in a more advanced charger is returned in longer lasting and better performing batteries. This article contains excerpts from the second edition book entitled Batteries in a Portable World - A Handbook on Rechargeable Batteries for Non-Engineers. In the book, Mr. Buchmann evaluates the batteries in everyday use and explains their strengths and weaknesses in laymen's terms. The 300-page book is available from Cadex Electronics Inc. through book@cadex.com, tel. 604-231-7777 or most bookstores. For additional information on battery technology visit www.buchmann.ca. About the Author Isidor Buchmann is the founder and CEO of Cadex Electronics Inc., in Richmond (Vancouver) British Columbia, Canada. Mr. Buchmann has a background in radio communications and has studied the behavior of rechargeable batteries in practical, everyday applications for two decades. The author of many articles and books on battery maintenance technology, Mr. Buchmann is a well-known speaker who has delivered technical papers and presentations at seminars and conferences around the world. About the Company Cadex Electronics Inc. designs and manufactures advanced battery chargers, analyzers and battery management software. The award-winning products are built with one goal in mind - to make batteries run longer. They are used in wireless communications, emergency services, mobile computing, avionics, biomedical, broadcasting and defense. Cadex is ISO 9001 certified and the products are sold in over 100 countries.