Batteries

Arrow Electronics is building an online resource for designers of battery-management systems (BMS), giving access to support services and downloadable design papers jointly written with experts at companies within Arrow’s ecosystem. Established to help customers ensure their BMS projects meet critical requirements, such as functional safety, efficiency, battery lifetime, and charging …

Nisshinbo Micro Devices has launched the NB7142 and NB7143 series Li-Ion battery protection ICs, intended for applications requiring high-precision overcurrent and short-circuit detection, such as portable gadgets, smartphones, game consoles and handheld devices. The NB7142 and NB7143 are described by the company as “exceptional protection ICs” designed for one-cell Li-ion/polymer …

Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched their first 30V N-channel common-drain MOSFET. The new SSM10N961L device offers low-loss operation and is specifically intended for use within devices with USB interfaces. Additionally, it may be used for protecting battery packs within mobile applications. With the ubiquity of USB interfaces, many components and …

Luso in conjunction with their design partner PRBX have won a substantial contract to supply custom on-board battery chargers to a UK based train manufacturer. Luso and PRBX have supported the customer in this project from the point where the customer identified the need and utilising the expertise of their …

Ventec International Group will once again team up with partner Taiyo to promote the synergy between Ventec’s substrate materials and Taiyo solder masks, at Productronica 2023, Munich November, 14-17 in Hall B3, Booth 242. Show highlights include Ventec’s new Battlam materials portfolio for advanced battery-management applications, alongside high-performing RF materials …

TE Connectivity (TE), a specialist in connectors and sensors, is showcasing a range of new products at this year’s SPS in Nuremberg, Germany, in several dedicated theme areas and an “Experience Zone” with a hands-on display of products and sample set-ups. Highlights include enhancements to the Dynamic D1000 Slim range …

Diodes Incorporated has broadened its portfolio of automotive-compliant low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators, introducing two device series. The AP7583AQ and AP7583Q series both have 300mA maximum output current and 320mV dropout voltages. These LDOs are highly suited for battery-connected automotive applications. They are aimed at supporting the microelectronics hardware used …

Diodes Incorporated has introduced two new portfolios of monolithic, unipolar Hall-effect switches designed for proximity sensing in battery-powered applications. With an ultra-low 1.1µA supply current at 1.85V, and 1.6µA at 1.6V to 5.5V, these devices are suitable for battery-powered portable equipment like smartphones, laptops, and wearables. The devices are also …

Tektronix, Inc, a provider in test and measurement solutions, has launched KickStart Software version 2.11.0, including enhancements to the Battery Simulator Application. With the ability to support the 2400 Graphical Touchscreen Series Source Measure Units (SMUs) and the 2600B Series SMUs, the Keithley KickStart Battery Simulator App provides users the …

Bel Fuse, a global manufacturer of products that power, protect, and connect electronic circuits, has expanded its RCM Series of converters with the RCM300 Series dual output DC-DC converter for railway and transportation systems. The dual output converters are reliable power supplies, delivering 300 W at +24 V / – …