Category: Power
Low-current charger provides battery backup from USB to 1-cell applications
Another app note from Maxim Integrated on small current battery management.The circuit provides a 1-cell Li ion backup battery charger for low-current devices performing resistor limited current sharing. A simple circuit sometimes needs to charge a 1-cell Lithium-ion (Li+) battery from...
Continue ReadingUltra small DC-DC Converter with integrated inductor
The XCL206 series is a synchronous step-down micro DC/DC converter which integrates an inductor and a control IC in one tiny package (2.5mm×2.0mm, H=1.0mm). A stable power supply with an output current of 600mA is configured using only two capacitors connected externally. Operating...
Continue ReadingMalleable Micro – Batteries for Wearable Technology
A new innovative technology for wearables is taking over the market of future technology. Wearables are portable systems that house sensors to make measurements from the wearer's body. Powering these wearables requires flexible batteries that adapt to the specific material, and deliver...
Continue ReadingMolex’s thin-film battery can be applied to a curved surface
Molex’s thin-film battery can be applied to a curved surface with a bend radius of 25 mm or greater. Molex’s thin-film battery is a low-profile, flexible, disposable battery with a small footprint designed for low-power, single-use applications. This battery can be applied to a...
Continue ReadingZero Multi-Power Supply for Bread Board
A powerful power supplier board for your electronics project. Super wide output, 1.25V up to 24V. Features: Multi Input Multi Output Leave Input at the bottom board to support the board and balance the board Wide Rage output 1.25V-24V Use DC-DC switch convert...
Continue ReadingMaterials that will bring better Aluminium batteries
Giant Strides have been moving towards research and production of aluminum batteries. Different teams are working hard to ensure the production of sustainable Aluminium batteries. Recently, Standford University scientists released the first high-performance aluminum battery that can last...
Continue ReadingSolid State Li-ion Batteries – High Energy-Dense Batteries Are Closer Than Before
The Interuniversity MicroElectronicss Centre (IMEC) is an independent research center which deals with nanoelectronics and digital technologies. Their headquarters are situated in Leuven, Belgium. Recently IMEC began to research and prototype Solid State Lithium-ion batteries. Solid State...
Continue ReadingLipo Charge/Boost/Protect board in 18650 cell holder format
Peter6960 published a new build: So couple months ago, GreatScott made a video where he designed a circuit. Nothing too innovative, just the same TP4056 charger the MT3608 Boost combined on one PCB. He did add a Lipo protection circuit though, initially using the same DW01. But then,...
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