The LTC4425 two-cell supercapacitor charger addresses high-peak power, data backup and “dying gasp” needs in portable and data storage applications. It employs a linear CC-CV architecture with thermal ...

Milpitas, Calif.—Linear Technology Corp. has introduced the LTC3225, an inductorless programmable supercapacitor charger for addressing high peak power and battery backup needs in portable ...

Typically, the individual cells in a battery have somewhat different capacities and may be at different levels of state of charge (SOC). Without balancing, the cell of smallest capacity is a “weak ...

Subaru. has developed a cell balancing method for electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries. The method adjusts the state of charge of each cell based on predicted standing time and capacity ...

In our modern world full of planned obsolescence helping to fuel cycles of consumerism, the thing that really lets companies dial this up to the max is locked-down electronics and software. We all ...