Description
The introduction of Li-ion batteries in 1991 created a tremendous change in the handheld devices landscape. Since then, the energy stored and put to use in palm-sized electronic devices has quadrupled. Devices are continuously getting more power hungry, outpacing battery development. Written by leading engineers in the field, This cutting-edge resource helps you overcome this challenge, offering you an insightful overview and in-depth guide to the many varied areas of battery power management for portable devices. You find the latest details on optimizing charging circuits, developing battery gauges that provide the longest possible run-time while ensuring data protection, and utilizing safety circuits that provide multiple independent levels of protection for highly energetic batteries. This unique book features detailed design examples of whole systems, providing you with the real-world perspective needed to put this knowledge into practice. You get the state-of-the-art know-how you need to perfect your device designs, helping you make them strong competitors in the fast-growing portable device marketplace.
Table Of Contents
Battery Chemistry Fundamentals and Characteristics -Introduction. Battery Fundamentals and Electrical. Behavior Under DC and Transient Conditions. General Battery Characteristics. Monitoring and Safety. Overview of Different Battery Technologies. ; Battery Charger Techniques - Lead-Acid Battery Charger. NiCd and NiMH Battery Charger. Li-Ion and Li-Polymer Battery Charger. Battery Charger and System Interactions. Dynamic Power Management Battery Charger. Battery Charger Design Examples in End Equipment. LiFePO4 Battery Charger. Wireless Charging Technology. Solar Charging System. ; Battery Safety and Protections -Introduction. Safety Events Triggered External to the Battery Pack. Safety Events Triggered Inside the Battery Pack. Final Thoughts. ; Cell-Balancing Techniques: Theory and Implementation -Introduction. Types of Battery Cell Imbalance That Affect the Charge/Discharge Voltage. Effect of Imbalancing on Performance. Hardware Implementation of Balancing. Balancing Algorithms. Summary.; Battery Fuel Gauging: State of Charge, Remaining Capacity, and State of Health Indication -Introduction. State of Charge and Accuracy Definitions. Basic Battery Remaining Capacity Monitoring Methods. Advanced Gauging Methods: Impedance Track. Host-Side and Pack-Side Gauging. Summary.; System Considerations -Introduction. Battery Pack Electronics: General Considerations. Battery Pack ESD Design Considerations. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Solutions. Power Components and PCB Thermal Design Considerations. Assuring That an Intended Battery Is Used with the Device: Authentication.; Design Examples: Complete Battery Solutions for Specific Portable Systems -Introduction. Cell Phones and Smartphones. Tablet Computers. Notebook PCs. Ultrabooks. Digital Cameras. Industrial and Medical Handheld Devices. ;
Author
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Yevgen Barsukov
Yevgen Barsukov is an IP development manager for battery management systems business units at Texas Instruments. He holds an M.S. in organic chemistry from Kiev National University in the Ukraine and a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Kiel Christian Albrecht University in Germany.
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Jinrong Qian
Jinrong Qian is a sector manager and distinguished member of technical staff for battery management systems at Texas Instruments. He holds M.S. degrees in power electronics from both the University of Central Florida and Zhejiang University in China and earned his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.