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Automotive Electronics
Balqon Announces Development of Intuitive Battery Management System for Large Format Li-Ion Batteries
Balqon Corp. an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, announced the release of its new Battery Management System ("BMS") designed to optimize battery cycle life of large format lithium-ion batteries used in its product line of heavy-duty electric trucks and tractors. Each BMS board […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Absopulse Releases 2500W, Rectifier/Battery Charger for 120V Batteries in Heavy-duty Industrial Environments
Absopulse released the BCH 2K5-120-EQ rugged, industrial quality battery charger that uses field-proven high-frequency conversion technology to deliver up to 2500W continuous output power. This charger accepts an input voltage range of 190 to 264Vac, and in float-mode it provides 135Vdc/16A for charging a 120V (60 cell) battery. Other input/output values are available on request. […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Linear Tech Tiny Shunt Battery Charger System Protects Li-Ion/Polymer Batteries
Linear Technology Corp. introduced the LTC4070, described as an easy-to-use, tiny shunt battery charger system IC for Li-Ion/Polymer batteries. The LTC4070, with its 450nA operating current, charges and protects batteries from previously unusable very low current, intermittent or continuous charging sources. The LTC4070’s charge current may be boosted from 50 up to 500mA with the […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Emerge Technologies Releases Retractable Universal Netbook Combo Wall/Car Charger with USB Power Port
Emerge Technologies has expanded its line of ReTrak branded ultra-portable chargers to include a universal combo wall/car Netbook charger. The new charger comes with seven interchangeable tips to work with the most popular netbook and mini-computer models. Both the wall and car plug fold neatly into the charger making this the most compact all-in-one solution […]
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956Batteries and Portable PowerTI Introduces Single-Chip Battery Fuel Gauge with Protection
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduced what it describes as the industry’s smallest, full-featured battery fuel gauge integrated circuit for portable consumer, commercial...
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Batteries and Portable Power
Panasonic Develops Direct Methanol Fuel Cell System with High Power Output & Durability
Panasonic Corp. announced it has developed a direct methanol fuel cell system which can produce an average power output of 20W by increasing the output per cubic centimeter twice that of its previous prototype. Using this technology, Panasonic aims to develop a 100 W-class portable generator and start field testing in fiscal 2012 ending in […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Panasonic Starts Mass-Production of High-Capacity 3.1 Ah Lithium-ion Battery
Panasonic Corp. has developed a 18650-type high-capacity 3.1 Ah lithium-ion battery and began mass production of the battery this December. The new 3.1 Ah battery has a nickel positive electrode and an energy density of 675 Wh/L. The same type (18 x 65mm in length) of batteries are widely used in laptop computers. According to […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
TI Introduces 800mA, 30V Linear Battery Chargers With Automatic USB Detection
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduced two families of 800mA USB battery chargers with automatic USB detection for single-cell, lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery-powered electronics. The bq2404x and bq2405x battery charger integrated circuits have a high input-voltage range of up to 30V, and 6.6V overvoltage protection to support handheld devices, from entry-level feature phones to smartphones, and other […]
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3.1KBatteries and Portable PowerAtmel Launches Safe Battery Management Solution for Automotive & Industrial High-Cell-Count Li-Ion Battery Packs
Atmel Corp. announced the availability of a new Li-Ion battery management chipset for high-cell-count automotive and industrial applications such as electrical/hybrid vehicles,...
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2.0KCommunications PowerEltek Valere Introduces Modular HE Power System For Wireless, Central Office Networks
Eltek Valere announced that it has brought its High Efficiency (HE) technology to central office and wireless applications with the launch of...
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Automotive Electronics
Micro Power Introduces SMC-65 Battery Charger Module
Micro Power announced a SMC-65 battery charger module for Li-ion batteries. The module is an open frame charger assembly that is said to provide efficient, reliable battery charging in a small footprint that can be easily integrated into industrial, medical and military OEM products. The SMC-65 module operates from a wide range dc input, so […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Imara Corp Launches Its First High-Power Lithium-Ion Battery Cell
Imara Corp. announced that its high-power cells are now available. Imara is providing battery cells for the power tool, outdoor power equipment and transportation markets. Imara states that its patented technology breaks through conventional battery technology barriers that require a trade-off between fast power discharge and high energy density for extended run time. The company […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
HP Announces New Battery For HP Notebook PCs With Three Times Longer Life
Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced the HP Long Life Battery for its commercial notebook PCs, providing customers with what it describes as an increased battery lifespan and reduced cost of ownership versus standard batteries. HP is offering what it describes as the industry’s only three-year limited warranty on the long-life battery, when used with selected commercial notebook […]
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1.6KBatteries and Portable PowerLinear Tech 2A Solar Battery Charger Matches Peak Power Tracking With Simple Control Loop
Linear Technology Corp. introduced the LT3652, a solar power directed monolithic buck battery charger IC for modern battery chemistries. The LT3652 features...
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2.9KBatteries and Portable PowerSony Launches Li-Ion Secondary Battery Using Olivine-type Lithium Iron Phosphate As Cathode Material
Sony Corp. announced that it has launched a new type of lithium ion secondary battery that combines high-power and long-life performance, using...
