Charging Technology frees up PCB space in battery packs.March 23, 2007 -
In-Pack Charge Control works in conjunction with battery's safety circuitry to ensure proper charging conditions over life of battery pack. It places voltage and current regulation, charge termination, and safety mechanisms necessary for properly charging Li-Ion batteries into battery pack itself. Removal of charge circuitry from host device serves to reduce PCBA area. Solution limits charge current to preset level per cell manufacturer's recommendation.
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International Components Corp. (ICC)
175 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge, NY, 11788
USA
International Components Corporation Unveils Revolutionary In-Pack Charge Control for Battery Packs
New Charging Technology Consumes Less Power at Lower Cost
CHICAGO, March 12 -- International Components Corporation (ICC) -- a Chicago-based manufacturer of power supplies, battery chargers and rechargeable Li-Ion batteries has recently developed, optimized and patented an exclusive In-Pack Charge Control technology for battery packs.
This revolutionary new technology charges in the same manner as conventional chargers yet is specifically designed to use less power. In-Pack Charge Control works in conjunction with the battery's safety circuitry to ensure proper charging conditions over the life of the battery pack.
In-Pack Charge Control places the voltage and current regulation, charge termination, and safety mechanisms necessary for properly charging Li-Ion batteries into the battery pack itself. By removing charge circuitry from the host device, In-Pack software -- not traditional hardware -- allows electronics manufacturers to effectively free up valuable component space, thereby reducing overall product cost. Through ICC's patented software algorithms, In-Pack Charge Control allows electronics designers to reduce PCBA area by eliminating the power section of the charger and its required heat dissipation hardware.
"Our goal was to introduce a much safer, cost-effective and controlled Lithium Ion charging solution," said Michael Davis, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing. "In-Pack Charge Control is designed with on-board safety circuitry that continually monitors cell voltages and currents."
According to Davis, this innovative self-monitoring will prevent charge or discharge if or when an unsafe condition occurs.
In-Pack Charge Control limits the charge current to a preset level (usually currents equal to 0.7C) per the cell manufacturer's recommendation. Charging at the proper rate helps to maximize cycle life and reduces stress on the cell. Moreover, In-Pack Charge Control is designed to consume very little power during operation, allows for charging without the host device, and greatly simplifies end-equipment use.
Complete In-Pack Charge Control technical specifications are available 24/7 at www.iccus.com .
About ICC:
Founded in 1967, International Components Corporation (www.iccus.com) is a privately held developer and manufacturer of custom battery charger and rechargeable battery technology solutions for the Medical, Communications, Handheld Data, Portable Power-Tool, Digital Camera and Consumer Round Cell OEM markets.
CONTACT: Michelle Martucci of International Components Corporation, +1-708-316-4420
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