Philips Research Password No. Batteries are a prime enabler of portable devices such as electronic notebooks, cellular phones and hearing aids. But they are also a source of annoyance as they contribute significantly to the weight, volume and price of these products, and cease functioning unless they are recharged or replaced on time. By optimizing the efficiency of all the energy conversion steps between battery and application, the battery power can be used as efficiently as possible. Eindhoven The Netherlands Batteries Batteries are, of course, an important part of portable products.
Portable applications push the demand for light and small batteries with longer playtime.
New battery electrode materials with higher energy density make this possible. They can be packed in a thin pouch bag, and used in very slim and flat form, which is attractive for many portable applications. Present models use over 40 parameters. All rights reserved. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Access to and use of this world wide web site is provided subject to these terms and conditions .