System Integration
It is critical that Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) avoid battery pack design problems and portable device failures by effectively planning, developing and implementing a smart battery system into their portable applications. Yet, designing a power management system for a portable electronic device can be difficult, even for the most experienced design engineer. Underestimating the complexity of the interrelationship between the custom battery pack, the battery charger, and the portable device electronics can lead to setbacks during product development. Worse, the entire system may fail in the field.
Battery systems can no longer be developed as isolated systems. They must be an integral part of the equipment design process from product inception through final fabrication. At Micro Power, our experts work with suppliers and customers to make sure all criteria are met and that we are delivering the best value and highest performing solution available. When we design and manufacture new battery packs or battery chargers, we bring all stakeholders to the table — our engineering talent as well as the input of our suppliers and customers. This collaborative process includes:
- Cell selection and qualification testing
- Mechanical design of external plastic enclosure
- Electrical design of internal electronics (including protection circuits, fuel gauges, serial communications buses (SMBus, I2C, HDQ), LED indicators, battery authentication, cell balancing, and embedded charger)
- Preliminary and detailed design reviews
- Electrical and mechanical prototyping
- Environmental testing (temperature, shock & vibration, humidity, electrostatic discharge, electromagnetic interference, altitude, water ingress)
Fortunately, planning for the custom battery and battery charger system early enough in the design process, along with proper implementation, can minimize or eliminate the possibility of battery problems. Micro Power Electronics offers the expertise and partnership necessary to develop custom batteries and chargers that ensure optimal integration with your product. At Micro Power, we leave nothing to chance. With over 20 years of experience working with Li-ion batteries and other chemistries, we make sure design and manufacturing processes are in place to ensure quality, and that the process is reliable and repeatable.
Contact us today to see what our systems integration approach can mean for your business.