Micro Power Electronics Presents Battery & Charger Innovations Web-Seminar

BEAVERTON, Ore., Apr 2007 – Micro Power Electronics, Inc. announced today that it sponsored a Web-seminar on innovations in battery and charger technology for portable devices on EE Times’ Web site. The seminar is archived for viewing at: http://seminar2.techonline.com/s/micropower_apr1007

Dr. Robin Sarah Tichy, technical marketing manager for Micro Power and Robert Staub, vice president of marketing for SelfCHARGE, Inc. provided electrical and mechanical engineers designing portable electronic devices with insight on the latest technologies offered by battery, power management IC, and battery charger IC vendors.

This seminar reviewed common electrical and mechanical design challenges with portable devices, and then explained how new portable power technologies can overcome these challenges and improve the performance of portable devices. These innovations in portable power include safer battery chemistries, high current batteries, high voltage batteries, battery authentication techniques, accurate state-of charge measurement, advances in protection circuits, and fast charge regimens.

Archived registrants will gain practical and critical knowledge for designing, revising, or even troubleshooting the portable power aspects of a portable device. Visit http://seminar2.techonline.com/s/micropower_apr1007 to register for and view the seminar.

About Micro Power Electronics, Inc.
Micro Power Electronics, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2000 certified and FDA registered supplier of custom battery systems for the portable medical, rugged handheld computing, and data collection equipment markets. As a pioneer in the development of Lithium battery systems and smart battery packs, with more than 20 years of experience developing battery solutions, Micro Power is capable of meeting the most challenging power requirements. With a proven track record of technical excellence, quality solutions and award-winning service, Micro Power has become the fastest growing supplier of custom battery systems in North America. For more information, please visit www.micro-power.com or call 800-576-6177.