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SUMMARY
Unique Smart Battery Features Drive Uptake across Industries
Smart batteries with their unique features such as safety, portability, and
ready-to-use nature are ideal for numerous commercial applications across a
broad range of industries from aerospace, defense, electronics,
semiconductors, telecommunications, and automotive to healthcare. Lightweight,
high temperature resistance and an environment-friendly nature are some of the
key attributes driving smart batteries' uptake in medical and electronic
devices. Lead acid batteries combining advanced microprocessor regulated
conditioners and built-in chargers are likely to be of immense importance to
the automotive sector. Moreover, the rising complexity of wireless products
requires breakthrough smart battery packs that can sustain the performance and
durability of these devices. In future, cooperation between battery designers
and battery charger manufacturers will be essential to meet the constantly
evolving design requirements in various industries.
This Technical Insights research evaluates the latest and upcoming trends in
the global markets for smart batteries. In addition to discussing the various
technology drivers and restraints that govern the smart battery markets, the
study covers research and development efforts at various universities, leading
companies, and other research institutions across the globe. Participants can
identify potential collaborators, stay ahead of the competition, and remain
shoulder-to-shoulder with critical developments.
Rise in Defense Budgets Accelerates Growth of Smart Battery Technologies
Given the recent threats to global security, defense investments in
sophisticated equipment for use in surveillance and deterrence systems have
been increasing. Priority to worldwide defense programs such as the airborne
laser and space-based infrared systems reflects the growing demand for smart
batteries. Increase in the digitization of the battlefield equipment is also
spurring the need for highly efficient smart batteries. For example, the U.S.
Army's land warrior program uses a self-contained uniform with wholly
integrated batteries that power all the needs of the soldiers from computing
to communications.
In the United States, researchers have developed a smart nanobattery prototype
that offers longer battery shelf life (15-20 years) and quicker activation
times compared to conventional batteries. "Due to the very small distances
between the nanostructures, response time to full activation power can be
enhanced, creating a power source for high performance electronics," explains
the analyst of this research. "For the military, homeland security, and first
responders, this feature would be highly desirable because batteries could be
stored, for decades, without fear of dissipation."
Smart Batteries to Find Use in Several Portable Devices
Thanks to quantum leaps in research and development efforts worldwide, smart
battery systems are moving beyond the realms of computers and cell phones into
a broader range of portable electronic devices. "The introduction of
rechargeable alkaline as well as lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries facilitated by
the microelectronic charger controller technologies is making smart battery
packs more attractive for portable devices," observes the analyst. Such novel
battery systems are expected to offer prolonged run-times, effectively predict
product performance, and enhance charging safety for a wide range of
battery-powered portable equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction and Study Highlights
- Introduction
- Study Highlights
Scope and Methodology
2 SMART BATTERIES - AN OVERVIEW
Introduction to Battery Technology
- Noteworthy Developments in Battery Technology
- Battery Classification
Smart Batteries and their Evolution
- Smart Batteries
- Smart Battery Specifications
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Smart Batteries
3 SMART BATTERY APPLICATIONS AND NOTEWORTHY BATTERY PRODUCTS
Smart Battery Architecture and Applications
- Single Wire System
- System Management Bus
- Applications
Related Battery Products
- Alkaline Batteries
- Lithium-Polymer Batteries
- Lead Acid Batteries
- Zinc-Air Batteries
- Silver-Oxide Batteries
4 TECHNOLOGY VIEWPOINT: SMART BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES
Smart Battery Technology Viewpoint
- STB develops world's first Rechargable Smart Battery (South Korea)
- New Power and Battery Management Product for 3G Wireless Applications (USA)
- Lithium-Ion Hybrid Batteries (South Korea)
- CSIRO and GM collaborate on Advanced Batteries (Australia)
- TI's Intelligent Battery Management IC (USA)
- Linear Technology Corporation develops Integrated Power Management IC (USA)
- Micro Power developing Advanced Batteries for Healthcare (USA)
- Fully Configurable Single Chip Smart Battery Solution (USA)
- mPhase Technologies develops Smart Nanobattery (USA)
- Multi-cell Lithium-Ion Battery Charger improves Battery Performance (USA)
- Integrated Battery Management Solution (USA)
- Linear Technologies develops Dual Smart Battery System Manager (USA)
- IQ Power incorporates Smart Energy Manager within Cars (Germany)
Traditional Battery Technologies
- Micrel's Innovative Linear Battery Charger (USA)
- In-Cell Charge Control Technology (USA)
- Solar Battery with Monobloc Catalyst (United Kingdom)
- Erskine's Switch-tripping Battery Charger (United Kingdom)
- Johnson Controls' New Battery for Hybrid Cars (USA)
- Atraverda uses "Ebonex" Technology to develop Bipolar Batteries (UK)
- Smart Power Management Technology for Electronics Applications (USA)
- Smart Battery Chip enables Pervasive Computing (USA)
- Idaho Researchers Develop Power Management System Prototype (USA)
- Midtronics upgrades Battery Management Software (USA)
- Washington Researchers develop Liquor-powered Biofuel Batteries (USA)
5 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION AND COMMERCIALIZATION
Market and Regulatory Factors
- Market Factors
- Regulatory Factors
Technology Accelerators and Barriers
- Technology Accelerators
- Technology Barriers
6 PATENTS; GLOSSARY AND INDUSTRY CONTACTS
Patents
- US Patents
- European Patents
- Asian Patents
Glossary and Key Industry Contacts
7 FROST & SULLIVAN 2005 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Excellence in Technology Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
Excellence in Research Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
8 CRITICAL REFERENCE TABLES
Decision Support Database Tables
- Portable PC Installed Base (Millions); by Region; 1999-2006
- Laptop Installed Base (Millions); by Region; 1999-2006
- Mobile Communication Revenue (Billion USD); by Region; 1999-2006
- Mobile Penetration; by Region; 1999-2006
- Power Industry Structure; By Region
- Electricity Generation in Billion KwH; By Region; 1999-2006
- Major Power Generating Companies by Region
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