Technology

The technology is the basis of all functions and is therefore crucial for the success of the application and for the complete life cycle. With the choice of technology or combinations of technologies, from cell chemistry to the manufacturing process, type of construction and assembly of the finished product, we lay the foundation for performance and service life.

Li-Ion (polymer)
Here we focus on high-performance cell chemistries with high energy density and flexible designs. Starting from nominal voltages in the range of 3.6V - 3.9V, which represent the basis of lithium-ion technology in terms of the correct voltage level under load, the real advantage becomes apparent in the polymer structure of the electrolyte in contrast to the liquid electrolyte. This is mainly used for high requirements in the areas of discharge rate, dielectric strength and self-temperature development.

Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)
LiFePO4 technology is used in different versions, especially in the storage and electromobility sector. However, this cell chemistry compensates for the somewhat lower nominal voltage with a big plus in terms of safety and longevity.

LiFePO4 technology is largely produced in two designs or cell types. The "prismatic" variant and the "round cell" are weighed against each other depending on the application and circuitry - as well as capacity.

LiCoO2

Lithium Polymer - LCO 


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LiFePO4

Lithium Iron phosphate - LFP 


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Solar 



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  Lithium Polymer - LCO (LiCoO2) Lithium Iron phosphate- LFP (LiFePO4)
Specific energy 190-250Wh/kg 90-120Wh/kg
Specific power 5/5 3/5
Security 3/5 5/5
Lifetime 3/5 5/5
Costs 5/5 4/5

Weighting: 1 - Low, 5 - High

Introduction

The choice of technology is a "core choice" and decision, as it has an impact on all influencing factors of a device or application. At Swaytronic, we always think in terms of the application - but we know from experience that the choice of cell type and technology is a fundamental decision for a battery-powered device and must therefore be taken into account as early as the first project steps on the drawing board.

Lithium Polymer - LCO (LiCoO2)

Lithium-polymer or lithium-ion-polymer technology is a succession of base or lithium-ion technology. However, they differ from each other in structural parts related to the chemical functions and the internal structure of the cell. --> Nominal voltages / ranges 

Lithium Eisenphosphat- LFP (LiFePO4)

The lithium iron phosphate battery (LFP battery) is a version of a lithium ion battery with a nominal voltage of 3.2V or 3.3V. The charge end voltage is 3.6V-3.65V and the discharge end voltage is 2-2.5V. The positive electrode is made of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) instead of conventional lithium cobalt(III) oxide (LiCoO2). The negative electrode consists of graphite (hard carbon) with embedded lithium. 

BMS

The battery management system (BMS) is a central component of a lithium battery. It is the "brain" of a battery pack that protects the cells from damage in the event of incorrect handling or imminent over- or deep discharge. The BMS controls the power consumption and output. If defined limit values are exceeded or not reached, the BMS switches the battery off. A well-functioning battery management system guarantees reliability, high efficiency and longevity.

Solar

Photovoltaics (PV) is the direct conversion of radiant energy into electrical energy using solar cells, the underlying physical principle being the photoelectric effect. The direct current generated in this process is usually converted into alternating current by an inverter. This alternating current is used for direct consumption, for energy storage or, in the event of a surplus, is fed into the public electricity grid.

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