Free Elektor Article: USB Pseudo Battery
https://www.electronics-lab.com/free-elektor-article-usb-pseudo-battery/
Original publication: Elektor magazine September 2015, page 102 Author: Danny Winkler Free download expires: Friday 20 September 2019 Elektor PCB available: yes, low stock. Extra boards available by 23 September 2019, please check article page Please Note: Four years since its original publication, the referred article may contain components, software elements and/or linked urls that […]
Ant USB-C LiPo Charger on Tindie
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ant-usb-c-lipo-charger-tindie/
The USB-C has been around for quite a while, but there is still a lack of a miniature basic USB-C chargers for LiPo battery. I decided to make my own with as minimal footprint as possible, which resulted in being 13.5mm x 16mm. A well known MCP73831T-2ATI/MC is used as a battery charger in DFN […]
Zero Multi-Power Supply is Battery supported
https://www.electronics-lab.com/zero-multi-power-supply-battery-supported/
This is a breadboard friendly power supply with multiple input options. It can be powered from a USB port or from attached AAA batteries. It also supports Lithium battery input, Single cell(3.7V) and Dual Cell (7.4V,Max:9V) all supported. Output is 2 way adjustable (2-Way Adjustable 1-5V output) or Way Wide range & Adjustable (Vin-14V) output*. […]
Battery Fuel Gauge Evaluation Kit for Wearables and Portable Devices
https://www.electronics-lab.com/battery-fuel-gauge-evaluation-kit-wearables-portable-devices/
The MAX17262X evaluation kit (EV kit) from Maxim Integrated Products is a fully assembled and tested surface-mount PCB that evaluates the stand-alone ModelGauge™ m5 host-side fuel-gauge IC for lithium-ion (Li+) batteries in handheld and portable equipment. This EV kit supports a variety of applications such as: Bluetooth Headset Cases, Handheld Computers and Terminals, Health and […]
Solid state battery is small enough for medical implants
https://www.electronics-lab.com/solid-state-battery-small-enough-medical-implants/
UK battery maker Ilika has officially launched its millimetre scale solid state battery for medical implants, including smart contact lenses. Ilika a few days ago announced the launch of Stereax® M50 mm-scale solid-state batteries designed for medical implants. The Stereax M50 brings all the benefits of the Stereax products whilst taking solid-state batteries to a […]
PiSugar – Battery for Raspberry Pi zero
https://www.electronics-lab.com/pisugar-battery-raspberry-pi-zero/
Raspberry Pi zero is very small, but it’s not cute with a power bank which maybe five times bigger. PiSugar is a battery project designed for Pi zero. It’s super easy to use, no need for soldering, no conflict with other piHats. It perfectly matches the size of Pi zero. via Jdaie @ hackaday.io Many […]
Power IC solutions for IoT / Portable / Wearable / Battery-Powered applications
https://www.electronics-lab.com/power-ic-solutions-iot-portable-wearable-battery-powered-applications/
This is a tidy and organized list from Richtek showing the various power solutions it offers for IoT, Portable, Wearable and Battery powered applications. [PDF]
BatteryProtect makes your Battery Smart
https://www.electronics-lab.com/batteryprotect-makes-battery-smart/
Prevent your battery from charging non-essential loads with BatteryProtect. BatteryProtect is one of those smaller but much sought after products, one that is shipped in the many thousands. The latest version now has Victron ‘Smart’ tech. No more fiddling with wires to program, as the new Smart BatteryProtect uses VictronConnect over Bluetooth to simplify and […]
FDK introduces high voltage/ultra small size 3V all-solid-state SMD battery
https://www.electronics-lab.com/fdk-introduces-high-voltage-ultra-small-size-3v-solid-state-smd-battery/
FDK CORPORATION will begin sample shipment of oxide based all-solid-state battery using high electrochemical potential cathode material “lithium cobalt pyrophosphate (Li2CoP2O7)” which was jointly developed with Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. February 2017. While applications using various batteries such as IoT devices and wearable devices expand and progress, the specifications required for batteries are becoming increasingly diverse, […]
NGK releases new ceramic Li-ion rechargeable Batteries for IoT
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ngk-releases-new-ceramic-li-ion-rechargeable-batteries-iot/
Ultra-small, ultra-thin, high-capacity and capable to be installed at high temperatures, the EnerCera line of rechargeable Li-ion batteries is looking to change up the market for IoT devices by being adaptable to current manufacturing processes while allowing wireless communication. (via) The key lies in the usage of ceramic, in the form of Japanese manufacturer NGK […]