Reduce the cost of Ultrabooks Intel hopes the new battery

Since the advent of this super concept, its relatively high cost has been plagued by Intel, which is how to reduce the cost problem has been considered. According to Taiwan's report noted, Intel is looking for solutions, Sanyo and China days Chau 16650 cylindrical battery and prismatic lithium-ion batteries in its consideration.

A schematic view of two cells

Cylindrical battery is low cost, seems to be a good choice, but the diameter of 16 mm, and Intel for super this definition is no more than 21 mm thickness, which set up its super this, it is no small challenge. Cost prismatic lithium ion battery is relatively high, but the thickness of only 5-6 mm, the apparent size of only 80x60 mm. In addition to cost, the amount of supply of these cells is not large, it seems difficult to meet the needs of the market.

Both batteries are already present in the market. Acer Ultrabook has been applied 16650 cylindrical battery, the Lenovo IdeaPad 530 is equipped with a prismatic lithium ion battery.