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Implantable medical applications of lithium-ion technology

  • Wilson Greatbatch Limited

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Abstract

The requirements for implantable medical batteries include high energy density, reliable performance, and a long service lifetime. These requirements have typically been satisfied by lithium primary cells. However, many new and exciting medical devices are being developed which have energy requirements that cannot be satisfied by a reasonably sized primary cell. For these applications, a secondary cell will be required. Lithium-ion secondary cells are a suitable choice for many applications by virtue of their high energy and power density, low self-discharge, long service lifetimes, excellent safety characteristics, and lack of memory effect.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication17th Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages123-127
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)0780371321
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Event17th Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances - Long Beach, United States
Duration: Jan 15 2002Jan 18 2002

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances
Volume2002-January

Conference

Conference17th Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach
Period01/15/0201/18/02

Keywords

  • Batteries
  • Biomedical equipment
  • Chemistry
  • Gallium nitride
  • Lithium
  • Medical services
  • Medical treatment
  • Pacemakers
  • Safety
  • Voltage

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