Photovoltaic Cell Battery Charger / Solar Cell Li-Ion Battery Trickle Charger with MPPC
https://www.electronics-lab.com/photovoltaic-cell-battery-charger-solar-cell-li-ion-battery-trickle-charger-with-mppc/
This is a tiny module that allows users to charge small Li-ion batteries, CR2032 or equivalent, from a low power source such as a small photovoltaic cell. The project consists of the LTC3105 step-up DC-DC converter chip which features Maximum Power Point Control (MPPC) and 250mV start-up voltage which enables operational directly from low power, […]
Non-flammable, efficient and fast-charging lithium-ion 18650 batteries in mass production Q1 2021
https://www.electronics-lab.com/non-flammable-efficient-and-fast-charging-lithium-ion-18650-batteries-in-mass-production-q1-2021/
Nanotech Energy Inc. announced that beginning in the first quarter of 2021, the company will mass produce non-flammable, efficient, and fast-charging lithium-ion 18650 Batteries. These cell-type batteries are used in devices including, but not limited to, laptop computers, cordless power tools, safer electric vehicles, telecommunications, aerospace, and military applications. The Company has begun taking pre-orders. […]
NCR18650BD-Improved, the ultimate generation of safe, smart and stable Li-ion cell
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ncr18650bd-improved-the-ultimate-generation-of-safe-smart-and-stable-li-ion-cell/
Panasonic’s new NCR18650BD-Improved is the latest evolution of its Li-ion cell – and can be considered as the result of the last years’ efforts to further evolutionize reliability, longevity and performance alongside the requirements of contemporary applications. “Frankly spoken”, Norbert Depresles, Section Head of Business Development EMEA from Panasonic Industry Europe says, “the NCR18650BD-Improved fits […]
New series of Surface Mount Li-ion Battery Protector IC for Overcurrent and Overcharging Protection
https://www.electronics-lab.com/new-series-surface-mount-li-ion-battery-protector-ic-overcurrent-overcharging-protection/
Littelfuse, Inc. introduced the ITV Series, a three-terminal surface-mount Li-ion battery protector for protection against damages caused by overcurrent and overcharging. The ITV series consists of five compact surface-mount packages and are available in the current rating of 12A, 15A, 30A, and 45A. These protectors can provide fast response and reliable performance to interrupt the […]
How to Design a Lithium Battery Pack
https://www.electronics-lab.com/design-lithium-battery-pack/
Adam Bender writes: Designing a custom lithium battery pack is a fun way to learn about electricity and engineering. Lithium batteries can be used for countless applications including electric bikes, scooters, vehicles, backup power suppliers, off the grid solutions, and much more. How Lithium Battery Cells Work Basic Electricity Fundamentals How Many Cells to Put […]
Li-Po/Li-Ion Arduino Charger Shield using BQ21040
https://www.electronics-lab.com/li-po-li-ion-arduino-charger-shield-using-bq21040/
This Li-Po/Li-ion Arduino charger shield is mainly designed to power up the Arduino from single 3.6V Li-Po battery. Li-Ion and Li-Pol Charger/ DC-DC Boost converter Arduino shield provides 6.5V/400mA from single Lithium Polymer battery. The Arduino shield is equipped with BQ21040 battery charger IC and CS5171 step up DC-DC converter. The shield also has prototype […]
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 […]
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 […]
BrainDead MPPT Solar charger 35V/8A
https://www.electronics-lab.com/braindead-mppt-solar-charger-35v-8a/
Simple solar charger 35V/8A with automatic MPPT supporting SLA/Li-Ion/LiFePO4 up to 8s. by Adam Lučanský: PCB DIN-rail mountable MPPT solar charger (software-less), as well as ideal-diode prioritizer (if battery is full, load is powered directly from solar panel without cycling battery). Prototype PCB is in production (as of 20.8.2018) and soon ready for testing. The […]
Εfficient Wireless Li-Ion Charger with Regulator Optimized for Low Power Wearables
https://www.electronics-lab.com/%ce%b5fficient-wireless-li-ion-charger-regulator-optimized-low-power-wearables/
Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear™ LTC4126, which expands its offerings in wireless battery charging. The LTC4126 combines a wireless powered battery charger for Li-Ion cells with a high efficiency multi-mode charge pump DC/DC converter, providing a regulated 1.2V output at up to 60mA. Charging with the LTC4126 allows for a completely sealed end […]