Beschreibung:
Battery Operated Devices and Systems provides a comprehensive review of the essentials of batteries and battery applications as well as state-of-the-art technological developments. The book covers the most recent trends, especially for the ubiquitous lithium ion batteries. It lays particular emphasis on the power consumption of battery operated devices and systems and the implications for battery life and runtime. Battery management is also dealt with in detail, particularly as far as the charging methods are concerned, along with the criteria of battery choice.
1. Areas of Battery Applications2. Basics of Batteries3. Portable Applications4. Industrial Applications (Except Cars)5. Car Applications: Traction and Control Systems