Supercapacitor-based power backup system protects volatile data in handhelds when power is lost
Jim Drew
Abstract
A supercapacitor-based power backup system that protects volatile data in handhelds when power is lost is described.
Keywords
Supercapacitor
Supercapacitor charger
LTC3226
Introduction
Handheld electronic devices play a key role in our everyday lives. Because dependability is paramount, handhelds are carefully engineered with lightweight power sources for reliable use under normal conditions. But no amount of careful engineering can prevent the mistreatment they will undergo at the hands of humans. For example, what happens when a factory worker drops a bar code scanner, causing the battery to pop out? Such ...
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