Charging the new batteries -- IC controllers track new technologies
- Unitrode IC Corp., Merrimack, NH (United States)
Demands for portability have fueled significant developments in new battery technology. These developments have resulted in many more options in selecting the battery type for use in a particular project, but since most applications today are opting for rechargeable battery systems, the availability of battery charging solutions can become an equally important criteria in the selection process. Complicating this process are the demands for fast-but safe-charging with charge algorithms easily implemented with low-cost hardware. With the higher levels of complexity attendant with these more demanding algorithms, solutions have come primarily from the integrated circuit industry and the purpose of this paper is to provide a few examples of the latest efforts in this arena, specifically as addressed to lead-acid, nickel metal-hydride, and lithium-ion technologies.
- OSTI ID:
- 69722
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-950121-; ISBN 0-7803-2459-5; TRN: IM9529%%110
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 10. annual battery conference on applications and advances, Long Beach, CA (United States), 10-13 Jan 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of the tenth annual battery conference on applications and advances; PB: 333 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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