November 12, 2010 – In this Medical Design Technology cover story, we outline the benefits of lithium-ion battery technology for wireless medical devices. The article explains how design engineers can achieve a compact design and extended battery life through proper cell selection and improved battery management.
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November 10, 2010 – Originally written for Battery Power, this ICCNexergy article explains the subtle, but important difference between the battery pack and battery cell. The article also explains the different layers of safety and protection needed to incorporate lithium-ion technology.
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Advances in lithium-ion battery technology have created new opportunities for the development of portable devices. As these new devices demand more performance and longer battery life, newer and more innovative methods of battery management must be developed and adopted. While efficient charging is a key element of battery management, proper charging methods and charging management…
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Headlines about “new battery technology” are more frequent because of renewable energy, electric vehicles and energy storage for the power grid. Actually, such headlines have been commonplace for some time. Of course, this is not to contend that MIT scientists haven’t developed a battery that will allow charging in 10-30 seconds. The real issue is…
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Chicago, IL — International Components Corporation (ICC) recently introduced 2 new series of 80 watt open frame power supplies marketed under the Elpac Power Systems brand. The 80 watt series, designed for both medical (MTB080) and industrial (FTB080) applications, provides: A power density of 12.5 watts per cubic inch. Converter efficiencies up to 91 percent….
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CHICAGO, IL, February 2, 2010 — International Components Corporation (ICC), an established global leader in designing and manufacturing portable rechargeable systems, today introduced two new series of 80 watt open frame power supplies marketed under the Elpac Power SystemsTM brand. The 80 watt series, designed for both medical (MTB080) and industrial (FTB080) applications, provide a…
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