Anritsu Company expands its broad mobile device test portfolio with the introduction of CTIA battery life test capability for its Signaling Tester MD8475B. Also available on the Signaling Tester MD8475A, the CTIA battery life support, along with the Anritsu SmartStudio Manager interface, allows engineers to conduct battery life tests on mobile devices in accordance with […]
Battery
Why lithium-ion batteries lose capacity over time
Researchers at the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory say they’ve identified a major culprit in capacity fade of high-energy lithium-ion batteries. With the cause identified, the next step is to figure out ways of curing the fading problem. The capacity of a Li-ion battery is tied directly to how many lithium ions […]
Encapsulated ac/dc supplies deliver 24 V at 4 A
Powerbox has introduced a 100W encapsulated AC/DC power supply, ready for industrial systems integration. Aimed at compact industrial systems applications with limited space, Pthe ENI100 has a narrow width of 31.7mm and a length of 140mm making it easy to fit in even the smallest of places. The unit’s input voltage range is from 90 […]
Batteries boost wireless connectivity to the IIoT
Self-powered electronic devices that define the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) have special needs that can be addressed through the judicious selection of battery chemistry. SOL JACOBS | TADIRAN BATTERIES Going ‘truly wireless’ typically necessitates the use of primary (non-rechargeable) or rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Besides untethering applications from ac lines, use of rechargeable batteries […]
Primary lithium manganese dioxide pouch cells boast high energy density
Ultralife Corporation, a global battery specialist, has strengthened its Thin Cell range of primary (non-rechargeable) lithium manganese dioxide (Li-MnO2) pouch-cell batteries. The higher energy density and slim form factor of Ultralife’s Thin Cell technology makes it ideal for use in the next generation of internet-connected and wearable devices in sectors including medical, banking, highways, logistics, […]
AC-DC power supply for wide range of servers and networking applications.
Bel Power Solutions and BELFB announce the expansion of Bel Power Solutions front-end, AC-DC power supply portfolio to include the TET3000-12-069RA power supply suitable for a wide range of servers and networking applications. The TET3000 is a 3000 W Titanium efficient front-end AC-DC power supply that converts standard AC mains power into a main output […]
Never mind what’s in the recycling bin: Lead-acid batteries are the most recycled U.S. consumer good
You can say one thing about February 18, National Battery Day: It shows how to make a good that ends up being almost 100% recycled. Figures provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show that 99% of lead batteries are recycled, making them the most recycled consumer good in the U.S. It is easy to […]
OMEGA Announces the Next Generation Handheld Thermometers
OMEGA announces the next generation of Precision Digital Thermometers, the HH911T/HH912T Series. They are user configurable for Type K, J, T or E thermocouple probes to provide a wide range of temperature measurements from -250 to 1372°C (-418 to 2502°F). The HH911T (single input) and the HH912T (dual channel inputs with T1-T2 readings) provide dependable […]
Lithium-ion batteries optimized for electric buses, trams and other EVs
The XPAND battery pack has been developed for use in commercial and industrial electric vehicle (EV) applications. Devised by Kokam Co., Ltd, in South Korea, the battery pack will be offered in two versions – XMP71P, a 7.1 kWh version, and XMP114E, a 11.4 kWh version. Both versions are scalable to support EV applications from […]
Top power electronics threads on EDAboard.com – February
(editor’s note: Intrigued by these power electronics problems? Have a question or another solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the power electronics forum thread.) Circuit to detect 240 or 380 V AC – I need to make a circuit that can […]