The BH123A is an ultra-low-profile battery holder for “123A” batteries. The battery is flush with the PCB surface, so it adds no height to a CR123A cell when mounted on a circuit board. Use multiple holders, wired thru the PCB for serial or parallel connectivity options. The battery holder is made of premium materials like […]
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Maximizing efficiency and safety with rechargeable batteries
Some rechargeable lithium battery chemistries need more TLC than others when it comes to safety precautions. TOM BLAHA, MEMORY PROTECTION DEVICES RECHARGEABLE BATTERY TECHNOLOGY has come a long way, continually boosting performance with fewer annoying memory effects that severely limited the useful operating life of earlier generation cells. The most common rechargeable battery chemistries commercially […]
New battery holder design guide released
Memory Protection Devices, Inc. (MPD) New for 2017, a designer’s guide for battery compartments. Design considerations for holders, battery hardware, contacts, materials & platings. Reviews of ERC (ensuring reliable contact), HFE (human factors engineering), ANSI-IEC specifications, ventilation/gas absorption, battery contact stability, and more. Product development strategies for technical creators, engineers and non-technical entrepreneurs wishing to […]