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Choosing the Correct Battery Fuel Gauge for Your Project Needs

Written by Justin Bickford
Posted on January 16, 2024 at 8:41 AM

Battery fuel gauges are an essential component in today's world of mobile and portable devices. A battery fuel gauge acts as a battery pack's brain for efficient power management in electronic devices by providing accurate real-time data on the battery's state of charge (SoC) and state of health (SoH).

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The Role of the Battery Management System

Written by Anton Beck
Posted on October 11, 2023 at 8:47 AM

Battery packs contain a multitude of cells that provide the power to the electrical load of a device. Battery chemistries such as lithium-ion can become unstable due to a number of factors. This instability can cause thermal runaway which could lead to an explosion or fire.

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Why are Lithium Batteries so Expensive to Manufacture?

Written by Anton Beck
Posted on August 9, 2023 at 9:07 AM

When deciding on which battery packs to purchase for applications, one of the factors that customers look at is the manufacturing cost. On average, prices for lithium batteries ranged from about $132 per kWh in 2021 as electric vehicle battery packs in 2022 averaged at $153 per kWh. While these prices are lower than back in 2008 ($1,355 kWh), lithium batteries have continually been the most expensive of battery chemistries.

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Custom Battery Pack Designs for Hazardous Environments

Written by Anton Beck
Posted on June 21, 2023 at 9:23 AM

Hazardous environments consist of work areas that may experience elevated levels of corrosion, extreme temperature variations, high pressure, flammable substances, or explosive conditions. Devices operating on battery power need special design requirements to prevent the battery pack from becoming damaged due to these hazardous materials.

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New Trends in Custom Battery Pack Designs

Written by Anton Beck
Posted on June 8, 2023 at 8:44 AM

New technologies, raw materials, and battery manufacturing have paved the way for new trends in custom battery pack designs. Many of these trends focus on making improvements to the battery's capacity and safety, while others redefine the testing standards implemented to ensure battery packs and chargers function optimally for consumers.

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Lithium Battery Packs: Choosing the Protection Board Best for You

Written by Anton Beck
Posted on May 31, 2023 at 8:51 AM

Lithium batteries contain high density which is ideal when powering electronics and applications that require a large amount of power over an extended time. However, the battery chemistry is unstable. These batteries can experience overcharging, over-discharging, and discharging that occurs too fast. When the following actions occur, the battery can become damaged, have a diminished lifespan, or even create a safety hazard.

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Challenges Designing and Manufacturing Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Q&A

Written by Epec Engineered Technologies
Posted on May 18, 2023 at 9:14 AM

At the conclusion of our webinar, Challenges Designing and Manufacturing Lithium-Ion Battery Packs, we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Randy Ibrahim, Battery Development Consultant at Epec. We have compiled these questions into a readable format on our blog.

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External Battery Storage: The Chemistry and the State of Charge

Written by Anton Beck
Posted on May 15, 2023 at 8:33 AM

Companies and individuals may store batteries outside the device as backup power when there is a power failure, or when storing extra battery packs. Another reason to store external batteries is when the device won't be used often as the device may drain the battery even when turned off due to internal monitoring systems.

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Battery Charging and Discharging at High and Low Temperatures

Written by Anton Beck
Posted on May 10, 2023 at 8:03 AM

Applications working in indoor and outdoor environments deal with fluctuating temperatures that impact how batteries operate. While batteries have wide operating ranges, working them at the extreme ends of their designated ranges can impact performance and battery life.

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How To Maximize Lithium-Ion Battery Life

Written by Anton Beck
Posted on May 4, 2023 at 9:21 AM

Lithium-ion batteries are used for high-powered devices and applications as they provide steady power in demand. They are found in phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and other devices. While lithium-ion batteries provide optimal battery power, optimizing the cell life ensures that the batteries can last for many years.

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