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Lithium-Ion Battery – Potential Business Opportunities

Josh Johnson June 26, 2012

Vishal Sapru, Research Manager Power Supplies & Batteries, Frost & Sullivan

The US is a significant market for lithium-ion batteries for consumer, industrial and automotive applications in the North American region. The economic recession had a significant impact in the demand for lithium-ion batteries, particularly for consumer and industrial portable devices. This was witnessed by a decline in demand during the first two quarters of 2009, caused by decreasing demand for consumer electronic devices in the US.
However, signs of recovery began from the third quarter of 2009, with industrial application showing quick revival and consumer applications gaining strength. Read more about Lithium-Ion Battery – Potential Business Opportunities …

Intersil Announces the Power Combo for 2-in-1s, Ultrabooks and Tablets

Josh Johnson October 13, 2015

Solar Cell Battery Charging: Maximizing Performance and Safety Considerations

Josh Johnson June 26, 2012

Michael Day and Javed Casey, Power Management Group, Texas Instruments

Solar cells are a very popular solution for providing cheap, green energy. They are useful in applications where standard AC line power is not available, or where the power grid is intermittent and unreliable in rural areas such as parts of India and other developing nations. A typical system might be designed to use a solar cell for charging a battery during daylight hours, and then allow the battery to power the end application such as a solar-powered lantern during the night or under cloudy conditions. Read more about Solar Cell Battery Charging: Maximizing Performance and Safety Considerations …

1,250 W Converters and Battery Chargers for Extreme Environmental Conditions

Josh Johnson October 13, 2015

Wax, Soap Clean Up Obstacles to Better Batteries

Josh Johnson June 26, 2012

A little wax and soap can help build electrodes for cheaper lithium ion batteries. The one-step method will allow battery developers to explore lower-priced alternatives to the lithium ion-metal oxide batteries currently on the market. Read more about Wax, Soap Clean Up Obstacles to Better Batteries …

TI Introduces Power Battery Management Solution for Wearables and IoT Products

Josh Johnson October 13, 2015

Lithium-Ion and Regulations: Updating from a Storm Watch to a Storm Warning

Josh Johnson June 26, 2012

Dr. Kerry Lanza, Palladium Energy

“Ladies and gentlemen, before takeoff, please stow your tray tables and put your seatbacks in their full upright and locked position. For your safety, please hand over your cell phones, laptops, MP3 players, cameras, DVD players and anything else with a lithium-ion battery in it.” Lithium-ion batteries, the rechargeable energy source that has made our modern, on-the-go life possible, are under scrutiny. This time from the airline industry. Read more about Lithium-Ion and Regulations: Updating from a Storm Watch to a Storm Warning …