eBook: Battery Technology—The Right Connections

The portable battery, in all its many forms, has been transformed from humble accessory to indispensable engine for mobility. The recognizable C-cell symbol on our phones and other portable devices tells us down to the percentage point how much juice is left. The use of that symbol is pretty ironic, given that nothing we use today to power everything from data sensors to hearing aids looks like a C-cell battery.

Download this eBook to learn more about the trends in small battery design, why low Iq is essential in battery-powered applications, how advanced charging can boost battery performance, breakthroughs in lithium-ion battery materials, and power performance tradeoffs in op amps.