Battery Power Management (Artech House Power Engineering) - Hardcover

Barsukov, Yevgen; Qian, Jinrong

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1608074919 ISBN 13: 9781608074914

Publisher: Artech House Publishers, 2013

Synopsis

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.

Contents: Battery Chemistry Fundamentals and Characteristics. Battery Charger Techniques. Battery Safety and Protection. Cell Balancing Technique. Battery Fuel Gauging (State of Charge and Remaining Run-Time Indication). System Battery Power Management Solutions.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Artech House Publishers
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1608074919
• ISBN 13: 9781608074914
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 241