Are supercapacitors the key to improved battery performance?

In this article for IoT Insider, Ellie Gabel posits the question of whether supercapacitors are the answer to improving battery performance for IoT wearables Wearables are an exciting field in the IoT market. They could make health care more accessible…

Battery safety and performance should be top priorities, according to latest podcast episode

The topic of battery performance and optimisation so that they, in effect, can run for longer, has become more important as battery-powered wireless devices in the IoT space have experienced their own growth. For applications anywhere from smart cities to…

IoT Unplugged – S3:E8 – Battery performance in the age of IoT

Latest to feature on the IoT Unplugged podcast was Brad Jolly, Technical Healthcare Specialist at Keysight Technologies, who was on hand to discuss optimising battery performance in the IoT industry. The conversation centered on the role batteries play in the…

The critical need to optimise battery life

With more IoT devices coming to market, battery duration is essential for product quality and customer satisfaction. More crucially, the safety of many applications and devices ultimately depends on battery performance. When this fails to meet real-world requirements, devices can…

Sustainable battery alternatives for IoT devices

In the expansive landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), the quest for sustainable power solutions has emerged as a pivotal challenge. With the IoT market forecasted to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2025, the demand for efficient power solutions has…

Powering ubiquitous electronics with Perovskite Photovoltaics

Internet of Things (IoT) devices promise to enable a world of smart, connected objects, with their number expected to rapidly accelerate to billions by 2030. However, small electronic devices typically rely on batteries that require frequent re-charging or replacement every…

Printed rechargeable batteries for the IoT

While some IoT sensors can be wired, some must be remote from a power network and should be able gather and transmit their data wirelessly. InnovationLab discusses how printed batteries could be the solution. These wireless sensors need a reliable…

Using low-power Wi-Fi to build a smart home

– Originally written by Omer Cheema, Head of the IoT Business Unit, Renesas – The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the growing trend of intelligent homes by forcing people to spend more time indoors. There has been a massive increase…