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Batteries and Portable Power
Absupulse Compact DC-output UPS/Battery Charger With Universal Input Delivers 100W
Absopulse Electronics introduced its BCH 100, a compact dc output UPS system designed for industrial and other rugged environments. The built-in battery charger section provides 100W power for the output and for float charging the external battery. Standard single output float voltage options include 13.8, 27.6 or 55.2Vdc. The unit operates from a 95 to […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Maxim Releases Battery-Protection IC To Reduce BMS Cost In Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX11080, a high-voltage, 12-channel battery-protection IC for high-cell-count lithium-ion (Li+) battery stacks. The first stackable fault monitor on the market, this device provides redundant cell monitoring to prevent Li+ batteries from exploding (thermal runaway). Up to 31 MAX11080s can be daisy-chained together to monitor as many as 372 cells. This […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Summit Introduces Tiny, Programmable USB/AC Switch-Mode Battery Chargers With Integrated CurrentPath Manager
Summit Microelectronics has introduced two more members of its third-generation programmable battery charger integrated circuit (IC) family. The SMB136 and SMB137B employ CurrentPath™ technology, providing dual input source (USB or ac-dc) with arbitration, dual output for system and battery and system operation with a dead or missing battery. Both products support all battery charging standards: […]
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928Batteries and Portable PowerLinear Tech Introduces 32V Monolithic Li-Ion/Polymer Battery Chargers
Linear Technology Corp. introduced the LT3650-4.1 and LT3650-4.2, compact, monolithic high-voltage battery chargers for single-cell Li-Ion/Polymer batteries. The device’s switchmode architecture minimizes...
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991Batteries and Portable PowerLinear Tech Adds 4A Multicell/Chemistry Battery Charger Controllers
Linear Technology Corp. introduced the LTC4012, LTC4012-1 and LTC4012-2, fast-charge 4A capable high efficiency switchmode battery charger controllers for multiple battery chemistries....
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1.6KBatteries and Portable PowerSaft Offers New Ni-MH Modules Specifically Designed For Small Off-Grid Renewable Energy Systems
Saft now offers a range of Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable battery modules specifically designed to meet the needs of off-grid photovoltaic (PV)...
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1.0KBatteries and Portable PowerSummit Micro Expands Family Of Tiny, Programmable Switch-Mode Battery Chargers
Summit Microelectronics has expanded its third-generation programmable battery charger integrated circuit (IC) family with the introduction of the SMB329. Based on the...
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1.7KAutomotive ElectronicsTI Introduces 60V, 2.2 MHz DC-DC Converter For Automotive Designs
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduced an automotive-qualified dc-dc step-down converter that offers a leading combination of high voltage up to 60V, a...
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827Batteries and Portable PowerMaxim Introduces 2-Cell, Stand-Alone Fuel Gauges To Integrate A Li+ Protector & SHA-1 Authentication
Maxim Integrated Products introduced the DS2775/DS2776/DS2777/DS2778, which it describes as the industry’s first 2-cell, stand-alone fuel gauges to integrate a 2-cell lithium-ion...
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876Batteries and Portable PowerTexas Instruments Power Circuit Simplifies USB Battery Charger Design
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduced what it describes as the industry’s smallest 1.1-A Li-Ion linear battery charger with integrated 50mA low-dropout regulator...
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Power Components
HP Announces Three-Phase 14.4kVA PDU With Power Monitoring
Hewlett-Packard (HP) introduced the HP 14.4kVA Power Distribution Unit (PDU) with power monitoring to support rack-mount applications with three-phase power. The new 14.4kVA monitored PDU connects to a 50A (40A usable), 3-phase circuit using the popular Hubbell CS8365C connector. The new PDU has a single input and twelve C19 outputs for connecting to a variety […]
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1.2KBatteries and Portable PowerFairchild Introduces MicroFET™ MOSFETs To Extend Battery Life
Fairchild Semiconductor introduced its FDMA1024NZ and FDMA410NZ dual N-Channel and single N-Channel MOSFETs, which the company states extend battery life in applications...
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Batteries and Portable Power
Micro Power Electronics Announces Battery Pack With Cell Balancing
Micro Power Electronics announced the release of its first lithium-ion battery pack with integrated cell balancing capabilities. According to the company, for larger lithium-ion battery packs, cell balancing extends battery life and system runtime, as well as improves the inherent safety of the battery pack. The battery pack consists of 27 18650 lithium-ion cells, arranged […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Planar Energy Devices Announces Li-Ion Battery & Energy Harvesting Demo Kit
Planar Energy Devices, a developer of advanced technology batteries covering a wide spectrum of capacities, announced the release of the PowerPlane™ MX lithium ion battery. The battery, available in a demo kit which includes an on-board wireless RF harvesting/charging system, is said to deliver the "ultimate solution" for applications that require self-sufficient milli-amp-hour (mAh) energy […]
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910Batteries and Portable PowerAnalogicTech LED Driver Provides 20% Lower Dropout Voltage, Extended Battery Life For Mobile Products
Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. (AnalogicTech™) announced the AHK3292, a two-channel LED driver for LED indicators and LCD or keyboard backlighting in entry...
