Seminar Series
Register today for a webcast sponsored by Micro Power Electronics and our industry-leading partners to stay informed about portable power system advancements in the areas of battery chemistries, smart chargers and power supplies.
March 16, 2010 - Electronic Design: Using Lithium-Polymer Batteries in Commercial Devices
Commercial, medical, and military equipment manufacturers are recognizing the benefits of Lithium polymer batteries, so these thin and custom shaped cells are now used in large, complex, multi-cell packs. Lithium polymer batteries had been used almost exclusively in single-cell consumer applications like cell phones or MP3 players until recently. This net seminar explains the advantages and limitations of lithium polymer cells relative to metal-cased cylindrical and prismatic lithium-ion cells. Topics covered include the range of dimensions, current delivery capabilities, cycle life, environmental constraints, packaging considerations, and supplier assessments. Finally, this net seminar discusses design considerations that device manufacturers must consider when designing a device that utilizes lithium polymer cells in complex commercial applications.
February 11, 2010 - EE Times: Advantages of Iron Phosphate Battery Systems for Portable Applications
Manufacturers of mobile equipment can achieve lighter weight, longer runtime, faster charge time and longer shelf-life with new the new iron phosphate Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology over older Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries. In addition, Li-ion delivers a lower total cost of ownership for the end customer because of its long cycle life and low environmental impact. This new technology makes direct field replacement for existing products a reality. Attendees will learn about: Power performance, environmental, and cost comparisons between the two battery technologies How iron phosphate Li-ion batteries can replace SLA batteries with minimal implications to lead acid powered products ranging from computer workstations to wheelchairs Implementing Li-ion technology in current and future products.
October 28, 2009 - Electronic Design: Upgrading to Li-ion from Sealed Lead Batteries to Optimize Portable Performance
Manufacturers of mobile equipment can achieve lighter weight, longer runtime, faster charge time and longer shelf-life with new Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery technology over older Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries. In addition, Li-Ion delivers a lower total cost of ownership for the end customer because of its long cycle life and low environmental impact. This webcast presents power performance, environmental, and cost comparisons between the two battery technologies, and outlines how Li-Ion batteries can replace SLA batteries with minimal implications to your mobile product. Micro Power will present industrial, medical and military equipment manufacturers with guidelines on implementing Li-Ion technology in current and future products. http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=166341&s=1&k=6DC4EAB1B1D3311482223138D22885B7&partnerref=mpe
September 23, 2009 - ECN: Optimize Portable Performance: Upgrade to Li-ion from Sealed Lead Batteries
Manufacturers of mobile equipment can achieve lighter weight, longer runtime, faster charge time and longer shelf-life with new Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery technology over older Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries. In addition, Li-Ion delivers a lower total cost of ownership for the end customer because of its long cycle life and low environmental impact. Register today for an upcoming webcast that presents power performance, environmental, and cost comparisons between the two battery technologies, and outlines how Li-Ion batteries can replace SLA batteries with minimal implications to your mobile product. Micro Power will present industrial, medical and military equipment manufacturers with guidelines on implementing Li-Ion technology in current and future products.
June 17, 2009 - EDN: Building Battery Arrays with Lithium-Ion Cells
Applications with high voltage and capacity requirements are adopting Lithium-ion technology. High voltages require many cells in series, while high rate capability or capacity is achieved with many strings in parallel. Small battery packs, with less than 12 cells, can be assembled without balancing between the cells. However, issues associated with cell imbalance can be exacerbated in higher voltage battery arrays. Capacity fade is increased and cycle life is reduced when cells are assembled into arrays because of imbalance which develops over time, and is influenced by temperature variations or intense pulsing duty cycles. Technology has recently become available with novel approaches to actively balance the Li-ion cells. This webcast will explain the technology options, including cell balancing, available to construct Li-ion battery arrays that can provide high voltage, current, and capacity.