Abstract
Unique Smart Battery Features Drive Uptake across Industries
Smart batteries with their unique features such as safety, portability, and ready-to-use nature
are ideal for numerous commercial applications across a broad range of industries from aerospace,
defense, electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, and automotive to healthcare. Lightweight,
high temperature resistance and an environment-friendly nature are some of the key attributes
driving smart batteries uptake in medical and electronic devices. Lead acid batteries combining
advanced microprocessor regulated conditioners and built-in chargers are likely to be of immense
importance to the automotive sector. Moreover, the rising complexity of wireless products requires
breakthrough smart battery packs that can sustain the performance and durability of these devices.
In future, cooperation between battery designers and battery charger manufacturers will be essential
to meet the constantly evolving design requirements in various industries.
This Technical Insights research evaluates the latest and upcoming trends in the global markets
for smart batteries. In addition to discussing the various technology drivers and restraints that
govern the smart battery markets, the study covers research and development efforts at various
universities, leading companies, and other research institutions across the globe. Participants can
identify potential collaborators, stay ahead of the competition, and remain shoulder-to-shoulder
with critical developments.
Rise in Defense Budgets Accelerates Growth of Smart Battery Technologies
Given the recent threats to global security, defense investments in sophisticated equipment for
use in surveillance and deterrence systems have been increasing. Priority to worldwide defense
programs such as the airborne laser and space-based infrared systems reflects the growing demand for
smart batteries. Increase in the digitization of the battlefield equipment is also spurring the need
for highly efficient smart batteries. For example, the U.S. Armys land warrior program uses a
self-contained uniform with wholly integrated batteries that power all the needs of the soldiers
from computing to communications.
In the United States, researchers have developed a smart nanobattery prototype that offers longer
battery shelf life (15-20 years) and quicker activation times compared to conventional batteries.
"Due to the very small distances between the nanostructures, response time to full activation
power can be enhanced, creating a power source for high performance electronics," explains the
analyst of this research. "For the military, homeland security, and first responders, this
feature would be highly desirable because batteries could be stored, for decades, without fear of
dissipation."
Smart Batteries to Find Use in Several Portable Devices
Thanks to quantum leaps in research and development efforts worldwide, smart battery systems are
moving beyond the realms of computers and cell phones into a broader range of portable electronic
devices. "The introduction of rechargeable alkaline as well as lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries
facilitated by the microelectronic charger controller technologies is making smart battery packs
more attractive for portable devices," observes the analyst. Such novel battery systems are
expected to offer prolonged run-times, effectively predict product performance, and enhance charging
safety for a wide range of battery-powered portable equipment.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction and Study Highlights
- Introduction
- Study Highlights
Scope and Methodology
2 SMART BATTERIES - AN OVERVIEW
Introduction to Battery Technology
- Noteworthy Developments in Battery Technology
- Battery Classification
Smart Batteries and their Evolution
- Smart Batteries
- Smart Battery Specifications
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Smart Batteries
3 SMART BATTERY APPLICATIONS AND NOTEWORTHY BATTERY PRODUCTS
Smart Battery Architecture and Applications
- Single Wire System
- System Management Bus
- Applications
Related Battery Products
- Alkaline Batteries
- Lithium-Polymer Batteries
- Lead Acid Batteries
- Zinc-Air Batteries
- Silver-Oxide Batteries
4 TECHNOLOGY VIEWPOINT: SMART BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES
Smart Battery Technology Viewpoint
- STB develops worlds first Rechargable Smart Battery (South Korea)
- New Power and Battery Management Product for 3G Wireless Applications (USA)
- Lithium-Ion Hybrid Batteries (South Korea)
- CSIRO and GM collaborate on Advanced Batteries (Australia)
- TIs Intelligent Battery Management IC (USA)
- Linear Technology Corporation develops Integrated Power Management IC (USA)
- Micro Power developing Advanced Batteries for Healthcare (USA)
- Fully Configurable Single Chip Smart Battery Solution (USA)
- mPhase Technologies develops Smart Nanobattery (USA)
- Multi-cell Lithium-Ion Battery Charger improves Battery Performance (USA)
- Integrated Battery Management Solution (USA)
- Linear Technologies develops Dual Smart Battery System Manager (USA)
- IQ Power incorporates Smart Energy Manager within Cars (Germany)
Traditional Battery Technologies
- Micrels Innovative Linear Battery Charger (USA)
- In-Cell Charge Control Technology (USA)
- Solar Battery with Monobloc Catalyst (United Kingdom)
- Erskines Switch-tripping Battery Charger (United Kingdom)
- Johnson Controls New Battery for Hybrid Cars (USA)
- Atraverda uses "Ebonex" Technology to develop Bipolar Batteries (UK)
- Smart Power Management Technology for Electronics Applications (USA)
- Smart Battery Chip enables Pervasive Computing (USA)
- Idaho Researchers Develop Power Management System Prototype (USA)
- Midtronics upgrades Battery Management Software (USA)
- Washington Researchers develop Liquor-powered Biofuel Batteries (USA)
5 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION AND COMMERCIALIZATION
Market and Regulatory Factors
- Market Factors
- Regulatory Factors
Technology Accelerators and Barriers
- Technology Accelerators
- Technology Barriers
6 PATENTS; GLOSSARY AND INDUSTRY CONTACTS
Patents
- US Patents
- European Patents
- Asian Patents
Glossary and Key Industry Contacts
7 FROST & SULLIVAN 2005 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Excellence in Technology Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
Excellence in Research Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
8 CRITICAL REFERENCE TABLES
Decision Support Database Tables
- Portable PC Installed Base (Millions); by Region; 1999-2006
- Laptop Installed Base (Millions); by Region; 1999-2006
- Mobile Communication Revenue (Billion USD); by Region; 1999-2006
- Mobile Penetration; by Region; 1999-2006
- Power Industry Structure; By Region
- Electricity Generation in Billion KwH; By Region; 1999-2006
- Major Power Generating Companies by Region
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