Members can download this article in PDF format. Portable and mobile products require sophisticated battery-management circuitry to extend battery life and avoid unexpected shutdowns. A key ...

Large, high-voltage rechargeable battery systems are now common sources of power in applications ranging from electric vehicles to power grid load leveling systems. These large battery stacks are ...

In recent years the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery has gained in popularity because the market for battery powered portable products is increasing significantly. The superior characteristics of Li-Ion ...