Monthly Archives: June 2010

So, what’s the best battery out there? It really depends . . .

Below is a summary of the strength and limitations of today’s popular battery systems. Although energy density is paramount, other important attributes to batteries include service life, load characteristics, maintenance requirements, self-discharge costs and, of course, safety. Nickel-cadmium – mature … Continue reading

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What is the best battery for medical devices?

The heart defibrillator is one of the most energy-hungry portable medical devices around. This battery draws in excess of 10 amperes during preparation stages. Then, several shocks may be needed to get the patient’s heart going again. It’s very important … Continue reading

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Field studies on battery exercise and recondition

The importance of exercising and reconditioning your batteries is emphasized by a study carried out for the U.S. Navy by GTE Government Systems. To determine the percentage of batteries needing replacement in the first year of use, one group of … Continue reading

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