| Chaos in the lithium-ion battery market: The case for a standard solution Dear John, Major lithium cell manufacturers are making sweeping changes to their product line-ups. Demand for prismatic cells is falling. New size formats are being introduced and there is unprecedented demand from major automotive manufacturers. Demand from the market for cells in the automotive, power and garden tool, mobility and energy storage markets is growing strongly. The big four Japanese and Korean manufacturers have rationalised their portfolios, largely removed prismatic cells from their line-ups, and begun to switch from 18650 to the 21700 footprint. While all cell vendors are investing in additional capacity, demand is way above supply so the design and supply of custom packs is becoming increasingly difficult. What is the answer? How is Avnet Abacus responding? Avnet Abacus has developed a range of standard lithium-ion battery packs that cater for most applications. Packs are approved to at least UN38.3 – many are approved to IEC62133 and a significant number to UL2054 and other worldwide certifications. Products are available from stock, so design cycles and availability for prototype and pre-production is just a few days. Packs range from simple, single cell to multi-cell SMBUS SMART solutions in a wide range of voltages and capacities, with guaranteed availability of 10-15 years. From soft packs for embedded applications to hard packs for ease of removal, recharging and replacement, Avnet Abacus’ solutions are standardised to meet your requirements. So if you are looking for an easy solution to your lithium-ion battery pack design, download our standard battery catalogue, or get in touch with our battery experts to discuss your requirements. Kind regards, Your Avnet Abacus Team | 