When powering a battery operated circuit, the experimenter must make a decision: either take his chances (Murphy loves this one), or opt to add protection in the form of a simple series diode.

For the most part, it’s simple. Your car or truck has a battery, it supplies electricity to the bits that need it, and that’s all you care about. Until something goes wrong or you want to do something ...

Nisshinbo Micro Devices has released the NB7123 and NB7130, two 1-cell Li-ion battery protection ICs in an ultra-small WLCSP package. Li-ion battery protection ICs Credit: Nisshinbo Micro Devices ...

Cars are complex machines with thousands of parts that must work in harmony, but at the heart of it all lies your battery. If your dashboard battery light is on or your battery drains quickly, the ...

Battery packs have become an integral part of everyday life, powering a growing range of portable electronic devices, cordless power tools, energy storage, and hybrid and electric vehicles.

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Your battery is one of the most critical parts of your car. It keeps things moving and is often a deciding factor ...