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Secure Batteries for Medical Devices

October 09, 2014 by Power Pulse1595211359

UK-based battery firm Accutronics Ltd. is set to vitalize the medical market this autumn when it launches its next range of batteries at Electronica 2014 in Munich, hall B2 stand 454. The medical market is currently undergoing rapid evolution with the likes of portability and freedom from ac power taking center stage for doctors and emergency services. Accutronics specializes in the design, development and manufacture of smart batteries for industries ranging from medical, defense, industrial and for the portable, handheld market.

"Without giving too much away, the CMX series launch brings together high voltage, high power and smart battery functionality in a package that exceeds the strict regulatory requirements for batteries used in medical devices," said Rob Phillips, managing director of Accutronics. "The medical device market is currently undergoing rapid growth and the CMX series offers tremendous opportunities for OEMs developing devices for life critical applications."

Each CMX battery constantly tracks its own capacity whether it is being charged, discharged or stored. The battery fuel gauge uses correction factors to adjust for changes in temperature, charge rate and discharge rate together with further modifications as the battery ages. CMX series batteries predict their capacity to within 1% meaning OEMs can provide users with a device runtime figure they can trust. CMX batteries are intended to be integrated into medical devices as part of a smart power management system. In such a system the battery, smart charger and the host device communicate with each other to maximise product safety, efficiency and performance. Host medical systems that use smart battery technology can provide accurate, meaningful runtime information to users – of vital importance in a medical environment where power failure is not an option.

The launch is expected to spark interest from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the medical sector, which is already familiar with similarly innovative launches from Accutronics in the past. Previous products include a credit card sized battery for handheld portable medical devices and a multi-battery system for powering medical carts. All are part of the customizable Entellion range, which also offers algorithmic security to prevent the use of unauthorized, copycat batteries.