Archive for the ‘battery’ Category
Friday, May 24th, 2024
Other than the current preference for Lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles (EV), Mathew Borst at Keysight Technologies gives the low-down on the pros and cons of alternative battery technologies and solutions for EVs.

The future of Electric Vehicles is underpinned by the development of EV battery technologies and solutions.
The automotive industry is undergoing a fundamental transition from internal combustion towards electrified powertrains.
This progression is currently going through some growing pains, but development of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) battery technologies continues to progress unabated.
Every week, news on solid-state, sodium-ion, or metal-air battery advancement is released.
Will one of these be the solution that catapults EVs to being the dominant market choice, or could it be a multitude of these solutions?
Lithium-ion is the current preferred choice of automakers for EV batteries, but it faces multiple limitations in its use in vehicles.
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Friday, March 15th, 2024
The electric vehicle (EV) battery is one of the critical automotive technologies that have successfully scaled to support the e-mobility boom. Hwee Yng Yeo at Keysight Technologies shares her insights on ensuring quality of EV batteries from blueprint to production – in this Part 2 of a two-part commentary.
* Check out Part 1 here.

Design and test for battery cells and high-power battery packs are important in ensuring the quality of EV batteries from blueprint to production.
Once a new battery cell design is ready, it enters the mass production step, which is evolving rapidly.
According to a McKinsey report, if demand for battery cells continues to increase at 30% annually, the global market will need another 90 gigafactories, as of current capacity, to support vehicle electrification over the next decade.

Cell cycling and aging are the most time-consuming stages of the complex battery cell manufacturing process.
As the Americas and Europe catch up with China and Korea to manufacture electric vehicle batteries closer to their end markets, billions of dollars are poured into ramping up gigafactory production, which is a complex process, as illustrated above.
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Thursday, March 14th, 2024
The electric vehicle (EV) battery is one of the critical automotive technologies that have successfully scaled to support the e-mobility boom. Hwee Yng Yeo at Keysight Technologies shares key design considerations for EV battery design in Part 1 of this two-part commentary.

The average EV battery pack costs US$153 / kWh in 2022 – a 90% price drop over a 15-year period. Looking forward, the automotive industry expects demand for Lithium-ion cells to grow by some 33% annually to 4,700 GWh by the end of this decade.
More affordable EV batteries will help bring about price parity between an EV and internal combustion engine car sooner rather than later.
However, keeping a check on battery costs is a constant challenge because of rising raw materials, supply chain, and energy costs, with cell manufacturing being an energy-intensive process.
Technological innovations play a big role in contributing to the inverse relationship between plummeting prices and soaring demand for EV batteries.
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Monday, January 29th, 2024
There is a promotion that Belkin is running with some of its retail partners for the Marvel/Disney-themed accessories which the company has launched as part of its 41st anniversary celebrations.

Amongst the five themes available, my favourite theme is the Marvel-themed designs.
From 29 January to 18 February 2024, purchase S$100 & above of Belkin Marvel (or Belkin Disney Collection) products to redeem a free Disney (or Marvel) limited edition gift box.
Redeem the limited edition gift box at retail partners’ selected stores, while stocks last.
More details below on the Belkin accessories (and their prices) available in these Marvel/Disney-themed designs.
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Tags:accessories, Belkin, Disney, Marvel, promotions
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Thursday, January 25th, 2024
Belkin celebrates its 41st anniversary with a new lineup of Disney and Marvel-themed accessories.

This is Belkin’s first collaboration of accessories with Disney and Marvel.
The Disney-themed range of accessories aim to evoke nostalgia, style, and innovation and will be available in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region from Greater China, Korea and Japan, ASEAN and across to India.
This collection spans Belkin’s range of accessories encompassing the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Cases, the 5K Magnetic Battery Pack for the iPhone, the powerful 65W Dual USB-C Charger, two-metre-long super durable braided silicone cables and an array of children headsets.
As part of Disney’s 100th anniversary, the new line-up of products feature Disney, Pixar and Marvel stories and characters, designed along five themes.
- Disney100 Prism
- Disney100 Music
- Lotso from Toy Story
- Frozen
- Marvel
More details about each theme below from the press release.
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Thursday, August 24th, 2023
The Singapore-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) gathered the five Singapore companies who will be flying the Singapore flag at IFA 2023 to give sneak previews of the main products that they are showcasing at the annual consumer electronics and home appliances fair.

Singapore products being showcased in IFA 2023 (clockwise from top left): myFirst Fone S3 smartphone for kids, OxyTap 5 oxygen infuser, igloohome Smart Padlock 2, UB+ dB1 Doublebass Bluetooth Speaker, Red Monster Power Air Mini portable charger.
IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin – international radio exhibition Berlin) is a global consumer electronics and home appliances show held annually in Berlin in September.

The exhibitors from Singapore heading out to IFA 2023, together with members of the media.
IFA this year will be from 1-5 September and will include the following five home-grown tech brands from Singapore.
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Tags:appliances, consumer, electronics, events, exhibitions, IFA, IFA 2023, IFA 2023 Singapore, Igloohome, myFirst, OxyTap, Red Monster, UB+
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Monday, August 21st, 2023
tech4travel: I asked an Apple fan what is the latest Apple accessory he’s using and he showed me this nifty gadget that he carries around, especially when he travels – the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K.

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wirelesss Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K (BPD005) retails in Singapore for S$159 from Challenger stores, challenger.sg, iStudio stores, as well as Belkin official stores on Lazada and Shopee Mall.
For Dylan, the key highlights for the wireless charger cum power bank are as below.
Swift Charging Capability: If you value rapid charging, the Belkin BoostCharge Pro is a standout performer. It effortlessly charges Apple iPhones, providing up to 30% battery capacity in under 20 minutes, ensuring you spend less time waiting and more time using your device.

Another compact multi-tasking accessory for Apple users from Belkin. This nifty travel companion wirelessly charges your Apple Watch at 7.5W while simultaneously charging your iPhone for up to 20W fast charging.
Efficient Self-Recharge: The power bank itself swiftly replenishes its energy levels, going from one button to four buttons fully charged in approximately 2 hours. This convenient feature keeps you ready for any adventures that lie ahead.
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Tags:accessories, Belkin, BoostCharge, chargers, mobile, new arrivals, power, reviews, Singapore, tech4travel, travel, TUCU, Watch
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Friday, June 9th, 2023
Battery life is a critical factor for IoT devices. In this commentary, Brian Whitaker at Keysight Technologies examines how battery emulation and test software can help you accurately measure battery life and extend the battery life of an IoT device.

Battery life affects the cost and reliability of IoT-based infrastructure and is a key purchasing consideration for consumer electronic IoT devices.
Battery life can contribute significantly to the cost and reliability of the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure. While for consumer electronic devices, battery life is often a critical purchase consideration. Therefore, the fact the calculated battery life of IoT devices is often inaccurate is a significant issue for manufacturers.
One method to measure battery life is to divide the battery capacity in amp-hours by the average current drain in amps, which provides a time in hours. However, in the real world, this calculation is overly simplistic.
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Tags:battery, byline, commentary, interviews, IoT, Keysight, opinion, simulation, Tech Focus, technology, testing
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2022
In today’s electronics applications, batteries power nearly all of our portable electronic devices. Batteries also serve as emergency power backup systems on large premises. And all-electric vehicles use large cascading battery packs to meet the expected power for the required performance.
In this guest commentary, Bernard Ang from Keysight Technologies shares his insights on specialised battery testing.

Batteries are the key to our portable/mobile electronic gadgets in this digital era.
Battery packs need the required specific power (W/kg) to be able to dispense enough current to achieve the electric vehicle speed performance.
They also need the required specific energy (Wh/kg) to achieve longer runtime or travel range.
Why is it important to monitor battery temperature?
Most rechargeable batteries today are lithium ion and have an operating range between 15 °C and 35 °C at which their full performance and capacity kicks in.
- If the battery and its ambient temperature is below 15 °C, you may experience sluggish electrochemical reactions within the battery and as a result, lower battery performance and reduced charge capacity.
- If the battery or battery pack operates above 35 °C in ambient temperature, battery degradation can accelerate over time. As a result, you may notice shorter battery life, non-uniform aging due to thermal gradients, greater exposure to safety issues, and higher life cycle costs. At extremely hot temperatures, batteries can break down and cause leakage, smoke, fire, and even explosions.
The power map chart below shows the power limits of your lithium-ion battery or battery packs across the temperature range.
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Monday, December 13th, 2021
Tech-U-Can-Use (TUCU): Need a wireless charging stand to charge your iPhone 13 or iPhone 12 so you can continue using the phone while it’s still charging? Guest reviewer Jennifer Lee checks out the 7.5W BoostCharge magnetic wireless charger stand from Belkin for her iPhone 13 Pro Max.

#tech4xmas: This BoostCharge wireless charger stand from Belkin makes a suitable Christmas present for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 owners. Photo credit: Jennifer Lee.
The magnetic wireless charger stand is MagSafe compatible for iPhone 13 and iPhone 12.

The wireless charger stand is available in black or white.
With MagSafe, it was easy to place my iPhone 13 Pro Max onto the stand – it snaps into place and there is no worries that the placement is misaligned.
There is an LED safety indicator that comes on when the charging commences.
The magnetic attachment is strong enough to hold the iPhone securely.
The stand is great for zoom calls or FaceTime – it holds the phone upright either in portrait or landscape mode.
A 20W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 power adapter is included in the box.
In addition, the charge pad is protected by a Belkin Connected Equipment Warranty.
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Tags:accessories, Apple, Belkin, BoostCharge, chargers, iPhone, reviews, tech4xmas, tech4xmas 2021, TUCU, wireless
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Tech Focus: The Future of Electric Vehicle Batteries Relies on Multiple Options
Friday, May 24th, 2024Other than the current preference for Lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles (EV), Mathew Borst at Keysight Technologies gives the low-down on the pros and cons of alternative battery technologies and solutions for EVs.
The future of Electric Vehicles is underpinned by the development of EV battery technologies and solutions.
The automotive industry is undergoing a fundamental transition from internal combustion towards electrified powertrains.
This progression is currently going through some growing pains, but development of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) battery technologies continues to progress unabated.
Every week, news on solid-state, sodium-ion, or metal-air battery advancement is released.
Will one of these be the solution that catapults EVs to being the dominant market choice, or could it be a multitude of these solutions?
Lithium-ion is the current preferred choice of automakers for EV batteries, but it faces multiple limitations in its use in vehicles.
(more…)
Tags:automotive, batteries, byline, commentary, EV, interviews, Keysight, opinion, Tech Focus, technology
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