Bren-Tronics, Inc.
Manufacturer and supplier of portable power solutions for defense and expeditionary applications. Produces rechargeable and primary batteries across multiple chemistries, modular charger platforms and interchangeable adapter modules, power cables and peripherals, ruggedized packaging, and provides logistics support, product documentation and custom engineering services. Headquarters: Commack, NY.
Industries
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Products
AC input power cable (international plug options)
AC input cable assemblies for battery chargers available in multiple international plug configurations and lengths.
Dual BB-2590-style adapter module for modular charger
Adapter module enabling charging of two large-format tactical battery packs from a modular charger platform.
Multi-radio adapter module (4-slot) for modular charger
Adapter module providing multiple dedicated interface slots to simultaneously charge several radio batteries from a modular charger.
12 V DC input cable with auto-identification
12 V DC input cable for chargers with ring-lug terminations and an identification feature that prompts charger auto-configuration (UVLO and input-current limits). Input range 11–36 V DC, max input current 46 A.
Solar input cable (4-panel) with MPPT
Solar-array input cable that connects up to four solar panels to a charger and incorporates Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT).
Adapter storage case (holds multiple adapter modules)
Rugged storage case with internal racks designed to hold multiple charger adapter modules for organized transport and storage.
AC input power cable (international plug options)
AC input cable assemblies for battery chargers available in multiple international plug configurations and lengths.
Dual BB-2590-style adapter module for modular charger
Adapter module enabling charging of two large-format tactical battery packs from a modular charger platform.
Multi-radio adapter module (4-slot) for modular charger
Adapter module providing multiple dedicated interface slots to simultaneously charge several radio batteries from a modular charger.
12 V DC input cable with auto-identification
12 V DC input cable for chargers with ring-lug terminations and an identification feature that prompts charger auto-configuration (UVLO and input-current limits). Input range 11–36 V DC, max input current 46 A.
Solar input cable (4-panel) with MPPT
Solar-array input cable that connects up to four solar panels to a charger and incorporates Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT).
Adapter storage case (holds multiple adapter modules)
Rugged storage case with internal racks designed to hold multiple charger adapter modules for organized transport and storage.
Services
Custom power solutions and engineering
Engineering services to develop custom adapters, chargers and battery solutions to customer requirements.
Battery logistics support
Logistics services for management and field support of battery inventories.
Firmware and documentation distribution
Provision of firmware updates and downloadable technical documentation including data sheets and user manuals.
Battery qualification and testing services
Qualification testing services that support first-article evaluation, MIL-PRF verification and UN transport safety testing as part of product qualification efforts.
Custom power solutions and engineering
Engineering services to develop custom adapters, chargers and battery solutions to customer requirements.
Battery logistics support
Logistics services for management and field support of battery inventories.
Firmware and documentation distribution
Provision of firmware updates and downloadable technical documentation including data sheets and user manuals.
Battery qualification and testing services
Qualification testing services that support first-article evaluation, MIL-PRF verification and UN transport safety testing as part of product qualification efforts.
Expertise Areas
- Defense-grade portable power systems
- Battery pack and charger platform engineering
- Smart-battery communications and battery management
- Wearable and conformal battery design
Key Technologies
- Lithium-ion battery cells and pack integration
- Li-MnO2 and Li-SOCl2 primary chemistries
- Ni-Cd and Ni-MH chemistries
- Battery communication protocols (SMBus, DQ, CAN)