Whitepapers

Designing the Optimal Portable Power Sytsem: (pdf)
Manufacturers of portable devices quickly discover that it is a difficult task to equip a portable device with the right battery pack. This paper examines the many issues involved in the design and manufacture of a custom battery pack

Enhance Battery Pack Performance with the Optimal Charger: (pdf)
Properly charging a battery has a significant impact on battery performance. Battery run time and cycle life can both be affected by the battery charger. This article covers the correct way to charge each of the most popular battery chemistries.

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.