A breakthrough lithium coin cell holder for maximizing PC board capacity when installing high-capacity 2477 lithium coin cells in high-density applications is now available from Keystone Electronics. Its top-loading design allows for minimal footprint board layouts without restricting battery access in devices. This sturdy holder is supplied in a thru-hole version and is extremely rugged,…
“Vibra-Fit” 12mm coin cell holders
The demand for printed circuit board designs requiring retention of the 1220, 12mm diameter lithium coin cells has been met by Keystone Electronics Corp. This extremely rugged holder is ideal for retaining cells securely under severe shock and vibration in high-density PCB applications. These surface mount holders for use with most vacuum and mechanical pick-and-place…
Fuel cells application challenges and use cases – Virtual Roundtable (part 2 of 2)
In this second part of EEWorld’s “virtual roundtable” discussion on fuel cells, our panelists delve into the impact of the emergence of fuel cells on energy storage compared with conventional rechargeable batteries: What factors determine when fuel cells are more cost-effective than rechargeable batteries? How do the maintenance and monitoring needs of fuel cells compare […]
Fuel cells capabilities and performance – Virtual Roundtable (part 1 of 2)
In this first part of EEWorld’s “virtual roundtable” discussion on fuel cells, our panelists delve into the impact of fuel cells’ emergence compared with conventional rechargeable batteries: What performance advantage do fuel cells have? What is the barrier to large scale deployment? How can fuel cell performance be improved? And how do the environmental or […]
Fuel cells power buses, trucks, trains, planes and ships
Fuel cells have begun to get traction in a wide variety of transportation systems. Recent announcements include Honda’s withdrawal from FIA Formula One racing to focus more resources on the development of battery and fuel cell-powered electric vehicles and ZeroAvia’s announcement of the world’s first flight of a hydrogen-electric fuel cell-powered passenger plane. Fuel cells […]
Fuel cells for backup power, microgrids and renewable energy
Fuel cells are increasingly being used in stationary power applications such as backup power, microgrids, and renewable energy systems. This is part two of a three-part FAQ series and digs into a wide variety of fuel cells in stationary power applications ranging from low power systems for residential backup power to the use of large-scale […]
Fuel cell technologies and operating characteristics
There are over 20 categories and subcategories of fuel cell technologies. This article will review several of the most common fuel cell technologies, especially as related to commercialization. This is the first of a three-part FAQ series. Part two will look into “Fuel Cells for Backup Power, Microgrids and Renewable Energy” and part three will […]
Fuel cells put out 100 kW in land, sea applications
PowerCell Sweden AB has developed a new and improved version of its MS-100 fuel cell system which will be presented at the Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition in California on November 5th. The new MS-100 is 30 percent more compact and has improved operating life time as well as robustness for demanding applications on […]