Recent #battery news in the semiconductor industry

10 days ago

➀ Sony's DualSense wireless controller is not perfect, but a rumored V3 variant could address its main flaw of needing to be plugged in to recharge.

➁ A removable battery is rumored to be included in the V3 variant, which could allow for swapping batteries instead of charging.

➂ Sony is also reportedly working on a revised PlayStation 5 Pro console that will consume 3% less electricity.

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3 months ago

➀ International research highlights lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) as next-gen energy storage with 10x higher energy density than lithium-ion batteries and ultra-fast charging potential (as low as 12 minutes);

➁ Technical challenges include sulfur insulation, cathode expansion, and lithium dendrite growth, addressed through optimized materials (3D carbon structures, catalytic additives) and AI-driven design;

➂ Multi-national collaboration demonstrates prototypes achieving 2 mAh/cm² at practical charging speeds, supported by EU and Asian research funds for future e-mobility applications.

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4 months ago

➀ Researchers at the University of Surrey developed a lithium-CO₂ battery that stores energy and captures CO₂, using cost-effective caesium phosphomolybdate as a catalyst;

➁ The battery demonstrated high efficiency, stability over 100 cycles, and reduced energy loss, with potential applications in cutting emissions on Earth and Mars;

➂ The design utilizes scalable materials, offering a feasible solution for renewable energy storage and carbon reduction efforts.

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6 months ago

➀ Researchers at Penn State have developed a novel solid-state electrolyte (SSE) using cold sintering, which enables safer and higher performance solid-state batteries.

➁ The newly developed ceramic-polymer composite SSE combines the stability of ceramic LATP with the conductivity of poly-ionic liquid gel (PILG), reducing ion transport obstacles.

➂ This breakthrough could transform energy storage across various industries, including smartphones and electric vehicles, with potential further applications in semiconductor manufacturing and ceramics processing.

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6 months ago

➀ Silicon Labs has introduced the BG29 Series 2 wireless SoCs designed for ultra-compact Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) devices, offering high performance, robust connectivity, and extended memory without sacrificing size or power.

➁ The BG29 SoCs are available in QFN and WLCSP packages, making them suitable for small devices like smart implants, glucose monitors, and disposable wearables.

➂ Key features include 1 MB of Flash memory, 256 kB of RAM, integrated DCDC boost, and a Coulomb counter for accurate battery monitoring, ensuring extended battery life and enhanced security with Secure Vault High and Virtual Secure Engine.

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6 months ago

➀ Toshiba has announced a 1.2kWh 27.6Vdc li-ion battery module for electric busses, ships, and boats.

➁ The module, called Type4-23, improves heat extraction with an aluminum baseplate and offers double the heat dissipation compared to current modules.

➂ The battery is expected to be available in the middle of April 2025 and is designed to meet safety standards for both motive and stationary applications.

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6 months ago

➀ Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a new computational model to understand lithium plating in fast-charging lithium-ion batteries.

➁ The model provides insights into the mechanisms of lithium plating on the anode during fast charging, which can lead to quicker battery degradation or even fire hazards.

➂ The findings could guide the design of safer and more durable batteries by optimizing charging protocols and materials based on operating conditions and material properties.

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6 months ago

➀ Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a cost-effective method to test lithium-ion batteries for overheating, aiding in the design of safer batteries.

➁ The new method involves creating a miniature battery that is more prone to thermal runaway, allowing easier study in laboratory settings.

➂ By using a thermal runaway factor (TRF), the method evaluates the likelihood of a battery overheating based on its energy storage, volume-to-surface ratio, and material properties.

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6 months ago

➀ Researchers at Fraunhofer ITWM are using innovative technologies to study battery behavior and optimize production.

➁ The BEST simulation software helps predict battery performance and optimize charging and discharging processes.

➂ The DiBaZ project focuses on digitalizing battery cell production and improving quality control.

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7 months ago

➀ Researchers are developing nuclear batteries that could last for decades or even millennia without recharging, offering a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

➁ The technology uses carbon-14, a radioactive isotope of carbon, which emits beta particles that can be safely shielded with thin materials.

➂ By enhancing the energy conversion efficiency through a titanium dioxide-based semiconductor sensitized with a ruthenium-based dye, the researchers achieved a significant increase in efficiency from 0.48% to 2.86%.

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7 months ago

➀ Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched all-in-one solutions for managing lithium-ion battery packs in consumer products such as e-bikes, vacuum cleaners, robotics, and drones. These solutions, known as R-BMS F, come with pre-validated firmware that reduces the learning curve for developers and enables faster design of safe and power-efficient battery management systems.

➁ The R-BMS F solutions integrate fuel gauge ICs, a microcontroller, an analog battery front-end, pre-programmed firmware, software, development tools, and full documentation. Evaluation kits are now available for shipping.

➂ One major challenge in designing advanced power management solutions is the complexity of firmware development and validation. Renesas's R-BMS F system eliminates this process and offers market-ready power solutions that do not require specialized technical knowledge of MCU programming or advanced battery management design.

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7 months ago

➀ Researchers from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) have developed a thin solid electrolyte membrane using a dry process. This membrane is significantly thinner than traditional solid electrolyte membranes, enhancing energy density while reducing battery size.

➁ The new membrane is achieved by fibrillating binder materials under mechanical shear force, resulting in a thickness of just 18µm. This compares favorably to the 1 mm thick membranes commonly used today.

➂ ETRI plans to further optimize ion conductivity and electrode interface stability. Preliminary tests using a pouch-type cell show promising results, indicating potential for commercial application.

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7 months ago

➀ The TIDA-01014 reference design from Texas Instruments (TI) enhances battery fuel gauge accuracy for low-power IoT applications.

➁ It integrates wireless connectivity, automatic pairing, and efficient power management.

➂ The design uses an LIR2477 Li-Ion coin cell battery and features a bq27426 fuel gauge with Impedance Track technology to accurately predict the battery's state of charge.

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7 months ago

➀ Researchers from RWTH Aachen University analyzed the battery designs of Tesla and BYD, two major players in the EV market, by disassembling their batteries.

➁ The study found that Tesla's batteries prioritize high energy density and performance, whereas BYD's focus on space efficiency and lower-cost materials.

➂ Despite differences, both batteries share some similarities such as using laser welding for connecting thin electrode foils.

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7 months ago

➀ Apple's latest iPhone 16e has been teardown by a popular tech repair site, showing an improved repairability score over its counterparts.

➁ The battery is 444 mAh larger than the iPhone 16, with a 15.55 Wh pack and a new low-energy C1 modem, promising good battery life.

➂ The iPhone 16e lacks Magsafe, instead using a Qi coil for wireless charging at 7.5 W, which has both advantages and disadvantages.

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7 months ago

➀ Researchers at Rice University have developed a groundbreaking method for lithium extraction using solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) as membrane materials, achieving near-perfect lithium selectivity in aqueous solutions.

➁ The traditional lithium extraction methods are resource-intensive and environmentally harmful. The new method using SSE membranes in an electrodialysis system can achieve high lithium purity levels efficiently.

➂ This breakthrough could provide a sustainable solution for lithium harvesting, reducing reliance on mining and chemical-intensive purification processes, and potentially inspiring new technologies for extracting other critical elements.

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8 months ago

➀ SMK推出了一种新的能量收集模块,可替代CR2032硬币电池。该模块集成了太阳能充电和蓝牙低功耗通信功能。

➁ 模块尺寸紧凑,可以安装在现有的硬币电池插槽中,并支持无线电力传输(WPT),适用于多种应用场景。

➂ 这种自包含电源的硬币电池模块可用于远程控制器、传感器、医疗设备、RFID标签、资产追踪器等,实现长期免维护的应用。

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