Transient Response Analysis: Time and Cost Effective Battery Assessment

Commentary Contributed by Dong Woon Kim, M.Sc., Engineer, McScience, Inc.

June 6, 2018 | Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), also called Frequency Response Analysis (FRA), is widely used for detailed analysis of battery capability. EIS is a non-invasive technique used to assess secondary battery performance and electrochemical characteristics by measuring resistance and capacitance at various frequencies. Read more about Transient Response Analysis: Time and Cost Effective Battery Assessment

Honey, I Shrunk the Battery!

Commentary contributed by J.D. DiGiacomandrea, Applications Engineering Manager, Ultralife Corp.

April 30, 2018 | In 2011, Chinese engineers claimed to have made the world’s first shrinking device. While it may sound like it came from a film, the device only creates the illusion of a smaller object, rather than actually shrinking it. Illusions aside, it is clear that devices in the electronics sector are continuing to get smaller. Read more about Honey, I Shrunk the Battery!

Bringing Military Medical Devices into the 21st Century

Commentary contributed by Neil Oliver, Technical Marketing Manager, Accutronics Ltd.

In the 15th century, soldiers injured in battle were left on the battlefield for two to three days until their condition either stabilized or they died. Since the efforts of surgeon Ambroise Paré in the same century, one of the forerunners in improving medical treatment for injured soldiers, the care that soldiers receive today is much safer, quicker, and well organized.

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Battery Manufacturing Meets the Digital Enterprise

Commentary contributed by Melanie Spare, Business Development Manager, Battery, Siemens Digital Factory

One of the most important components and the key technology for electro-mobility is the battery. Battery technology and costs are decisive factors pushing development. When setting up battery production for electric vehicles, for example, a high level of automation is necessary. Read more about Battery Manufacturing Meets the Digital Enterprise

Why Proper Cell Balancing is Necessary in Battery Packs

Contributed Commentary by Anton Beck, Battery Product Manager, Epec

When a lithium battery pack is designed using multiple cells in series, it is very important to design the electronic features to continually balance the cell voltages. This is not only for the performance of the battery pack, but also for optimal life cycles. Read more about Why Proper Cell Balancing is Necessary in Battery Packs