Technology's new LT8705 28-uA IQ triple output, buck/buck/boost synchronous DC/DC controller maintains regulation in automotive start/stop systems
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3859AL, a triple output (buck, buck, boost), low quiescent current synchronous DC/DC controller that maintains all output voltages in regulation during automotive cold crank conditions. Toshiba unveils first 2.0-A USB-ready Li-ion battery charger IC for fast charging portable devices
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched the company's first high-current USB ready Li-ion battery charger IC, which offers one of the industry’s fastest charging currents up to 2.0 A. Norway aims for leading position in developing battery powered ships
Power management front-end chip boosts battery run-time in ARM Cortex A15-based designs
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced what the company claims is the industry’s first single-chip, front-end power management unit (PMU) for battery-powered applications based on ARM Cortex A9 and A15 processors. BB Electronik is named Trojan Battery’s master distributor for Serbia and Montenegro
Sensile Technologies selects Saft lithium batteries to power smart telemetry devices for oil and gas storage
Saft opens Bangalore factory to support India's growing battery market
RAC agrees three-year battery supply partnership deal with Exide
Exide Transportation, a division of Exide Technologies, has clinched a three-year battery supply deal with RAC, which is one of the UK’s leading motoring organizations, that has more than seven million members.French investment company looks to acquire Saft's Small Nickel Battery business in Nersac, France
Saft has received a firm offer from Fin’Active, a French investment company to acquire Saft's Small Nickel Battery (SNB) business based in Nersac, France.Saft takes control of Nersac lithium-ion battery factory
PULS expands UPS solutions to offer the longest possible service life for emergency stand-by batteries
PULS has expanded the company's range of DIN Rail Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) systems.
Trojan Battery launches product and market information iPad App
Finding the most up-to-date information on Trojan Battery Co. products and markets is now faster and easier with the launch of the company’s new iPad App. Research factory will develop and evaluate cost-effective li-ion battery production technologies
Efficient, economic energy storage technologies are the core element of electromobility. For this reason, the demand for powerful and affordable battery systems which also are suitable for everyday use is rising. The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is about to establish a prototype and small series production for large lithium-ion batteries. The project aims at developing new production technologies that meet the high requirements for energy density, usability, and cost effectiveness.
Low power bidirectional I2C isolators extend industrial isolation lifetime
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a bidirectional isolator family compatible with I2C interfaces that claims to consume as much as 38-percent lower power than competitive devices.
SiP provides integrated solution for automotive battery sensing
The AS8515 system-in-package (SiP) introduced today by ams AG enables the implementation of a complete automotive battery measurement system when interfaced via SPI to any microcontroller. Combining signal processing, voltage regulation and LIN transceiver in a single package, it provides accurate and linear current, voltage and temperature measurement outputs
Flexible battery-connector solution with cable connection
For all applications that require a separable, miniaturized, safe, reliable and particularly flexible connection between electronic equipment and a battery, Suyin now offers an ultra-low-profile battery plug-and-socket combination that can be varied to meet customer-specific needs.
Saft wins USD1.5m battery backup system contract for Vietnam's Vinh Tan 2 coal fired power plant
Saft has been won a major contract by Shanghai Electric Group Co. Ltd to supply 14 large battery backup systems for Vietnam’s Vinh Tan 2 coal fired power plant. Exide Technologies unveils new iPad-based battery training programme
Exide Technologies has launched a new training programme to teach customers about the battery business. The Exide Academy programme will cover a broad range of commercial and technical topics, including margin optimisation and start-stop technology. Harvard receives funding to develop a new type of storage battery to advance renewable technologies
24-bit, 3-channel ECG analog front end cuts power consumption by 85 percent compared with alternative integrated solutions
Texas Instruments Incorporated has expanded the company’s ADS1298 analog-front-end (AFE) family with the industry's most power-efficient 24-bit, 3-channel AFE for biopotential measurement applications, such as portable, battery-powered electrocardiogram (ECG) solutions, Holter monitors and wireless patient monitoring equipment.
Researchers demonstrate all-paper Li-ion batteries
Researchers from the Laboratoire de Génie des Procédés Papetiers (LGP2) in Grenoble, in collaboration with the Politechnico di Torino, have developed a new Li-ion paper-based battery in which the polymer electrodes have been replaced by paper electrodes.
Trojan Battery’s industrial line of batteries pass 15-year cycle life barrier in IEC 61427 testing
Trojan Battery’s industrial line of batteries for renewable energy applications has achieved a major milestone in Trojan’s ongoing IEC 61427 testing by surpassing a 15-year cycle life. Hall effect switches help optimize sensitivities
Triboelectric nanomaterials harness friction to charge mobile phones
Researchers at Georgia Tech have created a device that takes advantage of static electricity to convert movement—like a phone bouncing around in your pocket into enough power to charge a cell phone battery.
New power metal strip battery shunt resistor with molded enclosure delivers 36-W power capability
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced a new Power Metal Strip battery shunt resistor featuring a molded enclosure with a 4-pin connector. Exide Technologies allies with Maxwell Technologies to develop and market integrated battery-ultracapacitor energy solutions
Panasonic releases Battery Finder app to help find the right battery
Panasonic has released a special app: the Battery Finder which was developed to be a valuable aid to developers, electronics specialists and engineers.Li-ion battery monitor chipset ensures battery life in HEVs and EVs
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced the launch a Li-ion battery monitor chipset for automotive applications. Designed for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Electric Vehicles (EVs), the chipset comprises the TB9141FG monitoring IC and the TMPM358FDTFG microcontroller. The product detects remaining battery level, equalizes battery levels (cell balancing) and can detect abnormal battery status.
New integrated DC-DC converter targets graphic and core processor applications in portable electronics
ON Semiconductor has addressed the growing demand for higher power densities in portable consumer electronics designs with the introduction of the NCP6338, a configurable, 6 A step down DC-DC converter IC.Accurate hybrid/electric battery monitor includes isolated interface
Linear Technology has introduced a high voltage battery monitor for hybrid electric and electric vehicles, and other high voltage, stacked-battery systems.
Saft clinches 1 million euro battery contract from Bombardier Transportation for Southern Railway’s new ELECTROSTAR trains
New all-solid-state, rechargeable battery technology claims record energy density
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS) has developed of a new all-solid-state rechargeable battery technology with low manufacturing costs and record energy density.
New organic solar cell offers high voltage to recharge a lithium-ion battery directly
Nujira samples low noise second-generation Envelope Tracking chip for smartphones
Envelope Tracking technology pioneer Nujira Ltd, has begun sampling the company's next generation ET IC for mobile handsets, the NCT-L1200, to lead partners.
Research cooperation aims at affordable energy storage for e-cars
The high costs for batteries are regarded as a major roadblock for a broad introduction of electric vehicles. One of the reasons for the high costs is the complex manufacturing process for lithium ion batteries. The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Stuttgart-based M+W Group have signed an agreement for a research cooperation. The goal is to significantly reduce energy and material costs in the battery production.
batteryuniversity.eu to run basic training courses and an Expert Forum at 2012 electrical energy storage (ees) Fair
Firm seeks breakthroughs in rechargeable batteries
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a privately held San Diego company focused on battery materials development, said it signed a multi-year joint development agreement to develop materials to improve rechargeable battery technology with Japan's Ashai Kasei Corp., one of the world’s largest producers of advanced battery separators.
New lithium polymer battery cells offer thermal protection for ultra-thin portable electronics
TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity Ltd., has introduced the MHP-TA series of ultra-low-profile (L: 5.8 mm x W: 3.75 mm x H: 1.15 mm) resettable thermal cut-off (TCO) devices for lithium battery protection. 70V-tolerant, 12-cell battery sensor extends battery life, supports highest automotive safety rating
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has unveiled a fourth-generation high-voltage battery sensor for mission-critical automotive and industrial lithium-ion battery and fuel cell applications.
Micron declares high-volume availability of 30-nm DDR3L-RS SDRAMs for ultrathin computing devices and tablet
New 12-volt battery is ideal for remote area applications
Trojan Battery Co. has added a new 140 AH 12-AGM battery to the company’s product family. The new 12-AGM is ideal for applications in remote areas where proper maintenance cannot be guaranteed. Nujira raises $12 million to support rollout of Coolteq.L IC technology and start volume production
Next-generation digital battery charger offers enhanced communications and charge control
AMETEK Solidstate Controls has launched the DC which is the latest addition to its digital ProcessPower line of industrial battery charging systems. VTT expands investment in development of electric vehicles
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has expanded its research environment to allow development of future electric vehicles and machinery, battery systems, and components of various types. New Li-Ion battery charger targets next generation power efficiency demands
ON Semiconductor has introduced a fully programmable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) switching battery charger optimized for power efficiency in smart phones, tablets and other handheld devices. The NCP1851 reduces charge time, increases battery life and includes advanced startup features.
Chinese Lithium-ion battery market to nearly double to USD9.2 Billion in 2016, says Lux Research
20-V single P-channel PowerTrench MOSFETs improve portable device battery charging and load switching
Fairchild Semiconductor has expanded the company’s line of P-Channel PowerTrench MOSFETs To help designers of cellular handsets and other portable applications improve battery charging and load switching.High-voltage DC input power supplies to meets new UL and IEC regulations
RUB researchers create early warning system for vehicle batteries
RF transceiver claims a new standard for low current and high performance
Industry's smallest 1.8-A brushed DC motor driver supports battery powered applications
Texas Instruments Incorporated has expanded its growing family of low-voltage DRV8x motor drivers with the industry’s smallest 1.8-A brushed DC motor driver. Research project establishes lithium-ion battery pilot production line
German research center ZSW (Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung) will install a test production line for lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. The goal of the project is the development and test of prismatic Li-ion batteries with a capacity of 20 Ah and more. Such batteries will be used as drive batteries in electric cars. The pilot production line is scheduled to start its activities in 2014.
VDE puts battery test center into operation
Battery safety is a big issue for electric vehicles. In the past few months, several accidents with casualties highlighted the risk associated to today's traction batteries. Now the German electrotechnical industry association VDE opened a battery test facility designed as a service provider for the automotive industry as well as for research institutes and government agencies.
LEM brings high-accuracy current measurement to electric vehicle battery packs
LEM has introduced the CAB high-accuracy current transducer that enables makers of battery packs for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) to achieve a new level of precision when measuring current flow into and out of the battery. Industrial supplies focuses on battery-backed applications
XP Power has released the BCS series of industrial supplies which is aimed at a broad range of applications that use battery backup to maintain equipment operation during a mains failure.
Cooling agent extends service life of traction batteries
An overdose of heat can damage the traction batteries of electric vehicles. Researchers have developed a cooling agent that dissipates heat three times better than water. Thus, powertrain designers can shrink the tank for the battery cooling, which helps them to reduce space requirements and weight.
Multi-cell, multi-chemistry battery gas gauge supports wide range lithium battery chemistries
Ultra–compact 200-A DC power system targets telecom systems
UNIPOWER LLC has released the Gravitas X200 integrated DC Power System designed for telecom systems and many other applications that require 12, 24 or 48 VDC.
Market researcher predicts gold rush for car traction batteries
Over the next decade, the market for car traction battery packs will explode from $4.8 billion to $54.2 billion, predicts a report from market research and consultant company IDTechEx. This huge emerging market has triggered efforts to create a $10 billion traction battery company and a "gold rush" to obtain the key materials.
Qualcomm acquires Summit Microelectronics to broaden power management solutions
Video amplifiers integrate short-to-battery protection and fault detection for automotive video applications
Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced a series of high-speed video amplifiers that integrate short-to-battery protection and fault detection for analog video systems in automotive safety and infotainment applications.
Chip family protects Li-ion batteries in vehicles and power tools
Rohm Semiconductor introduces a line-up of ICs providing all functions needed for controlling, monitoring and protecting systems using multiple-cell series-connected Li-ion battery packs. These rechargeable battery packs are commonly used in hybrid electric vehicles or electric vehicles (HEV/EV), Power Tools and E-Bicycles, application areas which are expected to rapidly grow over the next few years.
65-V, 500-mA synchronous buck converter delivers 90 percent efficiency, requires 12-uA quiescent current
Linear Technology has released a 65 V input-capable synchronous buck converter, which delivers up to 500 mA of continuous output current from a 16-lead thermally enhanced 3 mm x 5 mm DFN or MSOP package.
Saft signs a multi-year contract with Sagem to supply Li-ion batteries for the French army's FELIN systems
Avnet Abacus expands battery power and interconnection range with new Harwin battery holders
Avnet Abacus has expanded the company’s offering of accessories for lithium coin cells. To complement its existing range of Varta and Panasonic coin cells the company has added a new range of coin cell battery holders from Harwin.
New standard smart batteries claim highest energy density
RRC has introduced three new standard Li-Ion SMBus battery packs (RRC2040, RRC2024 and RRC2040) which claim to offer the highest energy density of smart compatible batteries in the market.
Flexible 4-A charger ICs offer universal input, ultra-fast charging in smartphones and tablets
Summit Microelectronics has introduced the industry’s first monolithic 4 A Li-Ion battery charger integrated circuits (ICs).
42-V, 2.5-A(IOUT), 2.2-MHz synchronous step-down DC/DC converter delivers 96 percent efficiency
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 2.5 A, 42 V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 96% while Burst Mode operation keeps quiescent current under 2.5 µA in no-load standby conditions.
Trojan battery expands industrial line with new 2-V designs to enhance transport applications
Audi opens li-ion battery competence center
Carmaker Audi has launched an R&D center dedicated to high-voltage lithium-ion batteries. With the move the company highlights the significance of electric driving for its future strategy.
600-kVA UPS offers Smart Grid ready capabilities
Riello UPS has extended the company’s Master HP UPS series to offer what the company claims will be one of the most efficient 600 kVA products on the market.
Intelligent battery charger can detect and charge up to four lithium ion and lithium polymer cells
An intelligent battery charger that can automatically detect and charge up to four Li-Ion or Li-Polymer cells has been released by Powersolve.
Saft cooperates with Nedap to deliver effective energy storage for residential solar power systems
BASF acquires materials expert company for Li-ion batteries
BASF has announced the acquisition of Novolyte Technologies, based in Cleveland, Ohio (USA). Novolyte is a manufacturer of electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries, as well as specialty chemicals for several key market segments.
Giant starter kits target memory-hungry and energy efficient applications
Energy Micro has introduced two feature rich starter kits (STKs) for designers building more complex battery-powered products such as portable health and fitness devices and smart accessories.
Integrated switching buck regulators offer industry leading conversion ratios
ON Semiconductor has introduced a new series of switching buck regulators for space-constrained, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) sensitive automotive entertainment and infotainment applications. The highly integrated devices claim to offer industry leading conversion ratios for battery connected switch-mode power supplies.
Dual positive/negative ±20-V IN ±150-mA LDO with 20-uV RMS noise supports wider temperature range
Linear Technology Corporation has released a new high reliability MP grade, wider temperature range version of the LT3032, a dual, low noise, positive/negative low dropout voltage linear regulator.
MOSFET reduces off-board height by 50 percent
Diodes Incorporated has launched a line of high-efficiency N- and P-channel MOSFETs in low-profile DFN2020-6 packages.
15-V 800-mA step down synchronous regulators deliver improve power efficiency and density for portable electronics
Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced an 800-mA output DC-to-DC regulators optimized for better energy efficiencies in battery-powered applications using multiple alkaline/NiMH, lithium cells, or other standard power sources.
Improved batteries with carbon nanoparticles
2.4-GHz low-power RF transceiver claims lowest power consumption for industrial applications
Atmel Corporation has introduced a RF transceiver for battery-operated wireless applications that is optimized for industrial and consumer products complying with ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4, IPv6 over low-power wireless personal area networks and high data rate 2.4 GHz ISM band applications.
36-V nano current voltage monitor focuses on multicell applications
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 2.5 V to 36 V, two input voltage monitor that draws 850 nA of quiescent current, offering extended battery life in battery-powered applications.
Class-D amplifier device reduces distortion and prevents early phone software shutdown
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed the FAB3103 2.3 watt class-D audio amplifier with integrated boost regulator and battery automatic gain control (AGC) which is suitable for use in mobile handsets, smart phones, and tablets, as well as portable media players.
NXP claims industry's most efficient low-VF schottky rectifier for mobile devices
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has launched what the company claims are the most efficient Schottky rectifier available in the ultra-small and flat 1.0 x 0.6 x 0.37-mm plastic SMD package DFN1006D-2 (SOD882D).
New UHF Battery-Assisted Passive RFID chip incoprorates temperature sensor and SPI interface
EM Microelectronic, the semiconductor company of the Swatch Group, has introduced the EM4325, a versatile and multipurpose, battery-assisted passive (BAP) RFID chip with integrated temperature sensor.
Third generation Battery Management System monitors, balances and protects large-scale battery stacks
Nuvation Engineering has developed the 3rd generation version of the company’s Battery Management System (BMS) that monitors, balances and protects large-scale lithium battery stacks. Other battery chemistries including nickel are also supported.
Saft's specialized MSX nickel-based rail batteries offer Bombardier Transportation space saving and weight reduction benefits
MicroDIP bridge rectifiers simplify board layout, reduces bill of materials
Fairchild Semiconductor is helping designers rise to the challenge facing designers of mobile products trying to reduce space and simplify board layout with the MDBxS series of MicroDIP Bridge Rectifiers, one of the lowest package height, 1 A bridge rectifiers available.
Highly integrated boost converter for stop-start applications reduces fuel consumption by up to 15 percent
International Rectifier has introduced an automotive-qualified AUIR3240S battery power switch for the combustion-engine shut-off and restart function (Stop-Start system) that can help reduce fuel consumption in automotive vehicles by up to 15 percent.
Trojan Battery selects C.I.A.K. as distributor for eastern Europe
New Schottky diode series offers high-speed switching improvements in battery-powered products
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has introduced a new series of Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) aimed at high-speed switching applications in the 500 mA to 1000 mA current range. The new devices use a next generation process for improved forward voltage and reverse current performance, which results in lower losses.
Surface-mount molded tantalum chip capacitors offer low DC leakage current in five standard case sizes
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced the new TL3 series of TANTAMOUNT surface-mount tantalum molded chip capacitors, the industry’s first such devices to offer DC leakage current (DCL) as low as 0.005 CV, a capability that enables system designers to extend battery run-time in portable devices.
15-W I2C power manager charges LiFePO4 cells at 3.5-A for high power density portable and battery back-up systems
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high power, I2C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath manager, ideal diode controller and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery charger for single-cell devices such as portable medical and industrial devices, backup devices and other high power density battery-powered applications.
Nexeon clinches Climate Week Award for Best Technological Breakthrough
CAP-XX unveils stop-start supercapacitor module to offer longer battery life, smaller batteries
DC charging connector system for electric commercial vehicles
Phoenix Contact has released high-performance connectors to charge large DC battery units. The DC interchangeable battery concept for power applications was specifically developed for electric commercial vehicles. It is used in city and community transportation systems, for transport vehicles in the logistics environment, as well as for people movers.
Absopulse releases 2-kW/600-Vdc industrial grade PFC-input battery charger
Absopulse Electronics has released the BCP 2K-E/600 rugged, industrial grade battery charger with PFC-input provides 2 kW continuous power for charging a 600 V external battery bank. The charger is suitable for installation on electric vehicles.
Lattice supports new MIPI BIF standard
TE Circuit Protection's Metal Hybrid PPTC device offers smart activation feature
TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, has introduced a new Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) device offering Smart Activation (SA) functionality. The MHP-SA device provides a resettable, cost-effective and space-saving alternative to typical methods of protecting high-power lithium battery and module applications.
TI's new Wolverine microcontroller platform slashes power by 50 percent
Texas Instruments Incorporated has unveiled feature-packed MSP430 microcontroller platform with the aim of pushing ultra-low-power limits, bringing consumers one step closer to a battery-free world.
RUB researchers prepare to develop aqueous lithium-ion battery
European IcyHeart project to focus on real-time ECG monitory for ambulatory use
BASF reinforces position in lithium-ion battery research
NXP releases world's first dual supply voltage ARM Cortex-M0 microcontrollers
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is releasing the world’s first ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller with dual supply voltage of 1.65 V to 1.95 V V DD and 1.65 V to 3.6 V V IO . The company’s new LPC1100LV series offers 50 MIPS performance in a 2-mm x 2-mm footprint with over three times power reduction compared to similar 3.3 V V DD devices. The LPC1100LV platform is specifically designed for battery-powered end applications ranging from mobile phones, tablets, Ultrabooks and mobile accessories to active cable, cameras, and portable medical electronics.
Smallest USB battery charger detectors offer universal charging potential
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. has unveiled what the company claims are the industry’s smallest USB battery charger detectors that are compliant with the USB Battery Charging Specification. The MAX14578E/MAX14578AE devices detect USB standard downstream ports (SDPs), USB charging downstream ports (CDPs), or dedicated charger ports (DCPs), in addition to proprietary charger adapters from Apple and Sony.
University of Southampton research shows LiFePO4 batteries could lead to cheaper, more efficient solar energy
Russia's new Olympic Winter Games trains look to Saft batteries to deliver cold weather performance
New family of RS-485/RS-422 transmitters and receivers simplifies industrial designs to improve reliability
Intersil Corporation has introduced the ISL3261x series of RS-485/RS-422 transmitters and receivers designed to meet the strict power budgets of battery and remote sensing applications. Operating from an industry-low 1.8 V supply voltage and consuming less than 150 uW, this new family is the optimal solution for designers who need to increase battery life and/or reduce the size of their power supply.
Spring-contact battery connectors reduce cost of development
In increasing numbers of electronics development projects, cost-optimization efforts are focusing more closely on ensuring that different modules share as many identical or similar components as possible. This creates significant potential for savings – beginning with purchasing and storage and continuing through development and tool costs all the way to placement processes in volume production.
Battery-monitor IC combines high accuracy with low power in smallest-in-class package
STMicroelectronics has introduced a new battery monitoring 'gas gauge' for handheld applications. ST’s STC3105 claims to combine the industry’s smallest footprint with outstanding measurement accuracy and miserly power consumption to increase battery runtime and lifespan in mobile phones, multimedia players, digital cameras, and other space-constrained portable gadgets.
Industry's first single-cell, dual-input Li-Ion battery charger family supports tablets, e-readers and smartphones
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a battery charger integrated circuit to support higher cell capacity batteries and increasing battery charge currents of tablets, e-readers and smartphones. The highly integrated single-cell Li-Ion battery charger has dual inputs, which allow operation from either a USB port or higher power input supply (AC adapter or wireless power input).
11.1-V, 2.6-Ah battery pack with integral charger supports cost sensitive mobile applications
GlobTek has introduced the GlobTek GS-1907 battery pack includes battery charger circuits, thermal cut-outs and dedicated safety circuit and can run stand alone power from GlobTek's GT-41062 of GT-41080 18VDC external power supplies.
Saft begins deliveries of first lithium-ion batteries produced at new Jacksonville plant
Texas Instruments unveils industry's most accurate amplifier for high common-mode-voltage applications
Texas Instruments Incorporated is claiming the industry's most accurate difference amplifier for high common-mode-voltage applications up to +275 V. The company's INA149 increases overall measurement accuracy more than two fold compared to the closest competitor. The device claims to be the first difference amplifier with guaranteed 90 dB CMRR performance in harsh, high temperature environments up to 125 degrees C.
2.5-A charger IC delivers ultrafast charging in smartphones and tablets with programmable flexibilty
Summit Microelectronics has expanded its fourth-generation family of programmable Li-Ion battery charger integrated circuits (ICs) with the introduction of two new products. The SMB346 and SMB347 deliver up to 2.5 A charge/system current with dual input/dual output CurrentPath technology for operation with a dead or missing battery.
MEMS chip enables battery-free sensors
A MEMS chip can harvest energy from vibrations inside car tires allowing a tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to run battery-free, according to Belgian research institute IMEC. The new MEMS energy harvester technology from IMEC, which can be used to power any low-current wireless sensor node, was reported Wednesday at the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting in Washington.
Renesas Electronics unveils compact lithium-ion battery charging control IC to support USB charging
Renesas Electronics has introduced a charging control integrated circuit, the R2A20055NS, that achieves further miniaturization and safe charging control for single-cell lithium-ion batteries used in portable devices.
Toshiba Electronics releases next-generation MOSFETs for battery operated equipment
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched its next generation of medium power MOSFETs for power management applications in mobile devices. The ultra-compact SSM3J13xTU MOSFETs meet the low-power, high-speed, high-current switching requirements of power peripheral circuits in applications such as mobile phones, digital cameras and other battery operated equipment.
New low-power MCUs feature RC ADCs for accurate temperature measurement
The newest members to the ML610Q4xx series of low-power microcontrollers from LAPIS Semiconductor (formerly OKI Semiconductor) will give designers even more choices when creating products that provide comprehensive control over the operation of battery-powered devices used for the measurement and display of temperature, humidity and carbon monoxide (CO) in industrial and commercial environments.
15-V, 300-mA synchronous buck converters consumes 1.8-uA of quiescent current
Linear Technology has introduced 15 V, fixed frequency synchronous buck converters capable of delivering 300 mA of continuous current to output voltages from 0.6 V to 13.8 V. The LTC3103 consumes 1.8 µA of quiescent current, while the LTC3104 (which offers a 10 mA programmable LDO output) requires only 2.6 µA of quiescent current.
New software tool removes guesswork from battery life predictions
A software tool has been introduced by Energy Micro that enables designers to accurately predict battery cell life expectancy in applications based on the company’s low power EFM32 Gecko microcontrollers. Called the energyAware Battery Estimator, the free tool provides a full simulation of total system energy usage, that takes into account actual battery source, MCU energy modes, peripherals employed and external circuit components.
2-A synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter offers 2.7-V to 40-V input and output range
Linear Technology has unveiled a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 2 A of continuous output current from a wide range of power sources from single-cell Li-Ion to 24 V/28 V industrial rails to 40 V automotive inputs. The LTC3115-1’s 2.7 V to 40 V input and output range provides a regulated output with inputs above, below or equal to the regulated output.
Researchers enhance battery electrode specs
A team of Northwestern University researchers has created an anode electrode for lithium-ion batteries that allows the batteries to hold a charge up to 10 times greater than using current technology.
Dual 4-A PowerPath Ideal Diodes offer ultralow 15-mV forward voltage
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a monolithic two-channel 4 A PowerPath ideal diode device designed to reduce heat, voltage drop and board space while preserving battery run time in power switchover circuits. The LTC4415 is ideal for applications requiring an ideal Diode-ORing function for load sharing or automatic switchover between two input power sources.
P-channel MOSFET offers increased power efficiency space-starved portable products
Helping to increase battery efficiency and reduce board space, the miniature DMP1245UFCL 12V P-channel enhancement mode MOSFET from Diodes Incorporated has been introduced to meet the requirements of designers of space-starved portable products including smartphones and tablet computers.
Industry's smallest intelligent battery sensor IC offers ADC resolution and lowest sleep mode current
ZMD AG has unveiled a new Intelligent Battery Sensor IC for fuel saving start/stop systems and other solutions for measuring State-of-health (SOH), State-of-charge (SOC) or State-of-function (SOF) of a vehicle’s battery. The first member of a new Battery Power Management product line from ZMDI, the ZSSC1856 comes in a QFN32 5x5 package of only 0.85 mm height.
Thales Alenia Space selects Saft Li‐ion batteries to power Iridium NEXT LEO satellite constellation
Dual-interface memory applies energy harvesting to enable true battery-free system design
STMicroelectronics is extending the company’s family of RFID/NFC wireless memory ICs with a new 16-Kbit device that can also harvest enough energy to enable small electronic items using it to become completely battery-free electronic applications.
Li-Ion battery switching charger speeds charge times and boost USB OTG power
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed the FAN5401x family of USB-compliant, Li-Ion switching chargers with full USB On-The-Go (USB-OTG) support. Building on the switch-mode topology FAN5400 family, the first device in the family, the FAN54013 offers increased max charge current of 1.45 A and increased USB OTG boost power that can support a full 500 mA at 5 V.
JAN-qualified n-channel power MOSFETS target military, space, and avionics applications
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc, has introduced the first of the new Vishay Siliconix military-grade n-channel power MOSFETs: the JAN-qualified 60 V 2N6660JANTX/JANTXV and 90 V 2N6661JANTX/JANTXV. For military, space, and avionics applications, the devices combine low on-resistance and fast switching speeds in the sealed TO-205AD (TO-39) package.
Saft to supply Li-ion battery for Arizona energy storage solutions project
Fully printed energy-storage device gets USD1 million of additional funding
The Paper Battery Company has been selected to receive a $1 million award from The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to continue development of a fully printed energy-storage device that is as thin as a piece of paper. NYSERDA's funding will be matched by the company and private investors.
Bordeaux's new hybrid diesel-electric river shuttle service to be powered by Saft Li-ion batteries
42-V, 750-mA, 2.2-MHz step-down dc/dc converter only requires 2.5-uA quiescent current
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a 750 mA, 42 V step-down switching regulator with integrated boost and catch diodes. Its Burst Mode operation keeps quiescent current under 2.5 µA in no load standby conditions. The LT3973's 4.2 V to 42 V input voltage range makes it ideal for automotive and industrial applications. Its internal 1.2 A switch can deliver up to 750 mA of continuous output current to voltages as low as 1.21 V.
Axeon sign collaboration and supply agreement with A123 Systems
2.5-kW mercury rectifiers delivers up to 400-V DC output
Multicell Battery Stack Monitor IC for High Voltage Applications
Stacks of lithium ion cells are used in new hybrid electric vehicles and uninterruptible power supplies. Maximizing the life and the safety of these high voltage, high power battery packs depends on sophisticated electronics.
Compact fuel-gauge boosts Li+ battery runtime
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX17047 fuel gauge for single-cell Li+ battery packs. Featuring the company's new ModelGauge m3 algorithm, the MAX17047 claims to be the industry's only coulomb-counting fuel gauge that does not suffer from the abrupt corrections that occur with traditional coulomb-counter algorithms.
36-V, 4-A synchronous step-down regulator tackles high temperature and high reliability demands
Linear Technology has released high temperature (H-grade) and High Reliability (MP-grade) versions of the company’s LT3690 synchronous step-down switching regulator. The36 V input capable device can deliver up to 4 A of continuous output current at efficiencies as high as 93%.
10 to 30-W chassis mount DC-DC converters offer space saving benefits
CUI Inc has released a new line of 4:1 input DC-DC converters ranging from 10 to 30 W that are housed in a compact chassis mount package. Featuring screw terminal connections, the VYB10W-T, VYB15W-T, VYB20W-T and VYC30W-T Series are designed for applications where the convenience of chassis mounting is required, including transportation equipment, mobile equipment, and telecom base stations.
Step-down DC-DC switching charger ICs target single cell Li-Ion batteries in mobile devices
austriamicrosystems has released two new battery charger ICs for Li-Ion batteries in mobile devices. The AS3610/11 step-down DC-DCs offer fast and highly efficient charging of Li-Ion batteries in mobile devices with up to 1.25 A output current. The ICs include numerous safety and protection features, internal current measurement, and USB Host/OTG (on the go) boost mode operation. The AS3610 DC-DC provides an I²C interface for external control and the AS3611 operates independently.
BMZ opens new battery production plant in North America
Trojan Battery partners Palladium Energy to develop lithium-based battery pack
"Subconscious mode" for smartphones could extend battery life by over 50 percent
A proof-of-concept stage "subconscious mode" for smartphones and other WiFi-enabled mobile devices could extend battery life by as much as 54 percent for users on the busiest networks, described in a paper titled "E-MiLi: Energy-Minimizing Idle Listening in Wireless Networks."
Saft begins industrial production at lithium-ion battery plant in Jacksonville,USA
Daimler demos innovative hydrogen-powered research vehicle
Amidst ongoing discussions over the shortfalls and challenges of battery electric vehicle concepts, at the Frankfurt Motor Show Daimler presented a research car driven by hydrogen fuel cells. The vehicle boasts a large number of innovative features including its electronics.
New ultra-low-power, 32- to 64-pin Kinetis microcontrollers focus on cost-sensitive applications
Gel electrolyte promises better battery
New low-power op amps combine power and performance benefits for low-voltage, cost-sensitive applications
Phase-shifted LED backlight driver supports ultra-thin notebooks LCD panels for the first time
Semtech Corp., has launched the first device in its innovative platform of phase-shifted boost LED drivers. The new SC5010 is an 8-channel white LED driver with an innovative PWM phase-shift dimming control that uses low-profile inductors, allowing LED drivers to be built directly into the LCD panel in Ultrabook PCs and ultra-mobile PCs (UMPC) for displays as thin as 4 mm.
4-terminal, 1-W power metal strip resistor in 0612 package size offers low resistance benefits
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., has introduced a new surface-mount power metal strip resistor that the company claims is the industry’s first 4-terminal, 1 W current sensing resistor in the compact 0612 package size to offer a low resistance range from 0.5 mΩ to 5 mΩ.
Bosch builds pilot line for the production of lithium-ion batteries
Intersil claims industry's highest performance integrated buck-boost regulator
Intersil Corporation has developed a compact, high-efficiency 1.2 A buck-boost regulator that uses a proprietary H-Bridge Buck-Boost control architecture. The ISL9110's compact size makes it ideal for battery-powered devices such as handheld instruments, games, point-of-sale systems and similar applications.
ARM wrestles with silicon, battery hurdles
Big hurdles in silicon scaling and battery technology stand in the way of huge opportunities in mobile systems, said an ARM executive in a keynote here.
High-efficiency 3-A step-down converter features efficiency up to 96 percent with tiny footprint
austriamicrosystems has unveiled a high-efficiency 1.5 MHz synchronous DC-DC step-down converter. The AS1328 buck regulator features efficiencies up to 96%, excellent light load efficiencies and with a quiescent current of only 25 uA.
New architecture promises better battery
A change in architecture is promising to close the gap between semiconductor technology and battery technology, which has traditionally lagged behind semiconductors due to its dependence on unchangeable chemical reactions.
Nanosys grabs DoE battery development grant
New 4:1 input DC-DC converters focus on battery-driven applications
High-capacity inverter/charger offers long term UPS capability
UNIPOWER has added the INVO Series Inverter/Charger System to company’s line of Inverters. The INVO Series features a 5 kVA inverter with a built-in charger to give customers the ability to design their own long-run UPS by specifying the battery capacity to be used.
1-A synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter delivers extended battery run time for Li-Ion and alkaline-powered devices
Linear Technology has introduced a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 1 A of output current from a Li-Ion/Polymer source or 300 mA from dual cell alkaline/NiCd/NiMH sources. The LTC3536’s 1.8 V to 5.5 V input and output voltage range achieves a +/-1% accurate output with inputs above, below or equal to the regulated output.
Nexeon receives £40m boost for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries expansion plans
BMZ unveils durable lithium iron phosphate batteries for motorcycles
BMZ Batterien-Montage-Zentrum has introduced the LBP5500 "Lithium Bike Power" battery which weighs 2 pounds (900 grams). The battery, which is specifically designed for powerful motorbikes and quads, has small dimensions of only 95 mm x 80 mm x 80 mm and a rated capacity / voltage of 5500 mAh / 13.2 V.
New low-dropout voltage regulator reduces component count and saves space
Diodes Inc. has introduced a single-channel low-dropout fast-transient linear regulator with fixed output voltage of 5 V and +/-1% accuracy. The new low-dropout regulator integrates the voltage divider to reduce board space and external component count, enabling easier layout and reducing the opportunities for premature board failure.
World's first 128-Mbit, 64-Mbit and 32-Mbit low-power asynchronous SRAMs feature 32-bit bus widths
Cypress Semiconductor Corp., has introduced 128-Mbit, 64-Mbit and 32-Mbit MoBL (More Battery Life) Asynchronous SRAMs with 32-bit bus widths. The new devices add to Cypress's industry-leading SRAM portfolio, which include high-performance synchronous, asynchronous and micropower devices. The new MoBL SRAMs cater to applications in telecommunications, computers, peripherals, and consumer, medical and military domains to enhance system performance in concert with 32-bit DSPs, FPGAs and processors.
World's smallest real-time clock with embedded crystal saves space and optimizes battery life
STMicroelectronics has unveiled what the company claims is the world’s smallest combined crystal and real-time clock (RTC) IC for time, calendar and alarm functions. ST has combined the world’s smallest real-time clock die and a matched oscillator crystal in the same package size as the smallest crystal-only devices on the market today. The device delivers the world’s smallest integrated RTC/crystal, measuring only 3.2 x 1.5mm and offering ultra-low power consumption.
High-performance voltage regulator adds 20-percent run-time to ultra-low power wireless applications
IC protects battery packs for e-bikes, power tools
E-bikes and power tools are target applications for Texas Instruments' integrated battery protection and cell-balancing solution for Li-Ion and lithium iron phosphate battery packs. The device simplifies battery pack designs for e-bikes, e-scooters, portable gardening tools, power tools and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and can also be used when replacing lead acid batteries.
Energy Micro adds 12 energy friendly devices to its Cortex-M3 microcontroller range
Energy Micro is making the company’s EFM32 Gecko and Tiny Gecko product lines in a QFP64 package. The new 64-pin devices are suitable for smart metering applications as well as energy sensitive applications like building automation, security systems and portable health and fitness equipment.
Axeon receives funding to lead electric vehicle battery recycling research
Maxell introduces a zero-mercury, zero-lead added silver-oxide cells
Instrumentation amplifier combines precision and power efficiency for battery-powered medical, instrumentation and consumer devices
Providing a combination of precision, low power and value, Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced the AD8420 micropower, wide-supply-range instrumentation amplifier which is the company’s newest addition to its award-winning instrumentation amplifier product line.
Audio streamer IC delivers class-leading cost and power optimization for mono wireless audio applications
Fast-write memory for low-cost black-box recorders simplifies design of emergency data storage
STMicroelectronics has introduced a new memory with an ultra-fast recording feature for storing important data during unexpected events. Uses of the device will include recovering system data when a sudden power failure occurs, and ‘black-box’ recorders that help identify the causes of equipment failures or accidents.
Global electric car production forecast to top 16 million in 2021
Off-grid energy storage market to grow at a 6% CAGR from 2011 to 2016
Compact energy-harvesting and power-management IC enables low-power wireless devices
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the industry's first IC to integrate all of the power-management functions for ambient energy harvesting, as well as for charging and protecting micro-energy cells (MECs), a form of solid-state battery. Operating at an ultra-low current level, the MAX17710 accepts energy from a variety of poorly regulated energy harvesting sources with output levels ranging from 1 uW to 100 mW.
15-W I2C power manager charges Li-Ion cells at 3.5-A for tablets, UMPCs and portable power systems
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high power, I2C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath manager, ideal diode controller and lithium-ion battery charger for single-cell portable devices such as tablet PCs, ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs), personal video players, smart phones, digital cameras, PDAs, portable medical and industrial devices and personal navigation devices.
dSpace simulation model virtualizes high-voltage batteries
Engineering tool vendor dSpace GmbH (Paderborn, Germany) has added a new battery model to its Automotive Simulation Models (ASM) simulation package. The model is designed to virtualize rechargeable lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) and lead batteries used for the electrification of vehicle drivetrains.
Rail battery systems keep the power on for new Stansted Express Electrostar trains
New touchscreen technology aims to stifle electrical noise
Super capacitor manager optimizes battery performance, lifetime and safety
Innovative solar battery charger uses MPPT to help portable devices run longer
A new advanced battery charging IC from STMicroelectronics has been developed to increase charging efficiency either indoor or outdoor, using the sun’s radiated energy, enabling longer mobile equipment runtime and avoiding an unexpected lack of power when a mains connection is not available.
Trojan Battery adds high-capacity industrial line for renewable energy applications
New mobile audio initiative deploys high performance mixed signal technology to boost audio performance while minimizing battery life
Fairchild Semiconductor is stepping up its efforts to address what the company claims is one of the most significant challenges facing audio applications in the mobile industry today – the need to meet consumer demand for multimedia mobile devices that offer smaller speakers, sound louder and better, while minimizing impact on battery life.
AMETEK Solidstate Controls now offers battery time remaining display reading
AMETEK Solidstate Controls (SCI) has added a new Battery Time Remaining Display Reading as an option for its Digital Process Power (DPP) uninterruptible power supply systems and DCR battery charger systems.
Donauer Solartechnik creates new e-mobility business
Skyworks agrees to acquire Advanced Analogic Technologies
TI unveils industry's highest accuracy lithium-ion battery monitor for electric mobility, power tools and UPS
Wireless-based, solar-powered sensor module offers continuous monitoring of carbon monoxide levels
Unitronic is planning to present a wireless-based, solar-powered sensor module for continuous monitoring of the carbon monoxide (CO)concentration in various buildings and in industrial applications at SENSOR+TEST 2011 in Nuremberg (Germany) from 7 to 9 June 2011
Texas Instruments EMEA Design House Program welcomes BMZ Batterien-Montage-Zentrum as a partner
New motor driver offers industry's shortest turn-on times in a compact package
New micro PMIC targets Li-Ion battery based mobile applications
Intelligent charger can charge up to 15 NiMH/NiCD cells in series
Powersolve the PSCH30 Smart Charger, an intelligent battery charger that can automatically detect and charge 8 to 15 NiMH or NiCD cells, providing the necessary output to fully charge the cells and before it turns itself off. Output voltage, which varies depending on load, is from 9.6 to 18V and output current is from 500mA to 1.8A which can be switched to charge at 0.9 or 1.8A. Safety ground leakage current is below 0.5mA.
Hidden magnetic effect could yield optical battery design
A dramatic and surprising magnetic effect of light discovered by University of Michigan researchers could lead to solar power without traditional semiconductor-based solar cells. The researchers found a way to make an "optical battery," according to Stephen Rand, a professor in the departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Physics and Applied Physics.
Axeon receives EU funding for research to reduce size, weight and cost of EV and HEV batteries
60-V battery charging controller offers power management benefits
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC4000, a high voltage controller and power manager that converts virtually any externally compensated DC/DC power supply into a full-featured battery charger. The LTC4000 is capable of driving typical DC/DC converter topologies, including buck, boost, buck-boost, SEPIC and flyback.
Battery R&D seeks to amp up electric vehicles
LEM unveils battery monitoring transducer upgrade for UPS designs
LEM has introduced the latest generation of the company’s proven Sentinel product that continuously monitors the state of health of batteries in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
USB charger ICs combines programmability and safety for cost-sensitive applications
Summit Microelectronics has introduced its fourth-generation programmable battery charger IC family for single-cell Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, and Li-FePO4 battery packs. The SMB231, SMB232 and SMB233 claim to integrate the largest feature set in the industry, including compatibility with all relevant industry standards: USB Battery Charging Revision 1.1, USB 2.0/USB3.0, JEITA Safety, IEEE1725, Chinese USB Charging, and others.
Li-ion charger maximizes battery cell performance
Norwegian power design specialist, Mascot AS has introduced a high-quality, high-performing charger for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, which features 3-stage charging for maximum battery performance. 13 standard variants are currently available for charging batteries from one (8.5 A/4.2 V) to 14 cells (1.7 A/58.8 V).
Voltage detectors offer enhanced safe recovery
STMicroelectronics has developed a new generation of innovative voltage detectors with extra features that enhance system safety and reliability for a wide variety of applications.
Lithium-ion chargers and lithium polymer battery pack offer custom tailoring solutions
GlobTek's new GS-2262 series of Li-ON chargers offer a compact and cost effective solution for charging GlobTek's GL-523434A2 Lithium-Ion and Lithium Polymer battery pack.
Trojan Battery names UK Batteries as new UK distributor
CCM and CRM PFC ICs simplify power factor correction for high-power and sub-200-W applications
Two highly integrated control ICs that simplify implementation of the power factor correction (PFC) needed to reduce harmonic distortion of supply currents in AC-powered applications have been launched by Toshiba Electronics Europe.
SB LiMotive subsidiary Cobasys gets battery development contract in USA
Low energy watch that wirelessly communicates with smartphones offers long coin-cell battery life
Smart battery sensor computes battery status
Freescale Semiconductor's MM912J637 battery sensor measures current, voltage and temperature of lead-acid batteries and deduces the status of the battery from these parameters. Amidst increasing numbers of hybrid electric vehicles and start-stop systems (“mild hybrid”), it becomes increasingly important for car designers to determine the battery status.
Li ion battery recycling needs development incentives, market researcher says
SMT coin cell holder saves installation time
Harwin has expanded its range of EZ BoardWare products with the
introduction of a single piece surface mountable coin cell holder which
ensures coin cells are securely retained in place while cutting assembly
time. EZ Coin Cell Holders can accommodate 12.5mm diameter x 2.5mm
thick BR1225 and CR1225 coin cells and are available in Tape and Reel
packaging making them ideally suited to automatic placement systems.
Low-power RF transceiver targets short-range wireless systems in industrial, science and medical applications
High voltage battery stack monitor enhances HEV/EV battery management systems
Linear Technology has introduced a second generation high voltage battery monitor for hybrid/electric vehicle (HEVs), electric vehicles (EVs) and other high voltage, high performance battery systems. The LTC6803 is a complete battery measuring IC that includes a 12-bit ADC, a precision voltage reference, a high voltage input multiplexer and a serial interface.
High energy Li-ion battery system targets all telecom applications
Novel touchscreen controller enables touchscreens to function seamlessly with noisy battery chargers
Cypress Semiconductor Corp., has unveiled a new feature for the company’s TrueTouch touchscreen controllers that enables touchscreens in handsets, cameras, GPS systems and other mobile systems to function seamlessly while connected to noisy chargers. Low-cost, third-party and after-market battery chargers emit large levels of common-mode noise that adversely affects touchscreen performance, often resulting in inaccurate touch readings or phantom touches.
4th batteryuniversity.eu Developer Forum to host more than 30 presentations on battery trends and technologies
Dual 20-V P-channel TrenchFET Gen III Power MOSFET offers industry’s lowest on-resistance down to 54-mohms at 4.5-V
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., has introduced a new dual 20 V p-channel TrenchFET Gen III power MOSFET with an 8 V gate-to-source voltage that claims to feature the lowest on-resistance ever achieved for a dual p-channel device in the thermally enhanced PowerPAK SC-70 2 mm by 2 mm footprint area.
Sensor shuts off HV battery during accident
Automotive supplier Continental has developed a sensor (satellite) for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles which will immediately shut off the high-voltage battery in the event of a collision while the vehicle is in charge mode. Thus, emergency service personnel can recover vehicles without running the risk of suffering an electric shock.
Maxim unveils 850-kHz/500-kHz SMBus-programmable battery chargers
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX17435/MAX17535 SMBus battery chargers capable of operating at 850 kHz and 500 kHz, respectively. The SMBus interface enables programming of the charge settings without changing external components and maximizes design flexibility.
Vertical entry PCB lithium coin cell holders
Designed to retain cells securely under shock and vibration, Keystone’s rugged vertical entry holders feature flame retardant housings UL rated 94V-0 and dual-spring contacts made of spring steel with tin plating for low contact resistance.
BMW, PSA Peugeot Citroen launch JV for electric components
Innovative power management devices boost mobile battery life by up to 30 percent
Logic family saves space with 1-mm square package
Galfenol-based kinetic button battery boasts high energy density
Toshiyuki Ueno at Japan's Kanazawa University has developed a vibration battery, similar in size to a pencil tip, and able to generate power from small vibrations. Although only a small amount of energy is generated through vibrations experts say the small kinetic button battery could one day be used in watches and large appliances. The battery has an energy density of roughly 22 mW per cubic centimeter which is currently 20 times higher than other vibration driven generators which make use of piezoelectric materials.
LNAs extend receiver sensitivity and boost GPS receiver performance
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the newest additions to its GPS/GNSS low-noise amplifier (LNA) family. Designed using Maxim's advanced SiGe processes, these fully integrated LNAs feature a low noise figure of 0.65 dB. The devices improve receive sensitivity and read range over discrete or highly integrated CMOS solutions.
Programmable battery charger keeps portable products safe
Nexeon claims record Li-ion battery cell capacity performance
LDOs extend battery life in low power handheld product designs
3-A output, 2-MHz buck-boost DC/DC converter offers extended run time from batteries or supercapacitors
Linear Technology is releasing a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers 3 A of output current from a nominal 3.3V power source, Li-Ion/Polymer battery or up to 1 A from dual cell alkaline/NiCad/NiMH batteries. The LTC3113's 1.8 V to 5.5 V input range and 1.8 V to 5.5 V output range provides a regulated output from an input voltage above, below or equal to the output.
AgigA Tech achieves safety and compliance certifications for battery-free energy modules
FIAMM rolls batteries for micro hybrid vehicles
Italian vendor FIAMM Group has introduced a line of automotive batteries specifically designed for use in hybrid drive vehicles. Their innovative materials and architecture are particularly dedicated to the needs of micro hybrid concepts.
Single IC solution optimizes Li-ion battery protection up to 24-V
High efficiency current step-up DC-DC converter draws 1-uA quiescent current
austriamicrosystems has introduced the AS1310, an ultra low quiescent current hysteretic step-up DC-DC converter optimized for light loads (60 mA) and the highest efficiency - up to 92 %. With 1 µA the AS1310 step-up converter also claims to feature the industry’s lowest quiescent current, operates over a wide 0.7 V to 3.6 V battery supply, and provides output voltages between 1.8 V and 3.3 V. Even at loads as light as 100 µA, efficiency still reaches 85%, increasing battery life.
Powercast unveils RF energy harvesting kit for wireless battery charging
Powercast Corporation has unveiled its Lifetime Power Energy Harvesting Development Kit for Battery Charging. The kit features near-loss-less energy storage and efficient charging via the THINERGY Micro-Energy Cell (MEC), a solid-state, rechargeable thin-film micro-battery from Infinite Power Solutions (IPS).
New Ioxus hybrid capacitor increases energy density by 115 percent
Ioxus, Inc., has developed a hybrid capacitor, a combination of an ultracapacitor and a lithium-ion battery, with an energy density 115 percent higher than standard electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs).
Hybrid circuit protection technology focuses on high-rate-discharge battery applications
Murata debutant trio shrink footprints, increase functionality and extend battery life of mobile devices
Three energy efficient technologies from Murata have been unveiled at Electronica 2010 in Munich, Germany. The technologies are aimed at increasing mobile device functionality and reducing size while extending battery life. Murata has announced a tiny buck converter module to help reduce footprint, a new super-capacitor technology to help provide peak power requirements and a highly integrated Bluetooth/WLAN/FM module.
VARTA battery system integration service helps FLIR develop new handheld thermal imagers
batteryuniversity.eu offers UN Transport Tests for lithium ion batteries including all certifications
Single-cell AA/AAA, 555-like analog timer offers battery-safe operation
Semtech Corp. is releasing a sub-1 V analog timer platform that claims to revolutionize the conventional 555 timer for low-voltage, battery-operated small appliances. The new SX8122 analog timer offers the best-in-class battery life via its intrinsic 0.9 V operation, without the need for an external boost converter and inductor, saving board space and cost.
Intersil unveils HEV/EV Li-Ion battery management control solution
Intersil Corporation has introduced its HEV/EV system solution, featuring an automotive grade Li-Ion battery management system and safety monitor. Building upon Intersil's history of providing battery management devices for the portable electronics market, the automotive grade (AEC-Q100) ISL78600 multi-cell solution is specifically designed and tested to address the safety, reliability and performance requirements of the hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicle markets.
60-V input synchronous step-down DC/DC controller draws 50-uA in battery-powered systems
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high voltage synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 50 µA in standby mode with the output in regulation. The LTC3891's 4 V to 60 V input supply range is designed to protect against high voltage transients, continue operation during automotive cold crank and cover a broad range of input sources and battery chemistries.
200-W battery-backed switch-mode PSU targets telemetry applications
VxI Power has expanded its Oracle family of battery-backed switch-mode power supplies with the addition of a new 200 W model that features a built-in RS232/RS485 interface and full Modbus functionality, making it suitable for use in telemetry applications.
Campbell Collins releases DC/DC power supply for wind energy turbine applications
Campbell Collins Ltd has released a new DC/DC power supply from MTM Power of Germany to support wind energy applications utilising high voltage Li-Ion battery or ultracapacitor energy storage.
LED driver family offers ultra-low dimming, maximizes battery life in portable products
A new family of innovative multi-channel LED drivers from Intersil Corporation provides an ultra-low dimming capability that extends battery life in notebook, netbook and tablet computers.
Battery-connector with enhanced vibration resistance for offset PCB installation
The key mechanical requirements on mobile battery-operated devices and
systems include their compact design as well as stable operation also when
subjected to impact and vibration loads. Connector specialist Suyin has adapted
its surface-mountable 3- and 4-pin spring-contact battery connector series
060062MB specifically for such applications in order to cater precisely to
these requirements. Secure contacting also under vibration loads is ensured by
the special design of the 2.75mm pitch contact springs.
Sub 1-uA IQ battery charger provides pack protection
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an easy-to-use, shunt battery system for Li-Ion/Polymer batteries that integrates a charger and battery pack protection in one IC. The LTC4071, with its 550 nA operating current, charges and protects batteries from previously unusable low current, intermittent or continuous charging sources.
Transmitter and receiver combo wirelessly charge and operate micro-power devices
MCUs based on ARM Cortex-M Series claims industry's lowest 32-bit power consumption
Gresham Power Electronics equips Indian submarines with battery equipment
Dynamic voltage scaling buck regulator offers power savings in lithium ion battery devices
Fairchild Semiconductor's 6 MHz, 800 mA/1 A, digitally programmable buck regulator, claims to provide excellent dynamics, high efficiency and a small footprint, making it an ideal complementary piece to the PMIC in a system engineer's design.
Li-ion battery provides high energy storage in a compact, lightweight package for telecom applications
3-channel low-frequency wake-up receiver claims best-in-class sensitivity of 80 uVrms
austriamicrosystems has introduced a 3-channel low-frequency wake-up receiver that enables battery powered systems to add remote wakeup capability. Claiming best-in-class sensitivity of 80 μVrms, both range and BOM cost can be optimized while the lowest current consumption of 2.7 μA extends battery life.
MIPI Alliance forms battery interface working group for mobile devices
The formation of a new Battery Interface working group by the MIPI Alliance is aimed at addressing issues such as counterfeit batteries, consumer safety and power management. Comprised of companies spanning the mobile ecosystem, the working group will develop new specifications for the mobile battery interface system.
First true 0.9-V microcontroller enables multiple applications to run from a single-cell battery
Maxim unveils industry's first battery charger with automatic USB enumeration
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a linear battery charger for Bluetooth headsets and portable devices that is compatible with the USB Battery Charging Specification, Revision 1.1. The MAX8895 is equipped with automatic adapter detection for distinguishing between USB devices, USB chargers, and dedicated chargers.
30-V P-channel power MOSFETs offer design flexibility benefits
International Rectifier has introduced a new family of -30 V devices featuring IR's latest P-channel MOSFET silicon in an SO-8 package for battery charge and discharge switches, and system/load switches used in DC applications.
Intelligent Battery project opens new ground in energy storage applications
Push-messaging and find-me apps for RF4CE remote controls do not impact battery life
Research: Li-ion battery has surprisingly small ecological footprint
AEG Power Solutions supplies Bombardier with customized battery chargers for rail solutions
AEG Power Solutions has signed a frame agreement with Bombardier Transportation GmbH for customized battery chargers. Bombardier is a world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions. Its equipment, systems and services will be used in eighty three electric multiple units of the brand new ET 430 train series.
Green battery, navigation, diagnostic system win Automechanika awards
144-channel dot matrix LED driver claims industry's highest efficiency and smallest size
austriamicrosystems has released what the company claims is the most advanced and smallest LED dot-matrix driver (channels vs. PCB space) available. The AS1119 drives 144 LEDs but requires only 9 mm² PCB space, reduces external component count, reduces connector pin count and requires fewer
PCB layers.
Battery-free energy modules deliver critical data back-up during power loss
AgigA Tech Inc., a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. has introduced a new battery-free intelligent power subsystem that prevents the loss of critical data due to a power interruption. The PowerGEM (Green Energy Module) power subsystem uses ultracapacitors to provide temporary power in the event of a system power loss.
Synchronous monolithic 1-cell Li-Ion/polymer battery charger delivers up to 4-A charge current
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 4-A monolithic synchronous buck battery charger for 1-cell Li-Ion/Polymer batteries. The LT3651-4.2 accepts inputs up to 32 V with a 40 V absolute maximum rating for added system margin.
AgigA Tech offers highest-density battery-free non-volatile DDR3 for critical data back-up
AgigA Tech Inc., a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. has introduced what the company claims is the industry's highest-density DDR3 solution as part of its family of high-speed, battery-free non-volatile RAM systems.
XP Power releases third edition of power supply technical guide
XP Power has published the third edition of the company’s 144-page technical guide for power supply specifiers. Spanning all the major aspects of power supply integration, the guide has several new sections covering topics such as the characteristics of battery power sources, high peak load capability, powering LEDs and high voltage safety testing.
Battery charger claims industry's lowest power dissipation for 1-cell and 2-cell Li-Ion/Li-polymer batteries
Intersil Corporation had added to its growing family of compact, fully integrated battery chargers by introducing a new device which is based on a true switched-mode topology that claims to ensure the highest operating efficiency and lowest power dissipation for 1-cell and 2-cell Li-ion and Li-polymer based portable applications such as smartphones and tablet computers.
High precision linear RMS RF power detector extends battery life for 3G/4G handsets
A new linear root-mean-square (RMS) radio frequency (RF) power detector from National Semiconductor Corp., offers the industry’s highest precision with up to 40 dB dynamic range. The PowerWise LMH2120 increases wireless coverage and extends battery life for third-generation (3G) and fourth-generation (4G) mobile handsets.
New IC reduces battery-management system costs by 80 percent in hybrid and electric vehicles
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a high-voltage, 12-cell, battery-monitoring IC for hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and any system that stacks long series strings of batteries.
Lithium-ion battery roadmap hints at technology differentiation
Not one but many different types of lithium-ion batteries will drive future electric vehicles. This shows the Li-ion battery roadmap developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for System and Innovation Research (Fraunhofer ISI).
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Linear unveils high efficiency power manager and charger for 1-cell LiFePO4 batteries
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an autonomous high efficiency power manager, ideal diode controller and battery charger for 1-cell Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries used in portable devices such as industrial meters, media players, digital cameras, PDAs, personal navigators, and high peak-power and safety critical equipment.
Intelligent PMIC focuses on portable consumer applications
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., has unveiled an integrated microcontroller-based Intelligent System Power Management Solution targeted for portable consumer products, such as Smartphones, portable navigation devices, mobile Internet devices and eBooks.
Volkswagen bundles global e-mobility R&D efforts
Vibration harvesters designed to replace AA, AAA batteries
Munich University e-car concept brings down TCO
In an interdisciplinary effort of 20 chairs, the Munich Technical University has presented a concept for an e-car featuring total cost of ownership (TCO) equal to a conventional vehicle. The MUTE e-car also will sport a number of technologies that show what car designers regard as future trends.
Compact fuel-gauge ICs deliver accurate estimates of Li+ battery state of charge
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX17040/MAX17041 and MAX17043/MAX17044 1- and 2-cell fuel-gauge ICs which us the company's ModelGauge algorithm. The devices are claimed to be the industry's only fuel gauges that accurately estimate the state of charge (SOC) of a Li+ battery without requiring current sensing.
Ultra-low-power security manager provides nonimprinting memory and tamper detection
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX36051 security manager which provides 128 bytes of nonimprinting memory to securely store sensitive data, while drawing little battery power in standby mode (1.5 microamps).
WLED driver integrates a 48-V MOSFET to provide a complete backlighting solution
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a six-string WLED driver that provides a complete backlighting solution for notebooks and netbooks. The high-performance step-up controller integrates a 48 V MOSFET capable of driving up to 13 LEDs/string.
Power-saving low-voltage comparator offers analog designers more micropower benefits
Saft signs multi-year deal with EADS Astrium to power all GEO satellites
BMZ signs European-wide lithium-ion cells sales deal with China's Cham Battery
A Chinese battery manufacturer, Cham Battery, has signed an extensive cooperation agreement with Batterien-Montage-Zentrum (BMZ), Europe's leading system supplier for rechargeable battery packs.
Reset timer device enables one-button restart without battery removal
TI offers low-cost development kit for MSP430 Value Line MCUs
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has released its new MSP430 MCU Value Line LaunchPad development kit which claims to be the industry's lowest cost microcontroller (MCU) kit to enable prototyping, debugging and programming for new and experienced developers of sensing, consumer electronics and other cost sensitive applications
2-A battery charger matches solar cell peak power tracking
LED drivers extend battery life in mobile handsets
Fairchild Semiconductor is offering designers of mobile handsets, gaming devices, MP3 players and other small display applications LED drivers that deliver 92 percent peak efficiency, extending battery life.
Freescale releases PMIC for new Intel Atom processor
Boston-Power partners BMZ to deliver Li-ion battery solutions in Europe
Low ON-Resistance MOSFET targets high-efficiency switching applications
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has introduced a 60 V semi-power MOSFET within its line-up of small signal MOSFET (S-MOS) devices.
Synchronous boost regulators offers low-voltage support to any PIC microcontroller
Microchip Technology Inc. has introduced the MCP1623 and MCP1624 (MCP1623/4) Synchronous Boost Regulators, which bring low-voltage support to any PIC microcontroller, providing a customizable solution for single-cell battery applications.
Next-generation ultra low-power microcontroller enters volume production
STMicroelectronics' STM8L ultra low-power microcontroller family is entering full production following the device’s unveiling in late 2009.
High-voltage dual-input charger offers more reliable battery charging
For a variety of handheld equipment requiring both USB and AC/DC power adapter charging inputs, Diodes Incorporated has introduced a lithium ion/polymer battery charger IC.
Compact power electronics systems for vehicles offer power density of 20 kVA/litre
Semikron has introduced a series of SKAI 2 modules that claim to offer the most compact power electronic systems for hybrid and electric vehicles for use in the agricultural industry, construction industry, materials handling and battery-powered vehicles of any kind.
LED lighting drivers simplify low power single cell applications
Fuel cell expert joins ACAL Energy’s executive team
Switch-mode chargers with JEITA-compliant offer battery-temperature monitoring for mobile devices
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced switch-mode DC-DC chargers with JEITA-compliant battery-temperature monitoring for safely charging 1-cell lithium-ion (Li+) or lithium-polymer (Li-Poly) batteries.
Switch-mode battery chargers with programmable JEITA support offer safety benefits
Summit Microelectronics has expanded its third-generation programmable battery charger integrated circuit family for single-cell Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, and Li-FePO4 powered systems.
All-in-one power solution offers twin benefits
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a highly integrated power solution that combines a multichemistry battery charger with dual Quick-PWM step-down controllers.
M+W Group spotlights volume manufacturing lithium-ion battery cell solution
Design and construction company, M+W Group (formerly M+W Zander) is to present its concept for achieving cost-competitive, large-scale manufacturing of lithium-ion battery cells at the Hannover Messe, which is to be held from the 19 to 23 April 2010.
Research points to new electrodes improving the efficiency of Lithium-air batteries
Dual-input linear charger offers safer charging of Li+ cell
Maxim Integrated Products is claiming the introduction of the industry's first dual-input linear charger with Smart Power Selector circuitry to implement the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) recommendations for safe charging over temperature.
Data acquisition front-end IC offers battery management benefits
austriamicrosystems has unveiled a high precision data acquisition front-end IC for automotive battery current, voltage, temperature sense applications and in general for sensor interface applications where precise measurement of small signals close to ground is required.
Class-G amplifier delivers analog audio performance, extends battery life
STMicroelectronics has introduced a stereo headphone amplifier IC that achieves higher efficiency than previous-generation devices, enabling listeners to enjoy high-quality sound for longer between battery charges.
Smart on/off controllers improve reliability of battery-powered devices
STMicroelectronics has introduced new smart pushbutton 'on/off' controller ICs that are designed to improve the user experience for virtually any battery-powered portable device, including e-readers, tablets, media players, smartphones and digital cameras.
1-A voltage regulator family supports sub 1-V rails
VARTA offers OEMS off-the-shelf integrated lithium battery packs
VARTA Microbattery has unveiled a range of off-the-shelf integrated battery packs that integrate high-density lithium cells, protection circuitry, connections and encapsulation.
Low ICCT gate solutions extend battery life for mobile devices
As an innovative way of addressing the extended battery life being demanded by modern feature-rich cell phones, Fairchild Semiconductor’s Low ICCT gate TinyLogic devices aim to provide solutions to reduce the potential of hidden power consumption that can occur in mixed supply voltage mobile designs in feature-rich mobile products such as mobile handsets, smart phones and medical applications.
Silicon-carbon nanocomposite seeks to boost lithium-ion performance
A high-performance anode structure based on silicon-carbon nanocomposite materials developed by the Georgia Institute of Technology is aiming to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries used in a wide range of applications from hybrid vehicles to portable electronics.
3-MHz, 2-A DC/DC converters target portable electronics
Thinnest wafer-level chip-scale N-Channel MOSFETs extend battery life
Heavy-duty rectifier/charger powers 120-V batteries
Absopulse Ltd has unveiled a new rugged, industrial quality battery charger that uses field-proven high-frequency conversion technology to deliver up to 2500 W continuous output power.
Switch-mode standalone battery charge controllers provide faster, cooler charging
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced three new switch-mode standalone battery charger ICs for lithium-based battery-powered applications with a 5-V to 28-V input.
Dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller draws 50 µA in battery-powered systems
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC3890/-1, a high voltage dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 50 µA when one output is active and 60 µA when both outputs are enabled.
Integrated lithium-ion battery protection circuit and safety monitor is unveiled by Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc., has unveiled a Li-ion battery monitoring and protection system that integrates all necessary components, including voltage and current measurement, signal isolation and safety monitoring.
Battery management circuit enables active cell balancing for high-cell-count Li-Ion batteries
2-cell supercapacitor chargers target high peak power, data backup demands for portable applications
Linear Technology Corporation is introducing a family of 2-cell supercapacitor chargers for addressing high peak power, data backup and “dying gasp” needs in portable and data storage applications.
MOSFET and Schottky diode share the same SOT-563 package
Central Semiconductor Corp. has released the CMLM8205 Multi Discrete Module in the SOT-563 surface mount package.
Ultracapacitors with increased energy and power density seek to drive high-power applications
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