Category: Power
CAP-XX launches ultra-thin prismatic supercapacitor for space-constrained devices
CAP-XX, a manufacturer of ultra-thin prismatic, cylindrical, and Lithium-Ion supercapacitors, has launched its DMV750 ultra-thin 2.2mm prismatic 3V supercapacitor. The ultra-thin 3V prismatic supercap can efficiently store and release the energy needed to drive peak-power functions...
Continue ReadingEnhanced Smart Fabric Supercapacitor – MXene
By transforming MXene-enhanced textiles into supercapacitors, a team of researchers from Drexel University and Accenture Labs have developed a flexible "patch" that could help power future wearables. Dr.Yury Gogotsi, a professor in the College of Engineering at Drexel University,...
Continue ReadingHigh-performance, Inductor Built-in Step-up “micro DC/DC” Converter XCL104/XCL105 Series
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched a high-performance, 1.4A inductor built-in step-up “micro DC/DC” Converter— XCL104/XCL105 series. The XCL104/XCL105 series is a synchronous step-up “micro DC/DC” converter with a built-in 1.4A driver and a built-in coil that is...
Continue ReadingDemo platform enables study of micro-energy harvesting apps
Trameto, a manufacturer of power management semiconductors for energy harvesting (EH PMICs) announces a demonstration platform that enables engineers to quickly evaluate how micro-energy harvesting can reduce or eliminate the use of batteries in IoT devices such as sensors and the...
Continue ReadingDeep Discharge Protector for 3.6V Li-Ion Battery
A rechargeable battery’s load should be disconnected at the point of complete discharge, to avoid a further (deep) discharge that can shorten its life or destroy it. Because a battery’s terminal voltage recovers when you disconnect the load, you can’t simply disconnect the load...
Continue ReadingHardkernel Odroid-smartpower 3 Is A Low-cost Power Monitoring Solution That Sells At $45
Low energy consumption is one of the key catalysts for scalable product launches. If your product is power-hungry, customers will certainly give you negative feedback. Consequently, every developer strives to make their products have extended battery lives, and they are increasingly...
Continue ReadingMATRIX Industries PRMT11-18305-30 Prometheus Energy Harvest Module
MATRIX Industries PRMT11-18305-30 Prometheus Energy Harvesting Module converts thermal energy between small temperature gradients into useful electrical output, enabling users to power a device or recharge a battery or supercapacitor. The PRMT11-18305-30 integrates a Gemini...
Continue ReadingChallenging the Status Quo of Supercapacitors and Batteries by Finding the Unique Middle Ground
Where are Supercapacitors Used? Supercapacitors are widely used to increase the efficiency of smart meters, UPS, passenger vehicles, wind turbines, AGVs, smart devices, etc. Supercapacitors play a major role in many devices we use or see every day, such as emergency lights, dashcams,...
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