Author: Rutronik Electronics staff As supercapacitors, or electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), become more and more widely used, they are increasingly looked at as replacements for batteries. However, in many cases a 1:1 exchange is impractical or even impossible. Nevertheless, supercaps have their place. Batteries and supercaps are based on completely different energy storage methods. Looking […]
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When to use supercapacitors
Top power electronics threads on EDAboard.com – November
(editor’s note: Intrigued by these power electronics problems? Have a question or optional 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.) Core (Inductor) selection for PFC – I am designing a PFC for my application and need […]
Battery charge controller detects battery technology, adjusts charge profile to compensate
ON Semiconductor has introduced a highly integrated single chip power bank solution for the development of next generation Li-Ion powered products. The LC709501F total Li-Ion battery solution offers broad power and voltage/current output range of 5 volt (V), 9 V and 12 V operation, with a maximum charge/discharge capability of up to 30 watts (W) […]
New line of lead acid batteries suitable for increased cycle life applications
Panasonic Corporation has announced a new line of Lead Acid batteries to replace the current LC-R products. These products will be introduced over the next six months, and will phase out the current lineup by the end of 2017. The new batteries are suitable for applications requiring increased cycle life. These products act as main and […]
Top power electronics threads on EDAboard.com – September
(editor’s note: Intrigued by these power electronics problems? Have a question or optional solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the forum thread.) Small vs. larger SMT ceramic capacitors and internal inductance? – We are doing a 65A, 1V5 SMPS using […]
Don’t put batteries in the crumple zone,
says automotive expert
Some of the most pressing problems associated with powering electric vehicles have more to do with where batteries sit in the chassis than how much juice they provide. So says Bob Galyen, CTO of lithium-ion battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL) and President of Business Development Amperex Technology Limited in China. Galyen also chairs […]
Lithium charger development kit includes preloaded charge profiles
Delta-Q Technologies, a leader in battery charging solutions for electric drive vehicles and industrial equipment, today announced the debut of its lithium integration kit to battery companies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and battery management system (BMS) manufacturers at The Battery Show in Novi, Michigan. With the goal of supporting lithium powertrain system development, Delta-Q’s lithium […]
Nickel metal hydride battery withstands high temperatures
A high-temperature, long life type Nickel Metal Hydride battery (BK1100FHU, with a Ambient discharge range of -40° C to 85° C) is said to be suitable for applications requiring high capacity and a wide range of temperatures. Samples are anticipated to be available December 2016. Developed by Panasonic, the battery targets uses in a variety […]
Top power electronics threads on EDAboard.com – August
(editor’s note: Intrigued by these power electronics problems? Have a question or optional solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the forum thread.) IGBT circuit problems – I have some doubts on a result I’ve obtained. I’m using a circuit, as […]
Battery-charging considerations for low-power applications
By Tahar Allag The wearable and personal-electronics industries are booming. Devices in this market vary wildly by application and use. These multifunction devices are designed to help people in their daily activities and make their lives comfortable. They can be found in different shapes, colors, sizes, and safety measures. They may differ significantly from each […]
