Battery Powering and Safety: Charging Circuits and Protection Mechanisms

Explore the intricacies of powering boards from batteries in this comprehensive 90-minute video. Delve into various types of cells and batteries, including Lithium-Ion, Lithium Iron Phosphate, and Nickel Metal Hydride. Learn about crucial safety features like CID and PTC protection, and understand the concepts of peak charge, nominal voltage, and thermal runaway. Examine how cells are connected and familiarize yourself with battery testing standards. Gain valuable insights into battery safety circuits and their schematic explanations, as well as integrated safety features for shipping and transport. Study detailed explanations of battery charging schematic circuits with practical examples. This educational content, featuring expert Alex Norman, provides essential knowledge for anyone working with battery-powered electronic boards.

What is this video about
Types of cells and batteries
CID and PTC battery protection
Prismatic cells
Pouch cells
Lithium Ion Li-Ion
Peak charge and nominal voltage, end of discharge voltage
Thermal runaway
Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePO4
Nickel Metal Hydride NIHM
How cells are connected together
Battery testing standards
Battery safety circuit - Safety features
Battery safety schematic circuit explained
Safety circuit integrated in batteries, shipping and transport
Battery charging schematic circuit explained
Battery charging schematic circuit example 2
About Alex