CRS Accessories CRS-UMBC6 6-bay universal charger
30 June, 2015The CRS Accessories CRS-UMBC6 compact 6-bay universal charger has been designed with interchangeable charging pockets and is available for a limited range of brands/models of two-way radios.
Fluke 500 Series Battery Analysers
08 September, 2014Fluke 500 Series Battery Analysers simplify the testing of mission-critical battery backup systems, with automated string function tests for a broad range of battery functions in less time.
Small improvements
10 March, 2014A dead battery in a handheld radio could lead to real deaths, so it is vital that battery technology continues to improve as demands on radios increase. A new study suggests nanotechnology could be the key.
A better battery … out of thin air
13 June, 2013 by Mark Shwartz, Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford UniversityZinc-air batteries promise better safety and lower cost than conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Microbatteries a boost for electronics
13 May, 2013High-energy, fast-charging batteries could revolutionise electronics and radio communications.
Water-based battery charger
29 April, 2013A fuel cell-based charger that operates on water can be used to extend battery life.
Cardinal Components EnerChip rechargeable solid-state batteries
05 December, 2012Cardinal Components now has available EnerChip rechargeable solid-state batteries, with integrated power management in a single chip.
Recharging our batteries
13 November, 2012 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerMike Smyth recalls the days when he would take his accumulator to the local bike shop for recharging.
Regal Electro Endurogel battery series
11 February, 2012The power-charge Endurogel series is said to deliver a full life at 30°C. It includes a Catalyst life extender in the head space of the Endurox-Cel (AGM) and Endurogel VRLA batteries.
Li-Ion and LiFePO4 chargers with OVP
03 May, 2010 byMicrochip Technology has announced two families of charge-management controllers featuring overvoltage protection to prevent overheating and damage to the battery-charger circuit from input-voltage spikes.
Energy storage batteries
28 October, 2009 byThe SEC TSG range of 12 V sealed lead acid batteries deploys Monobloc Catalyst technology for long-life operation, thereby combining the safety and low-maintenance advantages of sealed lead acid batteries with the long life of normal lead acid batteries.
Battery tester
17 August, 2009 byThe Cadex C5100 battery rapid-tester classifies batteries into good, low or poor categories. Simple operation means shop assistants can perform the 30 s test while a customer waits.
Regal Electro high-temp battery
22 June, 2009A catalyst that can combine hydrogen and oxygen into water inside a lead acid battery can extend its useful life in temperatures where normal cells would dry out.
Battery clips
22 June, 2009 byKeystone Electronics has developed a group of low-profile clips which firmly secure inserted A and AA batteries to withstand shock and vibration.
Temperature monitoring — for many years
01 May, 2008One RF Technology has developed a low-power wireless temperature monitoring solution using ZigBee and offering many years of autonomous operating time with a standard lithium AA battery.
