In September, Maxell will launch performance modules and evaluation kits for energy harvesting built around the mass-produced PSB401010H solid-state battery. These products offer a wide discharge temperature range, exceptional reliability, high capacity, and safety. From a ROHM-compatible evaluation kit with integrated charging control and boost conversion to an all-solid-state battery power module combining up to five PSB401010H cells, they simplify integration into IoT and industrial systems and accelerate pilot projects.
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Maxell Debuts September Energy Harvesting Kits Featuring PSB401010H Battery
Energy Harvesting Compatible Evaluation Kit (Foto: Maxell Europe Ltd)
In September, Maxell introduces power modules and evaluation kits for energy harvesting using the PSB401010H solid-state battery. Targeted at IoT and industrial developers requiring reliable, compact, and secure power supplies, these solutions minimize evaluation effort and shorten development cycles. Each kit incorporates dedicated charge and boost circuits, allowing developers to test energy harvesting sources without elaborate circuit design. This streamlined approach expedites seamless project deployment securely in harsh industrial environments.
PSB401010H Solid-State Battery Offers Reliable, High-Capacity Performance In Extremes
The PSB401010H all-solid-state battery delivers an extended operating temperature range from sub zero to high heat environments while ensuring long cycle life. It provides substantial energy storage capacity and high discharge power, maintaining performance across diverse conditions. Engineered with robust safety features and solid-state chemistry, it excels in applications where conventional lithium cells may fail. Manufactured in series by Maxell, it guarantees reliable quality and consistency for critical professional deployments.
Maxell and ROHM Introduce Energy Harvesting Kit Simplifying Testing
SBM DEMOBOARD 011 (Foto: Maxell Europe Ltd)
In July 2023, Maxell partnered with ROHM Group to launch an evaluation kit integrating ROHMs Energy Harvesting charge-control IC with a boost DC-DC converter featuring Nano Energy(TM) Ultra-Low-Current technology. This solution enables engineers to assess diverse energy-harvesting sources without designing bespoke power management circuitry. By offering plug-and-play compatibility, the kit accelerates development for IoT nodes, industrial sensors, and wearables, delivering a reliable, low-power platform that simplifies testing and prototype validation.
The new power module integrates up to five PSB401010H solid-state batteries into a single compact unit offering significantly increased energy storage capacity. Pre-integrated charging and boost conversion circuits eliminate the need for external power management components, streamlining deployment in IoT and industrial applications. The modules standardized footprint and configurable output voltages ensure seamless integration while maintaining high reliability across extended temperature ranges. This scalable solution accelerates prototype development and time-to-market.
In response to customer demand for increased energy storage, Maxell launched the All-Solid-State Battery Power Module in November 2024. This compact solution accommodates up to five solid-state battery cells, streamlining system capacity without additional circuit design. Its integrated charging and boost converter circuitry provides reliable voltage regulation. By eliminating the need for external configuration, the module can be installed into existing platforms, accelerating development timelines and reducing overall engineering complexity.
Power Module Unleashes 125°C Discharge Capability for Industrial Automation
The power module delivers consistent energy output while operating at extreme temperatures, supporting discharge up to 125 °C. By withstanding harsh thermal conditions typical in demanding industrial automation settings, this advanced module ensures reliable performance where conventional batteries fail. Its solid-state architecture and integrated thermal management enable enhanced safety and longevity, broadening the practical applications of all-solid-state batteries across critical sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, transportation, high-temperature environments.
Maxell Streamlines Evaluation Process To Boost Solid-State Battery Adoption
Maxell believes that its performance modules and evaluation kits streamline testing and adoption of solid-state batteries in emerging Internet of Things and industrial systems. By leveraging a wide discharge temperature range, exceptional reliability, substantial capacity, output, and stringent safety measures, the company seeks to overcome limitations inherent in conventional power sources. These robust energy solutions are intended to tackle pressing societal needs in sectors where storage technologies have historically underperformed.
PSB401010H Energy Kits Deliver Safe Power for IoT Applications
The new Energy Harvesting kits and modular Power Module built around the PSB401010H solid-state battery deliver a reliable, secure, versatile energy source for chip enthusiasts and system developers. Featuring effortless integration, substantial storage capacity, and wide operational temperature range, these modules enable design and management of IoT networks and industrial systems. Developers can reduce prototyping time while ensuring consistent performance under challenging environmental conditions, elevating project efficiency and competitive potential.
