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Solid-state Surface-mountable Rechargeable Batteries for Low-power Applications are now Available from TTI

December 12, 2019 by TDK Corporation

This article highlights TDK Corporation solid-state surface-mountable rechargeable batteries for low-power applications is now from TTI, Incorporated

CeraCharge parts offer 1000 times the energy density of a capacitor

The surface-mountable, rechargeable solid-state battery produced by TDK Corporation, a leading electronics company based in Tokyo Japan, is now available from TTI, Inc., a world-leading specialist distributor of electronic components.

The TDK CeraCharge range merges aspects of lithium-ion battery and multilayer ceramic capacitor technologies to produce an all-ceramic, solid-state rechargeable cell suitable for reflow soldering. The parts can be used as backup batteries for real-time clock circuits, to store energy for Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as beacons and energy-harvesting systems, and as sub-batteries that smooth out voltage and current variations in wearable devices.

 

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The TDK CeraCharge parts use lithium-based ceramic oxides to form both the electrolyte and the inner electrode of the battery, and copper to collect the resultant charge and route it to the external electrodes. The parts therefore combine the benefits of lithium ion batteries with the safety and manufacturing advantages of ceramic multilayer components.

The all ceramic-structure of the CeraCharge batteries means that they cannot leak, burn or explode, and will work over wide operating temperature ranges and even in a vacuum. The parts are compatible with reflow soldering processes, surface mountable, and embeddable. They are available in EIA case sizes.

The CeraCharge 1812 is just 4.5 x 3.2 x 1.1 mm, and weighs 40 mg. It has a nominal operating voltage of 1.5 V, a nominal capacity of 100 µAh, and a nominal discharge current of 20 µA. The battery’s chemistry has been optimised to enable it to handle fast, pulsed discharges, to serve the needs of devices such as IoT beacons that require irregular short bursts of energy.

Potential applications for the CeraCharge batteries include in smart meters and PLCs, for backing up their onboard real-time clocks; in sensors, tags, electronic shelf labels and robotics for supporting short-range RF beacon functions; and in wearable devices such as smart watches, fitness bracelets, and hearing aids.

 

About TTI

TTI, Inc. is the world’s leading authorized distributor specialist offering passive, connector, electromechanical, discrete, power supplies and sensor components. TTI’s extensive product line and supply chain solutions have made the company the distributor of choice for industrial, automotive, transportation, defense, aerospace and consumer electronics manufacturers worldwide.

TTI’s extensive product line includes: resistors, capacitors, connectors, discretes, potentiometers, trimmers, magnetic and circuit protection components, wire and cable, wire management, identification products, application tools, power supplies, sensors and electromechanical devices. These products are distributed from a broad line of leading manufacturers. TTI strives to be the industry’s preferred information source by offering the latest IP&E technology and market information through the online MarketEye Research Center. MarketEye includes articles, technical seminars, RoHS, seminars, industry research reports and much more.

TTI’s products, personalized service and custom supply chain solutions have earned us the most preferred passives distributor title by CMP Publications. TTI employs more than 6,700 people at more than 133 locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

 

About TDK Corporation

TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK's comprehensive portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminium electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2019, TDK posted total sales of USD 12.5 billion and employed about 105,000 people worldwide.