Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduced its next generation of wireless power technology, the bq51013 wireless power receiver IC for portable consumer devices...
Teseq Inc. a developer and provider of instrumentation and systems for EMC emissions and immunity testing, has released the VAR 3005, a...
Summit Microelectronics has introduced its fourth-generation programmable battery charger integrated circuit (IC) family for single-cell Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, and Li-FePO4 battery packs. The...
To help OEMs of portable medical and consumer electronic devices remain compliant with new laws banning the use of mercury in button cell batteries, the Renata Batteries division of The SWATCH Group (Switzerland) has developed a comprehensive line of 0% mercury silver oxide batteries. These batteries are used to power a wide range of devices, […]
According to GlobTek its new GS-2262 series of Li-ON chargers offer a compact and cost effective solution for charging GlobTek’s GL-523434A2 Lithium-Ion...
The new wireless Staco FirstLine® BMS Battery Monitoring System from Staco Energy Products Company continuously monitors UPS batteries and provides real-time information, ensuring that batteries are ready when needed to support mission critical functions. Information is displayed through curves and bar graphs on the FirstLine BMS easy to read 6.4" LCD touch screen monitor. This […]
Freescale Semiconductor introduced the MM912J637 intelligent battery sensor (IBS), which accurately measures the voltage, current and temperature of lead-acid batteries and calculates the battery state, all while operating in harsh automotive conditions. The ability to accurately assess these battery parameters is becoming more important with increases in the number of hybrid vehicles on the road […]
GlobTek’s 5-bay Lithium-Ion Battery Chargers and Cradles meet IEC 60950 (ITE), UL 1310 (Class 2), IEC 60601-1 (Medical) and International EMC standards....
Envia Systems announced that its High Capacity Manganese Rich (HCMR) cathode material for advanced batteries is available in limited quantities for pilot vehicle programs. Envia’s HCMR technology exceeds the performance of today’s market-available battery solutions designed for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Envia’s HCMR technology is the first of its proprietary […]
Micro Power announced IronWorks™, a patent pending Iron Phosphate battery solution, which serves as a drop-in replacement for Sealed Lead Acid (SLA)...
O2Micro International Ltd. announced that its USB Charger (OZ8070) integrated circuit (IC) is in production in an industry-leading customer’s new Camcorder application. O2Micro’s USB Charger is a 2-cell Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery charging and protection IC. It provides USB upstream and downstream power bus protection. Applications include camcorder, DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex), DSC (Digital Still […]
Nuvation Engineering has developed a custom battery management system, fuel gauge and driver interface for electric vehicles. The innovative system is currently featured on the OptaMotive ’E. Rex’. Through a close partnership with Maxim, Nuvation engineers designed the next generation battery management system around the MAX11068 to provide voltage monitoring, temperature monitoring, and balancing for […]
Duracell responds to increasing consumer need for dependable charging solutions with the launch of a new line of Duracell Portable Power Inverters and Duracell Laptop Power Adapters. The new portable power lines from Duracell are the first to market with advanced USB 2.1A charging ports across inverters and laptop adapters, making them the most comprehensive […]
Jasco Products Company, GE licensee of consumer electronic accessories, computer accessories, home electric products, personal security and surveillance products, introduced the GE 4 Port USB 2.0 Charging Hub. "This new product is designed to reduce the hassle associated with a mobile lifestyle, by making a charging device that is smaller, more versatile and more appealing […]
General Motors and Powermat, a pioneer in wireless charging technology, announced a commercial agreement that will eliminate the need for charging cords for personal electronic devices in many future Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac products beginning mid-2012. GM Ventures, the company’s venture capital subsidiary, will invest $5 million in Powermat to accelerate the technology’s development […]