New Products: February 2006
Feb 1, 2006
This issue of Power Electronics Technology features battery-charger ICs, rectifiers, thick film resistors and inductors...
Determining Power Dissipation Range of Charger IC
Nov 1, 2005
Today, many portable applications come equipped with Li-ion and Li-polymer batteries, since they provide a very high-energy density relative to their...
Smart batteries gaining acceptance
Apr 27, 2005
Smart batteries are a topic of growing interest in myriad industries, including automotive, according to Frost & Sullivan Technical Insights research analyst Kasturi Nadkarny.
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Chip Makers Hear the Li-ion's Roar
Sep 1, 2004
Demand for power in portable electronics continues to grow as portable devices become more sophisticated. However, rechargeable batteries the traditional...
How Long Will My Battery Last with a Boost?
Aug 1, 2003
A boost converter running from a battery can run LEDs longer than simple resistive current limiting, in part because of its ability to get all of the energy out of the battery....
Charging Ahead with Li-Ion and Li-Pol Batteries
Jul 1, 2002
The next wave of portable devices will rely on Li-ion and Li-Pol cells as the system power source to provide the high-energy density and small form factor required to design portable products....
ICs Drive Motors, Regulate Voltage, and Protect Batteries
Jan 1, 2002
As IC manufacturers develop processing technologies allowing higher integration levels, they can double up on the functions included in a single package or shrink the package size....
