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Charging & Testing TYLT Introduces the PowerPlant Portable Back-Up Charger tangle-proof ZipTails which are equipped with rounded magnetic chargers at the end and connect to any of the dimpled spots on the main charging pad. With the included 2,100 mA power adapter, the Zip Mini can charge up to four cellular phones at once, depending on the power transformer on the device. The Zip Mini comes with a starter kit that includes one Micro-USB and one Apple 30-pin connector. Additional receivers can be purchased separately. The Zip Mini will be available at the MSRP of $49.95. TYLT has released the PowerPlant, a portable back-up charger with unique built-in Flex charging arm. The PowerPlant has a built-in battery that can provide nearly two full charges to most smartphones. The built-in Flex charging arm with MicroUSB or Apple 30-pin connector version means cables can be left at home while on the go. Designed for high-demand power users, the TYLT PowerPlant can rapidly charge one mobile device or simultaneously charge two mobile devices at the same time. Convenient LEDs indicate the remaining battery capacity. The TYLT PowerPlant’s 2.1 amp circuit will rapidly charge today’s smartphones and most tablets as well. With a fully-charged 5,200 mAh lithium-ion battery, it can provide a smartphone with two full charges or two smartphones with up to one full charge each. The PowerPlant automatically starts charging when a mobile device is plugged in. It automatic shuts off to help ensure conservation of valuable battery life, so that energy is saved and available for when need. The Powerplant can be recharged by plugging any Micro-USB charger into it, whether it’s at home or in the car. The Joy Factory Debuts Fast Charging Smart Device Accessories The Joy Factory, Inc.’s Zip Mini features the latest in conductive charging technology. Effortlessly combining form and function, the Zip Mini features a sleek black circular charging pad design to charge multiple devices at the same time with its “ZipTail” charging receivers that are compatible with today’s smart devices. The Joy Factory designed the Zip Mini to offer consumers the ability to charge an arsenal of mobile devices including smartphones, cameras and e-Readers in a way that is modern, effortless and without the clutter of bothersome cords and cables. The Zip Mini is bundled with ultra-short, www.BatteryPowerOnline.com March/April 2012 • Battery Power 19 http://www.ulbrich.com http://www.ulbrich.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
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Battery Power - March/April 2012