Supercapacitors used in a series are gaining prominence as energy storage devices for a number of applications because of their versatility, utility, and durability. This technology is a relative new ...

As the use of two or more supercapacitor cells becomes prevalent in the design of a variety of battery operated systems, designers are looking for ways to optimize the circuitry around the cells ...

AMS has joined the firms offering cell balancing chips for electric vehicle Li-ion stacks. Its AS8506 can operate in both passive and active modes, and has a built-in balancing algorithm, cell ...

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3226, an inductorless supercapacitor charger with backup PowerPath™ controller for Li-ion or other low-voltage system rails in applications that require ...

Intended for high power, Li-ion-based products, a battery management and protection IC can handle peak currents in tens of amps as well as monitoring the battery pack to ensure cells are balanced and ...

In this course, you will learn how to design balancing systems and to compute remaining energy and available power for a battery pack. Prior knowledge needed: ECEA 5730, ECEA 5731, ECEA 5732, ECEA ...