Author: Josh Johnson
Safety and Protection for Advanced Lithium Batteries
Marko Dimitrijevic, Applications Engineer, International Components Corp.
Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries have increasingly become the enabler of modern portable technology products ranging from laptop computers, communications handsets and medical equipment. Contemporary Li-Ion cells offer energy densities that are significantly higher than legacy battery chemistries such as nickel cadmium (NiCd), nickel metal hydride (NiMh) and lead acid (LA). Read more about Safety and Protection for Advanced Lithium Batteries …
Despite Advances in Portable Electronics, a Device is Only as Reliable as the Connector that Holds the Battery
Larry Nembhard, Chief Engineer, Keystone Electronics Corp.
The future of batteries, like that of so many of the products they power, is clearly toward smaller, lighter and more powerful models. Developing concurrently with these new battery designs are battery connectors. As battery connection devices evolve, they have to meet a number of challenges including rapid growth of designs, rugged construction, high-density packaging, manufacturing costs and environmental concerns. Read more about Despite Advances in Portable Electronics, a Device is Only as Reliable as the Connector that Holds the Battery …
Lithium-Ion Technology: A Step Forward in the Green Agenda
Anu Cherian, Senior Industry Analyst, Energy & Power Systems Group, Frost & Sullivan
The automotive sector grabbed all the attention in 2009 with the release of several concept vehicles. This was most definitely a tricky diversion from the overwhelming grim economy. Consumers were so used to fulfilling their desires for the latest cars with easy loans in 2008. Read more about Lithium-Ion Technology: A Step Forward in the Green Agenda …
