Battery Emulation Circuit Speeds Charger Testing
May 1, 2008
A simulated load circuit verifies the dc response and dynamic stability of a Li-ion battery charger in a faster, more convenient manner...
Modeling Automotive Battery Diagnostics
Mar 1, 2008
Automotive electrical systems are becoming increasingly complex as more and more electrical and electronic equipment is incorporated into new vehicles....
Fast Charge Becomes a Reality For Li-Ion Batteries
Oct 1, 2007
High-drain-rate Li-ion batteries developed for power tools accept high-charge currents, but alter the demands on the battery charger.
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Radical Redesign Nears for Battery Chargers
Apr 1, 2007
As new markets for energy-efficient battery chargers
emerge, designers can take advantage of techniques
for testing and improving charger efficiency....
China to Overtake United States in Battery Market
Oct 1, 2006
Worldwide primary and secondary battery demand is projected to rise at a nearly 7% annual pace through 2010 to $73.6 billion, according to a study published...
Ultracapacitors Boost Battery in Power Tools
Oct 1, 2006
In portable applications where battery life is important, designers may evaluate various battery chemistries to determine the best energy source. For...
Bruce Carsten: Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Sep 1, 2006
For his extensive record of innovation in the field of power electronics and for his contributions to the industry as an author and educator, Power Electronics Technology is proud to present Bruce Carsten with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award....
Designing Battery Packs for Thermal Extremes
Jul 1, 2006
While battery packs enable individual cell capacities to be scaled in series/parallel configurations to suit portable applications, they must also provide thermal management in extreme environments....
Data Points
Jun 1, 2006
PoE Controller Integrates PD Designs Silicon Laboratories' Si3400 is described as the industry's most highly integrated, IEEE-802.3af-compliant, power...
Portable Power Management Inspires Mega Integration
Jun 1, 2006
As designers of handheld devices pack greater functionality into their products, requirements for power management have become increasingly complex. Products...
New Products
Jun 1, 2006
Web-Based Simulator Microchip Technology's Mindi is a web-based simulation tool that aids in the design of several circuits useful for power-management...
PEM Fuel Cells Emerge from Niche Markets
May 1, 2006
Fuel cell technology has received a great deal of attention as a vital component in the highly anticipated, though as of yet postponed, emergence of the...
Overcoming PCMCIA Power Limits in Modem Designs
May 1, 2006
Demand for wireless network access to support mobile computing requirements is growing at a rapid pace. As a result, the Global System for Mobile Communication...
Multi-Megahertz Switching Gains Momentum
Apr 1, 2006
Cellular phones and other portable applications continue to demand that voltage regulator designs fit into ever-smaller footprints. To satisfy this requirement...
