Part 1 of this article explains the challenges associated with implementation of large Li-Ion battery packs for automotive applications and highlights the advantages of active balancing vs. passive ...

Linear Technology has been addressing the problem of cells in batteries degrading at different rates so affecting the efficiency of the charging and discharging of the battery. “You’re only as good as ...

Large, high-voltage rechargeable battery systems are now common sources of power in applications ranging from electric vehicles to power grid load leveling systems. These large battery stacks are ...

March 5, 2013. Linear Technology Corp. has announced the LTC3300-1, a high-efficiency bidirectional multicell battery balancer for equalizing cell state of charge (SoC) in a series-connected battery ...

Linear’s new LTC3300-1 is a high-efficiency bidirectional multicell battery balancer for equalizing cell state of charge in a series-connected battery stack. By redistributing charge throughout the ...

Linear Technology has been addressing the problem of cells in batteries degrading at different rates so affecting the efficiency of the charging and discharging of the battery.”You’re only as good as ...

The Chinese manufacturer has upgraded its commercial application battery with a dissipative balancing technology that, it is claimed, will make the storage system suitable for different load ...

SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains, Vol. 2, No. 2 (July 2013), pp. 379-388 (10 pages) ABSTRACT Cell balancing is a key function of battery management system (BMS) that is implemented ...