When a snow measurement station goes up on an exposed mountain ridge, its battery must survive harsh conditions. Most electronics were never built for such extremes. Sub‑zero winds, months of weak sunlight, and no technician within reach for years all place the burden on one component. That component is the power source. This is exactly […]
By Dawn • Battery Engineer, Safety & Compliance • Himax Electronics • July 2026 Topics: Medical Battery Pack / Li-ion Safety / BMS / IEC 62133 / Custom Pack Development Designing a medical device battery pack 25.2V requires more than just picking cells and wiring them together. When a medical device team reaches out about a […]
As industries continue to develop smarter and more advanced products, battery requirements are becoming increasingly specialized. Whether the application is a medical device, an industrial robot, an AGV, a solar energy storage system, or underwater monitoring equipment, every product requires a battery that matches its specific operating conditions. A standard battery is often unable to […]
As the summer of 2026 brings record-breaking temperatures to many parts of the world, reliable electricity has become more important than ever. Extreme heat, aging power infrastructure, and increasingly unpredictable weather are putting tremendous pressure on electrical grids. As a result, power outages are becoming more frequent in many countries, affecting millions of households and […]
By Joan • Battery Engineer, Custom Pack Development • Himax Electronics • July 2026 Topics: LiFePO4 Battery Pack / Solar Energy / Commissioning Tool / OEM Custom Battery / Outdoor Power Executive Summary Designing a LiFePO4 solar tracker battery for portable commissioning tools requires a different mindset than typical daily‑cycle applications. This post explains why a 25.6V 18Ah […]
Sizing a battery system incorrectly is one of the most common — and most expensive — mistakes in industrial power design. Undersize it, and critical equipment shuts down mid-shift. Oversize it, and you’ve sunk capital into batteries, enclosures, and floor space you didn’t need. Getting the calculation right requires more than reading a spec sheet; […]
By Alden • Battery Engineer, Manufacturing & Quality Control • Himax Electronics • July 2026 Category: Li-ion Battery / Robot Power Pack / 18650 Cell / OEM Manufacturing / Quality Control Most battery-related problems I encounter on the production floor don’t start with a bad cell. However, they start with a wrong cell. The wrong […]
Designing a battery pack is an exercise in balancing competing constraints: energy density against safety, cost against longevity, and manufacturability against performance. Whether the application is an electric vehicle, a stationary energy storage system, or a portable device, three pillars determine whether a pack will perform reliably over its intended lifetime — cell configuration, battery […]
