An apparatus includes a delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter for digitalizing an analog input signal. The Δ-Σ ADC includes an analog band-pass loop filter 20 configured to filter an analog signal derived from the analog input signal and a quantizer 22...

A header for rechargeable lithium batteries, which incorporates a riveted disconnect mechanism. The header is especially useful for rechargeable lithium batteries for high power applications.

In order to prevent a pressure container of a battery, a condenser or the like from exploding due to an abnormal increase of a pressure within the pressure container without having a rubber breaking plate with which it is hard to control the breaking press...