Batteries

A NEW APPROACH TO PFC INRUSH PROTECTION
There are currently two common approaches to PFC inrush current protection. Such protection caters only...

Increased safety and longer battery life for standalone devices
The range of battery-powered devices extends from powerful hand tools for craftsmen, to sensors for room...

Fundamentals of Building a Test System
Most organizations do not consider production test a top priority, but it is a necessity to prevent major...

PRACTICAL LOW POWER CPLD DESIGN
Any engineer involved with portable or handheld products knows that minimizing power consumption is an...

Using Ultracapacitors for Voltage Stabilization
When an electrically-driven machine starts, it may require very high current from the power supply for...

Selecting and Installing a Battery Backup System for Your Sump Pump
Your sump pump is your home's first line of defense against flooding. Without battery backup during a...

Battery Holder Design and Testing, ANSI, EIA, UL
For testing new designs of battery holders, MPD fabricated min-max sized battery slugs. The slugs proved...

Balancing act
Lithium-ion batteries, like other battery types, are subject to a process of wear and tear during charging...

Application Tips – General Purpose Batteries
Metal holders with spring retainer arms can cause inadvertent charging or short circuits. Isolation of...
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