Operators, firefighters, insurers and municipalities have grappled with a problem that continues to grow faster than our ...

Analog Devices Inc. addresses total system requirements with the unveiling of its integrated Li-ion battery protection circuit. The development of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology to meet the ...

Lithium-ion batteries power today’s jobsites, but they also pose a growing fire hazard. Further education is key to moving ...

The simplest protection method for battery packs is a fuse that opens if the system draws excessively high current. A more complex protection circuit is found in some battery packs. The ...

The AD8280 is an integrated solution that monitors six cell voltages and two temperature inputs. It is powered from the battery stack providing either a shared or a separate alarm for any of three ...

Lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries are everywhere. They are in personal electronics, power tools, micro-mobility devices, electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). Researchers around the ...

The well-publicized problem of Lithium-ion batteries catching fire in e-scooters and bicycles continues to plague consumers and many cities and towns all over. On top of that, there are still issues ...

Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an ...

Salvaging parts from discarded electronic devices has many benefits. Most notably, scavenging electronics can give you access to components that you otherwise would not have easy access to. In this ...

Wesley Chang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University. Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to ...