Batteries for Handheld Computer Devices
Stop what you’re doing and look around. How many handheld computer devices do you see? You probably notice things like laptop computers, smartphones, PDAs and tablets. And they all have something in common. They all use batteries. The battery field is one of constant research, with a continuing push to develop new and better technology. Along with the ever-rising demand for batteries, this makes the battery industry one of dependable growth and stability. In fact, the battery market will grow to $86 billion globally by 2012, according to the Freedonia Group. As you see, now may be the perfect time to consider a franchise opportunity with Interstate All Battery Center® .
Battery technology needs to keep pace with the rapidly-advancing mobile technology. For devices that use rechargeable batteries, two technologies dominate the market. The most popular and fastest-growing type is lithium-ion, which dominates the laptop computer market. Li-ion offers high energy density and low weight.
The Li-ion battery’s main competitor is the lithium-ion-polymer battery, or Li-Po. These batteries have a higher cost per watt-hour, but their technology allows for a slimmer shape and simpler packaging. You’ll find them primarily in mobile phones and portable media players, where the benefit of their ultra-thin shapes outweighs their lower energy density and higher cost.
Lithium is an ideal base for batteries. It has the greatest electrochemical potential of any metal, is the lightest metal, and provides the highest energy density by weight. Li-ion is low-maintenance. Because it has no “memory,” it is not necessary to fully discharge the battery before charging, and there is no need to prolong the battery’s life through periodic deep discharge.
Li-ion batteries should be recycled, not just for safety reasons, but also because they contain valuable materials that might otherwise become scarce. Li-ion batteries do have some disadvantages, particularly because they require additional protection circuitry to operate safely. Still, Li-ion is a proven technology for consumer products.
As handheld computer device technology continues to evolve, so will batteries, and the industry will continue to thrive. A leader in the field, Interstate Batteries has been in business since 1952 and Interstate All Battery Center® ranks consistently among the top franchises in the country. With a strong brand and superior support for their franchisees, Interstate Batteries is sure to be at the top of the growing battery market for years to come.
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