Creating a BMS and charging scheme to optimize battery life requires careful consideration. This article discusses the BMS architecture, its major functional blocks and the importance of each block. Download the white paper from... … [Read more...]
Understanding, Interpreting and Implementing the IEC 60601 for Medical Battery Chargers
Understanding, interpreting and implementing standards is a challenge in all industries. Medical standards for electronics can be particularly onerous, and while it is uncommon for regulatory changes to effect products already in production, the third edition of 60601-1 is an exception. IEC 60601-1 … [Read more...]
Li-ion Battery Temperature Trends During Charge and Discharge
Lithium chemistry batteries are replacing Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) and Nickel Metal-hydride (NiMH) types in many fixed and portable applications due to their higher energy storage density relative to both weight and volume. As larger Lithium chemistry batteries are designed, managing the waste heat … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Aftermarket Counterfeit Battery Packs
The continuing growth of portable handheld devices has spawned a healthy selection of aftermarket battery pack suppliers. The ownership period of an individual portable device often exceeds the cycle life of the original battery. This is especially true for medical, industrial and military original … [Read more...]