Using Cymbet™ EnerChip™ Batteries Instead of Coin Cells and Super Capacitors

Primary and secondary (i.e., rechargeable) coin cell batteries, as well as super capacitors, have been in use for years as auxiliary power sources for applications including SRAM, real-time clocks, and microcontrollers. Now, a new type of rechargeable battery is available from Cymbet Corporation, the leader in thin film rechargeable micro-batteries.

Cymbet™ EnerChip™ thin film, solid state batteries feature all solid state construction, are packaged in standard integrated circuit packages, and can be reflow soldered for high volume PCB assembly. They are ideal as rechargeable backup power sources for clocks, memories, microcontrollers and other low-power circuits where data or timing information must be retained in the absence of primary power. These new energy storage devices present significant advantages over conventional coin-type batteries and super capacitors in applications requiring backup power.