Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Rechargeable battery",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Management IC is adapted to silver zinc batteries from
Texas Instruments (April 2006-), which we summarised at the time by saying "New device will be part of all ZPower batteries as the company prepares for high volume production in mid-2008".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Charger chips switch between power sources from
Microchip Technology: "Auto power-source selection from either a USB port or an AC adapter provides the user with increased flexibility for rechargeable battery applications".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Saft Lithium Battery Division
concerning its VL 25500-125 and LSH 20-150
- take a look at Lithium-ion cell claims temperature record
which says: "Robust Li-ion cell is capable of charging and discharging at extreme temperatures up to +125C, while being able to safely withstand temperatures up to +135C".
Take a look also at the news release from Prema Semiconductor, LED driver powers green lighting,
as well as Ni-MH battery packs power medical workstations from Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems,
and New name in silver-zinc battery technology from ZPower.
See also:
Safety first for high-power connectors
(May 2007)
Power connectors offer current ratings as high as 450A and incorporate advanced safety features to protect users
Digital and mixed-signal scopes get battery power
(April 2007)
The 6000 Series of digital storage oscilloscopes and mixed-signal oscilloscopes now have battery options for use in field applications where line power is unavailable
Installation device speeds fibre to the home
(April 2007)
Fibre-to-the-home installation device aims to offer an extremely cost effective and simple installation method
Power chip steps up from less than 300mV
(March 2007)
Industry's lowest input voltage DC/DC boost convertor enables portable equipment to draw power from new energy sources, such as solar and micro-fuel cells
Battery sales double to net second award
(February 2007)
Varta Microbattery has named Abacus Group as its Distributor of the Year for the second year running
Slimline Li-polymer cell is top German innovation
(February 2007)
Varta Microbattery has received a prestigious award recognising its innovative PoLiFlex rechargeable battery
Portable data logger is ready for IPv6
(January 2007)
The Datum-Y portable data logger has a powerful range of communications capabilities including IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6), for which it carries the IPv6 ready logo
Power pack keeps mobile devices running longer
(January 2007)
The Mobile Power Pack's sophisticated design complements today's mobile devices including MP3 players, mobile phones and portable gaming systems
Design is novel concept in storage servers
(December 2006)
The mobile content server is claimed to untether users from the PC and stationary storage devices
Li-ion cell upgrades to new performance standards
(November 2006)
The latest addition to Saft's MP series of prismatic rechargeable Li-ion cells is an upgraded MP 176065 that claims new standards for cycle life, capacity and energy density
Kit demonstrates wireless VoIP headset
(November 2006)
Cypress Semiconductor has introduced a demonstration kit for a voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) headset
Milliohmmeters provide precision measurement
(November 2006)
Digital ohmmeter range is practical for a wide range of low resistance measurement applications across the electrical, electronics, QA, instrumentation and utilities sectors
Chargers are made for modern digital devices
(October 2006)
Duracell has announced additions to its rechargeable battery product line to meet growing demands of modern high tech, high drain devices
Scope and RMS meter combine in the hand
(October 2006)
A rugged 20MHz two-channel handheld oscilloscope and meter with 8bit resolution is claimed to be perfect for any engineer's toolkit
Cells keep satellite running in the dark
(October 2006)
South Korea's first hybrid civil and military communications GEO satellite has a Li-ion rechargeable battery system that ensures continuous operation when the solar panels are eclipsed
Handset batteries under the microscope
(September 2006)
Independent certification will soon be required for all batteries intended for cellular telephone applications
Handheld analysers meet latest power quality specs
(June 2006)
Fluke has added a new model to its line of three-phase handheld power quality analysers
Report profiles fuel cell economy
(May 2006)
A new report examines and compares various types of fuel cells, including the technology behind them, the advantages and disadvantages of each type, and potential market applications
LED driver runs flashes and backlights
(May 2006)
A new driver IC powers white LEDs used in applications such as camera flashes and strobes as well as backlighting colour LCD panels in mobile devices
Resettable fuses meet RoHS requirements
(February 2006)
All Fuzetec fuses are now available complying with RoHS (Pb-free) requirements
A suitable case for protection
(January 2006)
A novel instrument for measuring the ash content of coal features a customised carry case designed and supplied by packaging systems specialist, QED Design and Manufacture
Data logger majors on communications
(October 2005)
The new Datum-y XL100 portable data logger has a powerful range of communications capabilities, and is the world's first measuring instrument to support the IPv6 ready logo
Sirens offer battery backup option
(September 2005)
Phoenix Electronics has added the recently released Hitpoint Neodymium sirens to its already extensive offering of audible products
Battery compartments house nonstandard cell sizes
(August 2005)
A range of battery compartment lid kits answers demands from designers of handheld equipment that uses nonstandard rechargeable battery formats
Li-ion batteries promise 'plug and play' solutions
(June 2005)
The Intensium Flex Li-ion battery system provides fully integrated 'plug and play' smart solutions to suit the various power requirements of a wide variety of industrial and telecomms users
White LED driver cuts backlights down to size
(May 2005)
A new white LED driver chip provide precise brightness control and minimises external component count in LCD backlight applications
Handheld dispenser cuts the cord
(April 2005)
The DTIC EZ-mix HI dispenser is available in the UK and Ireland from Intertronics as part of the company's new adhere range of products
Transmitter boasts simple configuration
(April 2005)
A new rugged multichannel transmitter can be easily configured to operate with RF Solutions' 210 receiver unit to provide wireless remote control in a wide range of industrial applications
Nickel-zinc batteries set for volume production
(February 2005)
In preparation for its ramp-up phase, PowerGenix has entered into an agreement with Shenzhen Grepow Battery Co for high volume production and Asian distribution of its innovative NiZn batteries
Designers slow to adopt new battery technology
(January 2005)
A new European study reveals that designers of digital devices - digital cameras, for example - are not necessarily using the most suitable power sources available to them
Compact Li-ion battery backs up basestations
(September 2004)
The Intensium lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery can deliver 3kW of backup power from a 1U high rack-mounted, hot-pluggable unit
Logger keeps track of automotive battery drain
(May 2004)
A novel compact measuring system provides analysis of electricity consumption in motor vehicles
Batteries adapt to aid innovative design
(November 2003)
Battery shape and size no longer needs to constrain product design following the introduction of a new rechargeable battery technology that can be customised in terms of size, shape and performance
Docking stations take PCI acquisition in hand
(September 2003)
A novel range of PC-Card docking stations enables standard PCI data acquisition hardware to be used in the field with notebook PCs