Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced an AUTOSAR-compliant complex device driver (CDD) software module for designers of automotive battery management systems (BMS) in electric vehicles (EVs). The new software pairs with Renesas’ industry-leading ISL78714 Li-Ion battery management IC to speed design and optimize the performance of next-generation systems. The CDD software is designed to work with Renesas’ Winning […]
Battery and Battery Management
New power components include transformer for battery management systems, UV-A LEDs
Würth Elektronik has added to its product families in the areas of inductors, power transformers, RF components and signal transformers, optoelectronics, as well as MagI³C power modules. A transformer for battery management systems and a UV-A LED is just a couple of highlights. A brochure with information on the additions to the portfolio is provided […]
Wireless distributed battery management system reduces EV wire harnessing
Marelli expands its range of battery management technologies for electric vehicles with a new state-of-the-art Wireless Distributed Battery Management System (wBMS). This technology eliminates the wired physical connections typically needed in other Battery Management systems (BMS) architectures, allowing for greater flexibility, increased efficiency, improved reliability, and reduced costs, all crucial aspects of electric vehicles. Marelli […]
Wireless distributed battery management system reduces EV wire harnessing
Marelli expands its range of battery management technologies for electric vehicles with a new state-of-the-art Wireless Distributed Battery Management System (wBMS). This technology eliminates the wired physical connections typically needed in other Battery Management systems (BMS) architectures, allowing for greater flexibility, increased efficiency, improved reliability, and reduced costs, all crucial aspects of electric vehicles. Marelli […]
Sager Electronics expands Murata Electronics product offering with micro batteries
Electronics distributor Sager Electronics now carries Micro Battery products from Murata Electronics. “With decades of technology development and manufacturing expertise, Murata offers a wide range of Coin Manganese Dioxide Lithium, Silver Oxide, and Alkaline Manganese micro batteries with high performance and reliability,” stated Ismeet Chadha Manager, Business Development, Connectivity Business Unit for Murata Electronics. “Building […]
Li-ion battery protectors prevent overcharging, overcurrent damage
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new ITV4030, a series of 22 amp, three-terminal, surface-mountable Li-ion battery protectors. These 4.0 x 3.0 mm devices protect battery packs against overcurrent and overcharging (overvoltage) conditions. The innovative design uses embedded fuse and heater elements that provide fast response and reliable performance to interrupt the charging or discharging circuit before the […]
Long-life batteries harness the passivation effect
A little known chemical reaction helps extend battery life. Sol Jacobs, Tadiran Batteries As remote wireless devices become increasingly essential to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), there is a growing need to understand the principles behind extended battery life. Many IIoT nodes require a battery-driven energy source. These off-grid low-power applications fall into two […]
Dual-phase switched-capacitor ICs fast-charge single-cell batteries
Halo Microelectronics announced the release of their HL7138 and HL7139, fast charging solution ICs using a dual-phase switched capacitor architecture for single-cell battery applications. The HL7138 and HL7139 offer the industry’s highest charging efficiencies, which enable faster and cooler battery charging operations in a total PCB solution size that’s up to 30% smaller than the […]
Battery backup chemistries for 5G small-cell sites
As the number of cell sites increase and their sizes decrease, engineers have options to consider for battery backup. Differing battery chemistries offer more choices and different performance levels. Selecting the right battery chemistry for each application is critical to ensure reliable, long lasting, and cost-effective power delivery.
Plastic battery holders have optional built-in on/off switch
The widely used Densi-Pak covered plastic battery holders now include the option to have a built-in On/Off switch. The built-in On/Off switch eliminates the need for additional components in designs using “AA” and “AAA” batteries – a candidate for self-contained powering components in a variety of applications. These high-performance Battery Holders are made with an […]