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Chris Turner Blogs on NiCd Battery Pack Replacement Strategies (pdf)
Read Chris' comments on the pros and cons of replacing NiCd cells with NiMH cells on EDN's PowerSource blog, October 20, 2008.

Nexergy survey reveals key battery issues faced by product designers: (pdf)
John Costa, Executive VP, reports on the key battery design features that dominate engineers' thinking in Power Management's September 2008 Design Line column.

A Prescription for the Best Performance in Portable Medical Devices: (pdf)
In the July 2008 issue of Today's Medical Developments, Lon Schneider and Chris Turner provide details on how to take advantage of lithium ion cell performance while meeting the stringent requirements of medical device design.

Choosing a Battery: (pdf)
Originally published in Electronic Products 2007 Power Supplement , Chris Turner, Nexergy's Directory of Battery Technology, explains how choosing the right cell impacts performance and safety in your application.

Using Lithium-ion Cells in Portable Medical Devices: (pdf)
Lithium-ion cells are fast becoming the battery of choice for portable medical devices. In the August 2007 Electronics Supplement to Medical Design, Chris Turner, Director of Battery Technology and Lon Schneider, Director of Product Development explain how to get the most from them

Extending Battery Life:
A number of factors can work together to prolong the life of your battery system. Learn what they are and how to maximize their impact through knowledgeable systems design.