Battery University™ is a free educational website that offers hands-on battery information to engineers, educators, media, students and battery users alike. The tutorials evaluate the advantages and limitations of battery chemistries, advise on best battery choice and suggest ways to extend battery life.
The material is based on “Batteries in a Portable World – A Handbook on Rechargeable Batteries for Non-Engineers” (3rd edition). The 328-page book is available to purchase on-line. Battery University™ is sponsored by Cadex Electronics Inc., a manufacturer of advanced battery chargers and test devices.
Enjoy reading Battery University,
Isidor Buchmann
CEO and Founder, Cadex Electronics Inc.
Addresses the mechanics of the battery and deals with chemistries, charging and discharging techniques.
Looks at battery personalities and discusses ways to get the most out of the packs. We talk about priming, storing and recycling.
Studies the battery in portable and stationary application as well as in the electric powertrains. We look at the kinetic power and cost of the battery in comparison to fossil fuel.
