Design of coin-cell battery holders for miniature handheld medical devices

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Taking batteries green

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By Thomas BlahaPresident, Memory Protection Devices Rechargeable and replaceable battery technologies offer important long-term environmental benefits Growing concerns about such issues as peak oil, climate change, carbon emissions, ozone layer depletion and industrial pollution have raised alarms among consumers, business owners and policymakers worldwide.As more information becomes available about the long-term effects of environmental degradation…

Selecting coin-cell battery holders

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By Thomas Blaha President, Memory Protection Devices Some key criteria should beconsidered before including one ofthese devices in a design While breakthrough technologiescontinue to grab headlines,components like thecoin-cell battery holder often get overlooked,despite their major role in supportof their glamorous cousins. However,the holder can fail due to issueslike vibration, heat, shock, humidity,and corrosion, and design…

Hold your fuse. Save your circuit.

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By Thomas BlahaPresident, Memory Protection Devices Certain electronic devices require additional protection in the form of a fuse, a sacrificial device that provides increased protection against electric overcurrent or surges. Patented by Thomas Edison in 1890 to provide circuit protection for his municipal electric distribution system, fuses are now commonplace, available in all shapes and…

Thinking green with batteries

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Adopting responsible practices that reduce the e-waste stream while making economic sense can positively influence consumer brand preferences By Thomas BlahaPresident, Memory Protection Devices Product designers and procurement professionals need to be mindful that successful brands demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. This commitment starts by addressing the growing problem of used…

Automotive 12V Technology

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In today’s world, a wide array of automotive 12 volt plug-in cord sets, 12v-plugs and 12v-sockets are presented to designers of electronic systems and products. Some are hardly up to the challenges presented by the ever-increasing multitude of electronic devices like cell phones, iPods and portable navigation devices that have become as commonplace as tires…

Battery Holders Adapt to Handheld Medical Device Needs

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By Thomas Blaha President, Memory Protection Devices During the design of a handheld medical device, the battery holder selection is often left to the very end. We could warn that significant issues such as shorter run times, excessive weight, or unusual shapes can lead to end user dissatisfaction, leaving your company at a competitive disadvantage….

A Designer’s Guide to Coin Cell Battery Holder Selection

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By Thomas Blaha President, Memory Protection Devices While breakthrough technologies continue to grab headlines, components like the humble coin cell battery holder often get overlooked, despite playing a major role in support of their glamorous cousins. However, as electronic devices become increasingly feature-rich, power-hungry, and miniaturized, coin cell holders can become an unanticipated failure mode,…