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New Products • Batteries “These new rechargeable lithium polymer batteries are up to 20 percent lighter than conventional cylindrical cell batteries, and the flexible packaging enables design engineers to utilize thinner batteries for many OEM applications,” said Sharon Rossi, OEM sales director at Renata Batteries North America. “By adding rechargeable lithium polymer cells to our battery portfolio, we have significantly expanded the range of applications we can support for our customers’ designs.” The ICP series lithium polymer batteries are available in approximately 25 UL listed standard cell sizes. They feature a nominal voltage of 3.7 V (voltage range 4.2 V to 3.0 V), and are available with a built-in safety circuit and either AWG 30 wire, tab or connector contacts. Custom sizes are also available. Renata Batteries Introduces Line of 3.7 Volt Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Cells and Packs Providing design engineers with a compact, lightweight and reliable power source for portable medical, industrial and consumer electronic devices, the Renata Batteries division of the Swatch Group, has introduced a comprehensive series of 3.7 V lithium ion polymer rechargeable batteries that combine a high energy density with a low-profile, flexible, prismatic package. Designated the ICP series, the batteries feature proven gel electrolyte technology, while optionally incorporating an internal safety circuit that provides fail-safe protection against over-charging or deep discharge. Concord Keystone Introduces New Battery Pack for Micro-USB Smart Phones Concord Keystone Trading has released the Keystone ECO Booster 2.0, a slim and lightweight 2,000 mAh portable battery pack for Micro-USB smart phones. The Keystone ECO Booster 2.0 has a built-in retractable Micro-USB charging cable so it recharges the smart phones without the need to bring another loose cable. The unit can be attached to the back of the phone using the adhesive gel pad concealed beneath a removable protective cover, which can be relocated to the back of the Booster 2.0 to be used as a horizontal or vertical view- H O L LY W O O D , F L • M AY 1 5 - 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 • T U E S D AY - T H U R S D AY 16TH ANNUAL STATIONARY BATTERY CONFERENCE Learn about the latest industry developments Experience industry-specific education and networking Visit trade show vendors to find solutions you need Hear from leading authorities in presentations and panel discussions Participate in breakout workshops based on the stationary battery focus topics. 2012 “Both you and your company will benefit from attending Battcon!” 800-851-4632 • 954-623-6660 www.battcon.com Jennifer.Stryker@alber.com www.BatteryPowerOnline.com To be a presenter, see the Call for Papers page at www.battcon.com. Battcon always sells out. Register early! March/April 2012 • Battery Power 17 http://www.battcon.com http://www.battcon.com http://www.battcon.com http://www.BatteryPowerOnline.com

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Battery Power - March/April 2012
Nissan and ABB Link to Evaluate Second-Life Storage Applications for Nissan LEAF Battery Packs
Nichicon Develops 50 kW Quick Charger for Evs
Lithium-Ion Battery-Emulation Circuit Using a Microcontroller
High-Efficiency Switching-Mode Charger System Design Considerations with Dynamic Power Path Management
Making Lithium-Ion Abuse Tests Meaningful
Batteries
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Industry News
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Battery Power - March/April 2012