The development of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology to meet the demanding storage and delivery requirements of energy, industrial, and automotive systems has spurred demand for safer, higher ...

Nisshinbo Micro Devices has brought out 1-cell Li-ion battery protection ICs in a WLCSP package. The NB7130 is equipped with all standard safety features, such as overcharge/over-discharge voltage, ...

The NB7130 IC, supplied in a wafer-level chip-scale package (WLCSP), is intended for a range of applications including hearing aids, wearable technology, smartphones and handheld terminals. The device ...

The AD8280 is an integrated solution that monitors six cell voltages and two temperature inputs. It is powered from the battery stack providing either a shared or a separate alarm for any of three ...

The well-publicized problem of Lithium-ion batteries catching fire in e-scooters and bicycles continues to plague consumers and many cities and towns all over. On top of that, there are still issues ...

Modern energy use is becoming more flexible. People no longer need batteries only for cars, flashlights, or small backup ...

Lithium-ion batteries have powered cell phones and EVs to new heights, but the technology isn't invincible. These mistakes ...

Wesley Chang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University. Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to ...