Li-ion Battery Protection ICs Serial Content
This is a series of columns written by Akihiko Fujiwara, our "expert in battery protection ICs." He will tell you about the history, transitions in applications, and trouble shootings related to protection ICs which ensure the safety and security of Li-ion batteries behind the scenes.
Mar. 26, 2024 NEW
Volume 5 (Final) Future of Li-ion Battery Protection ICs
This is the final volume of the series titled “the Future of Li-ion battery protection ICs.” Here, I will talk about trends of recent protection ICs, future functions and performance, ... Read more
May 16, 2023
Volume 4 Measures for Trouble in Li-ion Battery Protection Circuits
In volume 4, I would like to talk about troubles occurring in Li-ion battery protection circuits. Thanks to the long experience in Li-ion battery protection circuits, ... Read more
July 5, 2022
Volume 3 Changes in Applications Using Li-ion Batteries
-Customer Transition along with Application Expansion-
In this volume, I will tell you about the expansion of applications using Li-ion batteries and the transition of customers using our protection ICs. Read more
Feb. 21, 2022
Volume 2 History of Li-ion Battery Protection ICs
-Evolution of Performance and Package from Beginning to Present-
The most important performance of protection ICs is an accuracy of the detection voltage. In particular, the accuracy of the overcharge detection voltage significantly affects the safety and performance of Li-ion batteries. Read more
Oct. 28, 2021
Volume 1 History of Li-ion Battery Protection ICs
-Evolution of Functions from Beginning to Present-
Japanese society has started an initiative to realize carbon neutrality by 2050, and to achieve this goal, renewable energy technology has become more important than ever. Read more
Mar. 29, 2019
= The Pioneer Says... =
Will Li-ion Battery Protection ICs Never Perish?
"Containing an IC in your battery?" A battery manufacturer asked us to consider developing a new IC for battery protection. Read more
Author profile
Akihiko Fujiwara
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
Akihiko Fujiwara has engaged himself in product planning and designing of our Li-ion battery protection ICs since 1990s, the dawn of secondary Li-ion batteries, which has made him famous in the industry. Now as an "expert in protection ICs," he devotes himself to marketing and planning and leads the path of protection ICs we should take, through collecting information on the latest trends in batteries and protection ICs worldwide.