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Editor's Choice Hitachi Maxell and Kopin Announce Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Performance Kopin Corp. has entered into an agreement with Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. to produce and market new high-capacity lithium-ion batteries for use in head-worn wearable products based on silicon oxide with carbon (SiOC) in the anode. The technology doubles the capacity for a given battery volume compared to today's conventional lithium-ion batteries. Under the terms of the agreement, Kopin will exclusively market the batteries to OEM customers under the brand name SiMax for use in head-worn wearable products. The first SiMax battery measures 46 by 10.5 by 5.5 mm with 400 mAh capacity. Initial production will begin in the second quarter of 2016 and the batteries will be used in Kopin's Solos cycling eyewear product. Conventional Li-ion battery capacity has been increasing only gradually in recent years. The result has been a Dr. Hong Choi, chief technology officer at Kopin widening mismatch between Corporation, holds a new SiMax battery which what we'd like to do with doubles the capacity of conventional lithium-battermobile and wearable devices ies. Developed with Hitachi Maxell, the new battery technology makes it possible to build smaller, lighter and what we can do. Now, and longer lasting wearables. the higher capacity, smaller and lighter SiMax batteries will close this gap and enable the performance and product designs that consumers require for wearable products and head-worn systems. "Our collaboration with Hitachi Maxell represents a leap forward in battery technology and the wearables market," said Dr. John C.C. Fan, president and CEO of Kopin. "Wearables will only reach their potential if the technologies inside them can support the best possible user experience. Smaller, longer-lasting, lighter batteries are a critical building block for the success of wearables, in addition to compact displays that provide large, high-resolution images and speech enhancement technology that provides reliable communication in all noise environments. Kopin, along with its partners, is leading the industry to develop and deliver these technologies that will propel the wearables market forward." Fishman and WiTricity to Orchestrate Wireless Power Solutions for Stringed Musical Instruments Fishman and WiTricity to Orchestrate Wireless Power Solutions for Stringed Musical Instruments Fishman, a provider in amplification, effects and pickups for acoustic and electric instruments, will leverage WiTricity's patented wireless charging technology and broad intellectual property (IP) portfolio to develop new wireless power applications for Fishman's acoustic and electric stringed instrument technology. Utilizing WiTricity technology, Fishman will commercialize efficient, high-performance wireless charging systems across a range of the company's products favored by a growing list of music industry leaders and artists. 4 Battery Power * Spring 2016 Volume 20, Issue 1 Editor & Publisher David Webster Director of Content Nick Depperschmidt Senior Editor Shannon Given Associate Editor Heather Williams News Editors Robert Schaudt, Sue Hannebrink, Scott Webster Manager of Administration Marsha Grillo Director of Support Services Marc Vang BATTERY POWER (ISSN #1092-3616) is published bi-monthly by Webcom Communications Corp., 7355 E. Orchard, #100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111. A U.S. subscription is $58.00/ year and $72.00/year elsewhere. Single copies are $20 plus shipping. Back issues are available. Payment must be made in U.S. funds to process the order. Direct all subscription inquiries, orders and address changes to Fulfillment Services. Reprints/Photocopies: For requests contact Webcom Communications at 720-528-3770. © Copyright 2016 Webcom Communications Corp. Material in this publication may not be reproduced in any form without written permission. Requests for permission should be directed to the customer service manager. Webcom Communications Corp. 7355 E. Orchard Rd., Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone 720-528-3770 Fax 720-528-3771 www.BatteryPowerOnline.com Office hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST www.BatteryPowerOnline.com http://www.BatteryPowerOnline.com http://www.BatteryPowerOnline.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Battery Power - Spring 2016

Editor's Choice
Reducing TCO with the Right UPS Architecture and Operating Mode
Decades of Data: Using Analytics to Predict the Future
Top Four Considerations for Battery Management in a Connected World
Conference Preview
Designing and Managing Custom Battery Pack Plastic Enclosures
Assessment of Performance and Safety on Lithium Ion Pouch Battery Under Various Test Conditions
Batteries
ICs & Semiconductors
Charging & Testing
Industry News
Calendar of Events

Battery Power - Spring 2016