The simplest protection method for battery packs is a fuse that opens if the system draws excessively high current. A more complex protection circuit is found in some battery packs. The ...

Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a stand-alone protection IC with integrated cell balancing for 5- to 10-cell lithium-ion (Li+) battery packs. Claiming to be the only solution on the market ...

I will be talking about single-series (1sXp) cell configurations, for a simple reason – multiple-series configurations are not something I consider myself as having worked extensively with. The single ...

Installing water and gas safety systems are common preventative measures in case of fire, but the best course of action is to take steps that will remove thermal runaway from ever becoming an issue.