Li-on smart batteries offer gravimetric energy density

The batteries use the latest Li-ion cells with an increased capacity of 3.4Ah to provide customers with a longer runtime. Batteries using the 3.4Ah cells are available in two, three, four, six and eight cell configurations covering 7.2, 10.8 and 14.4V outputs. Therefore, OEMs developing new products can be confident in finding a platform that meets their mechanical and electrical requirements.

A wide variety of applications make use of the Inspired Energy batteries, including portable laboratory equipment and medical patient monitoring devices, hand-held data terminals, unmanned underwater vehicles, professional and broadcast cameras and satcomms.

Li-ion batteries must be transported as dangerous goods, requiring batteries to be subjected to testing. The new 3.4Ah cells allow batteries and devices to be made smaller and lighter. Some of the older battery models in the range use twelve 2.2Ah cells to provide 95Wh. When using 3.4Ah cells, it is possible to realise this energy with just eight cells. This means the batteries can be made around 30% smaller and lighter, a real benefit to OEMs looking to reduce the size and weight of their devices, while still providing maximum runtime to users.

Inspired Energy standard smart batteries can be customised to meet the need of the customer, including changing the artwork to carry own-brand labels and modifying the smart battery data.