Nearly every electronic device today relies on a battery as a power source. The dc-dc converter plays a significant role in maintaining the working time of the battery. A buck-boost dc-dc converter is an ideal choice for the most efficient and reliable battery range. The buck-boost converter provides the regulated voltage in the Lithium (Li-ion)…
How to use a boost converter with a Li-ion battery and BL8530 IC
A major advantage of a switching regulator is that it can boost a lower voltage into a higher one. This type of regulator is also known as a boost or step-up converter. A boost converter is used to step up an input voltage to a higher level as required by a load. This capability is…
What battery chemistries are used in electric vehicles?
Despite a higher price tag initially, electric vehicles (EVs) tend to offer significant savings over time. The environmental benefits aside, which are noteworthy, EVs typically cost half as much to maintain and repair as gas-powered vehicles — and they’re growing in popularity. Unlike conventional vehicles, EVs don’t have internal combustion (IC) engines. Instead of gasoline,…
Infineon offers new battery-management ICs to optimize battery life
Infineon Technologies has introduced a new family of battery-management ICs, including TLE9012DQU and TLE9015DQU. The ICs enable an optimized solution for battery-cell monitoring and balancing. Combining excellent measurement performance with the highest application robustness, the new battery-management ICs are a competitive system-level solution for battery modules, cell-to-pack and cell-to-car battery topologies. The devices are suitable…
Infineon’s smart, automotive gate driver protects battery systems
Battery systems for 48V are used in multiple, growing market categories including mild hybrid electrical vehicles, trucks, e-wheelers, and battery packs for solar panels. However, these Li-ion battery systems need to be protected against negative and positive voltages. In addition, these batteries must quickly and reliably disconnect from loads within microseconds in the event of…
Toshiba launches 20Ah-HP SCiBTM rechargeable lithium-ion battery cell
Toshiba Corporation, a company dedicated to advancing carbon neutrality through its technologies, products, and services, expanded its SCiB product offering with the launch of an innovative 20Ah-HP rechargeable lithium-ion battery cell that delivers high energy and power at the same time. The market demands batteries that deliver high energy and power characteristics but, until now,…