Find answers to common questions about ITEN
1. Technology
Solid-state batteries offer may key advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries including higher energy density, enhanced safety, faster charging and longer lifespan.
Solid-state batteries operate similarly to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The main innovation lies in the use of a solid electrolyte, which replaces the liquid electrolyte and separator found in traditional lithium-ion batteries, with a solid material such as ceramics or polymers.
Solid-state batteries face a combination of technical and manufacturing challenges. ITEN is creating scalable technologies that assure complete compatibility with solid electrolyte, cathode, and anode materials, as well as significant in-house manufacturing expertise to produce a diverse variety of solid-state technologies.
ITEN is leveraging a unique know-how in nanomaterial engineering and manufacturing to build, stack and package full-ceramic electrodes. ITEN’s batteries delivers unrivalled power and energy densities with a low environmental footprint.
ITEN minimizes the environmental impact of its manufacturing process by eliminating heavy solvents, rare metals and organic materials. ITEN’s batteries are RoHS compliant and easily recyclable as electronic passive devices.
2. Products
ITEN’s solid-state batteries utilize nanomaterials and innovative electrode architecture and packaging, offering unparalleled Energy Density, High Power delivery, fast recharge, safety, lifespan, and sustainability.
The POWENCY product line consists of solid-state batteries that use high power density to deliver high peak currents when needed, but their versatility allows them to be used as a typical energy source to deliver steady currents between two recharges. The FLOWENCY product line includes high-capacity solid-state batteries that provide unprecedented energy density and unique power density to support long operation times and fast recharge.
The electronics industry has long aimed for greater integration and smaller form factors. ITEN packages its batteries in SMD QFN format to provide products with an optimized footprint that are compatible with pick-and-place equipment and low-temperature Solder & Reflow processes.
ITEN's solid-state batteries are made without any liquid electrolyte, which eliminates the concerns associated with traditional batteries such as leakage, uncontrolled heating, and fires, ensuring the highest safety requirements.
Whether the batteries are shipped from the ITEN logistics platform fully uncharged (0V) or charged after assembly on a final product, the UN38.3 certification does not apply because, in contrast to conventional Li-ion batteries, ITEN's products are regarded as passive electronic devices.
3. Applications
ITEN’s solid-state batteries serve a wide range of electronic industries, including IoT, Wearables, Healthcare, and Power Backup applications.
ITEN’s battery charging mechanism requires only a constant voltage (CV charging mechanism). This simple criterion simplifies the design and decreases the complexity of the charging circuit, resulting in a lower-cost Bill of Materials (BOM).
The ITEN eco-friendly battery is intended to be compatible with energy harvesting systems, requiring just a Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) to govern energy flow. A PMIC allows you to properly harvest and manage energy from a variety of sources, ensuring peak battery performance and longevity. This setup's simplicity reduces total system complexity and expense, making it a suitable alternative for long-term and energy-efficient applications.
ITEN’s batteries are ideal for IoT applications, especially those built on low-power wireless communication protocols. It is designed to withstand high current peaks ranging of 100C, making it perfect for devices that require short bursts of power for wireless data transmission. ITEN’s battery withstands hundreds of charge cycles with minimal influence on capacity, ensuring long-term durability and avoiding the need for frequent replacements. This endurance, paired with its high current capabilities, makes the ITEN battery the ideal energy storage choice for highly demanding IoT applications.
ITEN’s batteries are specifically designed with sustainability and eco-design concepts in mind. ITEN employs eco-friendly materials and dedicated manufacturing processes to limit the battery's environmental impact throughout its lifespan. ITEN is fostering the deployment of Energy Harvesting based solutions to create long-lasting, maintenance-free solutions. This dedication to sustainability makes ITEN batteries an excellent choice for businesses seeking to produce greener and more sustainable electronic products.